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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.

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Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway

The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway is a historic narrow-gauge steam railway running through the beautiful countryside of Mid Wales. Opened in 1903, it originally carried passengers and goods between Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion.

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Powis Castle

Powis Castle sits high above Welshpool and is one of Mid Wales’ most impressive historic landm ...

Indoor Market

Welshpool Indoor Market is a traditional market located on the lower level of Welshpool Town Hall, o ...

Town Hall

Welshpool Town Hall stands proudly at the heart of the town centre and has been a focal point of civic life for over 150 years. Built in the 1870s, the building reflects the Victorian confidence of the era and remains an important community landmark.

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Local events & traditions

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

FRI

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

SAT

NOV

10:00am

Coffee Morning and Stalls

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Welshpool Methodist Church

FRI

NOV

7:00pm

Race Night

Church House Welshpool

SAT

NOV

10:30am

Hands off Welshpool Hospital - Bed push and rally through Town Centre

Howell Drive, Welshpool, SY21 7AT

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Start at Welshpool Information Centre

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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