Visit Oswestry and The Shropshire Borderlands at Easter
Friendly Family Fun | Historic Borderlands | Surprising Countryside | Competition | Exclusive Discounts | Special offers
Welcome to Oswestry, nestled in North Shropshire, this market town boasts a warm and genuine welcome.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of our award-winning weekly markets, held both indoors and outdoors. Market days on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday offer a unique experience, and don’t forget to check for the regular speciality markets for extra treats. Make a date with Oswestry market’s late night with live music on the last Friday of the month.
Discover the independent shops that define Oswestry’s character. The town’s charm extends to quirky antique shops and art galleries, sitting side by side with independent fashion and gift boutiques. Don’t miss the regular antiques fairs too.
Oswestry is renowned for its traditional local pubs and it’s now official! CAMRA have crowned The Bailey Head as their UK pub of the Year 2024.
Oswestry is bursting with events all year round and Easter is always a fun time in Oswestry town.
Come along on Easter Friday for a family fun day at the town market – there will be alpacas, an egg hunt, and chocolate! Easter Saturday is the day the circus bus craziness comes to town with a whirlwind of performances on the Bailey Head market square. The fun doesn’t stay there though, watch out as you wander through town. Those supermarket trolleys can go crazy!
Easter Saturday also sees the return of Oswestry Town Tours. Take a walking tour with one of our guides to discover Oswestry’s hidden past.
Foodie fun includes a tour and tasting at the Stonehouse, the local brewery and Welshpool and Llanfair railway have one of their popular gin and whisky trains steaming through the Mid Wales countryside.
Spring is a great time to visit Oswestry and the Borderlands and explore this beautiful corner of Shropshire and North Wales.
The awesome World Heritage Site of Pontcysyllte and Chirk Aqueducts is only a few steps over the border into Wales. Follow miles and miles of canal towpaths as you wander from the world’s highest aqueduct to the duo train and water bridges that span the valley at Chirk.
Ellesmere is our own Lake District. The nine lakes or meres are all different and each is truly picturesque.
Industrial heritage has left its mark around here so expect remnants of limeworks and canals that are now peaceful wildlife havens.
Oswestry - Friendly - Historic - Surprising
🎉🐣 Easter Fun for the Whole Family in Oswestry! 🐰🌼
Get ready for three egg-citing days of fun and chocolate – come rain or shine. 🥚 Easter Friday – Animals, Rides & Chocolate Surprises!
Start the fun at Oswestry Bailey Head (10am–2:30pm) with friendly alpacas, kiddies rides, egg hunt and live entertainment. 🦙🎠 Want even more animals? Visit the British Ironwork Centre for Animal Family Day – meet real creatures or explore the amazing metal safari trail!
🎪 Easter Saturday – Circus Time & Train Adventures!
Get ready for Oswestry’s wackiest day when the Circus Bus rolls into town! Join the fun in the Bailey Head and maybe even become a performer yourself! Keep your eyes peeled – grannies on speedy shopping trollies might zoom by! 😄🛒
Then hop aboard the Cambrian Railway to Weston Wharf for a fun activity trail – and maybe spot an Easter Egg Hunt! 🚂
🐇 Easter Sunday – A Fairytale Day at the Farm!
Spend the day at Park Hall Countryside Experience, where magical giant bunnies, adorable lambs, and cheeky ponies are waiting to meet you. Ride a barrel train, explore the farm, and enjoy the ultimate Easter Eggstravaganza! 🐑
☔ Easter Holiday Extras – Whatever the Weather!
Rainy day? No problem! Battle aliens and explore virtual worlds at Black Hawk Laser Quest 🎮.
Love the water? Paddle across a sky-high aqueduct with Bearded Men Adventures or enjoy a peaceful ride with Llangollen’s horse-drawn boats 🐴. Ready for a lock-in? Shrewsbury prison has a great eggscape planned!
Step Back in Time: Discover Oswestry’s Industrial Heritage This Spring 🚂History buffs, get ready to explore the fascinating industrial legacy of Oswestry and the Borderlands—a region rich in engineering marvels and stories of the past.
World Heritage Wonders:
Just across the Welsh border, walk in the footsteps of canal builders along the Pontcysyllte and Chirk Aqueducts, part of a stunning 11-mile stretch through the Dee Valley. Take in two awesome aqueducts, peaceful canal towpaths, and stunning views.
Llanymynech Heritage Area:
Discover a hidden gem where 19th-century lime kilns tell the tale of an industry that shaped the region. Stroll through this now tranquil site, a unique blend of industrial archaeology and natural beauty along the Montgomery Canal.
How about a trip along the canal?
Enter the draw to win a season ticket for canal cruises from Llanymynech Wharf—bring up to three guests and enjoy leisurely narrowboat journeys all summer, spotting swans, ducks and enjoying woodland and wildlife meadows along the way.
🚂 Steam Through History:
Head a little further to experience the charm of the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. Ride vintage steam trains through scenic Mid Wales countryside. Book on the Easter Bunny Express or treat yourself to the luxurious Gin & Whisky train—history and heritage with a splash of indulgence!
Surprising Oswestry - take a walk in the Shropshire Borderlands
🥾🌿 Discover the Surprising Countryside of Oswestry and the Shropshire Borderlands 🌼🚶Spring is here– and so are the peaceful paths and hidden gems of the Shropshire Borderlands. Whether you’re a casual stroller, a thoughtful ambler, or a keen hiker, this landscape has a walk with your name on it.
Stroll to the top of Old Oswestry Hillfort, where history meets horizon and the views stretch right across Shropshire.
Following the water’s edge of the Llangollen Canal, amble along from the market town of Ellesmere to Colemere Country Park – perfect for a relaxed afternoon wander.
Feeling adventurous? Offa’s Dyke near Llanymynech offers stunning hilltop views and a real challenge. And for a truly unique experience, why not play a round of golf at Llanymynech Golf Club, where you can tee off in England and putt out in Wales – all in one round!
