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The Pavilion (cont) |
Llanidloes, Mid Wales The highest levels of comfort quality and luxury at The Pavilion set in this ancient market town of mid Wales. |
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| (above) View from the 1st floor lounge balcony. | |
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| The area is often referred to as the Lake district of Wales -(below left) Lake Vyrnwy, (below right) Lake Bala well known as a dinghy sailing centre. | |
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| (above) The nearby Cambrian Mountains - Plynlimon and the Elan Valley offer some spectacular walking. Even Snowdonia - an easy day trip. | A number of interesting Market Towns are within easy driving distance, and are worth exploring. Welshpool, Ludlow, Rhayader, Llandrindod Wells and (above) Llanidloes |
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| (above) Trotting Races at Caersws near Newtown. | (above) Glansevern Gardens - Welshpool |
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| (above) Do explore the picturesque villages of mid Wales - Berriew village. | (above) The walk along the river towards the source of the Severn in the Hafren Forest. Just a few miles from Llanidloes. |
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| (above) The Clywedog dam just a few miles from Llanidloes. | (above) The woodland walks around Clywedog dam are magical. |
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| (above) The view from the mountain road between Llanidloes and Machynlleth. | (above) The countryside surrounding Llanidloes is beautiful for walking and bird watching. |
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| (above) Abbey Cwm Hir Hall in a setting of breathtaking beauty, history and romance. The Hall and its' 12 acres overlook St. Mary's Church and the ruins of the 12th century "Cistercian Abbey of the Long Valley" containing the monks' pond and the grave of Llewellyn the Last. | (above) The fantastic interiors at Abbey Cwm Hir Hall-open to the public all year around. Guided tours take you through the 50 rooms each decorated with a different theme. |
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| (above) The enthusiastic ladies of the Llanidloes Quilting group preparing their beautiful work for the Annual Exhibition. | (above) Amazing examples of quilting, on display for 2 months at the annual National Quilting Exhibition. |
 | (above) Queen Victorias 'Coat of Arms' with the Prince of Wales Feathers, still displayed over a former butchers shop in Llanidloes denoting the produce to have been 'most fine'. |
This guide has been prepared to assist you in discovering the host of activities, events and attractions
to be enjoyed within a 20 mile radius (approx) of The Pavilion
to be enjoyed within a 20 mile radius (approx) of The Pavilion
INDEX
Adventure Activities
Ancient, Historic & Heritage
Antiques
Artists & Artisans
Beauty Spots
Books, New & Old
Cultural - Museums Theatres etc
Cycling
Family Activities
Family Attractions
Field Sports
Fishing
Food & Drink
Gardens & Parks
Golf
Interesting & Specialist Shops
Leisure Centres & Spas
Motor Sports
Villages Towns & Markets
Walking & Bird Watching
Watersports
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| Going Batty at Rhayader | Elan Village between Rhayader and Pen y garreg Reservoir An evening bat walk with a mammal expert to celebrate European Bat Weekend . | More Info |
| Adventure Activities | ||
| Horse Drawn Carriage Driving | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown Ride in the carriage or try driving yourself. Have a go sessions at one of the fastest growing sports. | More Info |
| Ancient, Historic & Heritage | ||
| The Hall at Abbey-Cwm-Hir | Abbey Cwm Hir Hall between Llandrindod Wells and Llanidloes To tour this historic Hall is to step back in time in a true family home in a breathtaking setting. | More Info |
| The Quilt Association Minerva Arts Centre | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown A collection of antique Welsh quilts known as The Welsh Heritage Collection | More Info |
| The Old Market Hall & Exhibition | Llanidloes between Llangurig & Newtown The only surviving timber framed market hall in Wales built some time between 1612 and 1622. | More Info |
| The Robert Owen Museum | Newtown between Llangurig and Welshpool Robert Owen is regarded as the founder of the socialist movement and as a social reformer. | More Info |
| Dolforwyn Castle | Abermule between Newtown and Welshpool Built in 13th C by Welsh Prince 'Llewellyn the Last' the castle is now a scenic and peaceful ruin. | More Info |
