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Maona Cinema Listings 5th-14th December
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A Magical Christmas in Oswestry: Your Festive Guide and a chance to win tickets to Chirk Castle in 2026.
Oswestry, a charming market town on the Welsh border, comes alive with festive cheer every December. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s something for everyone—from bustling markets and

More GOLD for Oswestry
Oswestry has been awarded GOLD in the Large Town Category at the annual RHS Britain In Bloom awards highlighting its community involvement and support from local organisations. Natalie Bainbridge, chair

Experience the Magic of Autumn in Oswestry and the Borderlands
Discover the Countryside, Towns, and Villages this Autumn In the crisp days of autumn, there is no better time to explore the stunning beauty of Oswestry and the Borderlands. This

Oswestry is Blooming Lovely
Did you know that Oswestry won the Best Large Town in the UK in 2023? We were entered in to the RHS Britain In Bloom competition by our regional area

Autumn in Oswestry
You are invited to take a countryside break in Oswestry and The Borderlands. Stroll through autumn leaves, find cosy places to stay and don’t miss the Halloween events. Explore Oswestry

Oswestry Heritage Open Days
Oswestry’s Heritage Open Days for 2025 will take place from Friday, September 12th to Sunday, September 21st. The festival is a nationwide event offering free access to historic buildings and

Oswestry and Borderlands Map Tea Towel
On sale now in Oswestry Tourist Information Centre – a new fine cotton tea towel that features an illustrated map of all the main attractions in and around Oswestry. It

Oswestry’s Great Outdoors
Shropshire’s Great Outdoors is back! The website for everything outdoor active in Shropshire is here. Whether you’re lacing up your boots, hopping on your bike, diving into wild swimming

Oswestry Guided Tours
Are you in Oswestry this Saturday? Then why not join the first guided tour of the season. Do you want to know more about Oswestry? Learn about our history? Take
Family fun days at Easter in Oswestry
A fun filled Easter in Oswestry and the Borderlands for all the family.Here’s a special itinerary for three fun filled family days come rain or shine over Easter Weekend.Easter Friday

Where to see snowdrops
Spring is around the corner as we start to see snowdrops in bloom and there are plenty of places around Oswestry to enjoy these delicate blooms. In town look out

Bailey Head – Pub of the Year 2024
From hundreds of CAMRA branch finalists, through to Regional Champions and our Final Four, Pub of the Year is a highly competitive race to find the best pub in the
Wilfred Owen Festival 2025
The Wilfred Owen Festival 2025 is dedicated to honouring the life and works of the renowned poet and soldier in the town of his birth. It follows on from

Five for Friday – Shop Local
Five for Friday – Shop LocalDo call and see our range of local crafts at Oswestry Tourist Information Centre in Oswestry Town Market.We have a range of Welsh gifts from
Five for Friday – Sunday Lunch
Looking for somewhere for Sunday Lunch? We have some suggestions for you.Stonehouse Brewery have their Sunday Roast Platter back by popular demand. The Wynnstay Hotel, Oswestry have a choice of roasts

What’s on this Weekend
What’s on this Weekend Time to plan what you are going to do this weekend, ride a train, listen to a concert, visit a market or travel back in time!
Away from it all – in Oswestry & Borderlands
Oswestry & Borderlands is a wonderful place to get away from it all. Whilst we have nationally recognized attractions like Pontcysllte Aqueduct, Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall and the British Ironwork Centre

Welshpool 1940’s Weekend
Just some of the many things making up Welshpool 1940s weekend 27th to 29th September.Avro Anson bomber flypast Saturday 1pm.Entertainment Saturday and Sunday afternoons at the Raven.Free vintage bus rides

Five for Friday – Stay in Shropshire
Get away from it all and book a countryside stay in Shropshire. Ready for an autumn get away? Then take a look at some special places to stay near Oswestry.