Attractions in our local area / days out
This is not a full list, just a taster of what the area has to offer so why not come and explore...
- Golf - Maesmawr, Llanidloes and Newtown
- Mid Wales Shooting Centre
- King Arthurs Labyrinth
- Corris Mine Experience
- Centre for Alternative Technology
- Welshpool Railway
- Red Kite Feeding Centre - Rhyader
- Dyfi Osprey Project - Machynlleth
- Leisure Centres - Newtown, Welshpool, Llanidloes and Machynlleth
- Clywedog Sailing
- Fishing Wales
- Elan Valley
- Powis Castle and Gardens
- Derwen Garden Centre and Farm Shop
- Coed Y Dinas Garden Centre
Golf Courses
St Idloes golf course, lovely golf course set among the hills surrounding Llanidloes and only a short 10 minute drive.
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Fishing in Mid Wales
Fishing is available on the famous Severn River no further than a mile from the park, The Clywedog Resevoir and various local course fishing pools with carp to over 30lb, which are situated no longer than 5 minute drive from the park.
Fantastic trout fishing on the beautiful clywedog reservoir only a 10 minute journey from the park-http://www.clywedogtroutfishing.co.uk/
For any more info about local fishing please don't hesitate to ask.
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Mid Wales Shooting Centre
Mid Wales Shooting Centre caters for the novice to the expert shooter, providing a vast range of shooting facilities which includes 16 Trap Layouts, 4 Skeet layouts and 18 Sporting Stands.
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Dams and Resevoirs of Mid Wales
There are a range of picturesque locations within easy reach such as Clywedog Dam, the famous Elan Valley Dams and Lake Vyrnwy.
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Bird Watching
The Red Kite feeding centre at Rhyader is a really good afternoon, or just bring your binoculars and see what is about throughout the season.
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Powis Castle
The Medieval castle rises dramatically above the celebrated gardens, located in Welshpool and makes an excellent family day out.
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Great Little Trains of Wales
The Welshpool and Llanfair Railway is part of the Great Little Trains of Wales Network, the Narrow Guage line is a lovely way to experience the scenery of Mid Wales.
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Leisure Centres
Locally (Newtown, Llanidloes, Machynlleth and Welshpool) there are several Leisure Centres with swimming pools, gym, dance classes something to help all the family stay fit or just relax in the pool.
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Markets / Market Towns
Street markets are at Newtown(Tuesday) and Machynlleth(Wednesday).
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The Beach
In just 45 minutes drive you have the seaside town of Aberystwyth,Aberdyfi and Borth, also the sandy beach and dunes of Ynyslas..
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King Arthurs Labyrinth
King Arthurs Labyrinth is hidden deep beneath the mountains of Southern Snowdonia in the village of Corris in Mid Wales an area steeped in myths and legends... At this mysterious visitor attraction you join a Dark Age boatman, sail through a waterfall and across a thousand years. Having sailed back to the time of King Arthur, and as you explore the dramatic underground caverns of the Labyrinth, enjoy tales of King Arthur and other ancient Welsh legends.
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Corris Mine Explorers
Join one of Wales top Mine Explorers and enter the dark abandoned workings of an old Welsh Slate Mine (1836 – 1970). With the light from your caplamp, explore and step into the tough working lives of the miners of past generations - discover more than 130 years of mining history lying abandoned and forgotten.
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Corris Craft Centre
Browse 9 individual craft studios for unique designs made by the resident designer-makers. Enjoy our hands-on and fun activities including pottery painting, candle dipping, herbal crafting, furniture building and chocolate making. The King Arthurs Labyrinth underground adventure, Lost Legends of The Stone Circle and Corris Mine Explorers all start from the Corris Craft Centre and the Y Crochan café serves a delicious all-day menu.
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