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The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
The Station, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys SY21 0SF - Wales, UK

Steam locomotives from far away lands haul the coaches of the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway. The railway first opened in 1903 to serve the rural communities but, because of competition with a bus service, had to close in 1931...
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Attractions near Welshpool & Llanfair Railway
A selection of attractions close to Welshpool & Llanfair Railway:
Powysland Museum  (8.8 Miles)
Housed in a former warehouse beside the Montgomery Canal, the Powysland Museum houses fascinating displays about the local history and archaeology. It was founded in...
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Andrew Logan Sculpture Museum  (9.3 Miles)
Andrew Logan’s glittering, sparkling fantasy wonderland. The only museum in the country dedicated to a living artist! Originator of the alternative Miss World contests, the...
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Glansevern Hall Gardens  (10.6 Miles)
Over 20 acres of garden surrounding a Neo-Classical house on the banks of the River Severn. Manicured lawns, island beds, borders and fountains alongside less...
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Robert Owen Museum  (10.7 Miles)
The museum is devoted to Robert Owen (1771 - 1858), model employer, early socialist and inspirer of the co-operative movement. The museum is intriguingly laid...
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Dolforwyn Castle  (11.6 Miles)
Dolforwyn Castle is a ruined fortification that stands just outside of Montgomery in Powys. The castle was built by the Welsh princes as a...
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Montgomery Castle  (14.8 Miles)
Montgomery Castle was begun in 1223 by Henry III and given to Hubert de Burgh in 1228. The Mortimers held the castle throughout the...
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Corris Railway Museum  (24.1 Miles)
The narrow gauge Corris Railway set in Mid-Wales re-commenced passenger services on June 3rd 2002 after a break of 72 years. With a free museum...
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Llanidloes Museum  (25.3 Miles)
This museum and gallery carries an interesting collection of work that has been collected over a period of many hundreds of years. Concentrating mainly...
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Alternative Technology Centre  (25.9 Miles)
The Centre for Alternative Technology is Europe’s leading eco-centre. Set in beautiful countryside, the Centre for Alternative Technology is a unique visitor attraction with seven...
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Dinas Bran Castle  (28 Miles)
Dinas Bran Castle is a romantic ruin occupying the summit of a steep hill above Llangollen and the Dee Valley. Built about 1260 by Gruffudd...
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Eglwyseg Rocks  (28 Miles)
The limestone cliffs and crags of Eglwyseg Rocks are probably the most impressive feature of the spectacular landscape around Llangollen. This striking escarpment of carboniferous...
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct  (28 Miles)
Towering 126 feet above the River Dee, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is the highest aqueduct in Britain and a walk along its 1007 feet long towpath is...
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Tal-y-llyn Lake  (28.3 Miles)
Lying below the southern crags of Cader Idris, Tal-y-llyn is one of the most famous fishing lakes in Wales. The road to it from Dolgellau...
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Meirion Mill  (29 Miles)
With stunning views of the mountains and River Dyfi, the Meirion Mill was the terminus of the Old Mawddwy Railway. Next to the entrance gate,...
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Town Walls Tower  (30.3 Miles)
Located in the heart of Shrewsbury, the Town Walls Tower was built in the 14th Century and is one of the oldest surviving parts of...
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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)
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