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Places to Visit in Welshpool, Powys

Powis Castle & Gardens, Welshpool

Powis Castle & Gardens

Welshpool
Powys
SY21 8RF
Tel: +44(0)1938 551929

The world-famous garden, overhung with enormous clipped yews, shelters rare and tender plants. Laid out under the influence of Italian and French styles, the garden retains its original lead statues, an orangery and an aviary on the terraces. In the 18th century an informal woodland wilderness was created on the opposite ridge. Perched on a rock above the garden terraces, the castle contains one of the finest collections in Wales.

It was originally built c.1200 by Welsh princes and was subsequently adapted and embellished by generations of Herberts and Clives, who furnished the castle with a wealth of fine paintings and furniture. A beautiful collection of treasures from India is displayed in the Clive Museum. The 19th century state coach and livery, the finest in the ownership of the National Trust, is on display in the recently opened coach house.

Facilities
Historic House, Gardens, Restaurant, Tea Room, Private Group Tours, School Tours Available, Dogs on lead allowed in Gardens, Wheelchair access for the disabled.

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