Oswestry Tourist Information, Accommodation, Attractions & Events
Shrewsbury is original! Set amidst glorious countryside near to the Welsh Borders, it is one of England’s finest medieval market towns. The town centre is packed with timber-framed black &
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
According to legend, King Oswald was killed in battle against King Penda at the Battle of Maserfield. A great bird carried off his arm and dropped it at this site
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
Wilfred Owen (1893-1918) is widely recognised as one of the greatest voices of the First World War. He was born in Oswestry, and brought up in Birkenhead and Shrewsbury. Although
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
Restored, scheduled ancient monument, Victorian limeworks with interesting walks with tramways, sculptures, wildlife, canal and stunning views from Llanymynech Rocks. Five miles south of Oswestry on the A483 with parking.
NOTE: For anyone planning a visit to the waterfall winter 2026/7 Please read From Monday 2 November 2026, Hafren Dyfrdwy will begin installing around 1.8km of new water mains along Waterfall Street,
The horsedrawn boats in Llangollen have been providing trips on the canal since 1894. 45 mins trips depart the wharf daily from Easter to end of October. There is a
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
The British Ironwork Centre is the best attraction in Shropshire! So why visit us? We are Shropshire’s only attraction that is free for children all the time (and we’re free
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