Mid-Wales Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aberystwyth featuring château or palace, building ruins and heritage elements
Aberystwyth featuring château or palace, building ruins and heritage elements
Devil\'s Bridge showing tranquil scenes, a cascade and forests
Devil\'s Bridge showing a park and flowers
Welshpool which includes food

Explore eccentric villages, hike through the vast woodland areas and enjoy the adventure activities in the scenic Welsh Midlands.

Mid Wales is a sparsely populated region adorned with green valleys and hills. Charming towns and villages are speckled across this picturesque, rural area, which is known for the spectacular Cambrian Mountains. Learn about organic farming and innovative techniques from the friendly locals.

In the northeastern part of the area is the county of PowysOpens in a new window, where you will find MachynllethOpens in a new window town. See the works at the MOMA Wales modern art gallery and explore the Owain Glyndŵr Parliament House, which is the structure in which parliament was set up in 1404. Find out about modern methods for farming and sustainability at the Centre for Alternative Technology.

Bring your family for the fun activities of the countryside. Handle birds of prey at the Falconry Experience Wales and have a thrilling ride at Coastriders Kitesurfing.

Visit Llandrindod Wells in the heart of the county for its quaint town center. Among the highlights is the Radnorshire Museum that pays homage to an extinct county and tells the story of the region. Stroll through the tranquil woodland area of Rock Park. Go fishing in Llandrindod Lake and capture photos of the Dragon Fountain.

A little southwest is the county of Ceredigion. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the historic market town of AberystwythOpens in a new window and browse the displays at the Ceredigion Museum. Admire Aberystwyth CastleOpens in a new window and take advantage of the warm summers at Aberystwyth Beach. Winters here are generally cold, with occasional snow.

Head to Aberdyfi Beach in its namesake town, which is one of the gateways to Snowdonia National ParkOpens in a new window. Play a few rounds at nearby Aberdovey Golf Club.

Mid Wales occupies the central region of Wales, including the counties of Ceredigion and Powys. Arrive at the airports of Liverpool or Cardiff and take one of the many operational railway lines to get here within several hours. Travel around the region’s villages via rail.

Find rural treasures in Mid Wales, decorated by enchanting villages and serene countryside.

Starling Cloud, Aberystwyth by Marston’s Inns

Starling Cloud, Aberystwyth by Marston’s Inns

4 out of 5
Boulevard De Sainte Brieuc Aberystwyth Wales
The price is Rp966.891 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp966.891
Rp1.160.269 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Aberystwyth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (775 reviews)
Room and staff and excellent breakfast

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Starling Cloud, Aberystwyth by Marston’s Inns
The Four Seasons Hotel

The Four Seasons Hotel

3.5 out of 5
54 Portland Street Aberystwyth Wales
Stay at this beach hotel in Aberystwyth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (469 reviews)
A good stay and possibly the best breakfast ever plenty of choice and the cooked breakfast was piping hot on the negative side we booked this hotel as it advertised parking which it has but they didn’t say is it’s limited parking for possibly 6 maybe 7 cars only and on a first come basis

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

The Four Seasons Hotel
The Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, Mid Wales

The Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, Mid Wales

4 out of 5
The Cross Welshpool Wales
The price is Rp1.489.940 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
Rp1.489.940
Rp1.788.018 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Welshpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (452 reviews)
Staff were very helpful, room was clean and the food was great.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

The Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, Mid Wales
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Macdonald Plas Talgarth Holiday Resort

Macdonald Plas Talgarth Holiday Resort

3.5 out of 5
Pennal Machynlleth Wales
Stay at this aparthotel in Machynlleth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (156 reviews)
Initial impressions were good , but I was disappointed when entering the room unfortunately. The problem with a kitchen and bedroom in the same room is the occasional cooking grease smell from previous use whilst laying in bed on an evening.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Macdonald Plas Talgarth Holiday Resort
The Fanny Talbot

The Fanny Talbot

3 out of 5
High Street Barmouth Wales
Stay at this aparthotel in Barmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Ty Crwyn and Barmouth Beach are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The Fanny Talbot
Penygelli Country House Apartments

Penygelli Country House Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Wern Ddu Lane Newtown Wales
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Newtown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Womaston Castle and Vaynor ...
Penygelli Country House Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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