There is free fishing on the River Severn alongside the Park, which is fresh water fishing includes Trout, Salmon, Grayling, Chubb and other coarse fish.

If you need more, then the local market town of Newtown has a lot to offer. It’s just 5 minutes in the car or a regular bus journey from the Park entrance. Supermarkets, The Bear Lanes Mall, recently renovated traditional Market Hall, boutiques and curio shops can serve your practical needs and provide some retail therapy. The Robert Owen museum, Oriel Gallery or Theatre Hafren should cater for your cultural and entertainment needs. Welshpool is another bustling market town, with everything from specialist shops to Farmers Markets. There’s a steam railway, canal cruises and the famous Powis Castle nearby. The local town of Montgomery also has castle ruins and grounds with spectacular views over the countryside, well worth visiting.