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MONTGOMERY TOWN


Montgomery is situated just off the A483 between Newtown and Welshpool in Mid Wales within a mile of Offa's Dyke. Originally a walled town the main streets still follow the original mediaeval pattern with an array of interesting historic buildings. 

















Opened in February 2007 (formerly Indigo Moon) offers an unusual mix of decorative & industrial antiques.
Situated just off the Square in Kerry Street.






A family run hardware store, trading since 1892.


The Little Gallery

Established in April 2012
A gallery/clothes/gift shop - delightfully beautiful things, worth a visit


situated on the corner of broad street opposite the Ivy House Cafe


Claudia Lis Ceramics


Montgomery also offers:
A Convenience Store  and a Post Office (Broad Street)


St Nicholas Church:
A thirteenth century parish church, boasting a magnificent interior and an impressive canopied Herbert tomb. Also, in the churchyard you can find the "Robbers Grave" (click on link to the right).


The Old Bell Museum:
Housed in a sixteenth century Building the museum contains a delightful array of interesting artifacts about the castle, Montgomery's social history and local archaeological activity.

Cloverlands Model Car Museum






Food and Drink in Montgomery Town:




Town Hall
       You will usually find a charity coffee morning in progress most Saturday mornings in the Town Hall


Tourist information 

An unusual re-designed telephone box painted in a Wedgewood blue
You will need to walk down the hill  and it is situated opposite Claudia Lis' Ceramic Workshop.






Nearby Offa's Dyke:
Part of one of Britains most famous walks is just a short distance from the town.
Offas Dyke is a footpath that runs from the Severn Estuary to the North Wales Coast.


The County War Memorial:
An impressive Obelisk built from Portland Stone and views across to Cader Idris in the West, the Malvern Hills to the south east and the historic Kerry Ridgeway to the South.

Montgomery Castle:
A ruined castle set on a rocky promontory above the town enjoying views of the River Severn and across to the Shropshire hills.




Accommodation in Montgomery Town:
(please click on links below or to the right of the page)









...and just outside the town:

Hendomen Farmhouse

Fronfraith Hall B&B

(see hotels and B&B's page on the right for details)


Recreation in Montgomery Town:


Cycle Hire
Movie Club


Important note: Some photographs on this blog have been lifted from various internet sites. I have not given credit as there are too many to note. They will be replaced over time by my own, however if anyone is offended by my use of their photograph(s) and would like it credited or deleted please email me tina@indigomoon.co.uk