Oswestry Tourist Information, Accommodation, Attractions & Events

Welcome to
Oswestry
a Shropshire Market Town

Visit Oswestry | Official tourism site for Oswestry Shropshire

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 cafes 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 World Heritage Site 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.

Visit Oswestry | Official tourism site for Oswestry Shropshire

Victoria Hislop with Booka

October 6 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Best selling author discusses her new book ‘The Wine Dark Sea’ at ‘The Grove Perfo...

Artisan Country Market – Oswestry Memorial hall

October 7 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Every Wednesday at the Memorial Hall on Festival square. A local co-operative market of home-produce...

Joanne Harris with Booka

October 7 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Author talks about her latest book ‘Sleepers in the Snow’ at the Grove Performing Arts C...

John Patrick-Green @ Booka

October 8 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Book signing and meet the Artist for his new book ‘Investigators: Weather or not’.

John Boyne @ The Grove Performing Arts Centre

October 8 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Author discusses his new novel ‘The Weight of Angels’ in The Grove Performing Arts C...

Pumpkinfest @ Park Hall

October 9 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Halloween-themed events, including Pumpkin Alley, The Little Scarehouse, and a Spooky Trail. Every p...
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