Your Guide to the Attractions of Mid Wales
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visitmidwales.co.uk/groups visitmidwales.co.uk/groupss visitmidwales.co.uk/groups midwalesattractions.co.uk visitmidwales.co.uk/groups visitmidwales.co.uk/groups WITAT AOBRHCYMRU CANOLBARTH TWRISTIAETH I AE TOURISM WALES MID attractions of mid wales mid of attractions your guide to the to guide your Elan Valley Cadair Idris Shopping in Welshpool welcome to the attractions a great day out take in the of mid wales in snowdonia border country Welcome to the new Mid Wales Group Travel This is a beautiful rural area with some of the This tour takes you around the southern part Recently work has been undertaken on the gardens Softly rounded hills, green farmland, lakes and One of the highlights of a visit to Mid Wales Planner, specifically designed to help you plan UK’s finest coast and countryside scenery - the of the Snowdonia National Park, where the at Plas Tan y Bwlch and they are now accessible valleys, pretty market towns valleys – all make is to see the red kites wheeling in the skies your group visits. It features a range of the land and seascapes of the Snowdonia and dramatic mountains drop virtually into the sea. for all. up the landscape of the Welsh Marches – above Gigrin Farm. Daily feeding attracts the attractions, suggested itineraries, together Brecon Beacons National Parks, the Cambrian the Border Country. birds and people throughout the year. with useful practical information on Tourist Mountains and the Ceredigion Heritage Coast First stop should be the castle at Harlech, the Climb aboard the Ffestiniog Railway - the train Information Centres and town centre facilities. of Cardigan Bay. most dramatic castle built by Edward1. climbs nearly 700ft as it passes woods, waterfalls Start your journey in the market town of Not far away is the Hall at Abbey-Cwm-Hir, a The castle dominates the town and there are and lakes on its way from the harbour town Welshpool. Once the home farm of the Powis romantic and magnificent Victorian Gothic Mid Wales has castles and historic houses, To help you plan your group visit to Mid Wales, superb views of the Llyˆn Peninsula and of Porthmadog to the slate quarrying town of estate, Coed y Dinas is now a Home and Revival Mansion. All 52 rooms are bursting narrow gauge railways, gardens and museums, use this map and the information on attractions, Tremadog Bay. Blaenau Ffestiniog. Country Centre housing a wealth of products with interior design ideas and collections galleries and craft shops. This is an area rich in accommodation and events on: which include plants, crafts and gifts. including clocks, phonographs, china and attractions, outdoor activities and things to do. visitmidwales.co.uk/groups Travel along the estuary, through the village of South to King Arthur’s Labyrinth, at Corris Craft much more. The Hall is set in beautiful grounds In Mid Wales, you will find a fascinating mix of midwalesattractions.co.uk Maentwrog to Plas Tan y Bwlch, the Snowdonia Centre, for an unforgettable subterranean journey Further south is the vibrant small town of and overlooks the ruins of a Cistercian Abbey. events held throughout the year, including the and midwalesevents.co.uk National Park Centre. This stunning building is set through a waterfall into the spectacular caverns, Llanidloes. At the centre of the town is the world famous Royal Welsh Show, Brecon Jazz, in the oak clad hills of the Vale of Ffestiniog. where tales of Arthur and Welsh legends are told. black and white 17th Century Market Hall. The Hay Literature Festival and the Victorian Festival in Llandrindod Wells. visitmidwales.co.uk/groups visitmidwales.co.uk/groupss visitmidwales.co.uk/groups PLANNER TRAVEL GROUP midwalesattractions.co.uk midwalesattractions.co.uk midwalesattractions.co.uk travelling to the attractions visitmidwales.co.uk/groups town centre facilities major events and festivals in mid wales Town Coach Parking Public Toilets Markets/Farmers Markets Information Centres of mid wales Gourmet Festival of Fine Food & Drinks Llanwrtyd Wells April Aberaeron North Beach Car Park Masons Road Sat - Memorial Hall/ 01545 570602 North Beach 1st Wed of month Smallholder & Garden Festival Builth Wells May The attractions of Mid Wales are very close, with By Sea South Beach (June - Oct) good road and rail links, only a short distance Ferries from Ireland arrive just a short journey North Pier Guardian Hay Literature Festival Hay-on-Wye May/June Aberystwyth Park Avenue Park Avenue Daily Indoor Market/ 01970 612125 from most of the UK’s main centres. If you are away at Holyhead, Fishguard and Pembroke Bath St Car Park 1st & 3rd Sat of month Gregynog Music Festival 75th Anniversary Newtown June making a special journey to a particular attraction, Dock. Marine Terrace (Feb - Dec) The Harbour 3rd Sat of month Festival of Transport Welshpool June it is always advisable to check details with the Castle Grounds (Jan) establishment beforehand. Mileage