Montgomery has always been an historically important town situated in the Welsh Marches between Wales and England and is possibly one of the prettiest towns in Wales. That is not to ignore the fact that historically Montgomery was a battleground, its castle being built in around 1223 by Henry III, whilst in the surrounding area there is evidence of several iron age hill forts, a Roman fort, Offa’s Dyke and a Welsh castle as well as two Norman castles. Why the military interest in the area? Montgomery lies strategically close to a narrow crossing of the River Severn and this formed not only a route for trade but also communication and whoever controlled the crossing therefore controlled trade and communications. Today Montgomery is altogether a quieter place that is relaxed about its history which provides the visitor with a wide variety of interesting architectural features. The castle was, at the end of the Civil War, described by the parliament of the time as a continuing threat and was subsequently demolished, some of the materials found their way into the houses that were subsequently built in the area – today the castle remains are under the protection of CADW. With its market square and interesting old buildings, the traditional Montgomeryshire style of half timber black and white construction still very much in evidence, Montgomery is a town that continues to rely heavily on the agricultural industry but where visitors are always made to feel more than welcome and appreciate not just the town itself but the surrounding countryside
Attraction
Country Works Gallery
Montgomery Canal
Montgomery Castle
Montgomery Institute
Camping
Argae Hall
Bacheldre Watermill Caravan & Camping Park
Caravan Park
Bacheldre Watermill Caravan & Camping Park
Daisy Bank Touring Park Adults Only
Doctor
Estate Agent
Holiday Park
Market
Abermule Community Centre Car Boot
Pub and Bar
Bricklayers Arms
Cottage Inn
Dragon Hotel
Horse & Jockey
Waterloo Arms
Restaurant
Bricklayers Arms
Brickys
Castle Kitchen
Rorrington Hall Restaurant
School
Montgomery Church In Wales School
Vet
Shops
Flower House
Country Works Gallery
Bacheldre Watermill
Antiques
Activities
Haunting Breaks Ltd(Adventure)
Places to Stay near Montgomery
Dragon Hotel (0.23 miles)
The Dragon boasts an ... More | visit website
Lion Hotel (3.37 miles)
The Lion Hotel & Restaurant is situated in the heart of mid Wales between Welshpool and Newtown in the award winning village of Berriew. Luxurious ensuite rooms sympathetically decorated in a style in keeping with ... More | visit website
The Talbot Hotel (3.52 miles)
Mellington Hall Hotel (3.69 miles)
Dolforwyn Hall Country House (3.91 miles)
Broadway Lodge (4.56 miles)
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This delightful 17th century lodge offers outstanding accommodation set in the beautiful rolling landscape bordering England and Wales. Formerly the gatehouse to Broadway House, the owners' historic ... More
The Lowfield Inn (5.92 miles)
National Trust Cottages (6.02 miles)
This beautiful Edwardian cottage extensively restored by the National Trust, is positioned in the heart of the magnificent gardens surrounding Powis Castle; the garden is literally on your doorstep. Built in 1908, The Bothy's Edwardian ... More
The Forest Country Guest House (7.32 miles)
The Forest Country Guest House is a beautiful Victorian bed and breakfast on a quiet lane less than a mile from the centre of Kerry village and a 5 minute drive into Newtown on the ... More | visit websiteThe Castle Hotel (7.88 miles)
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