Welshpool
Settlement in Montgomeryshire
Wales
Welshpool
Welshpool is a historic market town located in the county of Montgomeryshire, Wales. Situated on the banks of the River Severn, it lies close to the borders of England, with Shrewsbury just 21 kilometers to the east.
The town has a rich history dating back to the medieval period, with the origins of its name derived from the Welsh word "Y Trallwng," meaning "the marshy or sinking land." Welshpool Castle, a motte-and-bailey fortress built in the 13th century, stands as a reminder of the town's past. Today, it serves as a popular tourist attraction, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
Welshpool's economy is driven by a mix of agriculture, tourism, and light industry. The town's weekly market, held every Monday, has been a tradition for centuries and continues to draw locals and visitors alike. The livestock market is also a thriving hub for farmers in the region.
Nature lovers are drawn to Welshpool for its picturesque landscapes and proximity to attractions such as Powis Castle and Gardens, a National Trust property renowned for its stunning gardens and historic architecture. The nearby Montgomery Canal, once a vital trade route, now offers scenic walks and boat trips.
Transport links in Welshpool include a railway station, connecting the town to Shrewsbury and further afield. The A483 road provides easy access to other towns and cities in the region.
With its fascinating history, vibrant market, and natural beauty, Welshpool is a charming destination that showcases the best of rural Wales.
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Welshpool Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 52.660611/-3.149745 or Grid Reference SJ2207. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Locomotive runs round its train at Welshpool
Terminus of the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway
The terraces below Powis Castle, Welshpool.
Powis Castle garden terraces and beyond to Welshpool, Long Mountain and Criggion hill.
New Tesco store in Welshpool
Situated on the site of the old livestock market this store was opened in March 2011
New Lane crossing
New Lane crosses the railway here to join the A458. Looking away from Welshpool
Footpath into town
The new footpath from Tesco into town centre. Here crosses the canal via the refurbished old railway bridge
Canal narrows under old railway bridge
The bridge was taken away for refurbishment. It used to carry the town section of the Welshpool and Llanfair railway
Welshpool is located at Grid Ref: SJ2207 (Lat: 52.660611, Lng: -3.149745)
Unitary Authority: Powys
Police Authority: Dyfed Powys
Also known as: Y Trallwng
What 3 Words
///already.livid.servicing. Near Welshpool, Powys
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 52.660611,-3.149745Welshpool
Is In: Powys
Is In County: Powys
Name Cy: Y Trallwng
Name En: Welshpool
Place: town
Postal Code: SY21
Source: npe
Wikidata: Q1024911
Wikipedia: en:Welshpool
Lat/Long: 52.6600742/-3.1474212
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: zebra
Crossing Ref: zebra
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6618187/-3.1528935
Welshpool Lock
Height: 1.73
Seamark Type: gate
Waterway: lock_gate
Lat/Long: 52.6579971/-3.1456999
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6606842/-3.1504894
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6604934/-3.148874
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6616881/-3.1500422
Atm
RBS
Addr City: Welshpool
Addr Country: GB
Addr Street: Berriew Street
Brand: RBS
Brand Wikidata: Q160126
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Bank of Scotland
Official Name: Royal Bank of Scotland
Operator: RBS
Operator Wikidata: Q160126
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6579679/-3.1470135
Atm
RBS
Addr City: Welshpool
Addr Country: GB
Addr Street: Berriew Street
Brand: RBS
Brand Wikidata: Q160126
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Bank of Scotland
Official Name: Royal Bank of Scotland
Operator: RBS
Operator Wikidata: Q160126
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6579727/-3.1469846
Dentist
Kneale, Butler and Finnegan
Addr City: Welshpool
Addr Housenumber: 22
Addr Postcode: SY21 7AD
Addr Street: Severn Street
Healthcare: dentist
Wheelchair: no
Lat/Long: 52.6589413/-3.1459769
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Note: Franked mail only.
