Guidebook for Berriew
Sightseeing
A National Trust gem, high on a rock above its world famous gardens and terraces. Built around 1200, as a medieval fortress and has been remodelled and embellished over the centuries.
167 locals recommend
National Trust - Powis Castle and Garden
A National Trust gem, high on a rock above its world famous gardens and terraces. Built around 1200, as a medieval fortress and has been remodelled and embellished over the centuries.
Started by Henry III in 1223, demolished on the order of Parliament after the Civil War. The castle provides incredible panoramic views of England and Wales.
36 locals recommend
Montgomery Castle Car Park
11 Arthur StStarted by Henry III in 1223, demolished on the order of Parliament after the Civil War. The castle provides incredible panoramic views of England and Wales.
The Industrial Revolution, preserved & interpreted within 6sq miles of this World Heritage Site. Includes 10 museums, archaeological sites, historic woodlands, 2 chapels, and 2 Quaker burial grounds.
28 locals recommend
Museum of the Gorge
32 WharfageThe Industrial Revolution, preserved & interpreted within 6sq miles of this World Heritage Site. Includes 10 museums, archaeological sites, historic woodlands, 2 chapels, and 2 Quaker burial grounds.
A sedate & scenic day out. Striking views across the water to a gothic water tower. A 24,000 acre RSPB Reserve, with viewpoints around the lake to observe the amazing variety of birds and scenery.
108 locals recommend
Lake Vyrnwy
A sedate & scenic day out. Striking views across the water to a gothic water tower. A 24,000 acre RSPB Reserve, with viewpoints around the lake to observe the amazing variety of birds and scenery.
Classic ancient castle, in an incredible setting on the edge of Snowdonia.
187 locals recommend
Harlech Castle
Classic ancient castle, in an incredible setting on the edge of Snowdonia.
The highest mountain in Wales, 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level, and the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands.
248 locals recommend
Snowdon
The highest mountain in Wales, 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level, and the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands.
The finest of medieval ruined castles, set in glorious Shropshire countryside, at the heart of a superb, bustling black & white market town.
120 locals recommend
Ludlow Castle
Castle SquareThe finest of medieval ruined castles, set in glorious Shropshire countryside, at the heart of a superb, bustling black & white market town.
Dramatic riverside ruins and extensive earthworks of a Welsh Border castle, its tall 13th century keep unusually set on the side of its mound.
9 locals recommend
Clun Castle
Newport StreetDramatic riverside ruins and extensive earthworks of a Welsh Border castle, its tall 13th century keep unusually set on the side of its mound.
A cracking mountain to climb. Not too tough. Incredible views to the sea, across the estuary, and beyond...
66 locals recommend
Cadair Idris - Penygadair
A cracking mountain to climb. Not too tough. Incredible views to the sea, across the estuary, and beyond...
Dolgellau
A great base for the Mawddach Estuary and Cadair Idris.
The new Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery occupies the old Music Hall: an extraordinary complex of buildings including a rare medieval stone mansion (the only one of its kind in this region).
29 locals recommend
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
The SquareThe new Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery occupies the old Music Hall: an extraordinary complex of buildings including a rare medieval stone mansion (the only one of its kind in this region).
So much to do at Hay-on-Wye, from all the BOOKS and BOOKSHOPS to outdoor pursuits into the Brecon Beacons. Well worth a day trip.
286 locals recommend
Hay-on-Wye
So much to do at Hay-on-Wye, from all the BOOKS and BOOKSHOPS to outdoor pursuits into the Brecon Beacons. Well worth a day trip.
An enchanting waterfall in the Berwyn Mountains. At 240ft (80m) high it is the UK's tallest single drop waterfall.
71 locals recommend
Pistyll Rhaeadr
An enchanting waterfall in the Berwyn Mountains. At 240ft (80m) high it is the UK's tallest single drop waterfall.
This stunningly beautiful medieval town was the birthplace of the inspiration for the modern Olympic Movement. The 2012 London Olympics mascot was called Wenlock!
