Explore

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

Attractions & places to visit

Dolerw Park

Local Park

Gregynog Hall

Historical Building

Maldwyn Leisure Centre

Swimming Pool

Newtown Textile Museum

Museum

Oriel Davies Gallery

Art Gallery

Regent Cinema

Cinema

Robert Owen Museum

Museum

The Hafren

Entertainment

uStrike

Bowling Alley

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.

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

0626 (Actual: 0625)

From Aberystwyth (0519) to Shrewsbury (0710). Departing from platform 1.

0702 (Actual: 0702)

From Welshpool (0648) to Aberystwyth (0822). Departing from platform 2.

0738 (Actual: 0738)

From Aberystwyth (0619) to Shrewsbury (0818). Departing from platform 1.

View the full timetable

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