Oswestry Tourist Information Centre

Must see places to visit in Oswestry, North Shropshire. Old Oswestry Hillfort | Castle Bank | Llywd Mansion | St Oswalds Church | Cae Glas Park As we head into ten days of National Heritage Open Days, let’s celebrate some of the ‘must see’ places of our historic market town. Oswestry is an ancient Shropshire […]

Best Heritage Open Days near Oswestry, North Shropshire. Oswestry Guided Tours | Oswestry Town Museum | Heritage Railways | Borderland Castles | Llanymynech Limeworks Heritage Open Days is the country’s largest festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage,

Best self catering accommodation near Oswestry, North Shropshire. Little Barn, Trefonen | Mereside Farm, Ellesmere l Cynynion Uchaf, Rhydycroesau | Beudy Bryn Celyn, Llanymynech | Meadow Barn, Maesbury Are you looking for a Shropshire staycation in a holiday cottage? Want to know the best self catering cottages and lodges near Oswestry?  How about a dog

Favourite waterside activities in and near to Oswestry. Paddle on the Severn l Marvel at our Waterfalls l Cross the ‘Stream in the Sky’| Stroll along our Meres | Cycle Lake Vyrnwy Oswestry may be a long way from the coast, but we are never far from the water! Shropshire’s Lakeland at Ellesmere, Llanrhaeadr Waterfall,

Favourite things to do in Llanymynech, Near Oswestry Llanymynech Rocks l Offa’s Dyke Path l Hoffman’s Kiln l Tanat Valley Light Railway | Llynclys Hall Farm Maize Maze Llanymynech is a village sitting exactly on the border of England and Wales just a 15 minute drive from Oswestry. The Limeworks Heritage Area is a site

Favourite things to do in Elllesmere, North Shropshire. Explore the Meres l Follow the Sculpture Trail l Browse Indie Shops | Cycle the Canal Towpaths | Watch the Birds Ellesmere is one of the smallest towns in North Shropshire. It stands on the banks of the Llangollen Canal and is about 8 miles from Oswestry.

Favourite camping, glamping & caravan sites near Oswestry. Castle Farm Holidays l Wild conTENTment l Wild Cherry Eco Camping l Newnes Touring Park | Fernwood Caravan Park Fancy getting away from it all this summer? How about a night under the stars? Oswestry and The Borderlands camping, glamping and caravan sites offer a wonderfully diverse

Favourite Offa’s Dyke Beauty Spots near Oswestry. Llanymynech Rocks l Moelydd Hill l Oswestry Racecourse l Chirk Castle | Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Oswestry and the Borderlands is a magnet for walkers especially as Offa’s Dyke wanders along the Welsh/Shropshire border almost on the edge of Oswestry town. Offa’s Dyke (Welsh: Clawdd Offa) is a large linear earthwork that roughly

Favourite historic buildings near Oswestry. Chirk Castle | Powis Castle| Erddig Hall | Whittington Castle | Castle Bank, Oswestry If only walls could talk! Castles and historic attractions near here are fascinating.  If you love visiting castles, houses and historic buildings then this is a great place to find them. There was once a need to

Favourite places for Sunday Lunch near Oswestry. The Wynnstay Hotel | The West Arms | The Townhouse The Wynnstay Hotel dates from 1727 and was a Georgian posting house. Now a 4 star hotel with a restaurant and stylish bar. Located in the town center with ample parking and a lovely garden. Read more about

Favourite places to enjoy Independent Shopping in Oswestry Honeysuckle Wholefoods | Cambrian Emporium | Rowanthorn | Upstairs Downstairs | The Bees Knees Oswestry has a thriving high street. With its bustling market atmosphere and charming cobbled alleys, Oswestry is the perfect destination for browsing independent shops and hopping from cafe to cafe!  So where are

Favourite places to enjoy art in Oswestry The Oswestry Framing Company | Oswestry Street Art Oswestry and The Borderlands has a vibrant art scene, with galleries, exhibitions, museums and street art for you to enjoy. The Oswestry Framing Company offers bespoke picture framing, art sales, football shirts & memorabilia, textiles, cleaning and restoration of oil

Favourite places for Afternoon Tea near Oswestry. Townhouse Oswestry | Sweeney Hall Hotel | The British Ironworks Centre | Whittington Castle | Niche Patisserie. An afternoon tea is a quintessential British treat, and with homemade baked treats, freshly cut sandwiches and much more, we know you will enjoy an afternoon tea in and around Oswestry. 