| Kerry Hill Stone Circle | between Kerry and Newcastle 9 sandstone slabs & boulders in a 24m circle with a fallen pillar near the centre plus 2 small stones. | More Info |
| Banc Du Stone Circle ( Fowler's Arm Chair) | between Llaithddu and Bwlch y Sarnau An almost 1m high stone known as Fowler's Arm Chair near a cairn with 2 small stones around it. | More Info |
| Antiques | ||
| Courthouse Antiques | Rhayader between Llangurig and Argoed Mill Antiques and collectables. | More Info |
| Arcadia Antiques | Llanidloes between Llangurig & Llandinam Antiques and collectables. | More Info |
| Artists & Artisans | ||
| Marston Pottery | Rhayader between Llandrindod Wells and Llangurig There are 2 galleries at Marston Pottery both featuring the work of Phil Rogers. | More Info |
| Earthlight Crystals | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown Minerals, hand made jewellery and crystal healing. | More Info |
| Curig Crafts & Woollens | Llangurig between Llanidloes and Rhayader A comprehensive range of Welsh gifts on sale in this well established business of 40 years. | More Info |
| Phoenix Gallery | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown Original works of art by artist/sculpter Sue Thornton of birds, animals and atmospheric landscapes. | More Info |
| Beauty Spots | ||
| Gilfach Farm Nature Reserve | Gilfach Farm Nature Reserve between Rhayader and Llangurig Meadows of ancient grassland species with many wild flowers, fungi, birds, insects and mammals. | More Info |
| Gregynog Hall | Newtown between Welshpool and Llangurig The hall is situated in 750 acres of garden, wooodland and farmland freely open to the public. | More Info |
| The Crychan & Halfway Forest | Kerry between Newtown & Sarn Set in beautiful countryside nestling between the Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian Mountains. | More Info |
| Cefn Cenarth (North) Nature Reserve | Cefn Cenarth (North) Nature Reserve between Rhayader and Pant y Dwr Sessile oak woodland with rowan, many wild flowers, birds and insects. | More Info |
| Rhayader Tunnel Nature Reserve | Rhayader Tunnel Nature Reserve between Rhayader and Neuadd-ddu A 5 acre site including atunnel, grassland, woodland and scrub. | More Info |
| Llyn Clywedog | Llanidloes between Newtown and Llangurig This beautiful man made reservoir is a leisure amenity with a number of attractions. | More Info |
| Hafren Forest | Llanidloes between Newtown and Llangurig A habitat for wildlife, a quiet relaxing leisure amenity and a commercial enterprise. | More Info |
| Sideland Nature Reserve | Sideland Nature Reserve between Penybont and Crossgates A 41/2 acre site with pasture, awell defined woodbank and some ancient woodland. | More Info |
| Books, New & Old | ||
| Dead Mens Minds | Llangurig between Llanidloes and Llandinam Neaudd Ddu, Llangurig | More Info |
| The Great Oak Bookshop | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Llandinam 35 Great Oak St | More Info |
| Cultural - Museums Theatres etc | ||
| Newtown Textile Museum | Newtown between Caersws and Welshpool A fine example of a typical 19th C weaving shop. | More Info |
| Llanidloes Museum | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown Museum of local history and industry in the town hall a Grade II listed building dated from 1907. | More Info |
| The Regent Cinema | Newtown between Welshpool and Llandiloes Cinema | More Info |
| Gwyl Gerdd Llanfyllin Music Festival at Theatrv Hafren | Newtown between Welshpool and Caersws Allegri String Quartet & James Gilchrist tenor | More Info |
| The Gregynog Festival | Newtown between Welshpool and Llangurig The festival is held in June every year and brings classical music of the best quality to rural Wales. | More Info |
| Theatr Hafren | Newtown between Caersws and Llanllwchaiarn A wide variety of performances from ballet to comedy and everything in between. | More Info |
| Cycling | ||
| Hafren Cycle Centre | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown All types of bikes for children and adults including tag along, trailers, baby seats and tandem for hire. | More Info |
| Clive Powell Mountain Bikes | Rhayader between Llangurig and Builth Wells Fully packaged mountain and road bike weekends complete with guide and support. | More Info |
| Family Activities | ||
| Carad Community Arts | Rhayader between Llandrindod Wells and Llangurig An award winning arts and heritage organisation for people to get involved in creative expression. | More Info |
