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
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
A narrow gauge train trip up the steepest gradients in Britain. Steam locos and coaches from around the world. Shops and picnic areas at both termini.
Montgomery Town Hall
Montgomery Town Hall was built in 1748 and has been a market hall, a court house and a meeting place. It has seen over two centuries of magnificent occasions and is available for private hire for Weddings, Concerts, Parties, Dances, etc
The Old Station Welshpool
The Old Station, Welshpool offers a unique opportunity for both the holiday maker and the local visitor to shop in one of the most elegant listed buildings in the area.
The Nags Head Inn
The Nags head is a Grade II listed coaching inn on the A483 between Newtown and Welshpool and only a few yards from the Severn and the Montgomery Canal.
Trefaldwyn | Montgomery
A historic market town, Montgomery is just one mile from Offa's Dyke and the Welsh-Shropshire border. There is much to explore in the area including Montgomery Castle and the town's cobbled streets and Georgian and Victorian architecture.
Powis Castle
World famous terraced garden and medieval castle containing one of the finest collections of paintings and furniture in Wales.
Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture
Andrew Logan's Museum of Sculpture is a wonderland, a fantastical jewelled treasure trove that houses a glittering selection of artist sculptor Andrew Logan’s signature works: jewellery, original costumes, memorabilila and much, much more.
Y Trallwng | Welshpool
Welshpool is a Mid Wales town which lies only 4 miles from the border with England. Its Welsh name 'Y Trallwng' means 'the marshy or sinking land' referring to the fact that the town is low-lying on the River Severn.
Welshpool Tourist Information Centre
The expert and welcoming staff at Welshpool Tourist Information Centre offer independent assistance with the planning of routes and the booking of accommodation and of information on places or events to visit.
Cloverlands Model Car Museum
A lifetime’s collection by one lady motorist assembled as motoring heritage par excellence, since her father gave her two model cars for a birthday present. Another nine collections some 2000 items have been added since opening in 2015.
The Cottage Inn - Monty's Brewery
This is the Visitor Centre for the hugely popular Montys Brewery. The Visitor Centre is located just a mile from the main brewery itself and sells a great range of ales, as well as merchandise and gifts.
Kerry Vale Vineyard
Kerry Vale Vineyard Visitor Centre at the eastern tip of the Kerry Vale - an area of outstanding natural beauty and just 3 miles south of the charming town of Montgomery includes Vineyard Experience Tours, shop and cafe.
Haimwood Shooting Ground
Haimwood Shooting Ground is situated at the centre of a triangle formed by the market towns of Shrewsbury, Welshpool and Oswestry in the unspoilt Welsh countryside.
Mellington Hall Hotel
Mellington Hall Country House Hotel is a Grade II Listed 19th Century house set in beautiful landscaped grounds with spectacular views in every direction.
Dragon Hotel
The Dragon Hotel Restaurant and Bar are open daily for lunch and dinner. Food is served from 12:00 pm - 14:30 pm and 18:00 pm - 21:00 pm and you are assured that the finest local Welsh produce will feature on the menu.
Severn Farm Pond Nature Reserve
Severn Farm Pond is an urban nature reserve where plants and animals can live in safety, despite the busy industrial estate surrounding them.
Montgomery Castle (Cadw)
More than the sum of its parts. Montgomery is one of those castles that, even in ruin, retain a powerful atmosphere and presence that transcend its state of preservation.
Welshpool Railway Station
Welshpool/Y Trallwng railway station is on the Cambrian Line from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth.
Llanymynech Rocks Nature Reserve
Straddling the border between England and Wales, the reserve lies at the southern end of the carboniferous limestone outcrop that stretches from Anglesey and the Great Orme at Llandudno.
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.
