Llanfair Caereinion is a compact market town and community in Powys, Wales, sitting in the valley of the River Banwy and encircled by rolling Montgomeryshire farmland and gentle hills. It has medieval roots visible in its parish church of St Mary and a small historic centre of stone buildings that hint at its market-town past, a short drive from Welshpool.
The local economy still leans on agriculture - sheep and upland farming remain important - complemented by small shops, cafes and tourism, notably the preserved steam services of the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway. Social life is lively for a place of its size, with community groups, sports clubs and annual events, and a bilingual character reflecting both Welsh and English influences.
Postcode districts covering Llanfair Caereinion
Most populated places nearby
- Oswestry 19.1 miles
- Oswestry Rural 17.6 miles
- Newtown 10 miles
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 9.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Llanfair Caereinion Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl Ward 1.8 miles
- Llangyniew Parish 3.4 miles
- Manafon Parish 3.6 miles
- Dwyriw Parish 4 miles
- Pontrobert Built-up area 4 miles
- Llanerfyl Parish 4.4 miles
- Llanfihangel Parish 4.7 miles
- Castle Caereinion Parish 5.1 miles
- Tregynon Built-up area 5.4 miles
- Rhiwcynon Ward 5.9 miles
- Llangyniew and Meifod Ward 5.9 miles
Example postcodes in Llanfair Caereinion
SY21 0BE, SY21 0RG, SY21 0RT, SY21 0SE, SY21 0HW, SY21 0EF, SY21 9ED, SY21 0BN, SY21 0RU … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 51.6 miles
- Manchester Airport 66.2 miles
- Welshpool Railway Station 9.4 miles
- Caersws Railway Station 10 miles
Hotels near Llanfair Caereinion Ad
- The Talbot Hotel 3 7.8 miles
- Cann Office Hotel 4 4.7 miles
- Lake Vyrnwy & Spa Hotel 4 8.6 miles
- The Nags Head Inn 5 8.7 miles
- The Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool 4 9.1 miles
- Cain Valley Hotel 3 8.6 miles
- The Elephant & Castle Hotel 3 9.7 miles
- The Railway Inn 3 9.7 miles
Schools in Llanfair Caereinion
- Ysgol Bro Caereinion All ages
Local points of interest
- Llanllugan Abbey Historic site 3.2 miles
- Llwydiarth Park Estate 5.2 miles
- Powis Castle Estate 8.3 miles
- Welshpool Stadium 9.3 miles
- Latham Park Stadium 9.9 miles
- Caersws FC Stadium 10.2 miles
- Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 10.9 miles
- Kerry Hill Hill 13.8 miles
- Berwyn Mountains 14.8 miles
- Clun Forest Forest 16.2 miles
- Osbaston Wood Forest 17.2 miles
- Cambrian Mountains Mountains 17.4 miles