Powys Castle ~ The Gardens

Most of the great Welsh castles were allowed to decay when the medieval wars ended, but Powys survives as a captivating example of a military stronghold which was preserved and renewed by continual occupation. Its fabric contains architecture of many different periods, beginning with a medieval square keep and stone hall. The most fleeting glimpse of Powys' mellow red gritstone walls tells us that this stately country house is a place rich in history.

The Gardens surround Powys are world renouned.

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[eucalyptuspauciflora]

Powis (sic) Castle has to be one of the greatest gardens in Britain. Those amazing views to the hills, lush borders, van Nost statues and hedges that look like blobs of ice cream waiting to drip off the terraces. It's also grand yet romantic, imposing and welcoming.

Peter Hall, the head gardener, is also one of those little-known-to-the-public, great gardeners - despite his reserve, you get a hint of it here. So great to be reminded of many happy visits to Powis - many in the rain!

[Draigg]

Powis is the english spelling, Powys is the correct and Welsh spelling.

[TrefyJot]

Powis Castle/Castell Powys - depends which way you put it.

A great place nonetheless and ty for the vid :)

And the castle is made from gritstone.. some try to say it's sandstone.

[benjy1649]

Draigg, you're off there mate, the County is Powys - Cymraig spelling, the castle and estate is the anglisised Powis.

I can see it from my house:-)