Historic sites

Powis Castle and Garden

United Kingdom Powys Welshpool

Powis Castle and Garden
Photo: Alexander Forst-Rakoczy, CC BY-SA 2.0 at, via Wikimedia Commons

A medieval castle of red stone built by Welsh princes, perched on a ridge above famous Italianate terraced gardens, laid out over 300 years ago and planted with huge clipped yews. The castle holds paintings, tapestries and the Clive Museum of treasures from India.


The terraces are at their best in summer when the borders flower. Look out for peacocks strutting through the garden.

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