Explore

Exploring our local environment and culture couldn't be easier with our helpful tools and advice below.

  Attractions & places to visit
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Dolerw Park

Local Park

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Gregynog Hall

Historical Building

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Maldwyn Leisure Centre

Swimming Pool

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Newtown Textile Museum

Museum

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Oriel Davies Gallery

Art Gallery

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Regent Cinema

Cinema

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Robert Owen Museum

Museum

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The Hafren

Entertainment

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uStrike

Bowling Alley

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WH Smith & Museum

Shop


  Getting Around 

Getting around Newtown is easier than ever with a wide array of different transport modes. Click on your mode of transport below to begin.

  Cycle

Newtown is situated on National Cycle Route 81 which runs through the town. Route 81 runs from Aberystwyth to Wolverhampton, with the section running through Wales called Lôn Cambria. The route can be shown on the map below.

In addition, Newtown is very lucky to have a bike repair station situated in our green spaces. The location of this can be seen on the map below.

  Walk

Newtown is an amazing place for a walk - around the town centre, through the green spaces or a hike in the hills.

There is an active group called Walking Newtown who develop and maintain a range of walks around the town.

  View the walks

  Bus

Newtown is connected to the national bus network via the Newtown Bus Station, situated in Back Lane.

The T4 service allows visitors to travel to South Powys, whilst services 86A, B and C all allow travel around the town.

We've developed an interactive local bus tool to allow you to explore real-time information around routes, services and stops.

  Local Bus Tool

  Taxi

Newtown has a range of taxi companies and various taxi ranks where you can pick up a taxi.

Below are some operators which can be contacted to arrange a taxi.

Babbs Cabs

07398 735798

Elwyn's Taxi

07860 663509

Manafon Travel

07377 077873

Kadir's Car

07926 843983

Newtown Cars

01686 621818

Kev Evans Luxury

07449 928000

Ahmed Cabs

07749 642197

Shah Taxi

07749 094551

Ross Cabs

07776 375342

Abermule Private Hire

01686 670973

  Train

Newtown Railway Station sits on the Cambrian Line, a route between Birmingham and the Welsh coast. The service is operated by Transport for Wales.

You can purchase tickets from the ticket machines on the platforms.

Car parking is available for 20 cars and is free.

Today's Services

0700 (Actual: 0659)

From Shrewsbury (0624) to Aberystwyth (0822). Departing from platform 2.

0737 (Actual: 0737)

From Aberystwyth (0619) to Shrewsbury (0820). Departing from platform 1.

0803 (Actual: 0803)

From Wolverhampton (0644) to Aberystwyth (0921). Departing from platform 2.

0838 (Actual: 0838)

From Aberystwyth (0728) to Wolverhampton (1010). Departing from platform 1.

0938 (Actual: 0937)

From Aberystwyth (0826) to Shrewsbury (1020). Departing from platform 1.

1006 (Actual: 1006)

From Wolverhampton (0837) to Aberystwyth (1121). Departing from platform 2.

1041 (Actual: 1041)

From Aberystwyth (0929) to Wolverhampton (1209). Departing from platform 1.

  View the full timetable

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