Welcome to
Oswestry -
a Shropshire market town

Name: Cambrian Heritage Railways – Santa Steam Train
Start: 2025-12-07T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-12-07T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Cambrian Heritage Railway

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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.

Sound bath @ Woodhill Park Estate

December 6

Sound bath and well being day with @jenergy_yoga_and_wellbeing Contact Woodhill for more information

Salt Path @ Maona

December 6 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Film screening – Drama about a year long coastal walk based on a book by Raynor Wynn.

Party Nights @ The Sweeney

December 6 @ 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm

An Evening of Entertainment and Food with a Live D.J. and 3 course meal from our Party night menu.

Luxury Festive Afternoon Tea at Llangollen Wharf

December 7 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

A leisurely four-hour cruise that starts and ends in Llangollen, you will meander along the Llangoll...

Oswestry – Shropshire Santa 5k Run

December 7 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Be part of Shropshire’s largest 5k Santa Run joining thousands of runners dressed as Santa to brin...

Cambrian Heritage Railways – Santa Steam Train

December 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Santa Steam trains are back for 2025. Every weekend from 29th November. Children will receive a qual...

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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..