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Things to see in Newtown (United Kingdom): 17 places and when to go
Newtown is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Nature (5), Mountains (3). The best known are Dolforwyn Castle, Bryn Amlwg Castle and Glyndŵr's Way. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.5031, -3.337
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · Nature (5) · Mountains (3) · Hiking (2) · Museums and art (2) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 118 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Bryn Coch, at 518 m.
What to see in Newtown
The places in and around Newtown, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Dolforwyn CastleGrade I listed castle in Powys, Wales7.5 km
- Bryn Amlwg CastleCastle in Bettws-y-Crwyn, Shropshire, England, UK9.3 km
- Glyndŵr's WayLong distance footpath in Wales9.3 km
- Cefn CarneddHillfort in Powys, Wales7.7 km
- Forden GaerArchaeological site in Powys, Wales, UK14 km
- Bryn CochHill (518m) in Powys6.4 km
- St Llwchaiarn's Church, LlanllwchaiarnChurch in Llanllwchaiarn, Powys, Wales3.8 km
- Statue of David DaviesStatue in Llandinam, Powys, Wales7.0 km
- Garn FachHill (504m) in Powys10 km
- Gregynog National Nature ReserveNational Nature Reserve in Powys, Cymru, UK6.9 km
- Monty's BreweryBrewery15 km
- Rhos Fiddle ReserveProtected area12 km
- Severn WayLong-distance footpath in the United Kingdom13 km
- Robert Owen MuseumMuseum in Newtown, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom2.0 km
- Ty'n-y-ddol HillHill (484m) in Powys12 km
- Wig BridgeGrade II listed building in Caersws. Located on Wig Lane, which connects the main A.470 Caersws to Machynlleth road to the B4569 from Caersws to Trefeglwys, approximately 1.75Km N of Caersws centre8.1 km
- Wilderness BreweryBrewery3 m
When to go to Newtown
The best time to visit Newtown is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:56
- FebPossible9:37
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:40
- MayBest time15:31
- JunBest time16:33
- JulBest time16:07
- AugBest time14:29
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:18
- NovBetter not8:25
- DecPossible7:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26. In April, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Newtown
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 118 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Newtown?
The best known: Dolforwyn Castle, Bryn Amlwg Castle, Glyndŵr's Way, Cefn Carnedd, Forden Gaer. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Newtown?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26.
How do you get to Newtown?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 118 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Newtown as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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