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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 & Llanfair Light Railway

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

Domen Castell

Domen Castell, also known as Welshpool Motte and Bailey, is one of the town’s most important h ...

Christ Church

The site and land for the churchyard was given by the Powis family. Christ Church stands on Maes Gwastad adjoining Powis Castle Park. It is often thought that Christ Church was built by the Earl of Powis as his own private chapel, but it was in fact paid for by public subscription and owned by The Church of Wales.

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Local events & traditions

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

TUE

SEP

9:00am

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

SAT

OCT

10:00am

Coffee Morning and Stalls

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Welshpool Methodist Church

SAT

OCT

9:00am

Open Garden - Dingle Nursery

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Dingle Nurseries. Welshpool

THU

OCT

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.