Montgomery (Wales)
Get in
By road
Montgomery is missed by the major 'A'-road network, lying a few miles to the east of the main A483 Swansea - Chester road, roughly half-way between Welshpool and Newtown.
By rail
The nearest stations are at Welshpool and Newtown, on the Cambrian line.
By bus
Local services are provided by Tanat Valley Coaches. Service 71b runs Welshpool-Montgomery-Newtown and service 558 runs from Shrewsbury to Montgomery via Worthen and Chirbury.Get around
As a small market town, Montgomery is easy to get around on foot, though the climb up to the castle is quite steep. The best way to explore the surrounding countryside is by bike.
See
St Nicholas Parish ChurchThe tombs of the Herbert family and stained glass windows are well worth seeing. The church yard offers panoramic views over Shropshire
Montgomery CastleThe castle dates back to 1223 and is now an imposing ruin, situated on a hill above the town.
Montgomeryshire War MemorialBuilt in 1923 of white Portland stone, the War Memorial was originally dedicated to those men of the county of Montgomeryshire who lost their lives in the First World War. It has since been rededicated to those who fell in all past wars. The climb up to the Memorial is well worth the effort as on a clear day it offers a magnificent 360-degree panorama of the surrounding countryside. To the east the Shropshire Hills can be seen very clearly, while to the west, all the major mountain groups of Mid- and North-Wales can be seen, from Pumlumon to the south-west, Cadair Idris to the west, the Arans and Snowdon (over 50 miles away!) to the north-west and the Berwyns in the north.
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address: Arthur Street, SY15 6RAA 16th century inn which has been converted into a local history museum by Montgomery Civic Society
Do
- Cycling is popular in the area. The town lies at the centre of a network of quiet, rolling country lanes. A set of leaflets has been produced showing suggested circular routes from Montgomery. Pick these up from various outlets in the town, or check out the routes on the information board on the side of the Town Hall.
Offas Dyke PathThis national long-distance footpath runs 177 miles (285 km) from Chepstow in the south to Prestatyn in the north, following the England/Wales border along the course of a mediaeval defensive earthwork. The path passes just to the east of the town. Of course you can just walk a short section of it!
Buy
- There are a number of art and craft galleries and gift shops around Broad Street and Kerry Street in the town centre.
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phone: +44 1686 668308address: Arthur Street, Montgomery, SY15 6RATradition, family-run ironmongers. The shop is a veritable maze of different departments over various levels, all absolutely crammed with good-quality products from a selection of brushes for any conceivable use to quad bikes to a fine selection of dolls house furniture. Well worth a browse.
Eat
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phone: +44 1686 668359address: Market Square, Montgomery, Powys SY15 6PAGood, locally-sourced food in the restaurant and bar. Wide range of real ales and ciders. Cheerful service.
Drink
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The Crown Inn
address: Castle Street, Montgomery, SY15 6PW - Dragon Hotel - see Eat above.
Sleep
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Dolforwyn Hall
phone: +44 1686 630221address: Abermule, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6JGEight-bedroom B&B with family room available. - Dragon Hotel - see Eat above.