Public art & sculpture · Mid Wales
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway train
In or near Montgomery Town F.C..
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway train — a public art in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Penny Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway train is a public art 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 2023
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Official information
The Powysland Museum showcases the archaeology and social history of Montgomeryshire. Visitors can explore exhibits related to local trades, the railway, and significant historical events, as well as archaeological finds from various periods.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway is a narrow-gauge heritage railway located in Mid Wales. It is a notable example of Victorian engineering and offers a journey through scenic countryside. The railway is a designated public art installation, reflecting the region's industrial history and commitment to preserving heritage transport.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.6605, -3.1464
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Welshpool
- Postcode
- SY21 7DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Phone
- 01938 553001
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Monday 09:30 – 18:00; Tuesday 09:30 – 17:00; Wednesday 09:30 – 13:00; Friday 09:30 – 17:00; Saturday 09:30 – 13:00; closed Thursday and Sunday
- Official site
- storipowys.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3470220862 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway train?
- Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway train is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY21 7DP), in the parish of Welshpool.
- What is Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway train?
- Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway train — a public art in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway train?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY21 7DP.
- Is Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway train a protected site?
- Yes — Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway train is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway train free to visit?
- Yes, Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway train is free to enter.
- How do I get to Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway train?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY21 7DP.