About Welshpool
Welshpool in Mid Wales, lies just four miles from the border in heart of the Mid Wales Marches. The georgian architecture that adorns the curving high street would merit a visit in itself, but there is plenty more to do and see in what is one of Powys’ biggest towns.
Football fans may already be familiar with the town due to some celebrity members of the local team, Welshpool Town FC. Chris Kamara of Sky Sports and Arsenal legend Paul Merson have both played for the Lilywhites.
map of things to do & places to stay around welshpool
The principle visitor attraction in Welshpool is the National Trust - Powis Castle & Gardens, the ancestral home of the Earl of Powys and the descendents of Clive of India.
The medieval castle and mansion have accommodated Queen Victoria and several Princes of Wales, whilst the gardens that surround the castle are world famous and the museum’s collection is one of the richest in Wales.
Attractions in the area include the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, the Montgomery Canal and the Powysland Museum. The Welshpool Tourist Information Centre is always on hand to provide assistance and suggestions and list all local places to stay and visit.
One of those suggestions might be to recommend a visit to the ancient hill fort of Y Breiddin, or directions on how to plan a hike along nearby Glyndwr's Way or Offa’s Dyke National Trails.
Other attractions in the areas include Coed-y-Dinas, one of the largest garden centres in the UK, as well as the Smithfield Livestock Market which is one of the largest in Europe.