Oswestry Tourist Information, Accommodation, Attractions & Events
We are looking forward to reopening Oswestry Tourist Information Centre again on Wednesday 14th April. We will be open to the public on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10am -3pm. Why not call in to collect one of our new trails, browse our stock of local books and gifts, or to find out more about local …
Spring is here, the clocks have gone forward so what better time to become a local tourist? Our new maps and trails are now available to download, and you are sure to learn something new as you follow our trails through Oswestry town centre!The town tourist information centre will re-open on 12th April and you …
New! Explore Oswestry with our new maps and trails Read More »
Do you love 3d images? We do. Over the last year Paul Hutchinson has been taking aerial pics from above Oswestry and now you can see them all together in our latest image album. Take look around town, over the hill fort or Llanymynech Heritage area. Click here to see the panorama image gallery
On March 18th 1893 Wilfred Owen, the poet was born at Plas Wilmot in Oswestry. His family had lived in Oswestry for many years and they would recognise many of the Victorian buildings that you can see in Oswestry now. The new Guildhall was also opened in 1893 – Wilfred’s mother Susan may have watched …
With plenty of our local restaurants and pubs offering special menus and offers for 2021, there are plenty of ways to spoil mum at home this year! Read on to see the full selection of treats to choose from… The Sweeney Book now Wynnstay Hotel and Spa Book now Llangollen Wharf Tearoom Open for takeaway …
The latest Oswestry guide has arrived from the printers and is ready to be mailed out to you. The guide gives you a snapshot of why we say Oswestry is friendly, historic and surprising and features a town and area map showing you all best things to do near here. Find the best things to …
Are you ready to treat your loved one this Valentine’s Day? More than red roses can be delivered direct to your home on 14th February! Enjoy a delicious selection of meals from your favourite Oswestry restaurants either as takeaways or delivered direct to your door. Which will you choose? Read on and then choose your …
Sebastian’s Restaurant in Willow Street is delighted to be featured again in the 2021 Michelin guide. Owner – Michelle Fisher said:”It’s great to once again be recognised by Michelin, particularly at such a challenging time for the hospitality industry. We look forward to re-opening the restaurant again this year when the time is right.We are …
Oswestry’s Sebastian’s Restaurant appears in the 2021 Michelin Guide Read More »
Some accommodation is open during the 2021 lockdown for: people who need accommodation for work purposes, or to care for a vulnerable person, or to attend a medical appointment. Please check with the guidelines on www.gov.uk for up to date information. The following accommodation businesses are open in and near Oswestry. For more information, click …
Do you follow our Facebook or Instagram pages? We hope you have enjoyed seeing Graham Mitchell’s (Grum) wonderful images throughout 2020. Whenever he can, Grum is out and about in Oswestry & The Borderlands taking photos through the seasons. From December 25th for 12 days, you can enter our competition to win a framed print …
Favourite images of 2020 – win a print of your favourite Read More »
Here is the latest in Rosie’s series – she goes on the Lyneal Trust narrowboat over to Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Watch on you tube.
Restaurants, pubs, cafes and more that are doing takeaways and deliveries in and near Oswestry during November 2020 Covid 19 lockdown We suggest you check opening days and times and delivery conditions on the Facebook pages. The Wynnstay Hotel and Wilsons Takeaways Yes Deliveries Yes R & R Cantonese Fusion Grill Takeaways Yes Deliveries Yes …
We have lovely new local craft items for sale. Hand painted miniature slate wildlife pictures by Ken Taylor. Ken’s pictures have always been popular and we love having them back in stock again. A new artist for us now – What’s knot to love with macrame gifts? Have a look at our designs by Rope & …
We have two new Shropshire books that would make great presents for any occasion. Signed copies of From Dawn to Dusk by John & Mike Hayward has stunning pictures of our beautiful county and Dragons of the Wrekin by Anna Streetly has a wonderful story and illustrations. We also have the 2021 A Year in …
All Autumn in Oswestry, Shropshire Can we tempt you to visit Oswestry and North Shropshire soon? It’s the perfect time of year for a little break. Shorter days, a chill in the air and the promise of cosy evenings by a roaring fire – tempted? Why not book now?Your evenings are planned but what will …
It’s beginning to feel like Autumn in Oswestry and North Shropshire Read More »
We have two lovely new cards which feature images of Oswestry. One with an A-Z listing and the other featuring local bars and pubs. Do pop in and have a look.
We have various OS Landranger and Explorer maps at the reduced price of £7.50, call or pop in to see our range. Open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10am – 3pm, 01691 662753.
The new TIC has been open for a couple of weeks now and it has been great to be meeting visitors again. Karen, Charlotte and Ann are real ambassadors for Oswestry. They all love the town and the area and know so much more than we can tell you about on the web site. The …
Oswestry’s new Tourist Information Centre is now open. Officially opened by the High Sheriff of Shropshire, Mrs Dean Harris JP, the centre will be open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 3pm. It is located at Castle View next to the library and opposite Castle Mound.
Looking forward to the opening of our new TIC at Castle View by the High Sheriff of Shropshire. The shelves are stocked and we are ready to go.
We hope you like the new look Oswestry and the Welsh Borderlands web site. Find all the best things to do in Oswestry and The Borderlands here. Explore North Shropshire, North East Wales and down to lovely places like Welshpool and Lake Vyrnwy but do explore Oswestry Town first and then come back again. You …