Favourite family fun attractions near Oswestry. The British Ironwork Centre | Park Hall Countryside Experience | Black Hawk Laser | Whittington Castle | Llangollen Wharf.   Looking for some family fun? What are the best things to do with the kids in and around Oswestry? Have fun on a farm, explore a castle, go on a

Favourite canalside beauty spots near Oswestry. Aston Locks | Llangollen Wharf | Maesbury | Llanymynech Heritage Area | Chirk & Pontcysyllte Aqueducts.  The weekend is shaping up to be warm one, so why not discover some of our favourite canalside locations near Oswestry and The Borderlands?The Montgomery and Llangollen Canals enjoy the best of the

Favourite places to spot nature near Oswestry. Oswestry and The Borderlands is looking stunning this Spring with some beautiful landscapes and wildlife. So what can you spot in Oswestry’s very own Springwatch?  We have some unique flowers and rare species in our countryside and even red kites in our skies. Heron Watch is back at

What’s happening near here? Happy Easter to everyone, we hope you enjoy the celebrations. So what’s happening in Oswestry and the Borderlands and what are the best events near here?  You may want to check out last week’s post for details of events over the Easter weekend, however more events have been announced this week,

What’s happening near here? The Easter break is just around the corner and there is plenty of fun to be had in Oswestry and The Borderlands. So what’s on this week and where are the best places to go?  There are Easter hunts and trails galore at Park Hall Countryside Experience, and Chirk Castle. In the heart of

What’s happening near here? So what’s on this week and where are the best places to go? It’s been a historic week for Oswestry as we celebrated the official opening of the Oswestry to Weston Wharf railway line, lovingly restored by Cambrian Heritage Railways.  The team welcomed dignitaries, guests members, volunteers and local MP Helen

What’s happening near here? We celebrated Wilfred Owen’s birthday this week. Did you know he was born in Oswestry and we have a Wilfred Owen Town Trail in honour of his Oswestry heritage?  Next week we have so many events in the diary, so what’s on and where are the best places to go?  Booka Bookshop has

What’s happening near here? There is so much to do in Oswestry, it’s hard to keep up with all the events! So what’s on this week and where are the best places to go?  We have a theatre performance, two author visits, a brewery tour, meditation brunch, wedding showcase and tasty treats galore – truly

What’s happening near here? As our mornings get lighter and the spring flowers brighten our landscapes, more attractions in and around Oswestry are opening their doors after the winter break. So what’s on this week and where are the best places to go?  Chirk Castle and Powis Castle are now fully open and Oswestry’s very own Town

St David’s Day is Tuesday, 1st of March and as Oswestry is a border town, ‘Where Shropshire Meets Wales’ – we like to celebrate the very best of both Welsh and English culture. St David famously asked the people of Wales to Gwnewch y pethau bychain –  “do the little things” in life, that would have

As the stormy skies blow over, now is the time to make plans for the weekend. Next week is also half term and we have some great ideas to have fun and make memories. Park Hall Countryside Experience reopens this weekend after its New Year break with lots of new fun activities for the kids. Meet

The wind and rain would never dampen our spirits – we Oswestrians are made of stronger stuff! The Love Oswestry festival was a great success and our love for the town was in abundance for all to see. From the official opening through to the amazing twilight lantern parade,  our wide range of cultural events were enjoyed

Join us to celebrate all that we love about Oswestry’s culture and heritage. The team at ‘Love Oswestry’ has launched a family festival of music, art, history and performance – plus a few surprises along the way! The festival is free and will be held on Saturday 12th of February, with events planned across the

We hope you like the new look Oswestry and the Welsh Borderlands web site.  Find all the best things to do in Oswestry and The Borderlands here. Explore North Shropshire, North East Wales and down to lovely places like Welshpool and Lake Vyrnwy but do explore Oswestry Town first and then come back again. You