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Things to do in Powys
Wondering what to do in Powys? This guide lists the area's attractions — zoos, museums, theme parks and more — with distances, so you can plan every day of your trip.
Showing museums, aquariums and attractions with indoor areas — the ones that work whatever the forecast.
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Museums & Galleries
1.4 mi from Powys
Abbey Cwmhir Museum
Abbey Cwmhir Museum, in the Exhibition Room at Home Farm, tells the story of the lost Cistercian abbey through carefully reconstructed exhibits. You can see full-size 3D-printed re...
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7.1 mi from Powys
The Thomas Shop
The Thomas Shop is a small museum in Penybont, Powys, set in a former grocery and drapery that traded from 1805 to 1958. You can browse the original counters, shelving and safe, ha...
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7.6 mi from Powys
Radnorshire Museum
Radnorshire Museum, on Temple Street in Llandrindod Wells, collects, preserves and interprets the cultural heritage of the old shire county of Radnorshire, with collections spannin...
7.8 mi from Powys
National Cycle Museum
The National Cycle Museum in Llandrindod Wells is an independent charitable trust telling the story of cycling through more than 260 machines, from an 1818 Hobby Horse to modern ca...
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16.4 mi from Powys
Town Hall (museum)
This small museum sits right in the centre of Clun, in the Square, making it an easy stop if you're exploring the town. It's open on a limited schedule from Easter to the end of Oc...
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17.5 mi from Powys
The Judge's Lodging
The Judge's Lodging is a museum in Presteigne, Powys, that recreates an 1870s judge's household, including a courtroom with public gallery and curious Victorian details such as a d...
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18 mi from Powys
The Old Bell Museum
The Old Bell Museum is a former 16th-century inn, converted into a museum and run by volunteers from the Montgomery Civic Society of Powys. The half-timbered building contains elev... — Wikipedia
18 mi from Powys
Cloverlands Model Car Collection
Cloverlands Model Car Museum, in Montgomery, Powys, is a museum where you'll find Cloverlands now exhibits over 5500 items, some models more than a hundred years old. The collectio...
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18.6 mi from Powys
Kington Museum
Kington Museum is a volunteer-run local history museum in the market town of Kington, Herefordshire, England. It opened in June 1986 and occupies the stable block of the former Kin... — Wikipedia
19.7 mi from Powys
The House on Crutches Museum
The House on Crutches Museum is a small town museum in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, set in a picturebook-perfect Elizabethan timber-framed building with wooden posts propping up a...
23.8 mi from Powys
Powysland Museum
Powysland Museum sits within Y Lanfa alongside Welshpool Library, telling the story of Montgomeryshire's archaeology and social history. One gallery explores changing life in mid-W...
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24.7 mi from Powys
Land of Lost Content
The Land of Lost Content was a museum in Craven Arms, Shropshire, that collected everyday objects such as toys, magazines and packaging. — Wikipedia
25.5 mi from Powys
Talgarth Mill
Talgarth Mill is a restored 18th-century watermill in the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, and the only working watermill within it. You can take a guided tour to see how...
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25.8 mi from Powys
Weobley Museum & Local History Centre
Weobley Museum & Local History Centre occupies the village's former Magistrates Court and Police Station, next to the Library, and is run by volunteer stewards from the Weobley and...
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28 mi from Powys
Royal Welsh Regiment Museum
plus extra Summer opening from Easter until end September, Saturdays and Bank Holidays, 10am-4pm
Where to stay near Powys
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Itineraries
- A weekend in Wales: an accessible itinerary · 2 days
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best things to do in Powys?
The list below shows attractions nearby with distances from Powys.
What can we do in Powys when it rains?
Museums, galleries and aquariums are your friends — filter the list below by category and keep a couple in reserve for wet days.
More ways to explore
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