This Grade II  listed building is a fine example of Victorian Gothic

Revival architecture and was built in 1834. By 1894 it had doubled in

size. The Hall is almost totally original in its features, including

23 fireplaces, of which 14 are marble. Features include a 1.5 acre

walled garden, sweeping lawns and terraces, 4 courtyards, splendid

mixed woodland, lake and waterfall.

That really is its name !  A picturesque waterfall located near Warren

House, 1 mile east of Llanfihangel-Nant-Melan on the A44.  Access is

via an unmade road turning north off the A44, with parking areas at the

start of this road and about 3/4 mile further on near the path leading to

the falls.  Other paths lead to the top of the falls, and follow the stream

running away from the falls with views across the valley.

Situated in a beautiful setting at the mouth of the Marteg Valley in the

Cambrian Mountains of mid-Wales, Gilfach is locally unique because of its wide variety of habitats from high moorland to enclosed meadow, oak

woodland to rocky upland river. The farmyard, with its Welsh longhouse, is central to the reserve. Gilfach is a traditional Radnorshire hill farm that has remained unimproved since the 1960's. The farm was in existence by the end of the 15`" century though there is evidence of human activity stretching back to the bronze age. Gilfach is just off the A470, seven miles from Llangurig and two miles north of Rhayader.

 

Gigrin Farm was Wales' first official Red Kite Feeding Centre. The owners

were approached by the RSPB over a decade ago to help the conservation programme for what was then one of the UK's rarest bird. Since 1994, daily feeding sessions have been held on the farm at 2pm GMT (3pm British Summer Time) and the number of kites dropping in for a late lunch has steadily increased. In the cold winter months when other food is scarce, up to 300 of these elegant birds of prey gather at Gigrin.  Signposted at a left-hand junction when heading south on the A470, about 1 mile south of Rayader.

 

The Centre displays a fully Illustrated history of the development of the Dams and huge reservoirs, built to provide a water supply to Birmingham.  It has a Cafe and ample space for parking and picnicking.  Located west of Rhayader on the B4518.  From the centre there are two leisurely drives; to the north following 3 of the lakes with many stopping points to admire the scenery (but please park sensibly) in a circular route running back to Rhayader; the other route running west, there and back, following the other 2 lakes.

 

 

The station offices and the station-master's bungalow has been developed

into an important centre for artists and craftspeople. The centre has nearly 20,000 visitors a year from all over the world. It provides a showroom, railway carriage gallery for 'Platform 1' Arts and Crafts Association, daily woodturning demonstrations and monthly art exhibitions. Located at Llandeilo Graban just off the A470, 6 miles south of Builth Wells. Closed during January.

 

Four distinct gardens extend over 50 acres, with over 4000 rare shrubs and trees, lie in the heart of the Welsh Marches with stunning views towards the Black Mountains. Described as 'one of the finest collections of trees and shrubs in Britain', the gardens are sure to delight everyone. Located near Kington, Herts, on the A44.

 

 

The Castle was one of the many Marches castles sited by the Normans

along the Welsh border. As seen today it is mainly the remodelled

Elizabethan manor house of the Vaughan family which houses various

fine oak panelled rooms . Located south of Kington, Herts.
 

 

 

If you visit the Brecon area, be sure to reserve at least one hour to see the

treasures of the 'Old 24th', South Wales Borderers. The South Wales Borderers distinguished themselves in many campaigns. Perhaps best remembered are the Marlborough campaigns, the America War of Independence and the Sikh wars. Its involvement in the Anglo-Zulu war was both tragic and glorious, Isandhlwana and Rorke's Drift are likely to be remembered for a long time. The museum is located in the Barracks, Brecon.
 

Devil's Bridge is world-renowned for the three bridges, the great little narrow gauge steam railway that climbs through the verdant Vale of Rheidol from Aberystwyth and the cascading waterfalls of the river Mynach. Take a walk along the Nature trail and see the spectacular 300ft waterfalls and the view of the 3 bridges which span the breathtaking woodland gorge. Not suitable for elderly or disabled, due to steps. To get there take A44 to Rhayader, A470 north to rejoin A44 West towards Aberystwyth, turn onto A4120 at Ponterwyd village.

A medieval castle rising dramatically above the celebrated garden.  Built by Welsh princes and now home to the Earls of Powis. Features world famous garden with Italianate terraces, one of the finest collections of painting and furniture in Wales and treasures from India.  Located near Welshpool

 

The Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway (W&LLR) line is approx 8.5 miles

(14 km) long and runs westwards from the town of Welshpool  via Castle Caereinion to the village of Llanfair Caereinion. The track gauge is 2 ft 6 in (762 mm). It was originally opened on 4 April 1903 to aid economic development but it never made a profit. The line is built through difficult country, having a great number of curves in order to reach the summit of 600ft.  On 9 February 1931 the line lost its passenger service and the freight traffic lingered on until 5 November 1956.  On 6 April 1963 the western half of the line, from Llanfair Caereinion to Castle Caereinion, was re-opened as a tourist railway. The line through Welshpool, however, could not be reopened, so the line now has a new terminus at Raven Square on the western outskirts of the town, originally opened on 18 July 1981.