Oswestry Balloon Festival and other attractions

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See why families come  to visit the Oswestry Welsh Borders - but you live here so can enjoy it all without having to stay away.

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Oswestry Balloon Carnival Special

Balloons in the Borderlands WELCOME TO OSWESTRY BALLOON CARNIVAL! Oswestry Balloon Carnival, a two day family fun charity event in aid of Nightingale House Hospice.   The bank holiday event is set in the heart of Oswestry town and in the award winning Cae Glas Park. The event is open to all ages with FREE ENTRY. For more information please click here. This year Oswestry Balloon Carnival is even bigger than before! Expect hot air balloons taking off in the morning and afternoon, the evening Night Glow event, street stalls, and a second take off site for even more balloon sightings! Bringing your camera is a must for this spectacular event! Come and visit us at our "pop up" TIC in the park. Family Fun Bring your family for a visit, and you'll see there is so much fun to be had in the Borderlands for all ages! Will you choose to time travel to a medieval castle, explore scenic countryside on a bike ride, or get hands on with wildlife and farmyard animals? Animal Magic   Spend a day meeting the animal residents of the Borderlands. Meet the whole farm family at Park Hall Countryside Experience - feed a lamb, watch the pig racing, and pet the rabbits! Then explore the heavy metal safari - giant, ironwork sculptures roam the grounds of The British Ironwork Centre - watch out for the dragon! Finish off and go and say hello to the horses at Llangollen Wharf and Cracker at Bywater Cruises - these gentle giants can give you a trip along the canal! Explore More...   -Time travel to ages past at Whittington Castle, Chirk Castle, and Blists Hill Victorian Town -Become a scientist for the day and conduct your own experiments at Techniquest Glyndwr -Hire bikes for a day trip from A Mere Cycle or Artisans at Lake Vyrnwy and enjoy the countryside! -Buckle up and get an adrenaline rush off road at the Mick Extance Experience -Explore the country grounds and gardens of Erddig Hall and Hawkstone Park Follies -Unique train journeys from Llangollen Railway, Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, and Cambrian Railway Stay Stay in the centre of Oswestry, and you could be waking up to views of hot air balloons in the sky above the town. Or stay in one of our nearby villages and towns and explore the beautiful area surrounding Oswestry. Whichever you choose, we have a great range of local accommodation - from glamping pods and safari tents, to luxury bed and breakfasts and hotels! Browse our full selection and start planning your stay in the borderlands! Competition Time Would you like to win a family ticket for a day out at Chirk Castle? Then just tell us the size of the estate. If you would prefer a day at Park Hall Countryside Experience please tell us what sort of train they have. For a canal trip with Bywater Cruises just tell us what colour is Cracker who pulls the barge. Competitions close at 10pm on Friday 6th September. Special offers Castle Farm Holidays at Dudelston are offering a 10% discount on their Glamping site for 2 or more consecutive nights stay, have to book  directly and quote OBT10 this will include 2020 bookings too. Treat yourself to Summer Afternoon Tea at Derwen College for ú8.95 per person, booking essential, offer from 12th to 28th August. We always have special offers on accommodation, attractions and food & drink. Please see our web site for the latest offers. There's Lots More to See and Do... It's not all about balloons in Oswestry this August.  You can have a day out with Thomas on Llangollen Railway or a vintage weekend on Welshpool & Llanfair Railway. Don't miss Dino Week at Park Hall Farm, bat walks at Chirk Castle and Victorian Steam Weekend at Blists Hill Ironbridge. There is outdoor theatre at Hawkstone Park Follies and free concerts in Cae Glass Park or you could try the Ludlow Jazz Collective at Andrew Logan Museum. Sweeney Hall Hotel will be holding their Gin Festival and living history weekends at Whittington Castle. The Bailey Head is holding a cider festival over the bank holiday weekend so you can refresh yourself after all your visits. Please see our web site for all events.