Powis Castle and Garden - National Trust
Welshpool, Powys
About Powis Castle and Garden - National Trust
Visit Powis Castle, one of the most beautiful medieval castles in Wales. Built by Welsh princes, the castle has been remodelled many times over the years. With an amazing collection of paintings, sculptures, furniture, and tapestries, you might be surprised at what you find.
Things To Do At Powis Castle
Take a trip to the medieval Powis Castle. Perched on a hilltop overlooking Welshpool and the green Welsh fields, it offers stunning views of the region. Delve into the castle's rich history with a quick tour of its interior, and spend the rest of your visit in the beautiful gardens. It's a great place to enjoy a breath of fresh air with your family.
Indian Collection
Did you know that The Clive Museum hold the UK's most significant collections of Indian objects? Located inside the castle, the museum will take you on a journey into the past, back to the 17th-19th century. Enter the mysterious world of India and the Far East, with more than 300 items and Asian artefacts from ivories, a collection of paintings, textiles and Hindu gods statues. You'll also find silver and gold, weapons and ceremonial armour.
Gardens
Time to go out and enjoy the garden! Powis Castle has marvellous Grade I listed gardens, including 17th-century Italianate terraces with gigantic clipped yews and an Edwardian Formal Garden. The Edwardian Formal Garden has century-old apple trees, rose beds, and a woodland area! Not to mention stunning flower borders, awe-inspiring topiary and incredible views! Go for a stroll, enjoy the fresh air and shed away the stress of everyday life. Try to jump as high as the 30ft high, cloud-like yew trees, race each other along the herbaceous borders or spot deer in the deer park.
No matter the season, the kids will love running around the Powis Castle gardens. There are also plenty of family-friendly National Trust events and activities throughout the year—don't miss out!
Whether it's a world-class collection of artefacts and furniture or the ancient dramatic terraces and trees in the gardens, there's so much to explore at Powis Castle.
"It's such a beautiful castle and gardens to walk around. Nice friendly staff all around the castle to ask questions. Great views and some beautiful flowers. I would recommend to anyone wanting a lovely trip out." Charlie
Why We Recommend Powis Castle
- The world-famous garden is absolutely beautiful! It features beautiful terraces and an Edwardian Formal Garden.
- You can explore the interior of this previous medieval fortress and see how it changed throughout the years!
- There's a museum inside the castle that holds the UK's most significant collections of Indian objects.
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You Can Visit A Medieval Castle!
Powis Castle is a stunning medieval castle sitting on a hilltop. You can explore the castle's rich history with a tour if its interior! We definitely recommend doing that!!
Fun fact: medieval castles were built on hills because the hills offer a natural defence.
The Clive Museum Has So Much To Explore!
Enter the mysterious world of 17th-19th century India and the Far East at Clive Museum. With over 300 artefacts from ivories, paintings, textiles, weapons and ceremonial armour, you'll be taken on a journey to the past! It's well worth the visit!
You Can Stroll Through Grade I listed Gardens!
Powis Castle has beautiful Grade I listed gardens, including 17th-century Italianate terraces with gigantic clipped yews, the Great Lawn and an Edwardian Formal Garden. These gardens are perfect for a quiet retreat into nature! Pssttt.. keep an eye out for deers!!
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Dog Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Opening Times
Castle
1st January - 31st December *
11:00-16:00
Garden
1st January - 31st March
10:00-16:00
1st April - 30th September
10:00-17:00
1st October - 31st December*
10:00-16:00
*Closed 25th and 26th December
Please check the website for more details.
Pricing & Tickets
- Babies and Toddlers (0-4) : Free
General Admission (non-members) Standard:
Adult - £15.00
Child - £7.50
Family (2 adults and 2 children)- £37.50
Family (1 adult and 3 children) - £22.50
Group Adult - £14.25
Group Child - £7.13
Gift Aid:
Adult - £16.50
Child - £8.30
Family (2 adults and 2 children) - £41.30
Family (1 adult and 3 children) - £24.80
National Trust members - Free
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
The Courtyard Cafe serves lunches, light bites, tasty snacks and delicious cakes. The Garden Coffee Shop also offers snacks, cakes, delicate sandwiches and ice cream - what a bonus! You can always have a cheeky browse in the courtyard shop too for some other yummy treats and souvenirs.
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Accessibility Information
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Public Transport
Contact Details
Transport Information
By Train:
Travel to Welshpool. It's then a 1-mile walk from Park Lane, off Broad Street in Welshpool. Access from High Street (A490).
By Bus:
Services from Oswestry to Welshpool and Shrewsbury to Llanidloes. On both alight High Street. 1-mile walk from Park Lane, off Broad Street in Welshpool. Access from High Street (A490).
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