and travelling times Bala The Green Car Park The Green Car Park Mon (summer) 01678 521021 31st Three Peaks Yacht Race Barmouth June Barmouth Promenade Car Park Cambrian Court Thurs all year 01341 280787 Birmingham - Welshpool 67 1:45 The Quay Sun - summer Cardigan Bay Seafood Festival Aberaeron July By Road Bristol - Brecon 68 1:45 Blaenau Ffestiniog Queen's Car Park Diffwys Tues (summer) 01766 830360 Sesiwn Fawr (Folk & Rock Music Festival) Dolgellau July Connected to the main motorway network by the Cardiff - Brecon 41 1:00 Brecon The Market Car Park The Market Car Park Tues/Thurs/Fri Indoor Market 01874 622485 2nd Sat of month (except Aug) Royal Welsh Show Builth Wells July M54 from Central, North West and South of Holyhead – Blaenau Ffestiniog 55 1:20 Devils Bridge Builth Wells Groe Car Park Groe Car Park Mon 01982 553307 England. Ease of access from North and South Liverpool - Bala 63 1:30 Cardigan Bath House Car Park Bath House Car Park Mon/Sat Daily Indoor Market 01239 613230 Wales International Super Cup (Football Tournament) Aberystwyth July Swimming Pool Car Park Greenfield Car Park Daily Indoor Market (ex Wed) Wales make Mid Wales an ideal destination London - Welshpool 181 3:30 Feidr Fair /2nd Thurs of month Festival of the Great Outdoors Llanidloes August for day visits. Manchester - Bala 82 2:00 Lower Mwldan Car Park (May - Sept) Crickhowell Beaufort Street Thurs 01873 812105 HSBC Brecon Jazz Festival Brecon August Pembroke Dock - Cardigan 45 1:00 discover cardigan bay Dolgellau Marian Car Park Marian Car Park 3rd Sun of month 01341 422888 Llandrindod Wells, Victorian Festival Llandrindod Wells August By Rail and the cambrian mountains Harlech Beach Car Park Near Castle 01766 780658 Frequent services direct from Birmingham, link For details of Public Transport in Wales Beach Car Park Welsh Food Festival Nr Welshpool September Hay-on-Wye Oxford Road Car Park Oxford Road Car Park Thurs 01497 820144 Mid Wales to the rail network. Mid Wales has contact: Traveline Cymru The drive through Cwmystwyth has been described For the last 25 years, much of the Ceredigion Knighton Bowling Green Lane Bowling Green Lane Thurs/4th Sat of month 01547 528753 Barmouth Festival of Walking Barmouth September two of Britain’s most scenic railways – the t: 70871 200 22 33 Offa's Dyke Centre Offa's Dyke Heritage Park as one of the most scenic in Wales and the hills coastline has been designated Heritage Coast. behind Knighton Hotel Barmouth Arts Festival Barmouth September ‘Cambrian Coast’ and the ‘Heart of Wales’. www.traveline-cymru.org.uk and valleys of Pumlumon offer superb walking. It is an outstanding and internationally important Lampeter Rookery Car Park Rookery Lane Car Park Alt Tues/Alternate Fridays Victoria Hall St. Cardigan Festival of Walking Cardigan October For a more leisurely day explore the ravines and area for marine wildlife. Travel south and enjoy Thomas St., rear Town Hall Royal Welsh Winter Fair Builth Wells December By Air Llandrindod Wells High Street/Bus Station Adj Railway Station Fri/Last Thurs of month 01597 822600 cascades at historic Devil’s Bridge and visit the views or take a boat trip out into the bay. The airports of Birmingham, Manchester, Adj TIC For full details: www.midwalesevents.co.uk Liverpool, Bristol and Cardiff are all within Llywernog Silver-Lead Mine, which has been Llandysul Car park, Bradford Sq. Llanidloes Gro Car Park Gro Car Park Sat 01686 411031 lovingly restored to its Victorian splendour. Just north of Cardigan, the ancient county town of 2hrs travelling. Llanwrtyd Wells Off the Square 01591 610666 Ceredigion, is the Felinwynt Rainforest Centre. Machynlleth Railway Station Main Car Park Wed 01654 702401 Maengwyn St. For further copies of this guide tel: 0870 080 3436 or email:[email protected] Take the steam train down the valley to Aberystwyth, The centre has a wonderful display of free-flying New Quay Church Road Car Park Ranmore Gds. Mon (summer) 01545 560865 The information in this guide has been supplied by individual establishments and is correct this university town is the largest in Mid Wales. tropical butterflies in natural surroundings and a South John St. at time of printing. Whilst every care has been taken to check accuracy of the contents, Mid By Memorial Hall The National Library of Wales stands on a hill high Rainforest Exhibition. A gift shop and café selling Wales Tourism cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions or any matter in any way looking for a place to stay? Paragon Car Park arising from the publication of this material. above the town. At the very heart of Welsh Culture, mouthwatering home-made food make this is an Newtown Back Lane Car Park Back Lane Car Park Tues 01686 625580 Gravel Car Park Gravel Car Park Indoor Market Tues/Fri/Sat Produced by Mid Wales Tourism on behalf of the attractions of Mid Wales, with support from We have details of a wide range of places to Desk at www.visitmidwales.co.uk/groups Tourism Partnership Mid Wales.