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Powis Castle

📍 Powys, Wales

4.5 ★★★★½ 4,800 reviews

About

Powis Castle is a medieval castle, fortress and grand country house near Welshpool, in Powys, Wales. The seat of the Herbert family, earls of Powis, the castle is known for its formal gardens and for its interiors, the former having been described as "the most important", and the latter "the most magnificent", in the country. The castle and gardens are under the care of the National Trust. Powis Castle is a Grade I listed building, while its gardens have their own Grade I listing on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.

Getting There

🚗 Drive via A483

On the A483, 1 mile south of Welshpool. From Shrewsbury: 30 min. From Newtown: 25 min.

🚂 Welshpool Station

Transport for Wales from Shrewsbury/Birmingham. The castle is 1 mile from the station — uphill walk or taxi.

🅿️ NT Car Park

National Trust car park. Free for members. Signed from the A483.

Terrain & Accessibility

♿ Partial Access🌳 Italianate Terraces📐 Steep Gardens🏛️ Grand Interiors

Famous for its spectacular Italianate terraced gardens — among the finest in Britain. The castle interiors house the Clive Museum of Indian treasures. Garden terraces involve steep steps between levels. Castle ground floor accessible. National Trust property. The deer park and woodland are also open for walks.