Llanidloes
A half-timbered market hall and the young River Severn.
Photo: Rosser1954 / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Llanidloes is the first town on the River Severn, a compact and characterful place built around a rare 16th-century half-timbered market hall standing on its stone pillars at the crossroads. It has an artistic, independent feel and sits close to the vast Hafren Forest and the Severn's source.
Staying near Llanidloes
A quiet, creative base in the empty heart of Mid Wales, good for walkers, cyclists and anyone wanting genuine peace and dark skies.
What's here
The Old Market Hall and the town's independent shops and galleries; the walk to the source of the Severn through Hafren Forest; and the Clywedog reservoir and dam just to the north.
When to visit
Spring to autumn for the forests and reservoir; the town is a calm, low-season base year-round.
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Common questions
What is there to do around Llanidloes?
Llanidloes offers the historic half-timbered market hall and independent shops in town, with the Hafren Forest, the source of the River Severn, and the Clywedog reservoir all close by for walking and cycling. It is a quiet, remote base rather than a busy resort.
Is Mid Wales good for stargazing near Llanidloes?
Yes. This part of Mid Wales is sparsely populated with very little light pollution, so on clear nights the skies are excellent — one reason a hot tub break out here suits stargazers. The nearby Elan Valley is a designated Dark Sky Park.