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1. Powis Castle
Castle/PalaceContinuously occupied since the 13th century, Powis Castle rises above the town of Welshpool. One of the most elegant residential castles in...
Continuously occupied since the 13th century, Powis Castle rises above the town of Welshpool. One of the most elegant residential castles in Britain, Powis is equally renowned for its magnificent terraced gardens. The interior contains an outstanding art collection, from Greek vases to paintings by Thomas Gainsborough and Joshua Reynolds. The Clive of India Museum contains perhaps the most extensive private collection of antique Indian art in Britain. Powis Castle is north of Llandrindod Wells on the A483.
A483, Welshpool, SY21 8RF, Wales01938-551944Sight Details
Rate Includes: Apr.–Oct. £12.50, Nov.–Feb. £6.20; castle only Apr.–Oct. £6.50, Nov.–Feb. £3.40; garden only Apr.–Oct. £9.20, Nov.–Feb. £4.70, Castle Jan.–Feb., weekends noon–3:30 (tours only); Mar. and Oct., daily 11–4; Apr.–Sept., daily 11–5; Nov.–Dec., 11–4 (no tours). Museum Apr.–Sept., daily noon–5; Mar. and Oct.–Dec., daily noon–4. Gardens Apr.–Sept., daily 10–6; Oct.–Mar., 10–4 -
2. Victorian Festival
Festival–SightThe Victorian Festival takes over Llandrindod Wells for a week in late August. Everyone from shopkeepers to hotel clerks dresses up in period...
The Victorian Festival takes over Llandrindod Wells for a week in late August. Everyone from shopkeepers to hotel clerks dresses up in period costume for events from tea dances to street parades. The main festival is bookended by two mini-festivals where dressing up is also part of the fun: a 1940s Weekend just before and a slightly edgier Steampunk Weekend right afterwards.
Llandrindod Wells, Wales01597-823441Sight Details
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3. Aberystwyth Castle
Castle/PalaceThe British writer Caitlin Moran once wrote fondly of Aberystwyth's "Glitter-glue sea and smashed-cake castle," and these crumbling ruins at...
The British writer Caitlin Moran once wrote fondly of Aberystwyth's "Glitter-glue sea and smashed-cake castle," and these crumbling ruins at the southern end of the bay do have an endearing quality. Built in 1277, the castle was one of the key strongholds captured in the early 15th century by Owain Glyndwr, a Welsh prince who led the country's last serious bid for independence from England. Today it's a romantic, windswept ruin, rather incongruously used as a cut-through walking path by locals for whom it's nothing out of the ordinary at all. To find the ruins, just walk along the bay, away from the town center; they are located just after the small pier.
New Promenade, Aberystwyth, SY23 1JT, WalesSight Details
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4. Aberystwyth Cliff Railway
Transportation Site (Airport, Bus, Ferry, Train)The Victorian-era Aberystwyth Cliff Railway deposits you at the top of Constitution Hill. Opened in 1896, it's the longest electric cliff railway...
The Victorian-era Aberystwyth Cliff Railway deposits you at the top of Constitution Hill. Opened in 1896, it's the longest electric cliff railway in Britain.
Cliff Terr., Aberystwyth, SY23 2DN, Wales01970-617642Sight Details
Rate Includes: £4 round-trip, Apr.–Oct., daily 10–5; Nov.–Mar., timetable varies (generally Wed.–Sun. 10–4, but call for daily times) -
5. Centre for Alternative Technology
Other AttractionAt an abandoned slate quarry in the hills north of Machynlleth, a railway transports you to a futuristic village equipped with all things green...
At an abandoned slate quarry in the hills north of Machynlleth, a railway transports you to a futuristic village equipped with all things green: alternative energy sources like solar panels and wood-chip boilers, organic gardens, and a vegetarian café. Interactive displays present practical ideas about renewable resources. You get a 10% discount by booking tickets online.
Off A487, Machynlleth, SY20 9AZ, Wales01654-705950Sight Details
Rate Includes: £8.50, Mid-Mar.–Oct., daily 10–5 -
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6. Ceredigion Museum
Museum/GalleryHoused in a flamboyant 1905 Edwardian theater, the Ceredigion Museum has collections related to folk history and the building's own music hall...
Housed in a flamboyant 1905 Edwardian theater, the Ceredigion Museum has collections related to folk history and the building's own music hall past. Highlights include a reconstructed mud-walled cottage from 1850 and items illustrating the region's seafaring, lead-mining, and farming history.
