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Pen-y-Fan, Brecon Beacons National Park
Pen-y-Fan
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Ranked #1 of 50 Attractions in Powys
5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: At just under 3,000 feet, this is the highest mountain in South Wales and the jewel in the crown that is the Brecon Beacons... more » Owner description: At just under 3,000 feet, this is the highest mountain in South Wales and the jewel in the crown that is the Brecon Beacons National Park. « less
Attraction type  Mountains
Distance  56.5 miles from city centre
Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool
Powis Castle and Garden
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Ranked #2 of 50 Attractions in Powys
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Owner description: This medieval castle, originally built as a fortress, houses one of the most beautiful and extensive collections of treasures... more » Owner description: This medieval castle, originally built as a fortress, houses one of the most beautiful and extensive collections of treasures from India. « less
Attraction type  Castles; Gardens
Distance  171.0 miles from city centre
Elan Valley, Rhayader
Elan Valley
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Ranked #3 of 50 Attractions in Powys
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Attraction type  Dams
Distance  17.7 miles from city centre
Tregoyd Mountain Riders, Three Cocks
Tregoyd Mountain Riders
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Ranked #4 of 50 Attractions in Powys
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
National Park Visitor Centre, Brecon Beacons National Park
Ranked #5 of 50 Attractions in Powys
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Red Kite Feeding Station & Rehabilitation Centre, Rhayader
Red Kite Feeding Station & Rehabilitation Centre
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Ranked #6 of 50 Attractions in Powys
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Farms
Distance  17.9 miles from city centre
Penderyn Distillery, Penderyn
Penderyn Distillery
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Ranked #7 of 50 Attractions in Powys
4.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Owner description: Penderyn Distillery is the only distillery in Wales and one of the smallest distilleries in the world. One of the few... more » Owner description: Penderyn Distillery is the only distillery in Wales and one of the smallest distilleries in the world. One of the few remaining independent distilleries, Penderyn takes its name from the old Welsh village in which it is located and nestles in the foothills of the ancient Brecon Beacons mountain range. The Brecon Beacons National Park is an area of outstanding natural beauty famed for its breathtaking scenery, open moorland, clear rivers and tumultuous waterfalls.Members of the public can enjoy a distillery tour, take a journey through the history of single malt whisky making in Wales, and understand the distilling and bottling process at first hand.On arrival you will be greeted by your tour guide and taken through to the exhibition area where you can:• Browse at your leisure and learn for yourself the history of whisky making in Wales as well as more general Welsh history.• Watch the short video about how Penderyn first started, and how it has developed since its launch in 2004.• See our superb display of old whisky jugs.Your guide will then join you and take you through to the next section where you will be able to:• View the still at Penderyn Distillery that was designed by Dr. David Faraday, a descendant of famous physicist Sir Michael Faraday. If distillation is in process you will be able to see the spirit being drawn into the spirit safe.• View of the whisky bottling line and bottling process• See the barrel display area when your guide will describe how the different expressions of Penderyn whisky are matured and talk you through the various stages of the maturation process• Learn about our other products - Merlyn Cream Liqueur, Brecon Five Vodka and Brecon Special Reserve Gin. Feel and smell the botanicals that are used to make Brecon Special Reserve Gin• Visit our tasting room and sample our products - Penderyn Single Malt Whisky, Brecon Five Vodka, Brecon Gin and Merlyn Cream Liqueur.• Browse our retail shop for Penderyn Spirits and merchandise. « less
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres; Distilleries
Brecon Cathedral, Brecon
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Ranked #8 of 50 Attractions in Powys
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  40.4 miles from city centre
FreeRein Riding Holidays, Clyro
FreeRein Riding Holidays
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Ranked #9 of 50 Attractions in Powys
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
The Regimental Museum of The Royal Welsh (Brecon), Brecon
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Ranked #10 of 50 Attractions in Powys
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Military Museums
Distance  72.7 miles from city centre
Corris Mine Explorers, Machynlleth
Corris Mine Explorers
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Ranked #11 of 50 Attractions in Powys
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: Join one of Wales' top mine explorers on an exploration of a virtually untouched abandoned Welsh Slate Mine. First worked in... more » Owner description: Join one of Wales' top mine explorers on an exploration of a virtually untouched abandoned Welsh Slate Mine. First worked in 1836 and abandoned by the miners in the early 1970s, more than 130 years of mining history is captured inside waiting to be discovered. It is as if the mine has just closed. Machinery, tools, even the candles and a packet of cigarettes are still in place as the miners left them. Corris Mine Explorers gives you the opportunity to visit these abandoned slate mine workings, to step into the tough working lives of the miners and of past generations. 3 trips to choose from: 1 hour Taster, 2 hour Mine Explorer Trip and a Half Day Mine Expedition. « less
Attraction type  Tours; Mines
Sgwd yr Eira, Brecon Beacons National Park
Sgwd yr Eira
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Ranked #12 of 50 Attractions in Powys
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Waterfalls
The Old Bell Museum, Montgomery
The Old Bell Museum
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Ranked #13 of 50 Attractions in Powys
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  29.4 miles from city centre
