Oswestry Tourist Information, Accommodation, Attractions & Events

Welcome to
Oswestry -
a Shropshire market town

Where is Oswestry? Where is Shropshire? Is Oswestry in England or Wales? You are invited to discover Oswestry, a historic Shropshire market town almost surrounded by Wales. Oswestry is famous for its award-winning markets, independent shops, welcoming cafés, and vibrant festivals all flavoured by its unique blend of English and Welsh heritage.
Explore ancient sites like Old Oswestry Hillfort, journey across the stream in the sky at WHS Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and wander around castles both English and Welsh. 
Whether you’re here for history, shopping, food, or events, Oswestry is the perfect place to experience the best of Shropshire and the Welsh borders.

Maisy’s Maize Maze – Parkhall

August 4 @ 10:00 am - September 28 @ 5:00 pm
Maisy’s Maize Maze is open all summer. There will be clues to help you find your way through it an...

Friday nights – Whittington castle

September 26 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for a FREE relaxed evening of food, drinks and music once a month throughout summer at beaut...

Oswestry Guided Tour

September 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Do you want to know more about Oswestry? Learn about our history? Take a guided town tour with one o...

Real Ale and Wine Trip with Grazing Platter

September 27 @ 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
A leisurely four-hour cruise that starts and ends in Llangollen. The trip meanders along the Llangol...

Boat Trips Llanymynech Wharf

September 27 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Cross the border in style as you take a trip on the George Watson Buck. Half hour trips through the ...

Boat Trips Llanymynech Wharf

September 28 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Cross the border in style as you take a trip on the George Watson Buck. Half hour trips through the ...

Oswestry is a friendly and traditional market town. Visit Oswestry for its lively street markets, independent shops and year round events. Summer highlights are the unique Oswestry hot air balloon carnival and July’s free food and drink festival.
Explore the borderlands where Shropshire meets Wales. Visit Powis and Chirk Castles. Discover fascinating industrial history – heritage railways, scenic canals and the unique UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct..

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