Oswestry in Shropshire- what to do, where to stay, where to eat and park.

From the 3000 year Old Oswestry Hillfort, one of the best in Britain, to the historic town centre, Oswestry’s is waiting to be explored. An eclectic mix of architecture brings to life the town centre, Victorian and Georgian buildings sit side by side with more modern shops blending gently in. Stunning examples of earlier times such as Llwyd Mansion and St Oswald’s Church are dotted through the town. Many of Oswestry’s oldest building are pubs, a reminder that there were once over 100 – not bad for a small Shropshire town! The legend of King Oswald and his grisly end is remembered at Oswald’s Well but more of his legacy can be seen in the beautiful Church dedicated to his memory. Oswestry’s railway heritage is fascinating. Thomas Savin, who built much of it, was one of Oswestry’s most eccentric characters. Mayor and gun powder enthusiast, his story lives on at Cambrian Heritage Railways and the Oswestry Town Museum. Wilfred Owen the war poet was born in Oswestry. He spent his early childhood here and his family were long time Oswestry residents with two mayors of the town amongst his relatives. There are many reminders of the Victorian Oswestry his family would have known. Looking for things to do in Oswestry? You can download a copy of  The Wilfred Owen walking trail or order a print copy from the Tourist Information Centre.