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Attractions Close To Kerry
The following is a small selection of local attractions. Please ask for details and maps.
Newtown
 The
ancient market town of Newtown is located 3 miles away in the
heart of the magnificent Montgomeryshire countryside nestling
on the banks of the River Severn. The bustling town is steeped
in history dating back to 1279 and offers the following attractions and places of
interest:
Powis Castle
 Powis Castle near Welshpool is a medieval castle originally built as a
fortress by welsh princes. Powis Castle was built around 1200 and houses a beautiful collection of textiles,
bronzes, ivory and jade from India. 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.
Open Gardens
 Mid
Wales has many beautiful gardens open to the public and
Within a short walk of The Forest we have CWM-Weeg which is
one of several noted gardens close to us. Within a short
drive there are several gardens which the visitor can enjoy.
Larger stately homes such as Powis Castle and Glansevern
Hall also have gardens. Here are just a few places:
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Cwm-Weeg: Kerry - 12 acres of meadows,
fountains, grottos
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Glansevern Gardens: Berriew - 20 acres with lake
and woodland
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Abernant: Montgomery - 2.5 acres of cherry orchard,
lawns
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Belan-yr-Argae: Welshpool - A plantsman's garden with
pools
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Fraithwen:
Tregynon - 1.5 acres of herbaceous borders, rockeries
Castle and Abbey Ruins
 Wales
is often called the "Land of Castles" and has some of the
finest examples of medieval castle construction. Within a
short distance of The Forest there are 3 significant castle
ruins to explore.
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Dolforwyn: Built in 1273 with tower
overlooking the Severn
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Clun: built in the motte and bailey
style around the 1100’s
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Montgomery:
Built in 1224 including a mote and drawbridge
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Abbey-Cwn-Hir:
Llandrindod Wells - Village, Cistercian Abbey ruins
Beaches
 The nearest beaches are
at Cardigan Bay about an hours drive away.
Aberdovey and Borth are both Blue Flag sandy beaches with lots
to offer the family.
Aberdyfi is
a thriving little harbour resort with golden sandy beaches within
the Snowdonia National Park.
There is crab fishing from the pier, many water sports and a steam railway nearby.
Borth
consists of three miles of gently shelving golden sand with
great surfing and impressive sand dunes at the Dyfi National Nature Reserve end.
Great little trains of Wales
 Steam railways are the
perfect way to see the countryside and often give you the
chance to see deer and birds of prey, heron, kingfisher and
even otters. Many lines have been reclaimed over
the years by groups of dedicated enthusiasts and there are
4 within a 1 hour drive of The Forest.
Montgomery
 Montgomery is an historically
important town, situated deep in the Welsh Marches.
It's an attractive town, with a strong architectural
heritage complete with medieval castle and well-preserved
Georgian square.
Montgomery Canal
 The Montgomery Canal, derelict for many years, is now being
reborn as a cruiseway through the picturesque Welsh Marches.
From its junction with the Llangollen Canal at Welsh
Frankton, the Montgomery meanders southwards for 35 miles
towards Newtown. The canal is a true haven for wildlife and
tranquillity with many Sites of Special Scientific Interest
along the way.
Penarth Vineyard
 Penarth
Vineyard is situated on a unique riverside location in close
to Newtown. Penarth Estate wines are made from the produce
of our vineyards whilst the wines are made at Three Choirs
Vineyard. Wine tasting tours are available.
Acton Scott Working Farm
 Experience daily
life on an upland farm at the turn of the century. The waggoner and his team of heavy horses work the land with
vintage farm machines. Each day, in the cottage, the farmer's
wife goes about her chores; cooking on the range, baking bread
and doing laundry. Located between Church Stretton and Carven
Arms it is open from March to October.
Centre for Alternative Technology
 The
Centre for Alternative Technology is Europe’s leading
eco-centre. Set in beautiful countryside of Machynlleth it
is a unique visitor attraction with seven acres of
interactive displays to inspire and entertain visitors of
all ages. Ride the water-cliff railway, relax in our
tranquil tropical organic gardens, enjoy our free holiday
activities for kids and step inside Britain’s greenest
building with gift shop and information centre. Open all
year round, seven days a week.
Llanidloes and Bryntail
 Llanidloes is an attractive little market town on the River
Severn. It is rich in history and is surrounded by the
beautiful scenery of the Cambrian mountains, the Hafren Forest, and the Llyn Clywdog resevoir.
The remains of Bryntail an old lead mine nestles at the base
of the reservoir.
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