Curiously, this is an official ‘new’ town even
though it dates back to the 12th century.
Surrounded by glorious countryside, it is one of
the largest towns in Powys and was the
birthplace in 1771 of the socialist Robert Owen,
whose life and career is celebrated at a local
museum. WH Smith’s first shop was opened here in
1792. The Severn Way joins Newtown at a
footbridge over the River Severn in the town
centre.
