| Newtown, Powys is nestled along the banks of the | | | | progressive thinking by electing a female mayor, |
| River Severn. Like many towns across the UK, | | | | 22-year resident, Sue Lawson. Today it's considered a |
| Newtown is steeped in tradition, with thick roots firmly | | | | haven for the Arts in mid-Whales. |
| holding on to its past. This is a proud community | | | | Art galleries, several museums, theaters, and a cinema |
| boasting origins that date back to the early 1300s. | | | | are just a few of the things to do when your in town. |
| The textile and flannel industries contributed heavily to | | | | Lantham Park plays host to Newtown AFC, a |
| its growth. Another important factor in the growth and | | | | member of the Welsh Premier Football League. The |
| survival of Newtown, was the building of the | | | | stadium is considered the best in the league, while the |
| Montgomeryshire Canal. These and other factors | | | | team has twice qualified for UEFA Cup play. While the |
| allowed the town to prosper. | | | | games' attendance numbers aren't huge, having a |
| Today Newtown, Powys rests in a slender valley. Its | | | | well-known sports club can only make a destination |
| population is more than 13, 000 making it the largest | | | | more popular. |
| town in Powys, Wales. Located a little more than | | | | Visitors and permanent residents have plenty of |
| twenty miles from the English border, it's become a | | | | attractions and activities to keep them entertained, but |
| popular spot for travelers within the region. | | | | not to be overlooked is Newton, Powys overall natural |
| Gone are the majority of more than 50 pubs, hotel, | | | | beauty. Tree covered hills rise on the north and south |
| and breweries that dotted the landscape. Landmarks | | | | ends of town. The majestic River Severn, more than |
| such as the Crown Brewery and The Angel hotel | | | | 200 miles long, is the longest river in Great Britain. |
| have long since closed their doors, with new | | | | Wildlife is abundant in and along the river adding to the |
| businesses moving in to take their place. Newton, | | | | beauty and nostalgia of the town. |
| Powys is modernizing. The town has shown | | | | |