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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · Mid Wales

Newtown Textile Museum

In or near Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Newtown Textile Museum — a museum in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

Old Milestone, now in Newtown Textile Museum - geograph.org.uk - 6752474

Chris Woodard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Newtown · 0.7 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Newtown Textile Museum is a museum located in wales-mid, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2026

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Place summary

Newtown Textile Museum is located in Mid Wales, postcode SY16. The museum focuses on the region's textile industry and its historical significance. It offers insights into local craftsmanship and the evolution of textile production in the area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.5181, -3.3168
District
Powys
Parish
Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn
Postcode
SY16 2BL
Parliamentary constituency
Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
Nearest railway station
Newtown0.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Broad Street, Newtown, from the Long Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7676415📷 5

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The Long Bridge

The Long Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

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Broad Street, Newtown - geograph.org.uk - 3266672📷 5

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Elephant and Castle Hotel

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Telephone box at the side of the (former) Flannel Exchange building - geograph.org.uk - 7257814📷 5

Cinemas · Mid Wales

The Regent Centre

The Regent Centre — a cinema in wales mid.

Tower of old St Mary's Church, Newtown - geograph.org.uk - 7323449📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales

Robert Owen Memorial

Robert Owen Memorial — a memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

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Glan-y-Dwr development - geograph.org.uk - 5973064📷 3

Historic houses · Mid Wales

Back Lane drill hall

Back Lane drill hall in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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Former chapel, now children's nursery, Newtown - geograph.org.uk - 7537513📷 3

Public art & sculpture · Mid Wales

Gorsedd Circle Centre Stone

Gorsedd Circle Centre Stone — a public art in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Newtown Textile Museum

Places to stay

Broad Street, Newtown - geograph.org.uk - 3266672📷 5

Hotels · Mid Wales

Elephant and Castle Hotel

Elephant and Castle Hotel — a hotel in wales mid.

Glanhafren Hall - geograph.org.uk - 7707278📷 5

Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Glandulas Holiday Home Park

Glandulas Holiday Home Park — a caravan park in wales mid.

Ford on the Llyfnant Brook - geograph.org.uk - 8055520📷 5

Hostels · Mid Wales

Dolau Inn

Dolau Inn — a hostel in wales mid.

Ford on the Llyfnant Brook - geograph.org.uk - 8055520📷 5

Campsites · Mid Wales

Dolau Inn Camping

Dolau Inn Camping — a campsite in wales mid.

A483 near Dolfor - geograph.org.uk - 8195652📷 5

Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Cefn Lea Holiday Park

Cefn Lea Holiday Park — a caravan park in wales mid.

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Level Crossing - geograph.org.uk - 2985831📷 5

Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Maesmawr Farm Resort

Maesmawr Farm Resort — a caravan park in wales mid.

Places to eat & drink

Tutus in Berriew - geograph.org.uk - 2838119📷 7

Cafés · Mid Wales

Lychgate Cottage

Lychgate Cottage — a café in wales mid.

Looking towards Vron - geograph.org.uk - 425635📷 4

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

Felindre

Felindre in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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Town Hall - geograph.org.uk - 540735📷 4

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

The Checkers

The Checkers in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶checkerswales.co.uk
The village shop in Beguildy - geograph.org.uk - 2847679📷 4

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

Beguildy

Beguildy in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Chirbury, St. Michael's Church - geograph.org.uk - 6154465📷 7

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

Herbert Arms Hotel

Herbert Arms Hotel in Wales North, United Kingdom.

Bishop's Castle - geograph.org.uk - 5883974📷 5

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Newtown Textile Museum?
Newtown Textile Museum is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY16 2BL), in the parish of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn.
What is Newtown Textile Museum?
Newtown Textile Museum — a museum in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Newtown Textile Museum?
The nearest railway station is Newtown, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY16 2BL.
How do I get to Newtown Textile Museum?
The nearest railway station is Newtown, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY16 2BL.