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Things to Do in Mid Wales – Attractions & Family Days Out
Mid Wales offers a wide mix of family days out, scenic towns, historic attractions, railways and outdoor activities. Explore places to visit around Aberystwyth, Machynlleth, Welshpool, Newtown and the wider region, with ideas for families, walking, sightseeing and short breaks.
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Scenic Towns & Places to Visit
Mid Wales is full of small towns where the place itself is part of the day out. Some…
Dyfi Osprey Project
The Dyfi Osprey Project near Machynlleth is one of Wales's best-known wildlife conservation attractions, centred on a breeding…
Magic of Life Butterfly House
The Magic of Life Butterfly House near Aberystwyth is a small indoor tropical attraction where you can walk…
The Judge’s Lodging Presteigne
The Judge's Lodging in Presteigne is an atmospheric Victorian courthouse and judge's residence where visitors can step back…
Corris Craft Centre & Mine Explorers
Corris Craft Centre near Machynlleth brings together craft workshops, independent makers, food and several of Mid Wales's best-known…
Montgomery Castle
Montgomery Castle stands on a rocky hill above the historic town of Montgomery in Powys, with wide views…
Gregynog Hall & Gardens
Gregynog Hall near Newtown is a historic country estate surrounded by Grade I listed gardens, woodland and peaceful…
Aberaeron
Aberaeron is a colourful Georgian harbour town on the Ceredigion coast, known for its brightly painted houses, attractive…
New Quay, Wales
New Quay on the Ceredigion coast is a colourful seaside town overlooking Cardigan Bay, with sandy beaches, a…
National Cycle Museum
The National Cycle Museum in Llandrindod Wells explores more than 200 years of cycling history through historic bicycles,…
Radnorshire Museum
Radnorshire Museum in Llandrindod Wells explores the history, archaeology and everyday life of the former county of Radnorshire.…
Gilfach Nature Reserve
Gilfach Nature Reserve near Rhayader is a former hill farm transformed into a wildlife-rich reserve in the beautiful…
Hafod Estate
Hafod Estate in Ceredigion is a historic landscaped estate known for woodland walks, waterfalls, bridges and dramatic scenery.…
Cors Caron
Cors Caron National Nature Reserve is a vast wetland near Tregaron, centred on three raised peat bogs surrounded…
Llanerchaeron – Near Aberaeron
Llanerchaeron is a great choice if you want more than just a historic house. You can explore an…
Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle, or Castell Dolforwyn, is a ruined medieval Welsh castle standing high above the Severn Valley near…
National Library of Wales
The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth is much more than a research library, with free public exhibitions,…
Aberystwyth Cliff Railway & Constitution Hill
If you are visiting Aberystwyth, you should make time for the Cliff Railway. It carries you from the…
Strata Florida Abbey
Strata Florida Abbey is one of those places where the setting is as important as the ruins themselves.…
Trehafren Hill Newtown
Trehafren Hill in Newtown is a handy outdoor stop for anyone bringing bikes, scooters or skateboards. You get…
Fantasy Farm Park near Aberystwyth
Fantasy Farm Park near Aberystwyth is a family-run attraction at Llanrhystud in the Mid Wales countryside. Children can…
Rhayader Pump Track
Rhayader Pump Track in Mid Wales is a purpose-built track for bikes, BMX riders and scooters, giving families…
Clywedog Reservoir and dam
You should visit Clywedog Reservoir if you enjoy big landscapes, quiet roads and places where you can simply…
Abbey Cwmhir
Abbey Cwmhir is a peaceful ruined Cistercian abbey in a secluded valley north of Llandrindod Wells. Although only…
Hafren Forest
You should visit Hafren Forest if you enjoy waterfalls, woodland and the feeling of following a river back…
Lake Vyrnwy
Lake Vyrnwy in Powys is a spectacular reservoir surrounded by woodland, hills and the protected landscape of the…
Aberystwyth
<div class="uhb-content-text"> <p>Aberystwyth combines a traditional seaside break with historic attractions, scenic rail journeys, family days out and…
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Aberystwyth Arts Centre is one of Mid Wales's main venues for theatre, cinema, live music, comedy, exhibitions and…
Borth & Ynyslas
Borth is a relaxed seaside village on the Ceredigion coast, known for its long sandy beach, traditional seafront…
Gigrin Farm
Gigrin Farm near Rhayader in Mid Wales is one of the best-known places in Wales to watch red…
Bwlch Nant yr Arian
Bwlch Nant yr Arian near Aberystwyth is a scenic forest and recreation area best known for its daily…
Devil’s Bridge Falls
Devil’s Bridge Falls near Aberystwyth is a dramatic woodland gorge where the River Mynach cascades beneath the famous…
Elan Valley
Elan Valley near Rhayader in Mid Wales is a vast landscape of reservoirs, Victorian dams, open hills and…
Powis Castle & Garden – Welshpool
Powis Castle & Gardens Powis Castle and Gardens remains open to the public and is one of the most…
King Arthur’s Labyrinth Machynlleth
King Arthur’s Labyrinth near Machynlleth is an underground visitor experience combining a boat journey through caverns with stories…
Mid Wales Off Road – Machynlleth
Mid Wales Off Road (formerly known as Madian Quad Trekking) is still open and continues to offer high-octane adventure experiences in…
CAT Centre – Centre for Alternative Technology
As of 2026, the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) has permanently closed to walk-in day visitors. While it remains a…
Welshpool & Llanfair Railway
The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway is open for its 2026 season and welcoming visitors. What is the Welshpool &…
The Vale of Rheidol Railway
The Vale of Rheidol Railway The Vale of Rheidol Railway is a historic narrow-gauge steam railway that has…