Family Fun in and around Oswestry
The best kids days out in Shropshire and North Wales.
Looking for a fun family day out? Everyone ready? Round up the family and let’s get going.
Can we show you the best things to do with the kids in and around Oswestry?
Have fun on a farm at Park Hall Countryside Experience, explore Chirk, Powis and Whittington castles, go on a metal safari at the British Ironwork Centre, ride on a heritage train, slow down on a canal boat or speed up again playing laser tag – there are lots of great family attractions near here.
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Join Shropshire Festivals for a range of fun and unique events across Shropshire. Best known for Shrewsbury Food Festival, Shropshire Kids Fest, Shropshire Oktoberfest, and Field to Fork Festival, make sure you don’t miss out on the array of hands on activities and stalls for all the family! Shropshire Oktoberfest Friday 6th & Saturday 7th October 2023 Shropshire’s biggest party Read more…
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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 town centre, market, castle, town museum and other local amenities. Our Oswestry station boasts a railway museum, restored signal box (only open on selected days), period ticket office and waiting Read more…
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Did you know that they have four fascinating museums at Park Hall? From WWI and WWII trenches, a Victorian School, Welsh Guards Collection to an Iron Age Roundhouse. WW1 Trenches. This unique labyrinth allows you to experience the very nature of trench warfare through the decades, starting from World War One through to the modern day. Immerse yourselves in the Read more…
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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 for adults too at off-peak times!) We are one of only four attractions in Shropshire with over 3,200 5-star reviews! We are the only attraction in Shropshire and the United Read more…
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Welcome to the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. Opened in 1903 to link the market town of Welshpool to the rural community of Llanfair Caereinion, this 2 foot 6 inch narrow gauge steam railway now provides a tourist service for all the family and a welcome change from the rush of every day life. Built as a Light Railway to Read more…
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Visit Park Hall Countryside Experience. This award winning farm park is on the edge of Oswestry and is an all weather family attraction. Get involved with the animals whether it’s time with small animals or lamb feeding. From early Spring through to Christmas there are great seasonal activities. Get active on our indoor and outdoor play areas, there’s soft play Read more…
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In the heart of Oswestry Town is Cae Glas Park. This much loved park is a magnet for all. Walk through the memorial gardens with their stunning flower displays and then pause at the life size bronze sculpture of Wilfred Owen, the war poet, born in Oswestry in 1893. Walk on to the central green with its Victorian band stand Read more…
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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 tearoom on the wharf providing good food, coffee and homemade cakes. We provide 2 hour motor boat trips over the aqueduct. Book online at www.horsedrawnboats.co.uk or Tel: 01978 860702 Read more…
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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 you cross it? And can you do it without looking down? You can walk across Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, or save your legs and take a leisurely boat ride. But there’s one Read more…
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Visit Oswestry Hot Air Balloon Carnival, a family friendly event in the centre of Oswestry. Watch hot air balloons as they take off from Cae Glas park in the centre of town and soar away. Weather permitting the balloons take off early morning and early evening. It’s more than just balloons though! On Saturday – visit Oswestry’s famous street market. Read more…
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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 town centre, market, castle, town museum and other local amenities. Our Oswestry station boasts a railway museum, restored signal box (only open on selected days), period ticket office and waiting Read more…
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Did you know that they have four fascinating museums at Park Hall? From WWI and WWII trenches, a Victorian School, Welsh Guards Collection to an Iron Age Roundhouse. WW1 Trenches. This unique labyrinth allows you to experience the very nature of trench warfare through the decades, starting from World War One through to the modern day. Immerse yourselves in the Read more…
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Welcome to the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. Opened in 1903 to link the market town of Welshpool to the rural community of Llanfair Caereinion, this 2 foot 6 inch narrow gauge steam railway now provides a tourist service for all the family and a welcome change from the rush of every day life. Built as a Light Railway to Read more…
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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 for adults too at off-peak times!) We are one of only four attractions in Shropshire with over 3,200 5-star reviews! We are the only attraction in Shropshire and the United Read more…
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The Food and Drink Festival in Oswestry is free and fun and brings street food to our small market town on the borders of Shropshire and Wales. Our town centre hosts the finest local food producers of this borderland country – and it’s free! Enjoy two days of tasting as you wander the streets of our market town. Oswestry is Read more…
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Ellesmere in North Shropshire has always been an important settlement. Those clever ancient Britons found that the magnificent glacial Mere, which has been awarded the coverted Green Flag Award, was an ideal place for some genuine rest and relaxation. You know the sort of thing – a spot of fishing, gentle boating and gazing at the views and wildlife. Ellesmere Wharf 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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In the heart of Oswestry Town is Cae Glas Park. This much loved park is a magnet for all. Walk through the memorial gardens with their stunning flower displays and then pause at the life size bronze sculpture of Wilfred Owen, the war poet, born in Oswestry in 1893. Walk on to the central green with its Victorian band stand Read more…
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Black Hawk offers Laser Tag, Virtual Reality Games and 2 Escape Rooms. We are based at Unit 4 Mile Oak Industrial Estate, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 8GA. Laser tag gaming is perfect for families, children and adult groups. It is ideal for improving confidence, self esteem and having fun. The indoor arena is designed to be a stimulating and exciting environment. We 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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Canoe hire on the River Severn in Shropshire & Worcestershire Between our canoe hire centres based in Shrewsbury and Bewdley we cover the entire stretch of the River Severn in Shropshire. We include free minibus transfers as standard with all of our river trips. Rent one of our canoes and go canoeing on the River Severn in Shropshire! We also offer multi-day Read more…
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Saturday 5th August 2023. Oswestry Show is one of the countries largest One Day Agricultural shows offering a wide range of attractions. Read more…
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Visit Park Hall Countryside Experience. This award winning farm park is on the edge of Oswestry and is an all weather family attraction. Get involved with the animals whether it’s time with small animals or lamb feeding. From early Spring through to Christmas there are great seasonal activities. Get active on our indoor and outdoor play areas, there’s soft play Read more…
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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 tearoom on the wharf providing good food, coffee and homemade cakes. We provide 2 hour motor boat trips over the aqueduct. Book online at www.horsedrawnboats.co.uk or Tel: 01978 860702 Read more…
Get up close and personal with the cutest animals at a national award-winning farm attraction, Park Hall Countryside Experience, it’s great day out with toddlers. Add in The Welsh Guards Museum and the chance to experience world war trenches and all the family will be entertained.
The British Ironworks is all heavy metal and is a more alternative animal attraction! Go on a wild safari through a jungle of metal animals. Watch out for the famous spoon gorilla.
There’s lots happening at Oswestry Leisure Centre, great for a rainy or sunny in Oswestry.
Want a peek into history? There are lots of living history events throughout The Borderlands each summer. Visit Whittington or Chirk Castles or maybe rediscover the joy of the heritage railways at the Cambrian Railway Museum, Welshpool and Llanfair Railway or Llangollen Railway.
At Llangollen, why not book a trip on the horse drawn canal barges? Then you could hire bikes and cycle round Ellesmere or Lake Vyrnwy.