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There are so many attractions in this area and a little further afield, that it is only possible to list a few here. As far as activities go, there is scope for all, from children and young adults who are happy to be passively entertained to those with so much energy they are always on the go! There is plenty to do without even taking the car out! There are cycle routes and walking maps showing routes to explore all around the local area both on and off road. It is always worth having a paddle in the cold water of the river and looking for fish, frogs and crayfish. The Radnorshire Wildlife Trust runs local events and projects which are updated on their website monthly. Well worth a look for your stay-or just visit the nature reserves on Beacon Hill (opposite the cottage). www.rwtwales.org more information is held in the cottage. There is a leisure centre in Knighton (6miles)with a swimming pool. Newtown (12miles) has ten pin bowling, a cinema and a theatre www.theatrhafren.com Horse riding and guided mountain biking are also available locally-details on request The beach at Aberdovey is an hours drive away and a stop at ‘Machinations’ Llanbrynmair will thrill most children (and Adults) There is a rabbit village, indoor activity centre, and a great display of working automatons made on the premises. Because Rose Cottage is so close to Shropshire and Herefordshire as well as Wales it is very difficult to list all that is available, but I have picked some favourites. The Spaceguard Centre-Knighton www.spaceguarduk.com Learn all there is to know about asteroids, earth tremors, stars and planets. Look through the massive telescope and experience the camera obscura. The Judges Lodging –Presteigne (12 miles) A wonderful tour of the apartments used by the visiting Victorian Judges. This includes the original Judges apartments, the cells and the courtroom. There is an exciting courtroom drama to listen to in the courtroom and it has been enjoyed by our visitors young and old alike. The Discovery Centre –Craven Arms Shropshire (20 miles) www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre For the active and non-active alike. There is an interactive museum of prehistoric activity in the Shropshire hills. There are also craft activities, geocaching and guided nature walks. See website for dates of events and activities. The Red Kite Feeding Centre www.gigrin.co.uk combined with a trip around the Elan Valley Reservoir www.elanvalley.org.uk is a very busy but fantastic day out. Lots of wildlife, walks, nature trails and mountain bike trails. –Rhayadar (32 miles) Acton Scott Working Farm- Church Stretton (30miles) A historic working farm. It has been the setting for several BBC programmes including ‘Victorian Farm’ and ‘Escape to the Country’ Border Castles www.shropshiretourism.co.uk/castles There are the ruins of Clun castle and a museum, teashops and gift shops (12miles) Ludlow Castle is a superb castle with an audio tour and gift shop (19miles) Stokesay Castle- Just beyond the Discovery Centre at Craven Arms. A lovely visit with tea rooms! www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/stokesay-castle/
Wigmore castle(14miles) and Montgomery castle (15miles) are both well worth looking at too. Montgomery is a lovely little town to visit as well with lots of tea shops. Archery, raft building, paint balling, survival scenarios and much more at Craven Arms www.thegreatescapecompany.co.uk Mountain bike hire with cycle ways and courses Petchfield Farm, Elton, Shropshire (14miles) Tel.01568 770755 There are cycling maps and routes from the cottage in the cottage for those who bring their own bikes. Fishing- coarse fishing available on request. Our local expert Peter, landlord at the Radnorshire Arms also writes for the Angling Times. Trout fishing is also available a 30mile drive away at the reservoir at Clywedog. Tel. 01686 412644 Mickey Millers play barn –Craven Arms Soft play, ride on tractors etc –good for wet days 01588 673800 Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre-Kington (16miles) A really lovely day or afternoon out, for adults and children. Lots to see, (the red squirrels being our favourite!) and pet, as well as a café. The Centre for Alternative Technology- Machynlleth (35miles) There is so much to see, to do, to experience and to learn. There is a huge climbing and activity area for when the children have pushed all the buttons and worked all the experimental machinery. There is also a wonderful restaurant and ice cream kiosk! By far and away our favourite visit and it usually takes most of the day. However it can be combined with a visit to the beach at Aberdovey, Machinations at Llanbrynmair or the Craft Centre at Upper Corris (2 miles further on) Quad Biking, mountain boarding, clay pigeon shooting, off road carting- Much Wenlock (42miles) Mine exploration- Upper Corris (37miles) Slate mine-A guided tour to your own specification-we did it and it was brilliant! www.corrismineexplorers.co.uk Silver-lead mine- Llywernog (45miles)- on the way to Aberystwyth. www.silver-lead-mine.co.uk Golf There are many golf courses in the area but one of the most interesting (and challenging) is the one in Knighton. |
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© Helen J Rickerby 2006-2012 Self catering holiday accommodation in Powys: Rose Cottage, Dutlas, Knighton, Powys. LD7 1YB. |
