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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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St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church

St Mary’s Church is one of Welshpool’s most historic and recognisable buildings, located ...

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Welshpool Information Centre
Welshpool Information Centre

A warm welcome awaits you at Welshpool Information Centre. With parking and public toilets nearby, the Centre offers a full information service and can provide everything you need to know during your visit to Welshpool, the surrounding area, and destinations across Wales and beyond.

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Local events & traditions

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

SAT
31
OCT

  5:30pm

Halloween Parade and Party

🎃👻 IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR! 👻🎃 Get ready for a spooktacular evening as Welshpool Town Council brings you our FREE Halloween Parade & Party! Saturday, 31st October 2026. Parade starts at 5.30pm. Welshpool Bus Station. Join us for a frightfully fun evening packed with competitions, a disco and plenty of Halloween fun for all the family! Refreshments and drinks will be available to purchase on the night. Raffle tickets will also be available, with some fantastic prizes up for grabs! Fancy dress is encouraged – the scarier, the better! Limited spaces available, so book early to avoid disappointment! https://beta.welshpooltowncouncil.gov.uk/forms/halloween-parade-and-party

  Welshpool Town Hall

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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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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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