PLENTY TO SEE AND DO
The Dragon Hotel sits right at the centre of the this beautiful Georgian town. Montgomery is a small, historic town with a charter which dates back to 1227.
Situated in the heart of the Welsh Marches, Montgomery is only one mile away from the Offa’s Dyke Trail and the English Border. The Town has the Walkers are Welcome Award.
There are plenty of things to see and do in Montgomery and the surrounding areas, whether it’s an invigorating walk, or just a chance to spend time immersed in some of the most beautiful countryside in the country.
Close to home
Montgomery Castle A visit to Montgomery would not be complete without the short walk up to Montgomery Castle to take in the history and stunning panoramic views.
St Nicholas’ Church The attractive, 13th Century, Grade I listed, St Nicholas Church, with a number of historic features.
Weekly Market A small market in the Town Hall every Thursday and Saturday, with a larger market on the first Thursday of each month.
The Old Bell Museum The Old Bell, a 16th century inn, has been converted into a local history museum by Montgomery Civic Society. Run by volunteers, it is the winner of a Prince of Wales Award. Eleven rooms house displays illustrating the long social and civic history of the ancient County Town of Montgomeryshire.
Bunner’s Family Ironmongers Located just off the town centre, this is an Aladdin’s cave of everything you will ever need. Although small on the outside, it extends back, down, up and out and is always worth a visit.
Montgomery Trails
Montgomery Trails is a set of walking and cycling trails in and around Montgomery. They are all circular trails and take in some of the stunning countryside views and features off the area. They are available as printed leaflets in the hotel, from the Institute / Tourist Information Centre in Arthur Street, or as downloadable versions online.
Nearby
Powis Castle and Gardens – 7 miles.
Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway – 8 miles.
Glansevern Hall gardens – 4 miles
Dolforwyn Castle – 6 miles
Bishops Castle – 9 miles.
A small market town at the centre of magnificent, unspoilt hill country. The prominent 18th century Town Hall, which has undergone a major renovation, stands at the top of the main street, and is the centre for much activity in the town. There is also a host of information on places and events in the hotel entrance and in the main foyer of the Institute in Arthur Street.
Berriew – 4 miles
The picturesque riverside village
Kerry Vale Vineyard – 5 miles.
Kerry Vale Vineyard is a small, family-run, English vineyard situated on the Welsh / English border of rural Shropshire. Planted in 2010 and covering six acres of farmland, on what was the Roman Fort of Pentreheyling, the vineyard resides at the Eastern tip of the Vale of Kerry – an area of exceptional beauty, just 3 miles south of Montgomery.
Gregynog Hall – 11 miles
19th Century home of the Davies family.
Lakeside Golf Course – 3 miles
A pretty riverside nine hole golf course at Lakeside.
Further afield
Within an hour’s drive:
Pistyll Rhaeadr – 29 miles
Shrewsbury – 22 miles
Ludlow – 28 miles
Clywedog Reservoir – 29 miles