| Ustrike Tenpin Bowling | Newtown between Welshpool and Llandrindod Four state of the art lanes in mid Wales' only ten pin bowling centre | More Info |
| Mount Severn Activity Centre | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Caersws Daily activities for family groups, couples or groups of friends minimum age 8 years. | More Info |
| Family Attractions | ||
| Ancient Yew Trees, Abbeycwmhir | Abbeycwmhir between Rhayader and Coed A yew tree grows above the stream SE of St Mary the Virgin church the other is SW of the church. | More Info |
| Pen y Garreg Dam Open Day | Pen y Garreg Reservoir 71/2 miles from Rhayader on the Elan Valley Road A chance to go inside the dam and up to the central tower of the dam. A ranger will answer questions. | More Info |
| Ancient Yew Tree, Carno | Carno between Sarn and Caersws A yew tree with a girth of 709cm grows west of St John the Baptist church. | More Info |
| Ancient Yew trees, Kerry ( Ceri ) | Kerry between Newtown and Sarn One recorded yew tree and another next to it grow SSW of St Michael and All Angels church. | More Info |
| Royal Welsh Show | Llanelwedd between Builth Wells and Llandrindod Wells A prime window for Welsh farming and rural life held in July every year. | More Info |
| Elan Valley Visitor Centre | Rhayader between Llandrindod Wells and Llangurig The perfect place to start a visit to the area of 80 square miles of spectacular scenery and reservoirs. | More Info |
| Field Sports | ||
| Mid Wales Shooting | Trefeglwys between Llanidloes and Caersws Premier clay target shooting ground located in the beautiful Trannon Valley | More Info |
| Fishing | ||
| Fishing Coaching & Guides (FWA) | Newtown ( please see web for details) The Federation of Welsh Anglers can introduce coaches for sea, game and coarse fishing in Wales. | More Info |
| Llanidloes & Districy Fishing Association | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown The association manages the fishing at Llyn Clwyedog one of the most scenic in Wales. | More Info |
| Rhayader & Elan Valley Angling Association | Rhayader between Llangurig and Llandrindod Wells Permits available at Daisy Powell Newsagent. | More Info |
| Food & Drink | ||
| The New Inn | Llanbadarn Fynydd between Llandrindod Wells and Dolfor Newly refurbished open for tea, coffee, homemade food and real ales. Open fire. | More Info |
| Spice Club Indian Restaurant & Take Away | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Caersws A wide range of starters and main dishes in this restaurant close to the town hall. | More Info |
| The Great Oak Caf | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown Delicious vegetarian wholefoods cooked fresh each day using local ingredients when ever possible. | More Info |
| Penarth Vineyard | Newtown between Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells This small Welsh vineyard with shop in its riverside location produces excellent sparkling wines. | More Info |
| Llanbadarn Fynydd Community Shop & Fuel Station | Llanbadarn Fynydd between Llanbister and Dolfor Shop with riverside picnic area, snacks, groceries, broadband access and fuel. Break your journey here. | More Info |
| Gardens & Parks | ||
| Midway Nurseries | Penybont between Llandrindod Wells and Llanfihangel Rhydithon Nursery specialising in sweet peas plus garden shop | More Info |
| Trefnant Plants & Herbs | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Caersws Annuals, biennials, bedding plants & herbs | More Info |
| Sunnydale Nursery | Abbeycwmhir between Bwlch y sarnau and Brynllgoed Annuals, biennials, bedding plants and herbaceous perennials | More Info |
| Sundawn Nurseries Garden Centre | Caerwys between llanbrynmair and Llandinam Annuals, biennials, bedding plants, aquatics and garden furniture | More Info |
| Creation Gardens | Swn y Gwynt, Llandrindod Wells and Rhayader Garden centre specialising in perennials and bio divesity plants, garden, tea room & lots more. | More Info |
| Gregynog Grade I Listed Garden | Newtoen between Welshpool and Llangurig 750 acres of different landscapes including Grade 1 listed formal gardens & woodland walks | More Info |
| Golf | ||
| St Giles Golf Club | Newtown between Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells An attractive and challenging 9 hole parkland course with the river Severn as a backdrop. | More Info |
| St Idloes Golf Club | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown A 9 hole undulating park land course full of variety. A warm and friendly welcoming club. | More Info |
