Welshpool 2027
A day to make history.
On Sunday 4 July 2027, the eyes of the cycling world will turn to Welshpool as our town welcomes Stage 3 of the Tour de France Grand Départ.
We’re preparing to give riders, teams, visitors and television audiences from across the world an unforgettable Welshpool welcome.
This page will be your home for everything you need to know — including events, spectator information, travel advice, volunteering opportunities and plans for the big day.
Sunday 4 July 2027
Save the date for one of the biggest sporting occasions in Welshpool's history.
Stage 3
Welshpool will play its part in the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ.
Welcoming the world
Visitors, cycling fans and international audiences will discover the heart of Mid Wales.
Plan your day
Everything you need for Welshpool 2027
More information will be added as plans for the Grand Départ develop.
Events & celebrations
Find out about entertainment, activities and special events taking place around Welshpool as we celebrate the arrival of the Tour.
What's happeningSpectator guide
Where to watch, when to arrive and everything you need to know to enjoy the race safely.
Plan your dayGetting here
Information about trains, buses, cycling, parking, road closures and getting around Welshpool.
Travel informationGet involved
Discover opportunities to volunteer, take part and help Welshpool give the Tour an incredible welcome.
Get involvedBusinesses
Information and opportunities for Welshpool businesses as thousands of visitors discover our town.
Business informationMake a day of it
From Powis Castle to the Montgomery Canal, independent shops and beautiful countryside — there's plenty more to discover.
Explore Welshpool
Stage 3
The route through Welshpool
Details of the route, timings, road closures and spectator areas will be published here as plans are confirmed.
We'll also help you find the best places to enjoy the atmosphere while keeping the race route safe for riders and spectators.
Explore the routeCountdown to the Tour
4 July 2027
More than one day
A cycling legacy for Welshpool
The Tour de France coming to Welshpool is about much more than race day.
We want to use the opportunity to encourage more people to cycle, improve facilities for visitors and residents, promote active travel and establish Welshpool as a gateway for exploring Mid Wales by bike.
We'll share more about Welshpool's cycling projects and the legacy of the Grand Départ as our plans develop.
Take Welshpool with you
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Access maps, events, places to visit and travel information while you're in Welshpool.