Brynkinalt Hall
9th April 2025
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Brynkinalt, with its current house dating back to 1612, has been called a Hidden Gem of North Wales. Owed by The Trevor family who built the current house in 1612
Historic attractions, castles and more near Oswestry
Llanfyllin Workhouse
27th March 2024
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The Workhouse at Llanfyllin is the only preserved, publicly open workhouse in Wales. Known locally as ‘Y Dolydd’, the building is owned by the Llanfyllin Dolydd Building Preservation Trust. Y
Wrexham County
9th February 2021
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From the global phenomenon that is Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site through to monthly street festivals – there is every reason to visit Wrexham County. There are two National Trust
Oswestry Heritage Open Days
25th August 2017
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Heritage Open Days are on every September and it is England’s biggest free festival of history. Oswestry celebrates the 10 days of the festival with a unique programme of free
The Parish Church of St Oswald, King and Martyr
19th April 2017
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The Parish Church of St Oswald, King and Martyr Church Street, Oswestry, SY11 2SY St Oswald’s is a large town centre church which provides a focus for the community with
Whittington Castle
25th August 2016
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12th century moated castle in the centre of the village of Whittington. Free access to grounds. Please remember to pay for parking. Open all year. Tea room open daily 9am
Oswestry Guided Tours
30th May 2016
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Do you want to know more about Oswestry? Learn about our history? Take a guided town tour with one of our knowledgeable guides. Tours run from Easter to September every
Powis Castle – National Trust
11th April 2016
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Built in the 13th century as a medieval fortress, the castle and garden you see today reflects the changing ambitions and visions of the Herbert family, who occupied the castle
World Heritage site – Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
11th April 2016
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The Unesco World Heritage Site takes in not only Pontcysyllte Aqueduct – Thomas Telford’s stream in the sky – but also eleven miles of canals and the Dee Valley. Dare
Old Oswestry Iron Age Hillfort
10th April 2016
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Old Oswestry Hillfort – this spectacular, dramatic & mysterious 3,000-year-old hill fort marks the beginning of one of Britain’s oldest settlements, Oswestry. Old Oswestry was built and occupied during the
Melverley Church, Shropshire
10th April 2016
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https://youtu.be/szHrAXlvbcU Melverley Church, Shropshire – St. Peter’s – on the River Vyrnwy has been a place of Christian worship for about 1000 years. The current timber framed church was built and
Erddig Hall near Wrexham
10th April 2016
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Sitting on a dramatic escarpment above the winding Clywedog river, Erddig tells the 250-year story of a gentry family’s relationship with its servants. A large collection of servants’ portraits and
Chirk Castle – National Trust
10th April 2016
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A stark symbol of power, the construction of Chirk Castle began around 1295 during the reign of the conquering Edward I in order to subdue the last princes of Wales.
Castle Bank
10th April 2016
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Castle bank is all that remains of an imposing castle, which served to defend the town, & formed an important link in the chain of Norman defence along the Welsh
Cambrian Heritage Railways & Museum
10th April 2016
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Cambrian Heritage Railways is run by a dedicated team of volunteers and is based at the heart of the historic market town of Oswestry and within walking distance of the