| Mid Wales Golf Centre | Mid Wales Golf Centre between Llanidloes and Newtown 9 hole parkland course, floodlit golf range & clubhouse with panoramic views over mid Wales. | More Info |
| Interesting & Specialist Shops | ||
| The Great Oak Bookshop | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown New, second hand and out of print books as well as calenders, greetings cards etc. | More Info |
| Leisure Centres & Spas | ||
| Maldwyn Leisure Centre | Newtown between Welshpool and Llangurig Facilities include swimming pool, fitness room, courts and sports hall. | More Info |
| Rhayader Leisure Centre | Rhayader between Llandrindod Wells and Llangurig Swimming pool, squash courts, fitness room, snooker tables, multi use hall & viewing area. | More Info |
| Llanidloes Sports Centre | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Caersws Facilities include pool, sports hall, squash courts and fitness suite. | More Info |
| Motor Sports | ||
| The Higgins Forest Experience Rally School | Carno between Talerddig and Clatter Experience the thrill of learning to drive a rally car with expert instruction by rally champions. | More Info |
| Yamaha Off Road Experience in Wales | Llanidloes between Newtown and Llangurig Introduction to off road motorcycling and a great day out for morecompetent dirt riders. | More Info |
| Villages Towns & Markets | ||
| Newtown | Newtown between Caersws and Welshpool An old market town and former capital of the Welsh flannel industry. | More Info |
| Rhayader | Rhayader between Llangurig and Builth Wells Small historic market town beside the river Wye in the Cambrian hills and gateway to the Elan Valley. | More Info |
| Llanidloes | Llanidloes between Newtown and Llangurig Llanidloes an historic town that was the heart of the ancient kingdom of Arwystli. | More Info |
| Rhayader | Rhayader between Llandrindod Wrells and Llangurig A busy, historic market town surrounded by the finest scenery. | More Info |
| Borth | Borth between Aberystwyth and Ynyslas Claimed to be one of only 2 villages in Britain to be built on a storm beach. | More Info |
| Devil's Bridge | Devil's Bridge between Aberystwyth and Cwmystwyth A picturesque village with three bridges one on top of the other, waterfalls and narrow gauge railway. | More Info |
| Aberystwyth | Aberystwyth between Machynlleth and Aberaeron A holiday resort, university town, administrative centre and home to Wales National Library. | More Info |
| Llangurig | Llangurig between Aberystwyth and Newtown A good Welsh craft shop in the village and some lovely walks from here along the Wye Valley. | More Info |
| Walking & Bird Watching | ||
| The Gilfach Farm Nature Trail | Rhayader between Llandrindod Wells and Llangurig One of Powys' top wildlife sites. Interpretation boards along the way describe the highlights. | More Info |
| Pwll Penarth Nature Reserve | Llanllwchaiarn between Newtown and Welshpool A wetland nature reserve between a bend in the river and the Montgomery Canal. | More Info |
| The Montgomery Canal | Newtown between Welshpool and Llangurig The Montgomery Canal wanders from Llangollen 35 miles southwards towards Newtown | More Info |
| Birdwatching Safari at Elan Valley | Rhayader between Llangurig and Builth Wells Join a countryside ranger on a landrover trip looking for the typical birds of the area. | More Info |
| Bird Watching at Llyn Clywedog | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown A treat for bird watchers with red kites, ospreys, buzzards, peregrines and migrant birds. | More Info |
| Pwll Penarth Nature Reserve | Newtown between Welshpool and Caersws A bird paradise with shallows for dabblers & deep areas for divers. 2 hides ensure excellent views. | More Info |
| Walking around Llanidloes | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown There are over 30 separate walking routes around Llanidloes. They are clearly way-marked. | More Info |
| Reservoir Roundabout Walk | Rhayader between Llangurig and Penybont Walks & c ycle routes around the Elan & Claerwen Valleys with a rannge of routes - 22m,18m, &12m | More Info |
| Llyn Mawr Nature Reserve | Caersws between Newtown and Carno Water loving birds & aquatic plants thrive in this SSSI. Rich food from rain, air & moorland. | More Info |
| Walk The Eastern Uplands | Elan Valley Hotel Elan Village between Rhayader and Pen y garreg Reservoir A moderate hill walk of approximately 12 miles with breathtaking views & outstanding scenery. | More Info |
| Watersports | ||
| Clywedog Sailing Club Welcomes Visitors with Boats. | Llanidloes between Llangurig and Newtown 600 acres of water just below the source of the river Severn. | More Info |