Open Doors - Powis Castle and Gardens

Built in the 13th century as a medieval fortress, the castle and garden you see today reflect the changing ambitions and visions of the Herbert family, who occupied the castle from the 1570s. Furnished with decorative fabrics, world-class paintings, furniture, tapestries, and the unique Clive Collection of South Asian objects, the interior reflects the Elizabethan period through to the Edwardian period. 

The world-famous garden retains many of its original features including 17th century Italianate terraces lined with vibrant herbaceous borders and 30ft clipped yew trees, an Edwardian formal garden with rose beds and century-old apple trees, and a peaceful woodland area.

Powis Castle and Garden, Powis Estates, Welshpool Town Council, Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway and Y Lanfa Museum have teamed up under the umbrella of Visit Welshpool to provide a comprehensive programme of events for Open Doors 2026. Powis Castle and Garden will open its doors for free for visitors to explore and enjoy.

Powis Castle and Garden will open its doors for free on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September. The garden will be open 10am–5pm while the castle is open 11am–3.30pm (last entry at 3pm). No pre booking needed.

Free admission to Powis Castle and Garden.

Please check the Powis Castle and Gardens website for opening times as these are subject to change.

Address - Powis Castle, Red Lane, Welshpool, Powys.

Directions - by road - signed from main road to Newtown (A483); enter by first drive gate on right.
Parking: free or, if you wish to park in town and walk up through the estate, there is a pay and display
car park on Berriew Street (run by Powys County Council). Postcode and car parking charges can be
found via the Powys County Council website, search Welshpool Car Parks. Please note, the postcode may not take you directly to the castle. Type Powis Castle and Garden into google maps, or follow the brown oakleaf signs instead. 

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On foot - 1 mile walk from Park Lane, off Broad Street in Welshpool. Access from High Street (A490).

By train - alight at Welshpool. 1 mile walk from Park Lane, off Broad Street in Welshpool. Access from High Street (A490).

By bus - services from Oswestry to Welshpool and Shrewsbury to Llanidloes. On both alight High Street. 1 mile walk from Park Lane, off Broad Street in Welshpool. Access from High Street (A490).

No booking required.