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Powis Castle and Gardens

Powis Castle and gardens, near Welshpool was built around 1200 and houses a beautiful collection of textiles, bronzes, ivory and jade from India, and are displayed for visitors in the Clive (of India) Museum.

The castle is medieval and was built by welsh princes. The castle has been added to by generations of the Clive and Herbet families.

The Coach House is home to the state coach used by the Earls of Powis, and can be seen by visitors. The World Famous 17th century terrace garden is laid out with heavy influences from the Italian and French styles and has a collection of rare plants in herbaceous borders.

The opposite ridge has an 18th century wilderness garden famous for its colorful autumn displays of rhododendrons. The garden at Powis Castle has recently been voted the sixth best in Briatin by the Channel Five television series "Britains Finest".

The Castle is only open from 1-5pm (last entry is 45 minutes before closing, 1-4pm from 20th Sep-28th Oct)

Special weekend opening for the garden, shop and restuarant March 1st & 2nd and 8th & 9th.