Powis Castle and Garden (National Trust)
Powis Castle and Garden
Welshpool
Powys
SY21 8RF
Wales
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powis-castle
powiscastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
Property Office
01938 551920
Infoline
01938 551944
Fax
01938 554336
The world famous garden, overhung with enormous clipped yews, shelters rare and tender plants. Laid out under the influence of Italian and French styles it retains its original lead statues, orangery and aviary on the terraces. The castle, originally built c.1200 began life as a fortress of the Welsh princes of Powys. Remodelled and embellished over more than 400 years it reflects the changing needs and ambitions of the Herbert family.
Venue Type:
Garden, parklands or rural site
Additional info
Access: Elderly visitors and those with mobility difficulties, heart conditions etc. should call for advice before visiting as very steep site. Designated parking. Steps to entrance. No wheelchair access to Castle. No access to other floors. Photograph album. Level entrance to shop. Level entrance to restaurant. Limited tables and chairs seating. Rest is bench seating. Very limited access for power mobility vehicles in garden due to steep terraces. Recommended route map. Adapted WC near garden entrance.
A magnificent collection of paintings, sculpture, furniture and tapestries reflects the changing needs and ambitions of the Herbert and Clive families. A superb collection of treasures from India is displayed in the Clive Museum. The 19th century State Coach and Livery, the finest in the ownership of the National Trust, is on display in the Coach House.
Collection details
Personalities, Decorative and Applied Art, Architecture
Key artists and exhibits
- Clive of India
Sketchbook Studies
The School of Education and Lifelong Learning is pleased to announce a new four day scetchbook studies intensive course based at beautiful Powis Castle.Your days will be filled with sketching in the Baroque style garden, the enormous clipped yew topiary, the orangery and the splendid terraces with spectacular views.
Suitable for
Admission
Concession: £60
Booking Essential.
You will need to bring something to sit on, and wear sturdy footwear.
Please note that the car park is a brisk walk from the gardens.
Ffi contact: Aberystwyth University, Lifelong Learning Office, 01970 621580, learning@aber.ac.uk.
Website
Sketchbook Studies
The School of Education and Lifelong Learning is pleased to announce a new four day scetchbook studies intensive course based at beautiful Powis Castle.Your days will be filled with sketching in the Baroque style garden, the enormous clipped yew topiary, the orangery and the splendid terraces with spectacular views.
Suitable for
Admission
Concession: £60
Booking Essential.
You will need to bring something to sit on, and wear sturdy footwear.
Please note that the car park is a brisk walk from the gardens.
Ffi contact: Aberystwyth University, Lifelong Learning Office, 01970 621580, learning@aber.ac.uk.
Website
- About
- | Collections
- | Events
- | Map
