Powis Castle
Powis Castle is a medieval castle, fortress and grand country house near Welshpool, in Powys, Wales. The seat of the Herbert family, earls of Powis, the castle is known for its formal gardens and for its interiors, the former having been described as "the most important", and the latter "the most magnificent", in the country.
- Castle
- …lies at an elevation of 456 feet (139 metres)
- …is operated by the National Trust
- Description: Grade I listed castle in Powys, Wales
- Also known as“Powys Castle”“Red Castle”
Places of Interest
Discover Welshpool railway station and Town Wharf Warehouse.
Welshpool railway station
Welshpool railway station serves the town of Welshpool, in Powys, mid-Wales.
Town Wharf Warehouse
Town Wharf Warehouse is a public building.
Maes y Dre Recreation Ground
Maes y Dre Recreation Ground is a multi-use stadium in Welshpool, Powys, Wales.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Belan and Buttington.
Buttington
Buttington is a village in Powys, Wales, less than…
2½ miles northeast of Powis Castle
Guilsfield
Guilsfield is a village and community in Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales.
3 miles north of Powis Castle
Powis Castle
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Latitude
52.64992° or 52° 38′ 60″ north
Longitude
-3.16088° or 3° 9′ 39″ west
Open location code
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OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building = yes
OpenStreetMap feature
historic = castle
Satellite Map
See this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Breton to Welsh—“Powis Castle” goes by many names.
Kastell PowysBreton
Castell de PowisCatalan
波伊斯城堡Chinese
Powis CastleCzech
PowysCzech
Powis CastleDanish
Powys CastleDutch
Powis CastleItalian
ポーイス城Japanese
ポウィス城Japanese
ポウイス城Japanese
포이스 성Korean
Замок ПоуисRussian
Grad PowisSlovenian
Powis KalesiTurkish
Castell PowisWelsh
Castell PowysWelsh
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Bronybuckley and Borfa Green.
Notable Places Nearby
Discover Clive Museum and Great Lawn.
Curious Estates to Discover
Uncover intriguing estates from every corner of the globe.
“The world is so empty if we think of it only as mountains, rivers, and cities; but to know someone here and there who is in harmony with us… makes this earth an inhabited garden.”
Powys: Highlights
Learn more about Brecon and Llandrindod Wells.