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Lat/Long: 52.6591499/-3.1459714
Atm
Barclays
Addr Street: Broad St, Welshpool SY21 7SD
Brand: Barclays
Brand Wikidata: Q245343
Brand Wikipedia: en:Barclays
Operator: Barclays
Operator Wikidata: Q245343
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.659737/-3.1473582
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Mapillary: 211071385220448
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: meter
Survey Date: 2023-10-14
Lat/Long: 52.6599571/-3.1480561
Atm
Lloyds Bank
Brand: Lloyds Bank
Brand Wikidata: Q1152847
Brand Wikipedia: en:Lloyds Bank
Operator: Lloyds Bank
Operator Wikidata: Q1152847
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6602626/-3.1485878
Bus Stop
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5610WDB23400
Naptan NaptanCode: powmapt
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6607831/-3.146609
27 Stars
Addr City: Welshpool
Addr Housenumber: 7
Addr Postcode: SY21 7DL
Addr Street: Church Street
Contact Email: hello@27stars.co.uk
Contact Phone: +44 1938 558017
Contact Website: http://27stars.co.uk/
Office: company
Lat/Long: 52.6600301/-3.1470669
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: junction
Traffic Signals Direction: both
Lat/Long: 52.6594193/-3.1473439
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: junction
Traffic Signals Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 52.6594759/-3.1470086
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Markings: dots
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6595235/-3.1471237
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Markings: dots
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6596514/-3.1471656
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: dots
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.659642/-3.1473497
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: dots
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Signals: pedestrian_crossing
Traffic Signals Direction: forward
Traffic Signals Sound: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6602411/-3.146526
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: zebra
Crossing Ref: zebra
Kerb: lowered
Lit: yes
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6611796/-3.1447523
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: pedestrian_crossing
Traffic Signals Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 52.6613038/-3.1486579
Bus Stop
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Check Date Shelter: 2021-06-19
Naptan AtcoCode: 5610AWE90050
Naptan NaptanCode: powjdmw
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 52.6607587/-3.1510001
Bus Stop
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Check Date Shelter: 2021-06-19
Naptan AtcoCode: 5610AWE90051
Naptan NaptanCode: powjdmt
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 52.6607652/-3.1512008
Cafe
Costa
Brand: Costa
Brand Wikidata: Q608845
Brand Wikipedia: en:Costa Coffee
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Operator: Costa Coffee
Takeaway: yes
Toilets Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair: limited
Wheelchair Description: The Royal Oak hotel
Lat/Long: 52.6596033/-3.1468467
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: zebra
Crossing Ref: zebra
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6638081/-3.1490001
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Network: Welshpool town service
Operator: Tanat Valley
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 52.6645929/-3.1487162
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway train
Addr Street: Church Road
Artwork Type: sculpture
Material: steel;brick
Tourism: artwork
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6604534/-3.1464218
Welshpool Lock
Height: 1.73
Seamark Type: gate
Waterway: lock_gate
Lat/Long: 52.6577425/-3.14597
Pub
Green Dragon
Pub
The Westwood Park
Toilets Wheelchair: no
Wheelchair: limited
Wheelchair Description: access from rear of pub (left hand side of pub )
Wikidata: Q80584345
Lat/Long: 52.6612604/-3.144465
Bronybuckley
Name Cy: Bronybuckley
Place: suburb
Source: OS_OpenData_StreetView
Lat/Long: 52.6624799/-3.1522501
County Times
Addr City: Welshpool
Addr Housenumber: 11C
Addr Postcode: SY21 7LE
Addr Street: Puzzle Square
Building: commercial
Contact Fax: +44 1938 554667
Contact Phone: +44 1938 553354
Contact Website: http://www.countytimes.co.uk/
Office: newspaper
Lat/Long: 52.6603288/-3.1477154
Snips
Addr City: Welshpool
Addr Housenumber: 30
Addr Street: Salop Rd,
Shop: hairdresser
Wheelchair: no
Wheelchair Description: not very wide foot path
Lat/Long: 52.6613598/-3.142766
StepChange Personnel
Addr Housenumber: .
Addr Street: 2, Hopkins Passage, Off Broad Street
Building: office
Contact Phone: +44 1938 570057
Contact Website: http://www.stepchange.biz/
Office: employment_agency
Toilets Wheelchair: no
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6602524/-3.1476315
Cafe
The Tuck Box
Addr Street: 10, Hall St, Welshpool ,SY21 7RY
Building: retail
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: closed at 2.30pm
Lat/Long: 52.6606399/-3.1483293
The Groom Room
Addr City: Welshpool
Addr Housenumber: 13
Addr Postcode: SY21 7SD
Addr Street: Broad Street
Building: retail
Shop: hairdresser
Wheelchair: limited
Wheelchair Description: OPOSITE ONE STOP / THE POST OFFICE
Lat/Long: 52.6600534/-3.1478364
Cafe
Addr Street: inside the town hall
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6608733/-3.1487478
N.J. Evans & Son
Building: retail
Contact Phone: +44 1938 552976
Shop: trade
Trade: plumbing
Lat/Long: 52.6609993/-3.1505867
Addr City: Welshpool
Addr Street: Broad Street
Building: retail
Shop: computer
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 52.6601366/-3.1476438
King's Barbers
BT exchange (WELSHPOOL ATE)
Addr Housenumber: Telephone Exchange
Addr Street: Severn Street
Operator: Openreach
Operator Wikidata: Q7096543
Telecom: exchange
Lat/Long: 52.6585045/-3.1462705
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6605272/-3.1467317
Pub
The Angel
Addr City: Welshpool
Addr Housenumber: 12
Addr Postcode: SY21 7SQ
Addr Street: Berriew Street
Phone: +44 1938 553473
Toilets Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: No grab rails but you can get a powdered wheelchair in
Lat/Long: 52.6588086/-3.1474157
Restaurant
The Bay Tree Vintage Tea Room,,Restaurant
Addr City: Welshpool
Addr Housenumber: 5-6
Addr Postcode: SY21 7DL
Addr Street: Church Street
Phone: +44 1938555456
