Local Interest

As early as the Iron Age, the Welsh Marches were in frequent conflict, and it was King Offa who tried to keep the rebellious Welsh at bay by building the first barricade along the borders called Offa's Dyke. Even after all these battles, the Welsh Marches remain an area of outstanding natural beauty, offering todays explorer numerous sites to experience, natural and man-made wonders.

Miscellaneous

New Radnor The paragliding centre. Also a fine waterfall called "Water break it's neck".

Presteigne The Judges Lodging - step into the 1870s and discover the world of a most unusual household. Also the annual music festivals.

Kington The small breeds farm park and owl centre.

Cascob Carriage driving (wagon rides and lessons).

Llangunllo Phil Price Rally School (one of the leading rally schools in the country). Also Griffin Lloyd Shooting ground (as detailed above).

Builth Wells Royal Welsh Show (the largest agricultural show in the country). Also the Winter Fair (now over 2 days). Some of the country's leading Horse and Pony sales and shows are also held here.

Kinsham Largest kart racing circuit in the west.

Bucknell Paintballing, argocats, quad bikes and karting.

Knighton The Spaceguard Centre - observatory offers outstanding panoramas in all directions and a clear 360 degree horizon. You can learn about the stars in countryside whose dark night skies show off their brilliance. Also Offa's Dyke Centre where you can view exhibition and interactive displays.

Pilleth Owain Glyndwr's famous battlefield.

All these activities and sites of interest are within the immediate area and are just the tip of the iceberg. However, should you wish to explore slightly further afield, the choices are endless, for instance the Victorian spa town of Llandrindod Wells, the renowned book capital of Hay-on-Wye with it's annual festival of literature, the famous Mappa Mundi at Hereford Cathedral, the Shakespeare festival at Ludlow Castle, and Rhayader, gateway to the spectacular Elan Valley, these and many, many more within easy reach of Whitton.