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? To find out why not join our town guided tours running every Saturday from Easter to September at 10.30 from the TIC in the market hall and every Wednesday at 2pm during July and August.

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

Longest Yarn Exhibition @ Welshpool

September 1 - September 30
A showcase of Knitted scenes depicting Britain at War as part of Welshpool 1940’s.

The Full Monty @ The Attfield

September 28 @ 7:45 pm - October 3 @ 10:30 pm
A theatrical production of the hit film.

Artisan Country Market – Oswestry Memorial hall

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

Cathy Rentzenbrink @ Booka

October 1 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Author talks about her new book ‘The Agatha Christie  Cure’.

Shropshire Oktober Fest @ Shrewsbury Quarry

October 2 @ 10:00 am - October 3 @ 11:00 pm
Celebrating local brewers, distillers, wine makers and producers. It also features street food, come...

Distillery Tour @ Henstone

October 2 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
A guided tour of the distillery followed by a tutored tasting of their spirits.
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