Pioneer of infant education, social reforms and the co-operative movement.
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Pioneer of the first international mail order business, his name became a trademark of Newtown
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The Romani Gypsy harpist was born in 1816 and famed as the country’s leading performer on the Welsh triple harp
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This building was erected as a free public library in 1903 on a site gifted by Mrs Frances Arbuthnot-Brisco
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A wooden footbridge was built across the river some yards upstream of the present bridge in the early nineteenth century
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The museum gives visitors a chance to see how the handloom weavers of the mid-19th century lived and worked
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The Cross Buildings stand at the end of the High Street link at its junction with Broad Street
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The Newtown branch of WH Smith at 24 High Street is a unique surprise among the company’s many shops.
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In the 13th century King Edward I granted a charter to Roger Mortimer of Wigmore Castle to establish a new town
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From about the fourteenth century the river was crossed at this point by a wooden bridge.
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Following the rapid rise of the handloom weaving industry in Newtown
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Presenting world-class, thought-provoking and challenging art in an environment that is welcoming, engaging, informative and free
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Many were not happy and the scene that followed was one of chaos with crowds shouting
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St Mary’s church was built in the 13th century and was Newtown’s parish church for 500 years.
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Newtown History Trail This heritage trail takes you around the
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Newtown Nature Trail Download the printable nature trail as a
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Robert Owen’s History At 10, Owen was sent to London
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1 With your back to the gallery, follow the diagonal
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This walk starts at the Vaynor Stores and with your
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This walk starts from the main entrance to Coleg Powys/Theatr
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Cross the bridge over the river Severn looking for some
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This short pleasant stroll starts at the junction of Churchill
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This pleasant, easy stroll starts at the north end of
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This delightful walk starts at the north, Llanllwchaiarn end, of
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This walk starts at the Maldwyn Leisure Centre in Plantation
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For our description, the walk starts at the gate at
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Cross the River Severn over Longbridge from Broad Street to
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This walk starts at the road bridge over the railway
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This walk starts at the junction of Hafren Road and
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This walk starts at the junction of Lon Maesydail and
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This walk starts towards the end of the industrial estate
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Beyond Breakout has FUN at the centre of everything we do and is totally family friendly. What is an escape room? Escape rooms are played in a physical location where you and your group of friends or family will enter a themed space and are given an hour to investigate and solve puzzles to complete your mission. We believe Breakout games are the perfect way to reconnect people through laughter and a sense of achievement.
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Newtown Tuesday Market is held every Tuesday from 7am –
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An indoor family venue in mid-Wales with selection of Precision Laser Shooting or Tenpin Bowling leisure activities.
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Sitting within 750 acres of estate land the hall and Grade 1 listed gardens host a year round programme of events.
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A lovely small town about 11 miles from Newtown, which boasts a castle with spectacular views.
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Sit and relax in the birdhides watching the sand martins darting in and out of their nesting holes or see salmon jumping the weir on the River Severn.
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The Textile museum celebrates the woollen industry, which brought wealth and recognition to Newtown in the 18th and 19th Centuries.
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Robert Owen was born and died in Newtown, and was one of the most influential thinkers and social reformers of his time. The museum is located just a few feet from where he was born!
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The largest and most significant visual arts venue in the region and a key gallery of Wales showing groundbreaking national and international works.
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With 556 seats The Hafren is the largest live venue in Powys and hosts a wide variety of shows in addition to being a crucial educational resource.
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A high grassy hill located just outside Churchstoke, with fabulous views from the top.
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Also the home of the curator, this is a lovely setting for local contemporary artists to display their work.
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Take the train from Newtown and enjoy spectacular countryside and coastal scenery.
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See Red Kites, either at Gigrin Farm, Rhayader or at Bwlch Nant yr Arian.
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Visit CAT in Machynlleth built on sustainable principles including showing how land can be used to produce food organically.
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With a drop of 80 metres this waterfall is stunning from both bottom and top!
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Located just outside Welshpool the Dingle nursery is an idyllic woodland garden set in a quiet valley with a lake.
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The fascinating display of automata, as well as the shop, play barn and cafe make this a great place for rainy days.
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Hire a bike, visit the sculpture park, watch the birds and take in the wonderful surroundings.
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Situated in extensive parkland, this warm red castle, with its beautiful terraced gardens and lovely view is the jewel in the crown of the National Trust.
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Take the train to Welshpool and walk or cycle back to Newtown along the route of the Montgomeryshire canal.
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