Whether you’re visiting Newtown for the first time, or you’re a local resident looking for a way to spend a sunday afternoon, there’s loads to do in the local area.
Explore the map above, or browse the list below to find out about the exciting attractions around Newtown.
Beyond Breakout has FUN at the centre of everything we do and is totally family friendly. What is an escape room? Escape rooms are played in a physical location where you and your group of friends or family will enter a themed space and are given an hour to investigate and solve puzzles to complete your mission. We believe Breakout games are the perfect way to reconnect people through laughter and a sense of achievement.
Read More »An indoor family venue in mid-Wales with selection of Precision Laser Shooting or Tenpin Bowling leisure activities.
Read More »Sitting within 750 acres of estate land the hall and Grade 1 listed gardens host a year round programme of events.
Read More »A lovely small town about 11 miles from Newtown, which boasts a castle with spectacular views.
Read More »Sit and relax in the birdhides watching the sand martins darting in and out of their nesting holes or see salmon jumping the weir on the River Severn.
Read More »The Textile museum celebrates the woollen industry, which brought wealth and recognition to Newtown in the 18th and 19th Centuries.
Read More »Robert Owen was born and died in Newtown, and was one of the most influential thinkers and social reformers of his time. The museum is located just a few feet from where he was born!
Read More »The largest and most significant visual arts venue in the region and a key gallery of Wales showing groundbreaking national and international works.
Read More »With 556 seats The Hafren is the largest live venue in Powys and hosts a wide variety of shows in addition to being a crucial educational resource.
Read More »A high grassy hill located just outside Churchstoke, with fabulous views from the top.
Read More »Also the home of the curator, this is a lovely setting for local contemporary artists to display their work.
Read More »Take the train from Newtown and enjoy spectacular countryside and coastal scenery.
Read More »See Red Kites, either at Gigrin Farm, Rhayader or at Bwlch Nant yr Arian.
Read More »Visit CAT in Machynlleth built on sustainable principles including showing how land can be used to produce food organically.
Read More »With a drop of 80 metres this waterfall is stunning from both bottom and top!
Read More »Located just outside Welshpool the Dingle nursery is an idyllic woodland garden set in a quiet valley with a lake.
Read More »The fascinating display of automata, as well as the shop, play barn and cafe make this a great place for rainy days.
Read More »Hire a bike, visit the sculpture park, watch the birds and take in the wonderful surroundings.
Read More »Situated in extensive parkland, this warm red castle, with its beautiful terraced gardens and lovely view is the jewel in the crown of the National Trust.
Read More »Take the train to Welshpool and walk or cycle back to Newtown along the route of the Montgomeryshire canal.
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