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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…
Magic of Life Butterfly House
Magic of Life Butterfly House is a lovely choice when you want something colourful, unusual and completely different…
The Judge’s Lodging in Presteigne
The Judge’s Lodging in Presteigne is one of those places that is far more interesting than the name…
Corris mine explorers and craft centre
Corris is a great choice when different people in the family want different things from the same day…
Montgomery Castle
Montgomery Castle is worth visiting as much for the setting as the ruins. The castle sits high above…
Gregynog Hall & Gardens
Gregynog is the sort of place where you can arrive for a coffee and a short walk, then…
Aberaeron harbour and seafront
Aberaeron is one of those places where you do not really need a plan. Park up, wander towards…
New Quay Dolphin & Wildlife Boat Trips
If you are staying anywhere near the Ceredigion coast, a wildlife boat trip from New Quay is one…
The National Cycle Museum
The National Cycle Museum is one of those attractions that sounds quite specialised until you actually see what…
Radnorshire Museum
Radnorshire Museum is a good place to visit if you want to understand the part of Mid Wales…
Gilfach Nature Reserve
Gilfach Nature Reserve is a lovely place to visit if you want somewhere quiet, scenic and free to…
Hafod Estate - Ceredigion
Hafod Estate is one of those places that gets better the farther you walk. Hidden in the Ceredigion…
Cors Caron National Nature Reserve
Cors Caron is a great place to slow things down for a while. This huge wetland near Tregaron…
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 is one of the best places near Newtown if you like a bit of history with…
National Library of Wales
You do not have to be a researcher to enjoy the National Library of Wales. Sitting high above…
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 Mountain Bike Trail & Pump Track
If you have bikes, scooters or skateboards with you, Trehafren Hill is one of the best active stops…
Fantasy Farm Park
Fantasy Farm Park is a good choice when the children want something more energetic than another walk or…
Pump Track Wales - Rhayader
If you have bikes with you, Pump Track Wales in Rhayader is well worth a stop. It is…
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 quiet place, but it has a surprisingly important story. The remains of the medieval…
Hafren Forest
You should visit Hafren Forest if you enjoy waterfalls, woodland and the feeling of following a river back…
Lake Vyrnwy
You should visit Lake Vyrnwy for one of the most beautiful reservoir landscapes in Wales. A dramatic Victorian…
Aberystwyth
You should spend time in Aberystwyth rather than treating it only as a place to catch a train…
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Aberystwyth Arts Centre is one of those places that is easy to underestimate until you see how much…
Borth and Ynyslas
Borth and Ynyslas make a great combination if you want a relaxed day by the sea without the…
Gigrin Farm Red Kite Centre - Near Rhayader
You should visit Gigrin Farm for the unforgettable sight of wild red kites gathering above the Mid Wales…
Bwlch Nant yr Arian - near Aberystwyth
You should visit Bwlch Nant yr Arian to watch red kites sweep down over a forest lake in…
Devil’s Bridge Falls - near Aberystwyth
You should visit Devil’s Bridge Falls for a walk that feels far more adventurous than its short distance…
Elan Valley and Dams
You should visit the Elan Valley for one of the most impressive combinations of engineering and mountain scenery…
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 is currently open for the 2026 season. It reopened on 25 March 2026 and typically operates daily until…
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…