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Llangurig
Llanidloes
Llanwrtyd Wells
Machynlleth
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PRESTEIGNE

An ancient border market town, Presteigne stands on the banks of the River Lugg.


It boasts half-timbered buildings, a museum and an annual festival of music and theatre.


In the 13th century the Mortimers, powerful Marcher barons, controlled it. Much later it became a coaching town linking London and Aberystwyth.

Presteigne Photo © Colin Smith
Presteigne  -
Photo: Colin Smith CCL


A public park known as The Warden has been developed on the site of a Norman castle destroyed in the 13th century by Llewelyn the Last. The Jacobean Radnorshire Arms was originally the home of John Bradshaw (1602-59), one of the men who signed the death warrant of Charles I. Pony trekking is a popular pastime on nearby hills.


Further information:
Presteigne Hotels, Guesthouses and B&B Accommodation

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