The Judge's Lodging Museum, Presteigne
The Judge's Lodging Museum
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Ranked #14 of 50 Attractions in Powys
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  37.4 miles from city centre
Lake Vyrnwy
Lake Vyrnwy
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Ranked #15 of 50 Attractions in Powys
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: A country lover's paradise where peace and tranquility abound, this scenic lake offers an impressive mountainous backdrop and... more » Owner description: A country lover's paradise where peace and tranquility abound, this scenic lake offers an impressive mountainous backdrop and many outdoor activities such as boating, bird watching, hiking and camping. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; Dams
Distance  28.6 miles from city centre
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, Brecon Beacons National Park
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Ranked #16 of 50 Attractions in Powys
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Opened in 1812, this major waterway runs 42 miles from Brecon to Newport, Gwent, where the first 33 miles are navigable.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  171.0 miles from city centre
The Red Kite Feeding Station, Brecon Beacons National Park
The Red Kite Feeding Station
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Ranked #17 of 50 Attractions in Powys
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, Welshpool
Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway
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Ranked #18 of 50 Attractions in Powys
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: The Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway is a steam operated narrow gauge railway in Wales. It runs between Welshpool and... more » Owner description: The Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway is a steam operated narrow gauge railway in Wales. It runs between Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion. « less
Attraction type  Scenic Railroads
Distance  31.1 miles from city centre
The Warren, Hay-on-Wye
The Warren
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Ranked #19 of 50 Attractions in Powys
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews

The warren is a pebble beach in wide curve on the River Wye very close to Hay on Wye, Powys. it can be reached via public footpaths from local roads behind the Swan Hotel and next... more »

Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  40.5 miles from city centre
Phil Price Rally School, Llangunllo
Phil Price Rally School
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Ranked #20 of 50 Attractions in Powys
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites; Race Car Tracks
Distance  31.0 miles from city centre
The Spaceguard Centre & Observatory, Knighton
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Ranked #21 of 50 Attractions in Powys
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Observatories/ Planetariums
Distance  35.3 miles from city centre
King Arthur's Labyrinth, Machynlleth
King Arthur's Labyrinth
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Ranked #22 of 50 Attractions in Powys
4 of 5 stars 35 reviews
Owner description: Grab a hard hat and set sail, with a mysterious Dark Age boatman, on this underground storytelling adventure. Set deep in the... more » Owner description: Grab a hard hat and set sail, with a mysterious Dark Age boatman, on this underground storytelling adventure. Set deep in the mountains of Southern Snowdonia, sail underground, through a waterfall and back across a thousand years into the darkest of the Dark Ages. Guided by your boatman, explore vast underground caverns and winding tunnels whilst tales of King Arthur and other ancient Welsh legends are told. Complete with dramatic scenes, light and sound this is a real adventure for all ages in all weathers - the underground caverns are cool when hot and dry when wet. « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Talgarth Mill, Talgarth
Talgarth Mill
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Ranked #23 of 50 Attractions in Powys
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  41.5 miles from city centre
Corris Railway, Machynlleth
Corris Railway
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Ranked #24 of 50 Attractions in Powys
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic Railroads; Speciality Museums; Tours
Gilfach Nature Reserve, Rhayader
Gilfach Nature Reserve
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Ranked #25 of 50 Attractions in Powys
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  17.8 miles from city centre
Cantref Adventure Farm and Riding Centre, Brecon
Cantref Adventure Farm and Riding Centre
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Ranked #26 of 50 Attractions in Powys
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Farms; Horseback Riding Stables
Distance  42.7 miles from city centre
Pistyll Rhaeadr
Pistyll Rhaeadr
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Ranked #27 of 50 Attractions in Powys
4 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Waterfalls
Distance  26.9 miles from city centre
Tretower Castle & Court, Tretower
Tretower Castle & Court
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Ranked #28 of 50 Attractions in Powys
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Llanthony Priory, Brecon Beacons National Park
Llanthony Priory
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Ranked #29 of 50 Attractions in Powys
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth
Centre for Alternative Technology
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Ranked #30 of 50 Attractions in Powys
3.5 of 5 stars 59 reviews
Owner description: One of the world’s most renowned eco-centres, the Centre for Alternative Technology features interactive displays and... more » Owner description: One of the world’s most renowned eco-centres, the Centre for Alternative Technology features interactive displays and practical examples of sustainable living, renewable energy and organic gardening. Nestled in the foothills of Southern Snowdonia, it’s a not to be missed attraction.As well its inspiring array of exhibits, CAT has a delicious wholefood restaurant, a green bookshop and beautiful organic gardens. Something to see for the all family. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  8.5 miles from city centre
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