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Powis Castle

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Introduction

The internationally renowned gardens at Powis Castle contain very fine and well-preserved late-17th-century to early-18th-century garden terraces, which include an aviary and orangery and contemporary lead sculpture from the van Nost studio.The garden also has later historic elements, including 18th-century landscaping in the great lawn and wilderness by William Emes and the early 20th-century formal gardens and replanting on the terraces.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Telephone

01938 551944

Website

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powis-castle-and-garden

Access contact details

The site is open daily between March and December. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powis-castle/opening-times/

Directions

For directions, see http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powis-castle/how-to-get-here/

Owners

The National Trust

Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2NA

Other Websites

Associated People
Features & Designations

Designations

  • CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales

  • Reference: PGW(Po)35(POW)
  • Grade: I

  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Ballroom range
  • Grade: I

  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Marquess gates and steps
  • Grade: I

  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Outer gateway at Powis Castle
  • Grade: I

  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Retaining wall to courtyard at Powis Castle
  • Grade: I

Features

  • Castle (featured building)
  • Earliest Date:
  • Vase
  • Description: Stone vase
  • Statue
  • Description: Statue of Fame
  • Statue
  • Description: Peacock statue
  • Orangery
  • Garden Terrace
Key Information

Type

Estate

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Survival

Extant

Hectares

10.1

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Welshpool

References

References