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.

Maes y Dre Recreation Ground

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Maes y Dre Recreation Ground

Maes y Dre Recreation Ground is one of Welshpool’s main public open spaces, offering a wide range of facilities for sport, leisure and community events just a short walk from the town centre.

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Welshpool Cockpit
Welshpool Cockpit

The Welshpool Cockpit is one of the best-preserved cockfighting arenas in Britain. Built in the earl ...

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Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway

The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway is a historic narrow-gauge steam railway running through ...

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Powis Castle
Powis Castle

Powis Castle sits high above Welshpool and is one of Mid Wales’ most impressive historic landmarks. Originally built around 1200 as a medieval fortress by a Welsh prince, it was later transformed into a grand country house. Today it is cared for by the National Trust and welcomes visitors from across the UK and beyond.

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Useful information before you arrive

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

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Local events & traditions

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

FRI
6
NOV

  5:30pm

Welshpool Fireworks Display

Friday, 6th November 2026. Gates open at 5:30pm for a 7pm display. Entry is free, but donations would be gratefully received to go towards future events. Strictly no dogs and no vehicles. Entry via Howell Drive or canal footpath. Disabled parking available for blue badge holders only. For more information, please call: 01938 553142 or email: [email protected]

  Maes y Dre Recreation Ground

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SAT
7
NOV

  10:00am

Coffee Morning and Stalls

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  Welshpool Methodist Church

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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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Visit our team at Vicarage Gardens for local information, maps, rail and coach tickets, events, trails and ideas for your visit.

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