If you find yourself in the Welsh Marches in the upper reaches of the River Severn and not too far from England yet nestling in Wales then the chances are that you are in Welshpool in one of the busiest market towns that Montgomeryshire has to offer. The area was, it is believed, first settled some 4,000 years ago by Neolithic Man and since then it has played host to Celtic tribes and the Romans who tried to invade but were held back by Carradoc, inevitably though the Romans established their rule and the area in and around Welshpool still bears their mark forts and roads today. To the east of Welshpool there are still visible today the remains of Offa’s Dyke, built around 785 by King Offa then Saxon King of Mercia and which runs the length of Wales. In 1240 Welshpool was granted a borough charter and during the 13th century the new borough was laid out along what is today Broad Street and High Street and Powis Castle, just South of Welshpool, was developed as a major stronghold. Today the original castle has been largely rebuilt and is home to the Earls of Powis and today still sees tourists visiting the Italianate Gardens and terraces to enjoy the splendid landscaping whilst the house and buildings are home a collection of art and memorabilia belonging to Clive of India. Today Welshpool makes an ideal base to explore the history and mythology of the area, with such picturesque countryside offering many rural pursuits it is no wonder that Welshpool remains a favourite destination for many.
Attraction
Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture
Glansevern Hall Gardens
Powis Castle and Garden
Powysland Museum
Welshpool & Llanfair Railway
Camping
Hidden Valley Caravan & Chalet Park
Rhyd Y Groes Touring & Camping Park
Caravan Park
Fir View & Tan-y-Ffridd Caravan Park
Henllan Caravan Park
Hidden Valley Caravan & Chalet Park
Pen & Pentre Caravan Park
Rhyd Y Groes Touring & Camping Park
Riverbend Caravan Park
Care Home
The Lodge
The Rhallt Care Home
Classes
Yoga - Abhedashram UCYL Meditation Centre
Club
Cottage
Graig farm Cottages
Llanerchydol Lodge
National Trust Cottages
Dentist
Dental Practice
Dental Surgery
Doctor
The Health Centre
Welshpool Health Centre
Estate Agent
Dalton & Co
Norman R Lloyd & Co
Ray Harry
Golf Club
Holiday Park
Belan Bach Lodges
Bron Eifion Lodges
Graig farm Cottages
Market
Pub and Bar
Angel
Grapes Inn
Green Dragon
Mermaid Inn
Pheasant Inn
Pinewood Tavern
Raven Inn
Wellington Inn
Restaurant
Duffryn
Fortune Court
Golfa Hall Hotel
Old Station Restaurant
Spice
School
Gungrog Church In Wales Infants & Nursery School
Maesydre Primary School
Oldford Nursery & Infant School
Welshpool High School
Self-Catering
Belan Bach Lodges
Bron Eifion Lodges
Derwen Mill
Graig farm Cottages
National Trust Cottages
Solicitor
Taxi
Alpine Private Hire Taxis
Amber Cabs
MC2 taxi & minibus & wheelchair
P Henry Taxis
Stonebridge Taxis
Sports Clubs
AJ Judo Centre Welshpool (Martial Arts)
Guilsfield TC (Tennis)
Llanfair TC (Tennis)
Shops
Pethe Powys
Laburnum House Flower Centre
Boots
Coed-Y-Dinas
Dingle Nurseries
Derwen Garden Centre
Welshpool Pets
P E Mckay
Shoes By Camilla
Gwyther Shoe Store
Rowles Fine Art
Home Acre
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Rowlands Pharmacy
Derwas of Welshpool Ltd
Antiques
Places to Stay near Welshpool
National Trust Cottages (1.01 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
Derwen Mill (3.01 miles)
Click here to learn about and book this Hoseasons resort. ... More | visit website
Royal Oak Hotel (3.67 miles)
Lion Hotel (4.16 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 Lowfield Inn (4.25 miles)
The Talbot Hotel (4.35 miles)
Dragon Hotel (5.89 miles)
The Dragon boasts an ... More | visit website
Barley Mow House (6.87 miles)
Dolforwyn Hall Country House (7.75 miles)
Broadway Lodge (8.50 miles)
Click here to book this cottage with Hoseasons
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
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