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The highlights of Welshpool

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

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Welshpool Cockpit

The Welshpool Cockpit is one of the best-preserved cockfighting arenas in Britain. Built in the early 18th century, it is a rare and unusual piece of local history tucked away just off the town centre.

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Welshpool Golf Course

Welshpool Golf Club is beautifully situated high on Golfa Hill above the market town of Welshpool, o ...

Christ Church

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

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway

The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway is a historic narrow-gauge steam railway running through the beautiful countryside of Mid Wales. Opened in 1903, it originally carried passengers and goods between Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion.

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Local events & traditions

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

FRI

NOV

7:00pm

Race Night

Church House Welshpool

SAT

NOV

10:30am

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

Howell Drive, Welshpool, SY21 7AT

SAT

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

THU

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

A market town where castles, canals and countryside meet.