A : Newtown, Montgomery & Llanidloes

An unspoilt area of peaceful countryside, the Severn Valley and a wealth of local history.

NEWTOWN (pop. 12,000) Market Day - Tuesday. Robert Owen Memorial Museum, Dolforwyn Castle (Abermule), Oriel Davies Gallery, Theatr Hafren, Maldwyn Sports Centre, Textile Museum (seasonal), WH Smith Museum.

MONTGOMERY (pop. 1,200) Market Day - Thursday. C13th Castle, Georgian architecture, Old Bell Museum, Offa’s Dyke Footpath.

LLANIDLOES (pop. 2,500) Market Day - Saturday. Old Market Hall and Museum, Minerva Art Centre, Bryntail Lead Mines, Llyn Clywedog and Hafren Forest Trails.