If you're looking for a day trip or weekend away this summer, consider visiting this ancient market town nestled in the heart of the Welsh countryside. Just one mile form the Welsh-English border in Powys lies Montgomery, which boasts castle ruins, a Michelin Guide restaurant, a historic half-timbered hotel and a creepy 200-year-old legend.
It is the traditional county town of the historic county of Montgomeryshire, situated in the Welsh Marches, with a population of around 1,300. It may be small, but Montgomery has an extensive past, making it an exciting destination for any history buffs.
It first started taking shape nearly 1,000 years ago. In return for supporting him during the Norman conquest of England, William the Conqueror awarded this part of the Welsh Marches to lord Roger de Montgomery, whom the town is named after.
