Oswestry Tourist Information, Accommodation, Attractions & Events

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.

Cantiones Choir – Durufle Requiem

November 8 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Performance of Durufle Requiem by Cantiones Choir with soprano Rhian-Carys Jones.

Remembrance Day Service & Parade – Oswestry Town Council

November 9 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Oswestry residents are invited to come together for the town’s annual Remembrance Day Service and ...

Trouble in Tahiti – The Holroyd Community Theatre

November 11 @ 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Introducing Sam & Dinah. The perfect couple. The perfect house. The perfect… lie? Tickets £5 ...

Artisan Country Market – Oswestry Memorial hall

November 12 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Every Wednesday at the Memorial Hall on Festival square. A local co-operative market of home-produce...

Shopping evening @ Booka

November 12 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
After hours shopping at Booka. Browse with a glass of fizz or a hot spiced cordial. 20% off when you...

Evening with Callum Robinson @ Booka

November 13 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join Booka for an evening with woodworker Callum Robinson as he talks about his craft and his memoir...

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..

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