Welshpool

Travel Guide

Powis Castle which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and a castle
Welshpool which includes street scenes as well as an individual male
Welshpool featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and chateau or palace
Welshpool which includes cafe scenes as well as an individual male
Welshpool which includes street scenes as well as an individual male
Tour historical attractions, ride on an old steam railway and explore the green environs of this picturesque town in mid-Wales.

The picturesque town of Welshpool lies just 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) from the border with England. It is surrounded by gorgeous countryside and filled with historic sites. Venture into a 13th-century fortress, hike along walking trails and paddle a canoe along the canal.

Start your visit with a stroll along the Heritage Trail, a route that cover 20 places of historic interest. Among the sites you will come across are timber-framed buildings from the 16th century, the 19th-century Christ Church and Powysland Museum and Canal Centre. This was a canal warehouse during the 19th century, but today covers the archaeology and social history of the region.

Also on the trail is the Town Hall, built in 1837. Come here on Saturdays and Mondays for the market, and on the first Friday of each month for the farmers' market. Travel further back into the past with a visit to Powis CastleOpens in a new window, a medieval fortress. Stroll around the castle’s formal gardens.

For more scenic walks, go to Montgomery Canal, a waterway that passes through the Welsh Marches. There are numerous nature reserves bordering the canal and a path for walking and cycling. Try and spot local wildlife, including otters and water voles. You can also paddle through the area in a canoe.

Another way to experience the beauty of the scenery here is to book a trip on the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway. The old-fashioned steam train makes a 16-mile (25.7-kilometer) return trip through the green Welsh countryside.

At night, take your pick from one of the pubs and restaurants. There is also a nightclub and a theater. Consider coinciding your visit with some of the town's annual festivals, including the Welshpool Carnival in May and the Country and Western Music Festival in July.

Reach Welshpool by car or train from England where international airports in Liverpool, Birmingham and Manchester are within easy reach of the town.

Enjoy a vacation in a beautiful part of Wales, home to scenic wonders and fascinating historical sites.

The Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, Mid Wales

The Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, Mid Wales

4 out of 5
The Cross, Welshpool, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$3,745 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
NT$3,745
NT$4,494 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Welshpool. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (414 reviews)
"Decent sized family room. Friendly and efficient service. Great breakfast. Convenient location."

Reviewed on 2025/8/18

The Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, Mid Wales
The Lowfield Inn

The Lowfield Inn

4 out of 5
Marton, Welshpool, England
The price is NT$3,274 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
NT$3,274
NT$3,928 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star inn in Welshpool. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (375 reviews)
Easy going and friendly.
"Great place to stay, parked motorbike at the front to the right, all good. Nice ales and food was very good. Breakfast was made by a dedicated chef who has worked there for 15 years. Cannot find fault. Only minor thing was the bathroom was smelly in the Horse room, maybe a sewerage leak or something, ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/16

The Lowfield Inn
The Talbot Hotel

The Talbot Hotel

3 out of 5
Berriew, Welshpool, Wales
The price is NT$2,929 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
NT$2,929
NT$3,515 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Welshpool. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Glansevern Hall Gardens and Montgomery Castle are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (364 reviews)
"Lovely room with modern facilities and period features. Friendly, welcoming staff (and cat) and good, wholesome food. Quiet, peaceful location, central for many interesting places within an hour's drive. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 2025/8/22

The Talbot Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Green Dragon and Kitchen Pod - Sleeps 2 & Parking

Green Dragon and Kitchen Pod - Sleeps 2 & Parking

2 out of 5
Welshpool
Stay at this cottage in Welshpool. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions The Flash and Powysland Museum are located nearby.
Green Dragon and Kitchen Pod - Sleeps 2 & Parking
River Bliss in Whelspool

River Bliss in Whelspool

2 out of 5
Welshpool
Stay at this chalet in Welshpool. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attraction Lake Vyrnwy is located nearby.
River Bliss in Whelspool
Glan yr Afon Dau - Relax, Recuperate, Enjoy

Glan yr Afon Dau - Relax, Recuperate, Enjoy

3 out of 5
Welshpool
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Welshpool. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attraction Lake Vyrnwy is located nearby.
Glan yr Afon Dau - Relax, Recuperate, Enjoy
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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