Welcome to Mid Wales

A market town where castles, canals and countryside meet.

From the red stone walls of Powis Castle to steam trains puffing through the hills — Welshpool is your gateway to the best of Mid Wales.

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The highlights of Welshpool

Castles, canals and countryside — all within easy reach of the town square.

Powis Castle
Powis Castle

Powis Castle sits high above Welshpool and is one of Mid Wales’ most impressive historic landm ...

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Christ Church
Christ Church

The site and land for the churchyard was given by the Powis family. Christ Church stands on Maes Gwa ...

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St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church

St Mary’s Church is one of Welshpool’s most historic and recognisable buildings, located in the heart of the town. With parts of the structure dating back to the 13th century, it has been a place of worship and community gathering for hundreds of years.

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Useful information before you arrive

Find travel details, visitor information, local facilities and helpful services.

Local events & traditions

There's always something going on — from centuries-old markets to summer festivals.

FRI
13
NOV

  7:00pm

Race Night

  Church House Welshpool

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SAT
14
NOV

  10:30am

Hands off Welshpool Hospital - Bed push and rally through Town Centre

  Howell Drive, Welshpool, SY21 7AT

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SAT
14
NOV

  7:00pm

Built 4 Comfort

LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT OUT? Get your friends, family and workmates together for a fantastic festive night with BUILT 4 COMFORT! Welshpool Town Hall, Saturday 14th November 2026, 7 pm – 11 pm, just £12 a ticket! Enjoy a brilliant night of live music, dancing and great company with BUILT 4 COMFORT and special guest Steve Edwards! Planning your Christmas get-together? Make this your night out! Gather your party, book your tickets and get ready for a great evening of live music and festive fun! Don’t miss out — use the following link to book your tickets today

  Welshpool Town Hall

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THU
26
NOV

  11:00am

Welshpool Kidney Cafe

Run by people living with kidney disease for people living with kidney disease This is an informal 'face to face' meeting to support people, families & carers who are living with kidney disease in the Welshpool area. Come along we would love to meet you! This meeting takes place at: 1st Clive's Own Welshpool Scout Headquarters & Community Centre (1st COWSHACC), Oldford Lane, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7TE. Booking is Essential! To book your place: Scan the QR code with your smart phone/tablet to book via Eventorite: Or Contact us by phone, email or our website.

  1st Clives Own Welshpool Scout Headquarters & Community Centre

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