Terrace Rd., Aberystwyth, SY23 2AQ, Wales01970-633088Sight Details
Rate Includes: Free, Apr.–Sept., Tues.–Sat. 10:30–4, Sun. noon–4; Oct.–Mar., Mon.–Sat. noon–4 -
7. Constitution Hill
ViewpointAt the northern end of the beach promenade, Constitution Hill dominates the skyline. From the top you can see much of the Welsh coastline (and...
At the northern end of the beach promenade, Constitution Hill dominates the skyline. From the top you can see much of the Welsh coastline (and, on exceptionally clear days, Ireland). There's a small café at the top and plenty of space for a picnic. If you're feeling hale and hearty, there's a long footpath that zigzags up to the 430-foot summit. From there, a 5-mile-long coastal path stretches to the village of Borth, a smaller, sleepier resort north of Aberystwyth where the remains of a 3,000-year-old petrified forest may be seen on the beach at low tide.
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8. Great Aberystwyth Camera Obscura
ObservatoryA modern version of a Victorian amusement, Great Aberystwyth Camera Obscura is a massive 14-inch lens that gives you a bird's-eye view of Cardigan...
A modern version of a Victorian amusement, Great Aberystwyth Camera Obscura is a massive 14-inch lens that gives you a bird's-eye view of Cardigan Bay and 26 Welsh mountain peaks. It's reached via the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway.
Cliff Terr., Aberystwyth, SY23 2DN, Wales01970-617642Sight Details
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9. Hay Castle
Castle/PalaceOn a hilltop are the handsome remains of a 12th-century castle keep, jutting out from behind a 16th-century manor house. ...
On a hilltop are the handsome remains of a 12th-century castle keep, jutting out from behind a 16th-century manor house.
Castle St., Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5DF, WalesSight Details
Rate Includes: Free, Late Mar.–Oct., daily 9:30–6; Nov.–late Mar., daily 9:30–5:30 -
10. Llanerchaeron
Historic HomeThis late-18th-century Welsh gentry estate in the Aeron Valley, 17 miles south of Aberystwyth, is a superb example of the early work of John...
This late-18th-century Welsh gentry estate in the Aeron Valley, 17 miles south of Aberystwyth, is a superb example of the early work of John Nash (1752–1835). Nash was the leading architect of the Regency period and the designer of Brighton's Royal Pavilion. The estate survived with few changes until the present; it is a self-contained world with stables, barns, a dairy, and a brewery. The walled gardens are particularly beautiful.
Off A482, Ciliau Aeron, SA48 8DG, Wales01545-570200Sight Details
Rate Includes: Apr.–Oct., £6.90; Nov.–Mar., £3.50, Mid-Mar.–Oct., daily 10:30–5 (villa opens 11:30). Farm and garden only Jan.–mid-Mar., weekends 11:30–3:30; Nov. and Dec., daily 11:30–3:30 -
11. Llynwenog Silver-Lead Mine
MineOutside the village of Ponterwyd, 10 miles east of Aberystwyth, this 200-year-old mine is now a museum where you can tour reproductions of mining...
Outside the village of Ponterwyd, 10 miles east of Aberystwyth, this 200-year-old mine is now a museum where you can tour reproductions of mining buildings and some original machinery, including working waterwheels. Kids over the age of 8 can also enjoy a few harmless scares on the Black Chasm ghost tour, though very young ones will be better off sticking to the Woo Hoo Woods adventure playground. It's cold in the mine, even on hot days, so bring a jacket or sweater. Times can vary; call to check, especially in off-season.
Off A44, Ponterwyd, SY23 3AB, Wales01970-890620Sight Details
Rate Includes: £11; surface attractions only £5, May.–mid-July, Sept., and Oct., daily 10–4; mid-July–Sept., daily 10–5; last tour 1 hr before closing -
12. MOMA Wales
Museum/GalleryNo relation to MOMA in New York, this small but superb modern art gallery hosts exhibits focusing on the work of Welsh artists. For a week in...
No relation to MOMA in New York, this small but superb modern art gallery hosts exhibits focusing on the work of Welsh artists. For a week in late August, it also plays host to the Machynlleth Festival with live performances of traditional Welsh music. They also have a good café (open weekdays only).
Heol Penrallt, Machynlleth, SY20 8AJ, Wales01654-703355Sight Details
Rate Includes: Free, Mon.–Sat. 10–4 -
13. National Library of Wales
Library/ArchiveThis massive neoclassical building next to the University of Wales houses notable Welsh and other Celtic literary works among its more than...
This massive neoclassical building next to the University of Wales houses notable Welsh and other Celtic literary works among its more than 4.5 million volumes. The cache of public records makes it an invaluable tool if you're tracing your family tree. Also here is the National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales, which hosts lunchtime and evening film screenings.
