Oswestry Tourist Information, Accommodation, Attractions & Events
Halston’s recorded history goes back to before the Norman Conquest. Known as ‘Holy Stone’ in medieval times, it was then one of many great estates held by the powerful Knights
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
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
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
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 Church Street, Oswestry, SY11 2SY St Oswald’s is a large town centre church which provides a focus for the community with
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. We are dog-friendly . Cafe
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
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
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
https://youtu.be/ggbVd2x_92M Old Oswestry Hillfort – this spectacular, dramatic & mysterious 3,000-year-old hillfort is one of Britain’s oldest settlements, Oswestry. Old Oswestry was built and occupied during the Iron Age (800
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
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
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: A Glimpse Into Oswestry’s Past Castle Bank is all that remains of Oswestry’s once‑impressive medieval castle, a key stronghold in the Norman defences along the Welsh border. Today,
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
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