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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Town Hall
Town Hall

Welshpool Town Hall stands proudly at the heart of the town centre and has been a focal point of civ ...

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Old Station
Old Station

Built by the Oswestry & Newtown Railway, the original station opened on 14 August 1860.

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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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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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