31 locals recommend
Much Wenlock
This stunningly beautiful medieval town was the birthplace of the inspiration for the modern Olympic Movement. The 2012 London Olympics mascot was called Wenlock!
Food Scene
Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli
Lovely local tea room - great cakes. Also does takeaway meals.
The Lion Hotel
Wyle CopLocal pub with great food in a proper restaurant.
Restaurant offering French-influenced cuisine focusing on locally sourced, seasonal produce. Check out their special 7-course seasonal “tasting” menu.
Upper Rectory Restaurant & Shepherds Hut Accommodation
Restaurant offering French-influenced cuisine focusing on locally sourced, seasonal produce. Check out their special 7-course seasonal “tasting” menu.
Michelin Starred restaurant at the foot of Ludlow Castle ramparts on the banks on the River Teme. 01584 874431
Mr Underhills
Dinham WeirMichelin Starred restaurant at the foot of Ludlow Castle ramparts on the banks on the River Teme. 01584 874431
Restaurant with exceptional food and wine. Awarded a Michellin Star in 2011. 01584 872 325
La Becasse
Restaurant with exceptional food and wine. Awarded a Michellin Star in 2011. 01584 872 325
Chef Stéphane Borie’s CV boasts 7yrs with Michel Roux at The Waterside Inn Bray, and a spell at Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons. The Checkers became the fourth restaurant in Wales with a Michelin star.
10 locals recommend
Checkers Pantry
Chef Stéphane Borie’s CV boasts 7yrs with Michel Roux at The Waterside Inn Bray, and a spell at Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons. The Checkers became the fourth restaurant in Wales with a Michelin star.
Essentials
Spar
Local shop.
Tesco Superstore
Mill LaneBig shop.
Morrisons
Pool RoadBig shop.
Alan Davies Butcher
High quality local butcher.
Drinks & Nightlife
Talbot Hotel
Great local pub.
Established in 1642, with the brewery being possibly the oldest in the country. King Charles 1st issued the first brewing licences in that year to raise funds to pay for his civil war army.
17 locals recommend
The Three Tuns Inn
Salop StreetEstablished in 1642, with the brewery being possibly the oldest in the country. King Charles 1st issued the first brewing licences in that year to raise funds to pay for his civil war army.
Llanfair Caereinion
A sweet tiny town on the river, with 3 or 4 pubs.
A small but vibrant little country pub in the heart of the village of Bettws Cedewain, near Newtown. It's a traditional black and white public house, with oodles of character.
Bettws Cedewain
A small but vibrant little country pub in the heart of the village of Bettws Cedewain, near Newtown. It's a traditional black and white public house, with oodles of character.
Entertainment & Activities
Get kids candle dipping, pottery painting and making textile creations with felt, buttons, sequins and more. 01654 761584
72 locals recommend
Corris Craft Centre
Get kids candle dipping, pottery painting and making textile creations with felt, buttons, sequins and more. 01654 761584
Explore an abandoned Welsh slate mine with one of Wales’ most experienced mine explorers. 01654 761244
72 locals recommend
Corris Craft Centre
Explore an abandoned Welsh slate mine with one of Wales’ most experienced mine explorers. 01654 761244
A 16 mile return journey by narrow gauge steam train through beautiful Mid Wales countryside. Break the journey with an ice cream at Llanfair. 01938 810441
50 locals recommend
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
A 16 mile return journey by narrow gauge steam train through beautiful Mid Wales countryside. Break the journey with an ice cream at Llanfair. 01938 810441
Superb leisure pool, including a twisting 30m flume, rapids ride and spa pool; plus fantastic paddling and beach areas for toddlers and babies. Also a children’s soft play area for 2-8yrs olds.
9 locals recommend
The Flash Leisure Centre
Salop RoadSuperb leisure pool, including a twisting 30m flume, rapids ride and spa pool; plus fantastic paddling and beach areas for toddlers and babies. Also a children’s soft play area for 2-8yrs olds.
Children’s play areas throughout; fascinating working examples of environmentally responsible buildings, renewable energy generation, organic growing. Excellent cafe and shop.
