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Top 5 History 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. 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!!
2. Llanwrtyd Wells Heritage and Arts Centre
3. Knighton Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
This is a small community-run museum that has been collecting artefacts over the last ten years and, at last, has somewhere to exhibit them. The displays have been set-up with advice from the local dementia action alliance - KINDA - and include a wonderful kitchen and scullery from 1953. It also has one of the oldest fire appliances in the world on display. 2021 - will open when safe due to Covid-19
4. Robert Owen Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
