Oswestry Tourist Information, Accommodation, Attractions & Events
Where’s our turkey trotting off to? Turkey is looking for a short staycation before Christmas so he is having a few days out in Oswestry and The Borderlands. After that he will be moving to his new home and it could be with you!If you would like to win him, let us know his name …
It’s November… and it’s an exciting time to be in Oswestry – whether you are visiting for a day or longer, the borderlands make a great place for a relaxing staycation. As our beautiful surrounding countryside changes colours for autumn, our local markets and shops show off freshly harvested local produce and hand crafted goods …
Remember remember… Do you have your bonfire night plans yet? 5th November only comes once a year, and we have plenty of ways to enjoy the festivities here in Oswestry. Family Fun at our Annual Fireworks Fireworks with delicious food at The Sweeney Why not book a pod or a table on the decking to …
Get a head start on finding one of a kind gifts this Christmas. We have an amazing selection of crafts and art made by our incredible local community of artists. Why not pop in to browse – we are open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10-3pm. Bespoke Woodwork by Jonathan Walkey Unique Felted Snowmen by …
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Are you ready for a hauntingly fun Half Term? Take a trip to Oswestry and get ready for some autumn fun. UK’s 1st and only planetarium dome featuring THE OOKY SPOOKY MUSIC SHOW. It’s fantastic fun for the entire family! Who’s ready for a hat hunt? Download the Loyal Free app to take part in …
Are you ready for a hauntingly fun October? Take a trip to Oswestry and get ready for some autumn fun. UK’s 1st and only planetarium dome featuring THE OOKY SPOOKY MUSIC SHOW. It’s fantastic fun for the entire family! It’s time for Pumpkin Fest at Park Hall Countryside Experience Click here to book Pick your …
It’s October… Autumn is an exciting time to be in Oswestry – whether you are visiting for a day or longer, the borderlands make a great place for a relaxing staycation. As our beautiful surrounding countryside begins to change colours for autumn, our local markets and shops show off freshly harvested local produce. Outdoorsy types …
November is here… and it’s still not too late to experience Autumn in Oswestry – whether you are visiting for a day or longer, the borderlands make a great place for a relaxing staycation. As our beautiful surrounding countryside begins to change colours for autumn, our local markets and shops show off freshly harvested local …
We are lucky in Oswestry to have a variety of art galleries and venues. The Willow Gallery and Qube Arts both have changing exhibitions and courses while Oswestry Framing has a new artisans gallery. If cinema is your thing try Kinokulture Cinema or for live music Hermon Arts . Our Oswestry Town Museum has fascinating …
Oswestry is the place for foodies on the 18th and 19th September – our Food and Drink Festival is a highlight of the year, with the streets of Oswestry becoming lined with delicious smelling stalls. Did we mention it’s free? There’s also plenty of other free events and attractions to visit this week, with Heritage …
You can win family tickets to either Chirk Castle or Hawkstone Follies. Enter by signing up to our newsletter, watching the video and answering a question. The completion closes on 31st August. Good Luck! Sign up to our newsletter here See the latest newsletter here, watch the video and answer the question to enter the …
We have a selection of books on offer here at Oswestry Visitor Centre, open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10am to 3pm, pop in and have a look and grab yourself a bargain.
We know that often holidays can feel incomplete without your four legged friend – not to mention the additional cost of booking a kennel. Staying in and around Oswestry with your dog is easy – we have many dog friendly accommodation providers ready to welcome you to the Borderlands. There are also plenty of dog …
Who will be an Oswestry Borderland Tourism Ambassador? Oswestry Borderland Tourism has been awarded funding to create Oswestry’s first Ambassador scheme. Similar to the Wales Ambassadors, this will be the first version to be launched in England and will be ready to go early in 2022. It is a free, fun and flexible way for …
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It’s not too late to book a last minute break in the Borderlands – some of our Hotels, B&Bs and Self Service Accommodation still have availability. Read on to see where you could be staying this week! Dates available on Monday July 26th. Please check with the businesses for live availability. West Arms, Llanarmon Hotel …
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We now have a selection of Welsh slate fridge magnets for sale here at the TIC at Castle View. Priced at just £3 each they show local scenes of Old Oswestry Iron Age Hill Fort. the hot air balloon carnival, The Wilfred Owen sculpture and Llwyd Mansion. When you have visited the sights you can …
What can be better than a picnic on a sunny afternoon? Whether you’re looking to enjoy a peaceful countryside picnic, a picnic with a waterside view, beautiful floral displays, or somewhere to birdwatch, Oswestry and the Borderlands has plenty of unique locations available. Cae Glas Park Oswestry A short walk from the town centre, this …
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Sundays were made for walking! Explore historic Offa’s Dyke path, beautiful canal side trails, and one of a kind nature reserves – the choice is yours! Walking Itineraries View our walking page
It’s a bank holiday weekend followed by Half Term – a perfect time for relaxing with a countryside view, exploring magical caves, enjoying a historical train ride, or even learning bushcraft! How peaceful or adventurous is up to you! The Shropshire Outdoor Event at WHittington Castle 29th May – 30th May: A bushcraft, survival and …
It’s #EnglishTourismWeek21 from 22nd – 31st May – what better time to celebrate our wonderful area? Locals will already know the fantastic local businesses, unique events, and stunning landscapes found in and around Oswestry, and visitors are sure to be surprised at how much there is to do in the area! Friendly We’re Here for …
We have had a new delivery of very cute mice and birds from Mother Hen Gifts, only £7 for the mice and £5 for the birds, so come in and see for yourself just how sweet they are. Great as gifts for family, friends or to treat yourself. We are open Wednesday, Friday & Saturday …
With its rich background of borderland wars, connections to industrial heritage, and nearby military training camps, Oswestry and the Borderlands has a fascinating history to explore. Here is the latest news of when you can expect to visit our local museums again – Oswestry Town Museum If you’re looking to find the story of Oswestry, …
Henstone Distillery have won the prestigious accolade of Best London Dry Gin at the San Francisco World Spirits Award. Their London Dry Gin was awarded a coveted Double Gold medal and Best Of Class at the awards. A Double Gold means that all members of the judging panel classed the spirit as Gold medal worthy …
From this week and throughout the summer season, 40,000 visitors who are staying in a Shropshire hotel, B&B, self catering cottage or campsite will be handed a pack of brochures and leaflets which not only feature Oswestry on the cover but also include one of Oswestry’s new town maps. Some visitors may be nervous about …
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Why not visit Oswestry Hill Fort and see the fantastic display of bluebells, all for free, isn’t nature wonderful. https://visitoswestry.co.uk
Explore the town centre of Oswestry as a family with our new Family Heritage Trail! Following our standard Heritage Trail route, the Family Heritage Trail features questions to answer together, and a count the animals competition… You can find the new Family Heritage Trail online here, alongside our other online trails. You can pick up …
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We have new items in from local blacksmith Annie Stokes, snail and caterpillar plant supports only £10. We are open at Castle View from 10am to 3pm Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. https://visitoswestry.co.uk
Oswestry now has FREE WiFi for your convenience. Come and enjoy our range of independent shops and cafes, all following covid guidelines, time to get out and about again. https://www.oneoswestry.co.uk/oswestry-wifi/
We are looking forward to reopening Oswestry Tourist Information Centre again on Wednesday 14th April. We will be open 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 attractions and events? …
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 …
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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 also …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
