Family Fun in and around Oswestry
Are you looking for a great family days out? Can we show you the best things to do with the kids in and around Oswestry? Have fun on a farm, explore a castle, go on a metal safari, ride a steam train, slow down on a canal boat or speed up again playing laser tag – there are lots of family attractions near here.
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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. READ MORE…
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REGULAR SERVICES OPERATE FROM EASTER TILL THE END OF SEPTEMBER. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CHECK OUR RUNNING DATES PAGE.Heritage Trains operate between Oswestry & Weston Wharf.Llynclys is the base for 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 READ MORE…
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“The nicest and friendliest Museum in the UK” – visitor Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture or ALMoS is a wonderland, a fantastical jewelled treasure trove in Mid Wales and houses a READ MORE…
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Welcome to Black Hawk Laser Indoor Laser Tag and Escape Room Centre. We are based in Oswestry, Shropshire at Unit 4, Mile Oak Industrial Estate. Our fun Indoor Laser tag 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 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 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 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 READ MORE…
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We have made everything from larger than life animals, flowers and water features, through to almost anything you could wish for, for the home, garden and grounds. Not only do 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 READ MORE…
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REGULAR SERVICES OPERATE FROM EASTER TILL THE END OF SEPTEMBER. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CHECK OUR RUNNING DATES PAGE.Heritage Trains operate between Oswestry & Weston Wharf.Llynclys is the base for READ MORE…
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The Follies is an historic woodland fantasy with cliffs, crags, caves, deep woods and a series of extraordinary monuments built over 200 years ago. After years of neglect the magical READ MORE…
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Welcome to Black Hawk Laser Indoor Laser Tag and Escape Room Centre. We are based in Oswestry, Shropshire at Unit 4, Mile Oak Industrial Estate. Our fun Indoor Laser tag 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 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 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 READ MORE…
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It doesn’t matter whether you’re in the mood for a walk, a bike ride, bird watching, or simply a day of leisure – Lake Vyrnwy has something for everyone. Once 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 READ MORE…
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After missing two years of our fantastic show we are well underway with organising for this year; the main ring entertainment is booked – come and see the Imp motorcycle READ MORE…
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Saturday 20 August & Sunday 21 August 2022 Huge town centre event with over 25 balloons launching from Cae Glas Park. Food and craft stalls, live music, street entertainers etc. READ MORE…
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Llangollen Railway is the only standard gauge heritage railway in North Wales. We are located beside the historic Dee Bridge (built in 1345) in the centre of Llangollen town. 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 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. Streets host the 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. READ MORE…
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“The nicest and friendliest Museum in the UK” – visitor Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture or ALMoS is a wonderland, a fantastical jewelled treasure trove in Mid Wales and houses a 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 READ MORE…
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Heritage Open Days take place every September and they are England’s biggest festival of history. Oswestry celebrates them with a programme of events and visits – many that are not 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 was an ideal place for some genuine rest and relaxation. READ MORE…
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We have made everything from larger than life animals, flowers and water features, through to almost anything you could wish for, for the home, garden and grounds. Not only do READ MORE…
Family fun exploring castles and historic attractions near here.
Bring all the family and enjoy a Shropshire staycation.
The best kids days out in Shropshire and North Wales.
Looking for a fun family day out? Everyone ready? Pick up the family and let’s get going.
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.
For a fantasy and fantastic day, take a family trip to Hawkstone Follies. Explore the grottos and caves and make your own magical world come to life.