Once again the town will be alive with things to do and see including vintage vehicles and buses, steam trains, boat trips and many more things for the whole family to enjoy.
Broad Street, being closed to traffic, will have plenty of displays, stands and even inflatables including a disco dome with an attached slide.
Full details of all these attractions will be added to the website as and when they are confirmed.
2019 Transport Festival
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Cycle Display – Sunday 23rd June
24 May, 2019Savage Skills, with one of the leading stunt riders, an experienced commentator and uniquely designed rig will astound and thrill the whole family with their impressive tricks, jumps and stunts. This year you will be able to see their displays on Broad Street at 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm.
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Water Activities
24 May, 2019An opportunity for all the family to take to the water and experience the fun of rides in coracles and canoes for yourselves. As all equipment is provided and no experience is needed why not give them a try. Coracles will be offering the additional experience of “Spinning” at 1:00pm. Canoe trips – £2 per
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Welshpool & Llanfair Caereinion Light Railway
20 May, 2019Take advantage of a leisurely journey on the narrow guage Steam Railway through the beautiful countryside surrounding Welshpool detailed information and timetable for the Festival Weekend can be found on the W&LLR website. There will also be an opportunity to ride on a miniature railway at Welshpool Raven Square station. Free parking will be avaiable
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Heulwen Trust Boat Trips
20 May, 2019Once again this year the Heulwen Trust will be offering boat trips, every 30 minutes from 10:00am, along the Montgomery Canal through the beautiful countryside around Welshpool together with a Busker to add to your enjoyment. The trip is free but you will need tickets from the Booking Tent in the canal side car park
VISITOR INFORMATION
All bus services/connections are FREE
BUSES
Throughout the weekend there will be a bus service circulating around the town every 30 minutes from outside the Tourist Information Center .
SATURDAY: 10.00am – 12.30pm (No service between 1.00-1.55pm)
2.00pm – 5.00pm
SUNDAY: 10.00am – 2.00pm
PARK & RIDE (Saturday only)
From Welshpool Livestock Market, Buttington, into and from town every 15 minutes from 10.00am until 2.00pm so that you do not have an issue with parking.