Mid Wales | Castles | Cycling & Walking
Looking for a UK holiday gem? Then look no further and visit Mid Wales & The Welsh Marches.
A fantastic location close to the English border and only 4 hours from London, this region of Wales is littered with Welsh Castles, History, Heritage - a great location for an adventure or that rural retreat you’ve been promising yourself.
A Visit to Wales isn’t complete without seeing at least one Welsh Castle. The castles in Wales are famous for their turbulent history between the Welsh and the English. Today they offer visitors a great day out with lots to do and provide a UK family holiday that is streets above the rest.
Explore Mid Wales and you will find a beautiful array of market towns dotted around the region. Welshpool and Newtown are two of the largest towns in the region and offer an array of walks, museums and history. Also famous for the National Trust Powis Castle & Gardens in Welshpool and birthplace of the great social reformer, Robert Owen this undiscovered region of Wales is full of surprises and offers the visitor a relaxing break that makes you feel 1000 miles away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Great UK Deals and holidays can be found in this region of Wales. Make sure you take a trip to the famous Lake Vyrnwy or take a walk on the Montgomery Wales Canal.

Events in Mid Wales
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Mon 9 May - Sat 24 Dec | Alex Allpress Ceramics - Hand Made in Builth at Alex Allpress Pottery School |
Mon 9 May - Sat 24 Dec | Alex Allpress Pottery School Lessons at Alex Allpress Pottery School |
Sun 21 - Sun 28 Aug | Gŵyl Machynlleth Festival at Y Tabernacl |
Sun 21 Aug | 'Silent Space' Sundays at Cae Hir Gardens |
Castles & Historic Houses
Machynlleth
The award-winning Dyfi Distillery is one of nine studios at the Corris Craft Centre, near Machynlleth, Mid Wales. It is run by brothers Pete and Danny Cameron who established the first commercial gin distillery in Mid Wales in 2016.
Cycling & Walking
Lake Vyrnwy
Walk the award winning Lake Vyrnwy Sculpture Trail with superb works of art dotted around the shores of the lake. The sculpture trail will help tens of thousands people who visit the lake each year to discover artwork.