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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Built in the 13th century as a medieval fortress, the castle and garden you see today reflects the changing ambitions
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https://youtu.be/ggbVd2x_92MOld Oswestry Hillfort – this spectacular, dramatic & mysterious 3,000-year-old hill fort marks the beginning of one of Britain’s oldest
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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
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https://youtu.be/ggbVd2x_92MOld Oswestry Hillfort – this spectacular, dramatic & mysterious 3,000-year-old hill fort marks the beginning of one of Britain’s oldest
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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
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A stark symbol of power, the construction of Chirk Castle began around 1295 during the reign of the conquering Edward
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https://youtu.be/szHrAXlvbcUMelverley Church, Shropshire – St. Peter’s – on the River Vyrnwy has been a place of Christian worship for about
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Built in the 13th century as a medieval fortress, the castle and garden you see today reflects the changing ambitions
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The Workhouse at Llanfyllin is the only preserved, publicly open workhouse in Wales. Known locally as ‘Y Dolydd’, the building
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12th century moated castle in the centre of the village of Whittington. Free access to grounds. Open all year. Tea
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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
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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.