Powysland Museum

The Montgomeryshire Canal at Welshpool

This trail focuses on the technology and architecture of the canal. A base map and quiz is supplied to discover the techniques used in building and operating this local stretch. Everything is easily accessible on foot, within 200m of the museum. There is also a permanent display in the museum

How to obtain

Entrance to the Museum is £1.00 for adults, children under 16 are free; students 50p. It is open Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri. The Museum is closed lunchtime (13.00-14.00).
In the winter season, it is closed on Sundays and open Saturdays 11.00-14.00. In summer, it is also open on Sunday 10.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 17.00
Montgomery Canal Cruises operate adjacent to the Museum, Tel 01938 553271 Mobile 0860 189709

Welshpool Historic Town Trail

http://powysmuseums.powys.gov.uk

A town trail to see the history of Welshpool from Roman times through to the present day. A pleasant walk around this border market town to view our historic buildings. Starts and ends at the Museum. Please order the accompanying sheets, before your visit, from the museum on access.powysland@powys.gov.uk
Suitable for school parties - book with Education & Access

Creator

• Powysland Museum: Education & Access

How to obtain

see e-mail above

Welshpool Rock

http://powysmuseums.powys.gov.uk

A town trail looking at earth materials used in buildings, monuments and roads. Begins and ends at the Museum. Trail quiz and accompanying photograph pack, both available on request.
More details about Powysland Museum on http://powysmuseums.powys.gov.uk (donot use www.)

Creator

• Powysland Museum

How to obtain

Booking anytime on access.powysland@powys.gov.uk
or telephone 01938 554656.
Entrance to the Museum is £1.00 for adults, children uner 16 are free; students 50p. The Museum is closed lunchtime (13.00-14.00). In the winter season it is open Saturday 11.00-14.00.