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6599634/-3.147086
Restaurant
The silver fish / takeaway
Addr City: Welshpool
Addr Housenumber: 6
Addr Postcode: SY21 7SQ
Addr Street: Berriew Street
Phone: +44 1938 553107
Wheelchair: no
Lat/Long: 52.6588086/-3.1474157
Harrisons Solicitors
Addr City: Welshpool
Addr Housenumber: 11
Addr Postcode: SY21 7SL
Addr Street: Berriew Street
Office: lawyer
Phone: +44 1938 552545
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Great access and lovely people to deal with
Lat/Long: 52.6588086/-3.1474157
Specsavers
Addr City: Welshpool
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: Unit 2B
Addr Postcode: SY21 7BL
Addr Street: Mill Lane
Brand: Specsavers
Brand Wikidata: Q2000610
Brand Wikipedia: en:Specsavers
Contact Phone: +44 1938553901
Contact Website: https://www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/welshpool
Shop: optician
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.659687/-3.143114
Community Centre
Launderette
Addr City: Welshpool Powys
Addr Street: High street
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6607678/-3.1491782
Mark's Auto Accessories
Addr City: Welshpool Powys
Addr Street: NEW ROAD
Shop: car_repair
Toilets Wheelchair: no
Wheelchair: no
Lat/Long: 52.6599448/-3.1460666
Restaurant
The Lantern
Addr Street: 8, High street, Welshpool, Powys
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 52.660444/-3.1502888
NFU
Addr Street: Church Street, Welshpool
Office: insurance
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: By Wright's Taxi
Lat/Long: 52.6601789/-3.1466805
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6605995/-3.1438658
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6605054/-3.1439334
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6606047/-3.144078
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6606072/-3.1468112
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6601791/-3.1468468
Slash plumbing and heating
Shop: doityourself
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6599984/-3.1470905
Bank
MARS Independent Financial
Addr Street: High Street Welshpool 01938 55 6000
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.66062/-3.149192
Halls
Addr Street: Church Street Welshpool
Office: estate_agent
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 52.6598367/-3.1470781
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6607289/-3.1504467
Bus Stop
Smithfield Car Park
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5610AWE90049
Naptan NaptanCode: powjdma
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Lat/Long: 52.6600766/-3.1461872
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6603509/-3.1466926
B&M
Addr City: Welshpool
Addr Postcode: SY21 7BL
Addr Street: Smithfield Road
Brand: B&M
Brand Wikidata: Q4836931
Brand Wikipedia: en:B&M
Contact Website: https://www.bmstores.co.uk/stores/welshpool-76
Operator: B&M Superstores
Shop: variety_store
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6595595/-3.1425464
Card Factory
Brand: Card Factory
Brand Wikidata: Q5038192
Brand Wikipedia: en:Card Factory
Shop: gift
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6596492/-3.1429592
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: zebra
Crossing Ref: zebra
Lit: yes
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6602798/-3.1484471
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6607361/-3.1505405
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6610165/-3.1504484
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Markings: no
Lat/Long: 52.6611781/-3.1504078
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5610AWA25358
Naptan NaptanCode: powjmpg
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Side: left
Lat/Long: 52.6613391/-3.1503729
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6616609/-3.1503062
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: SY21 78D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.6637433/-3.1491467
Direction: 170
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.6605279/-3.1532009
Direction: SSE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.6630467/-3.1538956
Direction: 215
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 18
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.6612946/-3.142631
Direction: 175
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.6643574/-3.1503778
Direction: 195
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.6620426/-3.1510431
Welshpool Town Turning Point
Maxlength: 70Ft
Waterway: turning_point
Lat/Long: 52.6585099/-3.1451215
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6602671/-3.1467552
Direction: SSE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.6604952/-3.1533805
Social Facility
Welshpool and District Foodbank
Addr City: Welshpool
Addr Housename: Kingswood Church
Addr Postcode: SY21 7LN
Addr Street: Church Road
Network: Trussell Trust
Parliamentary Constituency: Montgomeryshire
Phone: 01938536379
Social Facility: food_bank
Social Facility For: underprivileged
Source: give_food
Url: https://www.givefood.org.uk/needs/at/welshpool-and-district/
Lat/Long: 52.6595372/-3.1527972
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 52.6597096/-3.1452156
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 52.6595905/-3.1449661
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 52.6596492/-3.1450992
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.661897/-3.152793
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6605894/-3.1439871
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6605883/-3.1438925
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6605454/-3.143927
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6602782/-3.1449678
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.659992/-3.1456239
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6605195/-3.1468417
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6605864/-3.1468025
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6605311/-3.1468048
Barrier: kerb
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6605339/-3.1467581
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6606463/-3.1469826
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: dots
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6594943/-3.1472804
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6617826/-3.1505191
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: dots
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6612599/-3.148538
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