Iconic attractions of Oswestry and The Welsh Borderlands
Wow! Iconic attractions of Oswestry and The Welsh Borderlands are stunning. You may not know Oswestry too well though you will be familiar with some of our more famous historic attractions. Don’t miss the iron age hill fort of Old Oswestry, two world heritage sites of Pontcysyllte and Ironbridge and castles in both Shropshire and North Wales – Whittington and Chirk.
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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 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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Pistyll Rhaeadr is often referred to as one of the Seven Wonders of Wales. The waterfall is formed by the Afon Disgynfa falling in three stages over a 240-foot cliff-face, 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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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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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… -
“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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Sorry but due to the covid 19 pandemic this event has been cancelled. READ MORE…
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See the video of Old Oswestry Hill Fort Old Oswestry Hill Fort – this spectacular, dramatic & mysterious 3,000-year-old hill fort marks the beginning of one of Britain’s oldest settlements, 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 READ MORE…
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According to legend, King Oswald was killed in battle against King Penda at the Battle of Maserfield. A great bird carried off his arm and dropped it at this site READ MORE…
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Ironbridge Gorge Museums 10 Award Winning Attractions in a World Heritage Site. Where will your visit take you? A World Heritage Site and the beating heart of the Industrial Revolution, READ MORE…
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View our video of Llanymynech Heritage Area Restored, scheduled ancient monument, Victorian limeworks with interesting walks with tramways, sculptures, wildlife, canal and stunning views from Llanymynech Rocks. Five miles south READ MORE…
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There is a walking trail around the town of Oswestry which takes you to many of the places Wilfred Owen would have known as a child. Download from the link READ MORE…
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See our video of Nesscliffe and Melverley Church Melverley Church, Shropshire – St. Peter’s – on the River Severn has been a place of Christian worship for about 1000 years. 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 READ MORE…
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Whittington Castle 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, READ MORE…
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World War I was an extremely bloody war that engulfed Europe from 1914 to 1919, with huge losses of life and little ground lost or won. Fought mostly by soldiers 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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Castle bank is all that remains of an imposing castle, which served to defend the town, & formed an important link in the chain of Norman defence along the Welsh READ MORE…
Welsh hills, Shropshire lakes, wandering canals and secret landscapes. These are some of the most beautiful places in the UK.
So much to see and do near here. Can we tempt you to stay longer?
Explore to discover the history of Oswestry and the borders of Shropshire and Wales.
Could Old Oswestry Iron Age Hill Fort have been the birthplace of Queen Guinevere? It is known as the Stonehenge of the Iron Age.
Find Shropshire Castles and North Wales Castle too. Visit Whittington Castle with its moat and ducks and swans. The National Trust property of Chirk Castle has stood protecting the border for over 700 years. Another must see castle is Powis, near Welshpool, this mellow red stone castle towers over wonderful, world renowned gardens.
Canals wind their way through much of our landscape and the Unesco World Heritage site of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct near to Llangollen makes that town an essential on your list of places to visit. Take a trip on the canal while you’re here, either by horse drawn boat or a narrow boat cruise across that famous aqueduct Thomas Telford’s ‘stream in the sky’. Less well known but almost as impressive is the aqueduct and viaduct at Chirk – time it right and you may see a train crossing at the same time as a more leisurely narrow boat. Take your torch and wander through the 421 metre tunnel. Further away but a great day out is the second of our Unesco World Heritage sites, Ironbridge Gorge Museum on the River Severn. Another wet and sometimes, definitely wild, attraction is the waterfall at Llanrhaeadr. Higher than Niagara, it is one of the seven wonders of Wales. Follow the River Severn to Melverley and stop at the delightful wooden framed church of St. Peter, it has been welcoming pilgrims since 1406 and is still open every day.
If industrial heritage attracts, call in at Llanymynech Lime Works. Visit one of only 3 remaining Hoffman Kilns in the country and explore it both inside and out.
Visit soon to discover the iconic attractions of Oswestry and the Welsh Borderlands.