Montgomery (Wales)

Montgomery (Welsh: Trefaldwyn, meaning "Baldwin's town") is a market town in Powys. Montgomery has retained an "unspoilt" feel, with some fine examples of Georgian and early Victorian architecture.

Understand
As the English name implies, it was historically the county town of Montgomeryshire and as such, was a prosperous community and important political and commercial centre in the 17th-19th centuries. After the mid-19th century it began to be eclipsed as a commercial centre, and subsequently politically, by the nearby Newtown and Welshpool, due to those two towns being located on the River Severn, Montgomery Canal, and Cambrian Railway.

As of 2011, it was home to 1,300 people.

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.

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.

Buy

 * There are a number of art and craft galleries and gift shops around Broad Street and Kerry Street in the town centre.

Drink

 * Dragon Hotel - see Eat above.
 * Dragon Hotel - see Eat above.

Sleep

 * Dragon Hotel - see Eat above.
 * Dragon Hotel - see Eat above.

Go next

 * Newtown
 * Welshpool
 * Llanfair Caereinion
 * Bishop's Castle
 * Shrewsbury (England)