The gardens are open from 11 am to 6 pm, and the castle from noon to 5 pm. It was originally built to take local people to market with their sheep and cattle. The line was closed in 1956 but reopened by enthusiasts in 1960. The restored octagonal cockpit is in the centre of the town and is unusual in being the only one in Wales on its original site. For the shopper there are many interesting places to see, including the narrow lanes that link the main streets, and the Old Station - now the site of the Edinburgh Woollen Mill.
Walkers have a large range of areas to visit in the vicinity.
The Severn Farm Pond Nature reserve is a further place worth a visit. For those keen on sporting activities there is angling on the River Severn, an interesting golf course nearby, and various facilities at the Flash sports centre including a swimming pool and indoor bowls hall. Eating There are many places where meals are available - in restaurants, hotels or in public houses. All close to the centre of the town. Welshpool is one of the best served towns in the region for transport.