January 2026
Oakwood Valley Lodges is in the heart of mid-Wales. Expect rolling hills, historic towns and resident wildlife. Our holiday lodges are the perfect place to base yourself for an escape to the Welsh countryside, with Welshpool (which sits on the River Severn’s upper reaches) just a 14-minute drive away.
Known for its traditional street markets and rural setting, the market town of Welshpool, Powys, offers a high street of independent shops, local history and preserved Welsh nature.
Here’s your bucket list of attractions near Welshpool for an Oakwood Valley retreat.
If you are on the hunt for a classic adventure near Welshpool, Powis Castle and Garden is the ideal spot. The medieval fortress and its grounds are designed to be explored, with Italianate terraces, wilderness woodlands and Edwardian world-famous gardens.
Within the castle, the Clive Museum hosts one of the UK’s most significant collections of South Asian artefacts, dating from the 1600s to the 1830s. A global collection of art, from statues to textiles, fills the castle with cultures from Europe, India and East Asia.
After exploring the grounds, a trip to the Courtyard Café is a must, where you can enjoy a bite of lunch, a tasty treat or a creamy coffee. The shop sells souvenirs, local produce, garden plants and second-hand books.
A local attraction in Welshpool is the Powysland Museum, housed in a restored idyllic warehouse perched beside the Montgomery Canal. The ground floor holds the Welshpool Library with a collection of classics, audiobooks and local history. Upstairs is dedicated to the archaeology and social history of Welshpool and Montgomeryshire.
While you escape from real life on your Welshpool holiday, why not escape to the past? Follow the journey of Welshpool trade, pubs, the renowned railway and Welsh wars, or get lost in the archaeological archives of prehistoric, ancient Romans and early medieval times.
To fully appreciate a Welsh getaway, a journey through beautiful mid-Wales countryside on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway is essential. The vintage trains take you on a 2-hour adventure through hills and valleys, from catering trains to special events.
Fun for all the family, the station tearoom offers cakes, hot drinks and souvenirs; the seasonal events stretch from Santa and mince pie tastings to LEGO dates and teddy bear picnics.
Whether a train fanatic, nature aficionado or history buff, the iconic railway experience is one of Welshpool’s most adored attractions.
An escape to the Welsh countryside wouldn’t be right without a walk along the Severn Way. Following the Montgomery canal, you’ll discover industrial history, radical cultural life and flourishing nature reserves.
The 15-mile stretch of the canal between Newtown and Welshpool is a magnificent walk; however, a shorter stroll with your four-legged friends or little ones with wellies is just as fantastic. Finishing the walk with a light lunch in a nearby café or a pint in a legendary Welsh pub completes the Welshpool Walk.
Lakes, orchards, woodlands. Just two miles out of the market town is Llyn Coed y Dinas nature reserve, a home to all sorts of wildlife. Spring and autumn migration bring exciting visitors to the Welshpool waters, and winter sees a beautiful Bittern take residence in the reeds.
If your lodge getaway is jam-packed with family activities, this attraction is one to add to the list. Parents can admire the serenity of Welsh wildlife with a flask of tea on a cute log bench, while the youngsters let their imaginations run free at the Nature Play Area’s sensory ‘rainbow room’ and mud kitchen.
Attractions near Welshpool make Oakwood Valley Lodges the perfect base for a holiday, whether you want nature walks or historic castles. Check out our holiday homes for sale, or browse the local area for things to do.
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