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.

Fishing in the Montgomery Canal
Fishing in the Montgomery Canal

The Montgomery Canal offers peaceful coarse fishing in a beautiful waterside setting in the heart of ...

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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 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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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.

TUE
1
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

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SAT
3
OCT

  10:00am

Coffee Morning and Stalls

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  Welshpool Methodist Church

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SAT
10
OCT

  9:00am

Open Garden - Dingle Nursery

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  Dingle Nurseries. Welshpool

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THU
22
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

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Visit our team at Vicarage Gardens for local information, maps, rail and coach tickets, events, trails and ideas for your visit.

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