Off Penglais Rd., Aberystwyth, SY23 3BU, Wales01970-632800Sight Details
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14. Owain Glyndwr Centre
Museum/GalleryThis humble exhibition is devoted to Owain Glyndwr (1359–1416), who was crowned Prince of Wales at Machynlleth in the early 15th century and...
This humble exhibition is devoted to Owain Glyndwr (1359–1416), who was crowned Prince of Wales at Machynlleth in the early 15th century and led the last great rebellion against English rule. The center is short on actual artifacts relating to his life, although it takes a good stab at telling his story with a few new interactive displays. The museum building was the site of Glyndwr's short-lived Welsh parliament in 1404.
Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, SY20 8EE, Wales01654-702932Sight Details
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15. Penglais Woods
ForestFor a couple of weeks in late April or May, a stretch of woodland east of Aberystwyth comes alive with a carpet of purple-hued bluebells. It...
For a couple of weeks in late April or May, a stretch of woodland east of Aberystwyth comes alive with a carpet of purple-hued bluebells. It's an idyllic, peaceful spot for a walk or picnic. Follow the footpath opposite the hospital on Penglais Road (the steep hill rising up from the town's main street) until you cross a small bridge, then make a right and walk until you reach the paved road. From here there are several entrances.
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16. Quaker Heritage Centre
Museum/GalleryIn the town square, this museum commemorates the area's strong links with the Quaker movement and the Quakers' emigration to the American colonies. ...
In the town square, this museum commemorates the area's strong links with the Quaker movement and the Quakers' emigration to the American colonies.
Eldon Sq., Dolgellau, LL40 1PU, Wales01341-424680Sight Details
Rate Includes: Free, Easter–Oct., daily 10–6; Nov.–Easter, Thurs.–Mon. 10–5 -
17. Radnorshire Museum
Museum/GalleryIn Memorial Gardens, this museum tells the story of the town's development from prehistory onwards and includes a small collection of Roman...
In Memorial Gardens, this museum tells the story of the town's development from prehistory onwards and includes a small collection of Roman and medieval artifacts. The largest and most interesting section is devoted to the town's Victorian heyday, with some of the "cures" at the spa explained in gruesome detail.
Temple St., Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5DL, Wales01597-824513Sight Details
Rate Includes: £1, Apr.–Sept., Tues.–Sat. and holiday Mon. 10–4; Oct.–Mar., Tues.–Fri. 10–4, Sat. 10–1 -
18. Royal Welsh Show
Festival–SightThe town of Llanelwedd, 7 miles south of Llandrindod, comes to life in late July for the Royal Welsh Show. The old-school livestock judging...
The town of Llanelwedd, 7 miles south of Llandrindod, comes to life in late July for the Royal Welsh Show. The old-school livestock judging, sheepdog competitions, and craft demonstrations are spiced up with events such as vintage air displays and motorbike stunt shows.
Llanelwedd, LD2 3SR, Wales01982-553683Sight Details
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19. Ty Siamas
Museum/GalleryThe National Centre for Welsh Folk Music is in the converted Victorian Market Hall and Assembly Rooms. It has a fascinating interactive folk...
The National Centre for Welsh Folk Music is in the converted Victorian Market Hall and Assembly Rooms. It has a fascinating interactive folk music exhibition, performance auditorium, and café and bar.
Neuadd Idris, Eldon Sq., Dolgellau, LL40 1PU, Wales01341-421800Sight Details
Rate Includes: Free, Easter–Sept., Wed.–Fri. 10–4, Sat. 10–1. Call for off-season hrs -
20. Vale of Rheidol Railway
Transportation Site (Airport, Bus, Ferry, Train)At Aberystwyth Station you can hop on the steam-powered Vale of Rheidol Railway for an hour-long ride to the Devil's Bridge ( Pont y Gwr Drwg...
At Aberystwyth Station you can hop on the steam-powered Vale of Rheidol Railway for an hour-long ride to the Devil's Bridge (Pont y Gwr Drwg, or, literally, "the Bridge of the Evil One"), where the rivers Rheidol and Mynach meet in a series of spectacular falls. Clamped between two rocky cliffs where a torrent of water pours unceasingly, there are actually three bridges, one built on top of the other. The oldest bridge is about 800 years old.
Park Ave., Aberystwyth, SY23 1PG, Wales01970-625819Sight Details
Rate Includes: £19 round-trip, Easter–Oct. times vary, but departures generally go at 10:30 and 2 daily—call or check website for schedule; Nov., Sun. only
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