Visit Oswestry - where Shropshire meets Wales
Where is Oswestry? Where is Shropshire? Is Oswestry in England or Wales? We invite you to visit the ancient market town of Oswestry in Shropshire. Oswestry is almost surrounded by Wales but it sits comfortably in north west Shropshire, which gives our visitors the chance to discover exactly where Shropshire meets Wales.
Visit Oswestry | Where Shropshire meets Wales. The official visitors’ web site for Oswestry and North Shropshire.
Don’t miss our winter arts festival, LoveOswestry from 17th to 22nd February.
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 heritage – heritage railways, scenic canals and the unique UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
Our visitors say it’s surprising how many things there are to do in Oswestry and so many fantastic places to visit near here. Are you ready to explore Oswestry and the Borderlands? Book your UK short break or holiday now.
Oswestry Tourist Information Centre and Gift Shop
Call us: 07536 992588
Or contact us by email
Open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 am to 3pm
Oswestry Town Market Hall
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