Welcome to
Oswestry -
a Shropshire market town
Where is Oswestry? Where is Shropshire? Is Oswestry in England or Wales? You are invited to discover Oswestry, a historic Shropshire market town almost surrounded by Wales. Oswestry is famous for its award-winning markets, independent shops, welcoming cafés, and vibrant festivals all flavoured by its unique blend of English and Welsh heritage.
Explore ancient sites like Old Oswestry Hillfort, journey across the stream in the sky at WHS Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and wander around castles both English and Welsh.
Whether you’re here for history, shopping, food, or events, Oswestry is the perfect place to experience the best of Shropshire and the Welsh borders.
Winter warm up @ Memorial Hall
Henstone Whisky Social @ The Bell Hotel
Artisan Country Market – Oswestry Memorial hall
Collectables Valuation @ The Memorial Hall
SENSATION @ The Holroyd
Evening with Liam Higginson @ Booka
Oswestry is a friendly and traditional market town. Visit Oswestry for its lively street markets, independent shops and year round events. Summer highlights are the unique Oswestry hot air balloon carnival and July’s free food and drink festival.
Explore the borderlands where Shropshire meets Wales. Visit Powis and Chirk Castles. Discover fascinating industrial history – heritage railways, scenic canals and the unique UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct..