The Centre for Alternative Technology
Children’s play areas throughout; fascinating working examples of environmentally responsible buildings, renewable energy generation, organic growing. Excellent cafe and shop.
Lake Bala is Wales’ premier spot for windsurfing, kayaking, white-water rafting, power-boating and much much more.
87 locals recommend
Llyn Tegid
Lake Bala is Wales’ premier spot for windsurfing, kayaking, white-water rafting, power-boating and much much more.
Barmouth
Beautiful huge beach, seaside town.
Tywyn
Beautiful huge beach, seaside town.
Aberdyfi
Beautiful huge beach, seaside town.
Ynyslas
Beautiful huge beach...
Horse-riding centres can be found throughout the borders, including Brandy House Farm, offering guided riding less than 40 minutes from Tyn Yr Wtra.
Brandy House Farm
Horse-riding centres can be found throughout the borders, including Brandy House Farm, offering guided riding less than 40 minutes from Tyn Yr Wtra.
Red kites compete spectacularly with buzzards and ravens for choice pickings, every day of the year. “For Red Kites like you’ve probably never seen them before" Bill Oddie
61 locals recommend
Red Kite Feeding Station
South StreetRed kites compete spectacularly with buzzards and ravens for choice pickings, every day of the year. “For Red Kites like you’ve probably never seen them before" Bill Oddie
Take a boat deep into the mountains of southern Snowdonia for an underground storytelling adventure. Enjoy the myths and legends of Welsh dragons, giants, battles and more. 01654 761584
63 locals recommend
King Arthur's Labyrinth
Take a boat deep into the mountains of southern Snowdonia for an underground storytelling adventure. Enjoy the myths and legends of Welsh dragons, giants, battles and more. 01654 761584
The only permanent exhibition of contemporary mechanical moving models in the UK. Kids can enjoy making model characters spin, whirl or bob up and down. Also a play barn, rabbit village and cafe.
Machinations
The only permanent exhibition of contemporary mechanical moving models in the UK. Kids can enjoy making model characters spin, whirl or bob up and down. Also a play barn, rabbit village and cafe.
Mountain bike hire and masses of awesome, world class trails to enjoy, at all levels.
82 locals recommend
Coed y Brenin Forest Park
Mountain bike hire and masses of awesome, world class trails to enjoy, at all levels.
The UK's number one forest adventure. Tree top adventures, zip wires, forest biking and more.
Go Ape Coed-y-Brenin
The UK's number one forest adventure. Tree top adventures, zip wires, forest biking and more.
Arts & Culture
Entertainment venue for Mid Wales offering Comedy, Drama, Local Theatre, Musicals, Choirs and Children’s Entertainment. 01686 614555
The Hafren
Llanidloes RoadEntertainment venue for Mid Wales offering Comedy, Drama, Local Theatre, Musicals, Choirs and Children’s Entertainment. 01686 614555
The Regent Cinema
Broad StreetMovies!
Mid Wales Arts Centre
Maesmawr, CaeswsThe Mid Wales Arts Centre features a large Gallery, and a Sculpture Park.
Everything Else
Adrenalin junkies can hit the Long Mynd for mountain biking, parapenting, hang-gliding, or even to take to the Shropshire skies with the Midland Gliding Club.
Midland Gliding Club Ltd
Adrenalin junkies can hit the Long Mynd for mountain biking, parapenting, hang-gliding, or even to take to the Shropshire skies with the Midland Gliding Club.
Known as the oldest road in Wales, where cattle were taken from Wales to English markets. On the borders of Shropshire and Powys, the Kerry Ridgeway has sweeping views over the hills of the borders.
Kerry Ridgeway
Kerry RidgewayKnown as the oldest road in Wales, where cattle were taken from Wales to English markets. On the borders of Shropshire and Powys, the Kerry Ridgeway has sweeping views over the hills of the borders.
National Trust. 4,942 acres of heather-covered hills with stunning views of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Welsh Hills. Paths for walking, cycling & horse riding.
81 locals recommend
Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd
National Trust. 4,942 acres of heather-covered hills with stunning views of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Welsh Hills. Paths for walking, cycling & horse riding.