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.

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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Y Lanfa – Library and Museum
Y Lanfa – Library and Museum

Y Lanfa is a cultural centre in the heart of Welshpool, overlooking the Montgomery Canal and bringin ...

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Domen Castell
Domen Castell

Domen Castell, also known as Welshpool Motte and Bailey, is one of the town’s most important historic landmarks. Standing above the town, the site offers a fascinating glimpse into Welshpool’s medieval past and the origins of settlement in this part of the Severn Valley.

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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.

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Longest Yarn Exhibition

After the success of The Longest Yarn last year, we are delighted that Welshpool Town Hall has been chosen as a venue to host the highly anticipated follow-up exhibition, The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War.

  Welshpool Town Hall

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  2:00pm

Talbot House Talk in Welshpool

Talbot House – a home from home Run by the cleric Tubby Clayton, Talbot House in Poperinge, Belgium, became the ‘haven in hell’ for many British servicemen during the Great War and ultimately the inspiration behind the Toc H Movement. This illustrated talk introduces us to the house which allowed men of all ranks and religion to find some home comforts and to escape from the sounds, sights and odours of war for just a little while. Ticket also includes admission to the Longest Yarn 2 Exhibition "Britain at War" on the same day between 1.30pm and 5.15pm.

  Welshpool Town Hall

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  3:30pm

MUSICAL SATIRE of the 20th CENTURY Talk with Peter Gill

MUSICAL SATIRE of the 20th CENTURY: In this talk actor & musician Peter Gill explores the evolution of the comedy song in the 20th Century – from the songs sung in the trenches of the First World War to the genius of Cole Porter, Noel Coward and Tom Lehrer and on to the hilarity of Monty Python, Billy Connolly and Victoria Wood. The skill of the satirical lyricist will be identified and a choice selection of the songs performed. Also includes entry to the Longest Yarn 2 Exhibition "Britain at War".

  Welshpool Town Hall

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  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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