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Knighton attractions |
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 Knighton lies in the preserved county of Powys, a
large county in central and east Wales covering the former administrative
counties of Montgomeryshire, Radnorshire, most of Brecknockshire
and a small part of Denbighshire. It is a mountainous county
making north-south transportation by car quite difficult, however
its main attraction is the variety of breath-taking scenery with
rolling hills and rugged mountains, spectacular passes, gentle
valleys and dense forests. Its main towns include Brecon, Builth
Wells, Llandrindod Wells, Llanidloes, Machynlleth, Newtown and
Welshpool. |
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 The Heart of Wales Railway Line is part of
the main rail network. Travellers will be impressed by the rugged
beauty, tranquil villages and picturesque Victorian spa towns
along the 121 miles between Swansea and Shrewsbury. There are
many wayside stations and halts where you can get off and explore
the villages, quiet valleys, forests and hills. Train enquiries
and ticket sales line - Tel: 01597 822053. www.howlta.org.uk. |
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Stokesay
Castle, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9AH. Tel: 01588 672544. Stokesay
Castle is the finest and best preserved 13th century fortified
manor house in England. It nestles in peaceful countryside near
the Welsh border, with its timber framed Jacobean gatehouse and
the nearby Parish Church. The Great hall still retains its original
medieval staircase. An inclusive audio-tour will help you to
imagine its medieval splendour. About 12 miles north east of Knighton. |
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The Judge’s Lodging, Broad Street, Presteigne,
Powys, Mid Wales, LD8 2AD. Tel: 01544 260650. Aided by an interior
hardly touched by time and original furnishings discarded in
attics, extensive research and restoration has re-awakened this
‘Victorian fossil’. From the stunningly restored judge’s
apartments to the dingy servants’ quarters below you can
explore their gaslit worldand the damp cells. www.judgeslodging.org.uk.
About 5 miles south of
Knighton. |
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