Nicholas Johnston
30.09.2021
Simply superb gardens, woodland and castle.
El bee
04.02.2025
Too expensive for what you actually get to see.🫰
Can't take pictures inside? Why?
What you can see is absolute opulence.
Dutch east India trading company and slavery comes to mind.
Ian Rolls
21.09.2020
Good castle and gardens to walk around
*
01.02.2025
Lovely castle and grounds
Netty Fairweather
26.01.2025
Disappointed the high winds meant house and gardens shut because of the storm. But still enjoyed walking around the perimeter wall, looking down the most amazing hedge at the gardens below and strolling around the parkland. Can’t wait to come again when open. What a fantastic piece of history
dawn bennett
19.01.2025
The experience was very disappointing and way too expensive for what it was. Only some of the rooms were open, and they were so poorly lit with hardly any information about the items on display. We were hoping for a great learning experience for our kids, but I had to look up a lot of things online because there simply wasn’t any information on what we were looking at!! To be fair, there were a small handful nice volunteers scattered around who were happy to help with questions as and when we encountered them. The café was extremely cramped and overpriced. The grounds and the gardens were very pretty and it was nice to see peacocks and deer roaming around. Overall: It was a very expensive outing and disappointing for a National Trust Park property. The entrance fees ought to be lowered to factor in that only a few rooms were open. Furthermore, more information on displays are desperately needed and lighting needs to be improved.
Gemma Handley
27.07.2024
We attended this amazing national trust venue on a cold, frosty, beautiful sunny January morning. The grounds were amazing, and the castle is phenomenal. It absolutely blew me away how grand it is!
They are currently undertaking major electric works, so only the top floor is currently available for viewing, but it's fantastic. Highly recommend.
The cafe is good as you would expect from a national trust property, but there is always a large queue, so just expect a wait..
I feel a coffee van outside may help alleviate some of the backlogs.
Either way, it is a fantastic property, and I can't wait to visit again.
Christopher Evans
04.01.2025
Beautiful house in wonderful hillside location with great views splendid gardens and nice staff. Would have given 5 stars but we were not allowed to photograph inside.
I D
01.01.2025
Phenomenal experience. The gardens were meticulously landscaped and enchanting—it was like stepping into a novel. The castle was great, with tapestries, paintings and old relics to keep you engaged throughout. Lovely day out for a bit of escapism and immersion in nature.
H andA
29.12.2024
Went to see the Xmas decs for 'twixmas' - the work that has gone into these is incredible. The visitor route is limited as the ground floor is closed for rewiring, so you go in by the usual exit and climb the servants stair. A 30 foot ladder of hand crafted mice are going up the stairwell to a balloon, (so much detail), and their are sounds of a servants party coming from the kitchen. The displays in the rooms are themed round 'a Christmas carol', with clever lighting and sound effects - the more you look the more you see. Also several extravagant decorated trees. ( The person complaining about no decorations must have had their eyes shut!).
Go round twice and then take a walk in the garden. You have until Jan 5.
Susan Jones
24.12.2024
Lovely Christmas Dec's, they are doing work in the castle, so it's only partly open. One of my favourite national trusts x
Julie Maddison
21.12.2024
Disappointing, as they are having a wire, therefore the dining room wasn't available, which is a focal point at Christmas. The dinning furniture was in a bedroom, such a mash up! Not dressed for Christmas as much as advertised, and the 'Victorian' brass light fitting in a drawing room hasn't been dusted since it went up, thick in dust. It only took an hour to go round the castle.
The cafe was good, and the castle itself from the outside is impressive.
Claire Dragon
21.12.2024
Absolutely stunning castle & gardens. I've really struggled to limit how the photos to share as I took tonnes! A decent walk from the car park but well worthwhile for the views. The tea room is across the courtyard from the castle & on a nice day you can sit outside & have tea with the peacocks! The gardens are on multiple levels which would be difficult for disabled access
lemon39 1
19.12.2024
We visited today to see the Xmas lights. What a total disappointment, the garden's were not lit up, it was just the court yard, dire! No big xmas tree, just some illuminated display over part of the house, and just some festoon lights walking up to the castle! The reason they don't do the garden's anymore is due to health and safety, what a load of rubbish! £16.50 with gift aid is a rip off! Going into the house we went up, what looked like was the servants entrance, a few Xmas trees doesn't cut it! Is there a anybody who work's there that has any imagination?!! Even the shop was souless, where was all the xmas gifts and decorations, a few here and there, as if they couldn't be bothered!! Won't be going next year, Chatsworth house way better!!
Mrs Mc
18.12.2024
A great place to visit, the 1/4 part of the building we were allowed to see was brilliant, but felt there was so much more of the building to discover which is not open to the public, which is a shame, even seeing empty un decorated rooms still give one a feel to the places history. The grounds looked amazing but didn't get the chance to explore due to bad weather.
paula Peplow-freer
16.12.2024
Hugely disappointing and very poor value for money. So few rooms were open and they were very dark with virtually no information about anything. The decorations were pleasant enough but all the trees were fake and the decorations were all the same.
You have to vacate the house by 4pm, but to kill time until the illuminations come on at 4.30pm, you can't go round the gardens (they are closed) or in the cafe which isn't serving. What an absolutely ludicrous system! What are you supposed to do, hang around outside in the cold? The National Trust wants to raise more funds but they are missing a big opportunity not letting people go in the cafe to spend their money whilst waiting for the illuminations. I won't be returning.
T P
16.12.2024
Badly organised. We couldn't understand why the cafe will not serve you between 3.30pm and 4.30pm when they have a light show starting at 4.30pm! Also rooms are very dark so you cannot see a lot.
Craig Lewis
15.12.2024
A beautiful place, but overall a disappointment due to poorly organised festive events that aren’t well promoted. Travelled over two hours for the Charles Dickens event, only to find that a small portion of the castle was open and none of the usual information on display. I couldn’t recall anything about the history of the place from our visit.
Based on trips to other National Trust properties we were expecting more than fake Christmas trees and big bows. It took us 30 minutes to walk around the open part of the castle. Visitors are told to wait in their cars while they set up to light the exterior of the castle and come back an hour later to see it. It wasn’t worth the wait.
Stephen Raymond
05.08.2023
A trip to Powis is always worth it. The castle and grounds are so beautiful. Its even more special at Christmas time with the decorated trees and themed rooms. The light show at 1630 around Christmas is also really special. The gardens are immaculate even in December they are maintained perfectly. Lovely for a day out!
steve wilcox
15.04.2022
Very interesting garden which changes with the seasons Castle is well worth a visit including Clive of India collection A strolling the park is very relaxing
Amanda cohen losada
10.12.2024
Bought the tickets for inside, a little expensive for what it is. There were Christmas decorations but not a lot of rooms open to see. The garden is in good care you have views from the town. I recommend to go if you are passing by but not to pay to go inside
Phil Harris
09.12.2024
Quite day, probably due to storm Darragh the day before
