Powis castle

The 300 year old wisteria in the terraces of National Trusts Powis Castle in Wales

The world-famous garden, overhung with clipped yews, shelters rare and tender plants., it retains its original lead statues and an orangery on the terraces. High on a rock above the terraces, the castle, originally built circa 1200, began life as a medieval fortress.

Built in the 13th century as a fortress for Welsh princes, Powis Castle, Welshpool, now boasts glorious terraced gardens, constructed in the 17th century.

Deep in the heart of Wales, Powis Castle and Garden presides in peaceful splendor, drawing guests to tour the rare, tiered landscape and to admire the red-stone fortress that has weathered war and the elements for centuries. In the thirteenth century, dedicated laborers began building a medieval fortification in Wales, positioning the stone structure on

Welshpool in Mid Wales

If you are interested in beautiful gardens and are visiting North / Mid Wales then you should definitely make a detour to Powis Castle & Gardens, run by the National Trust.