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Top 10 Specialty Museums in Powys, Wales
Wales' spectacular scenic rural heartland, and the site of Brecon Beacons National Park, Powys is a lush land of verdant mountain valleys, craggy caves and quirky towns. The staunchly nationalistic area offers appealing outdoors opportunities. Canter on horseback through the rugged Brecon Beacons mountain range. Walk or cycle the charming valleys. Other draws are commanding Powis Castle near Welshpool and the Centre for Alternative Technology, a sustainable development center, near Machynlleth.
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1. The Judge's Lodging Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By michaelpO879FI
What an absolute gem this place is! The audio tour was superb, and the entire building has been restored beautifully - I can’t get over the use of paraffin lamps and non-mantled gas jet lighting, which all adds to the feel of what it was like ‘upstairs/downstairs’ and in the cells/Shire Hall courtroom. We spent almost two hours exploring the building where you can sit, touch, dress up and really get hands on with the heritage. Really can’t praise this place enough!
2. Newtown Textile Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Museum is now closed for the winter but will reopen on 25 May. depending, of course, on the regulations at the time. When opening is possible we will continue to offer visitors the opportunity to book timed-entry visits, as well as being able to come in without pre-booking if the numbers in the Museum at the time permit it. Bookings are now available on Eventbrite. As you would expect, safe-distance requirements and all the other Covid-safe measures will be in place. The Museum gives a great insight into the woollen industry, its boom and bust cycles and the effect on the development and growth of Newtown during the 1800s. It covers the story of wool from fleece to flannel, and tells the story of the families who lived and worked in this rare building from that period. It opens during the summer months.
Reviewed By nicolamC3562BE - Newtown, United Kingdom
A really interesting building, which has much improved since being taken over from the local council. Every room was informative, with displays and artefacts, and the volunteer staff were friendly and happy to answer questions. A pity that some of the more interactive activities were not available, due to the Covid restrictions, but that cannot be helped in the current circumstances, and it didn't spoil our visit. Well worth a visit!!
3. Cloverlands Model Car Collection
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Several collections of model cars, some 3500 items owned or on loan from collectors throughout Wales and the West Midlands.Informative and knowledgeable guides on hand.Many old motoring photographs, and a collection of many from a collection depicting the life of Charles Rolls-co-founder of Rolls-Royce. The collections open to the public since Spring 2016 sit in a Grade 2 listed building.probably the largest public collection in Wales.Kids go free and are very welcome.Cars for sale and books too.Kids welcome and go FREE! One collection was built up over sixty years and lay undiscovered for several years until rescued and transferred to it's current home. There is a charming adjacent town museum,; two cafes, pubs and a hotel await your presence. No parking charges, although a little crowded at weekends.
4. The National Cycle Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
The foremost cycle collection in the UK. Cycles of all ages and types.Lots of memorabilia and special exhibitions. Guaranteed to bring back memories. Situated in the famous Automobile Palace- an Art Deco Styled building
Reviewed By efcraig
Visited with my 9 year old granddaughter during half-term. Beforehand not sure if we would both be happy. Fears completely allayed. We both loved it. There were some quirky machines to keep her happy. History spans from hobby horse to modern carbon racing bikes. All great names of British bike history on display and brought back fantastic memories of the near recent times when everyone cycled. Also reminds us of the time when the UK particularly Coventry, was at the absolute cutting edge of design and manufacture of cycles. Curator really friendly and well laid out with ample explanations. A really pleasant way to spend an hour or so, with very reasonable entrance fee.
5. The Old Bell Museum
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4.5 based on 60 reviews
6. Radnorshire Museum
7. The Thomas Shop Museum
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By belindas907 - Bristol, United Kingdom
What an amazing place - shop, museum, tea shop all in one fascinating place. So much local history is preserved in the shop and surrounding buidings. Museum items sit alongside craft items for sale in a beautifully displayed mix. And great cake! It's definitely worth a dedicated visit.
8. Robert Owen Museum
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
