Gregynog Hall is surrounded by 750 acres of grounds containing many different landscapes, including its renowned Grade 1 listed formal gardens. The Gardener's Chronicle of 1912 described the gardens as 'highly artistic and in complete harmony with the natural surroundings' while CADW added Ione of the most important parks and gardens in Powys, dating from at least 1500's. The gardens at Gregynog are unrivalled, offering a mixture of formal and woodland walks. The homely café gift shop is situated in the historic courtyard.

Home to a unique collection of paintings and sculpture by internationally renowned enamellist and sculptor Stefan Knapp. There are also exhibitions of works from many local and famous artists. In the holiday season there is also a café serving home-made food.

Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Powys SYI 7 5SB.

Caersws is a village on the River Severn, with a railway station halfway between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury. It has a Co-op store, Spar with Post Office, local butcher, great fish and chip shop, garage, two hairdressers and three pubs, The Buck, the Red Lion and the Unicorn.

You can access the Cambrian Railway from this station, which spans 120 miles of unspoilt natural beauty and is one of the most scenic rail routes in Britain.

From Shrewsbury in Shropshire, the Cambrian Main Line takes you over the border into Wales, through rugged mountain terrain, quaint market towns, World Heritage sites and castles, cross country towards the picturesque West coast of Wales. Here it merges into the Cambrian Coastal route offering spectacular views, coastal walks and places to visit along the length of the Gwynedd coast.

Aleppo Merchant pub... good lunches and evening meals (01686 420210)

The Robert Owen Museum in Newtown, Powys houses a collection of objects, pictures and written material relating to the life of the social reformer.

Newtown Textile Museum tells the history of the woollen industry in Newtown, the consequences for the town and its people and it includes other related industries such as tanning and clog-making. 5-7 Commercial Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BL

Dolforwyn Castle is a Welsh medieval castle above the village of Abermule, Powys. The fortification was established by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Gwynedd in the late 13th century. It is sited on a wooded ridge commanding excellent views of the upper Severn Valley one side and England on the other. It never dips below 1000 ft (300 m) above sea level, resulting in remarkable views in all directions.

Picturesque Llanidloes is at the heart of the ancient medieval kingdom of Arwystli; the first town on the River Severn and the gateway to the Cambrian Mountains. The town is full of delightful cafes, bookshops, local bakery and the usual sprinkling of pubs. There are several walks along the River Severn.

Llyn Clywedog is a manmade reservoir formed by the construction of the Clywedog Dam. The lake has a surface area of 615 acres and stretches a distance of six miles and is a wonderful habitat for a large variety of wildlife.

Hafren Forest takes its name from Afon Hafren which is the Welsh name for the River Severn.

The source of the River Severn is in a deep, blanket-peat bog on the slopes of Plynlimon. There are walks to the source of the Severn from Hafren Forest or enjoy shorter routes through the woodland to the famous Severn Break its Neck waterfall and Blaenhafren Falls.

Powys Castle, built circa 1200, began life as the medieval fortress of the Welsh Princes of Powys. The world-famous gardens, overhung with clipped yews, shelters rare plants laid out under the influence of Italian and French styles.

Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF

A historic market town, Montgomery is just one mile from Offa's Dyke and the Welsh Shropshire border. There is much to explore in the area including Montgomery Castle and the town's cobbled streets and Georgian and Victorian architecture.

Montgomeryshire's leading wildlife conservation charity. Working in partnership with 45 other Wildlife Trusts across the UK. There are 16 reserves in the area, please look up locations via their web site. Llyn Mawr and Llandinam Gravels are the nearest.

Aberdovey is a small peaceful seaside village nestling on the north side of the Dyfi estuary. A popular resort for many years it has a thriving little harbour and sits within Snowdonia National Park, where the river Dyfi meets the blue waters of Cardigan Bay. It has water sports including sailing, sailboarding, fishing, boat trips and the summer regatta. It also has an 18 hole championship golf course.

A row of colourful Victorian houses grace the seafront, which overlooks the wild sprawling sand dunes. Across the estuary enjoy spectacular views of Ynyslas nature reserve, near Borth. Aberdovey is a creative hub with local artists and writers drawing inspiration from the wild windswept surroundings.

Historic Working Farm is a wondeful visitor attraction with daily activities and special events. You will see traditional 19th century farm life unfold daily, while the land around is worked by heavy horses.

Acton Scott Historic Working Farm, Wenlock Lodge, Acton Scott, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6QN.

Step into the 1870s at the award-winning Judge's Lodging and discover the world of a most unusual household. Broad Street, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AD

It's one of the biggest towns in Mid Wales and home to the University of Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth Arts Centre and Bronglais Hospital, helping make this coastal town a diverse and vibrant place to live, work and visit.

Aberystwyth town centre is spread around variety of interesting roads - the street names and architecture reflect the history and growth of the town since the Middle Ages. You can expect to hear plenty of people using Welsh as they go about their daily lives. Most of the town centre is easy to get to from the railway station and car parks by the retail centres.

The National Library is one of the great libraries of the world. Since 1911 it has enjoyed the right to collect, free of charge, a copy of every printed work published in Britain and Ireland

Rhiw Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BlJ

Cader/Cadair Idris meaning 'Chair of Idris' from the giant warrior poet of Welsh legend. Rugged summits, glacial lakes and a mossy wooded gorge cover over 450 hectares of breathtaking landscape.

A circular walk that takes you deep into the wooded gorge with spectacular views of the 300t Mynach Waterfalls. A challenging walk that takes at least 45minutes which includes many steep steps.

Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JW

The National Wool Museum displays tell the story of the Woollen Industry through working machinery, archive material, and exciting hands-on displays and textile gallery.

Dre-fach Felindre, Near Newcastle Emlyn, Llandysul, SA44 51-JP

Crossing the border between England and Wales more than ten times in its 293km (182m), t-je Offa's Dyke Path passes through some of the most attractive landscape.

Wales' Borderlands, LD7 IEN