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Powys Castle & Gardens |
Built by Welsh
princes and now home to the Earls of Powis. World famous
garden with Italianate terraces. One of the finest
collections of paintings and furniture in Wales. Beautiful
collection of treasures from India displayed in the Clive
Museum |
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Glansevern Gardens |
Glansevern
Hall was built in Greek Revival style 200 years ago. It is
romantically positioned on the banks of the River Severn and
the gardens extend over more than 20 acres. |
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Welshpool & Llanfair
Railway |
Opened in 1903
to link the market town of Welshpool to the rural community
of Llanfair Caereinion, this 2 foot 6 inch narrow gauge
steam railway now provides a tourist service for all the
family and a welcome change from the rush of every day life.
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Llangollen Steam Railway |
Llangollen
Railway runs trains for 7½ miles along the banks of the
River Dee from Llangollen to Carrog through some of the most
beautiful scenery in the UK. |
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Acton Scott Farm Museum |
Acton Scott
Historic Working Farm is one of Britain's leading working
farm museums. They specialise in practical demonstrations of
historic farming using traditional skills and period
horse-drawn machines. Every day you can see milking by hand
and butter-making in the dairy. |
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Stokesay Castle |
Stokesay
Castle is the finest and best preserved 13th century
fortified manor house in England. It offers visitors a
unique glimpse into a distant age, when strength and
elegance were combined. |
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Clun Castle |
Clun Castle
was built in the motte and bailey style around the 1100s by
the Norman, Robert de Say. |
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Old Oswestry Hill Fort |
The Old
Oswestry Hill Fort, known as Caer Ogyrfan after King
Arthurs father in law, is said to be the birthplace of
Queen Ganhumara, or Guinevere. It is also believed to have
been the site for the final battle of the Powys king
Cynddylan, the last descendant of King Arthur to rule in
Shropshire. |
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