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Find out when Powis Castle and Garden is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Family days out at Powis Castle
- Published:
- 17 June 2025
Whether you’re visiting with children or grandchildren, you’ll find there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained at Powis Castle. Explore the rooms of the 13th-century castle or follow a garden trail guaranteed to delight the little ones.
Planning your family visit
Here’s the information you need at a glance to help plan your next day out at Powis Castle:
- Baby-changing facilities are available by the Garden Entrance and in the Formal Garden.
- Due to the number of stairs and the historic interior, pushchairs are not permitted inside the castle. You are welcome to leave pushchairs at the castle exit lobby.
- Bikes and scooters are not permitted in the garden for health and safety reasons.
- Please note that photography is not allowed in the castle.
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From 1 November until 28 February, our furry friends are invited to clip their lead on and bring their favourite humans for a stroll and explore our world-famous gardens. Well behaved dogs are welcome to come along on a short lead to explore the grounds of the garden.
Get ready to walk through the rustling leaves as colours of autumn start to emerge. From dazzling red acers to bronze and glistening yellows, enjoy a bright display within nature as the greens of summer slowly mute to match the warm red of the historic castle.
Halloween Pumpkin Trail
25 October – 2 November, 10am - 4pm
Half term will see the return of the popular pumpkin trail in the garden, celebrating everything this wonderful season has to offer. Crunch through the leaves and follow the paths through which meander through the garden, before enjoying colourful views from the Great Lawn.
Spot the dazzling acer trees with bright red leaves and enjoy a display of orange, bronze and yellows in the bright sunshine. The trail is free, normal admission charges apply (National Trust members enter for free).
Halloween: After-Dark Opening and Creepy Courtyard Illuminations
31 October - 1 November, 5pm - 7pm
Join in the fun this halloween as we'll be open a little later from 5pm - 7pm.
Explore the courtyard after dark before you step into the medieval castle. Be welcomed by our volunteers dressed in Victorian costume and see if you can spot all of the pumpkins hiding in the castle.
This event is suitable for families with small children. Fancy dress is welcome.
Normal admission prices apply (National Trust members enter for free).
Discover the Dragons
Two friendly dragons have landed within the Wilderness, an informal woodland behind the main garden. Hop on to the saddles on their backs and let your imagination take you on a magical adventure. These magical Wyverns are here for everyone to play upon and enjoy.
This new addition to the garden has been skilfully created by the renowned local artist, Simon O’Rourke.
Paws at Powis
Your four-legged friend can also join in your adventures this autumn. Paws are permitted back into the garden from 1 November – 28 February. Dogs are welcome to explore on a short lead in the garden and courtyard, but we kindly ask they are not taken inside the shop or café.
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