Caersws is a compact, largely rural ward in mid-Powys, Wales, sitting by the River Severn and linked to the region by the Cambrian Line railway and the A470. The area is notable for its Roman remains, a strong agricultural landscape and easy access to rolling hills and walking country, giving it a quietly scenic character.
Locally the community feels close-knit, with village amenities, a primary school and an active amateur football side, and a mix of Welsh and English cultural influences; the local economy leans on farming, small businesses and visitors attracted to outdoor pursuits and heritage.
Postcode districts covering Caersws
Most populated places nearby
- Newtown 7.1 miles
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 7.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Caersws Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Carno Parish 3 miles
- Aberhafesp Parish 4 miles
- Llandinam Built-up area 4.6 miles
- Trefeglwys Parish 4.8 miles
- Rhiwcynon Ward 5 miles
- Dwyriw Parish 5.1 miles
- Newtown West Ward 6.3 miles
- Tregynon Built-up area 6.4 miles
- Mochdre Parish 6.6 miles
- Newtown Central and South Ward 6.8 miles
- Llandinam with Dolfor Ward 6.9 miles
Example postcodes in Caersws
SY17 5SB, SY17 5ER, SY17 5NQ, SY17 5EH, SY16 3HR, SY17 5NW, SY17 5HS, SY17 5HG, SY17 5EF … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 60.4 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 73 miles
- Caersws Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Newtown Railway Station 7.3 miles
Hotels near Caersws Ad
- The Elephant & Castle Hotel 3 7.1 miles
- The Bell Hotel 7.1 miles
Schools in Caersws
- Caersws C.P. School Primary
- Carno C.P. School Primary
Local points of interest
- Caersws FC Stadium 3.1 miles
- Llanllugan Abbey Historic site 5.7 miles
- Latham Park Stadium 6.9 miles
- Cambrian Mountains Mountains 8.9 miles
- Kerry Hill Hill 11 miles
- Llwydiarth Park Estate 12 miles
- Plynlimon Mountains 13.9 miles
- Powis Castle Estate 14.9 miles
- Clun Forest Forest 15.5 miles
- Welshpool Stadium 16 miles
- Rhayader Stadium 17.1 miles
- Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 18.3 miles