Last Alteration: Sunday 25 January 2015
Powis Castle
Powis Castle
Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF
Powis Castle dates back to the 12th Century, with occupants ranging from the house of Gwynedd through to the Herbert family (1578); it briefly became a Parliamentarian garrison outpost during the Civil War. It was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1952, but remained in private ownership until 1988.
How to get here:
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Road: A5 - At Shrewsbury, take the A458 towards Welshpool. When you reach the town, keep following the A458/A490 until you reach Red Lane on the right, then follow this to Powis Castle (National Trust signposted). Parking: National Trust. +
Access: visitorStatus: recognisableFront
Warriors Gate (4)
Filmed: 1 Sep 1980
The TARDIS briefly materialises in the mirror world as it escapes back into N-Space
Access: visitorStatus: recognisableWalkway
Photograph taken: 18th April 1997 by Colin Francis
"Walkway, from side"
Warriors Gate (3)
Filmed: 1 Sep 1980
The Doctor follows Biroc through the mirror world.
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Photograph taken: 18th April 1997 by Colin Francis
"Walkway, from side"
Warriors Gate (4)
Filmed: 1 Sep 1980
Romana, K9 and Biroc watch the TARDIS dematerialise.
Filming locations still to be verified/photographed:
Warriors Gate (3)
Filmed: 1 Sep 1980
Castle
Warriors Gate (3)
Filmed: 1 Sep 1980
Castle
Warriors Gate (3)
Filmed: 1 Sep 1980
Castle
Warriors Gate (3)
Filmed: 1 Sep 1980
Castle
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Blists Hill Victorian Town (The Mark of the Rani): 29.71 miles. 
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Coalport China Museum (The Mark of the Rani): 29.81 miles.
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Granville Park (The Mark of the Rani): 31.40 miles.
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Carreg Y Foel Gron (The Five Doctors): 37.03 miles.
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Peckforton Castle (The Time Warrior): 37.86 miles.
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Cwt y Bugail Quarry (Rigcycle) (The Five Doctors): 38.85 miles. 
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Warriors Gate [1 Sep 1980 (stills)]
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