Places to Visit in Powys

The National Showcaves Centre for Wales
http://www.showcaves.co.uk
Situated in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park, midway between Brecon and Swansea on the A4067 in Wales, this award-winning tourist attraction is a great day out for everyone, be it an educational visit or a fun-packed day out for the whole family. Experience stunning natural phenomena in our three showcaves, marvel at the Dinosaurs, rub shoulders with our Shire Horses down on the farm, imagine life in an Iron Age Village and browse in the Craft Shop.

Brecon Beacons National Park
http://www.breconbeacons.org
There are National Parks all over the world, set up by nations to protect their most valuable scenery and wildlife. Some National Parks are in wilderness areas, others are landscapes where people have lived and worked for thousands of years. The Brecon Beacons National Park is one of these \'working\' landscapes, evolving over the centuries as a harmonious blend of natural beauty and human history.

King Arthur\'s Labyrinth
http://www.kingarthurslabyrinth.co.uk
With a Dark Age boatman, sail through a waterfall and across a thousand years. Enjoy tales of King Arthur and other ancient Welsh legends as you explore the dramatic underground caverns of the Labyrinth.

The Hall at Abbey-Cwm-Hir
http://www.abbeycwmhir.com
A 52 room, Grade 11* listed Victorian Gothic house in 12 acres of landscaped gardens, open for tours by the public.Each room is individually styled and contain collectables. Collections include art,clocks,books,china,signs,radios, packaging and vehicles. The stunning grounds include a walled garden, lake, waterfall, terraces, woodland and courtyards, and overlook the 12C Abbey ruins.

The Spaceguard Centre
http://www.spaceguarduk.com
The Spaceguard Centre is the only organisation in the UK addressing the hazard of Near Earth Objects. NEOs are asteroids and comets that come close to, and sometimes collide with the Earth. The Spaceguard Centre runs regular tours of the observatory. Come and see our facilities, hear about Spaceguard and learn something about the wonders of astronomy.