Do you fancy a getaway with a change of pace? Take a break from the fast lane, and visit the quaint town of Newton in central Wales. It is oozing with history and has several museums. The first mail orders in the world started in this small town and it is also famous for its woollen industry during the industrial revolution. The Textile Museum takes you through the discovery, growth, and eventual decline of the industry. It is a perfect example of a small working-class Welsh town, and what life was like over 100 years ago.
The Oriel Davies Gallery is slightly more modern and keeping in touch with the 21st Century. Innovative local artwork is displayed here, and the gallery is often noted for its quality and pioneering presentations.
Around 12 miles away is another small town called
Montgomery. The first notable building you will see is the town hall that was built about two and a half centuries ago, and it is still the most publicly used building in town. Nearby, are the extensive ruins of Montgomery Castle where you can learn more about the local history.
Dolforwyn Castle is also in the same area, which was built by Welsh princes to protect against English invasion, but eventually was taken over by the English.
12 miles in the other direction, you'll find the Andrew Logan Sculpture Museum. This is the only museum in Wales that is named after and honours a living artist. Logan also started the alternative Miss World competitions, and has displayed his works in London, New York, and Sydney.
Also several miles away are the Glansevern Hall Gardens, where you can stroll through 20 acres of intricately shaped lawns and luscious gardens that surround a classical house on the Glansevern River. It will give you hours of walking pleasure with different views wherever you venture.