Castles and Historic Attractions near Oswestry
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. Is Oswestry in England or Wales? Once upon a time these Welsh and English borders needed protecting but now you can explore castles and historic attractions in both Shropshire and Wales.
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https://youtu.be/ggbVd2x_92M 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 Iron Age (800 BC to AD 43) and is one of the best-preserved hill forts in Britain. It is on the outskirts of town and a short climb will Read more…
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12th century moated castle in the centre of the village of Whittington. Free access to grounds. Open all year. Tea room. Open all year Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm, and open Bank Holiday Mondays and Fridays. Special events all trough the summer – living history re-enactments, live outdoor theatre, ghost tours. Unusual wedding venue – contact the manager for more details. Tours Read more…
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Unique ‘upstairs downstairs’ property, most interesting are the kitchens, laundry, bake house, stables, sawmill & smithy used by the servants. The stunning staterooms display most of their original 18th & 19th century furniture. The large walled garden has been restored to its 18th century formal design. Read more…
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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 which it aims to engage to bring the love of God. The church tower is the tallest and possibly the oldest building in Oswestry, dedicated to St Oswald who was Read more…
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A magnificent marcher fortress built by Roger Mortimer over 700 years ago – during the reign of King Edward I. It was bought by Sir Thomas Myddelton in 1595, and was then owned by the Myddelton family for over 400 years. Extensive work has been done over generations of Myddelton family ownership to turn the medieval fortress into a comfortable Read more…
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https://youtu.be/ggbVd2x_92M 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 Iron Age (800 BC to AD 43) and is one of the best-preserved hill forts in Britain. It is on the outskirts of town and a short climb will Read more…
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Powis Castle, a medieval fortress built in the 13th century by the Welsh ruler of Powys, Gruffudd ap Gwenwynwyn, sits high on a rock above its world-famous garden in Welshpool. By the late 13th century, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd of Gwynedd had established himself as Prince of Wales, and in 1274 he destroyed Powis Castle, forcing Gruffudd ap Gwenwynwyn into exile. Read more…
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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 events and visits – many that are not available for the rest of the year. Oswestry Town Museum is the place to begin – Visit Oswestry museum to find out Read more…
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Come and explore Shrewsbury prison with a guided tour, an ex-prison officer shines light on what life was like for prisoners. Bringing the prison to life through a no-holds-barred tour. Or you can choose a self guided experience, explore the whole prison at your leisure, take photos and CELLfies as you soak up the atmosphere of this amazing Victorian prison. Read more…
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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 in use by 1406 and the font almost certainly dates to back to Saxon times. The church is made with local Melverley oak and the entire structure is pegged together, Read more…
Find out more about castles and historic attractions near here.
Some may only give a hint of what was once here. Oswestry Castle Mound and Old Oswestry Hillfort are mere earthworks now but visit both for the panoramic views. Still in Oswestry Town the old station building is home to Cambrian Heritage Railways and the museum.
Looking for an English castle? Nearest to Oswestry is Whittington Castle. It sits in a quintessential English village and with its moat is just what you would hope for – a legend about a pantomime character, a few ghostly happenings and a lively programme of events that bring its history to life.
A Welsh castle now? Somewhere much grander is Chirk Castle. This quite stern looking, grey Castle has guarded the Marches Border since medieval times. The dungeons remind you of the bitter times past, but the beautiful gardens soften the austere exterior. As it’s a National Trust property, there is a great programme of events. Don’t miss the spring snowdrop walks.
South of Oswestry, near Welshpool, is Powis Castle. A warm pinky red sandstone castle with fabulous gardens and the interior is stunning.
Wrexham is home to another National Trust property – the fascinating Erddig House. This beautiful house was a home until the 1970s and is a real treat for anyone interested in the upstairs-downstairs lifestyle of grand houses..
Back in Shropshire, the timber framed church at Melverley, sitting snuggly on the banks of River Severn, is always a fascinating visit.
Many of these impressive buildings hold events to bring our history to life – find out more here.