Message from Visit Oswestry Tourism.
Break for the Borderlands - Autumn | | Autumn is a beautiful season and especially so in Oswestry and the Borderlands. Take a walk through our stunning landscapes, kicking a few leaves along the way. As October half-term holiday approaches, there are so many events to enjoy, including spooky goings on during Halloween! Here are our five favourite things to do in and around Oswestry in Shropshire, this Autumn. -
Wander around the pumpkin fields -
Get spooked on a Halloween trail -
Take an Autumn walk in our glorious countryside -
Celebrate October with a beer or two! -
Enjoy a luxurious Afternoon Tea | | It's a wonderful time to enjoy the local harvest and wander through fields and orchards.
One of Autumn's highlights is to pick your own pumpkin at one of Shropshire's largest pumpkin farms at Llynclys Hall Farm. You will find all shapes and sizes and lots of family fun. Starts 8th October.
Apple Day is also on Saturday 8th October. Held in the heart of Oswestry's street market, this annual event celebrates all things 'apple' with produce from local orchards. | | Park Hall Countryside Experience is holding a Pumpkinfest on the 14th to 16th October and during half term week - 21/09 to 02/11. There'll be pumpkin carving, singing pumpkins, pumpkin alley, The Little Scare House & The Witches Cavern, as well as their normal farmyard fun! Hawkstone Park Follies has a 'Trails & Terrible Tales' adventure during half- term. Meet live characters and follow a family-friendly trail through this magical woodland landscape with cliffs, crags, caves and stunning views.
Blackhawk Laser Games offers something a little different and has two Halloween events. 'Hocus Pocus' is a fun trail for all the family and Haunted Heist is suitable for 16+ and you will be helped (or hindered!) by Halloween characters while solving the puzzles - eek!! | | Autumn Break - Special Offers | | Grab your coat and the dog/s and head out into our glorious borderland countryside for an Autumn break. There are some great offers on at the Pen-y-dyffryn Country Hotel, The West Arms Hotel and Castle Farm Holidays, so whether it's glamping, a cottage with a hot tub, or a luxurious hotel with delicious food and a roaring fire, you will be sure to have a great time. | | Enjoy some October Cheer! | | We don't need much of an excuse to enjoy a great beer, a savoury snack or two, maybe a little jig and a heritage train ride - so let's celebrate October in style!
There are multiple events in the area including Oktoberfest at Sweeney Hall Hotel and a beer festival at Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway. Cheers everyone! | | Walks & Free National Trust Visits | | A breath of crisp air. The crunch of leaves underfoot. Autumn is full of wonder and it offers us a refreshing escape.
Oswestry has always been a magnet for walkers especially as Offa's Dyke wanders along our border and we have multiple trails and towpaths to explore.
The National Trust are offering one free visit to their properties this Autumn and we have three properties to choose from - all within a 30 minute drive from Oswestry. Chirk Castle, Powis Castle and Erddig Hall. Where will your Autumn escape take you?
| | Enjoy Great Local Produce | | Local producers, independent food shops, micro breweries and local markets all celebrate the flavours of Oswestry and the Welsh Borders. None more so that Niche Patisserie, Henstone Distillery and Stonehouse Brewery. Adam Cleal (semi-finalist of Bake of The Professionals) and the team at Niche Patisserie create hand-crafted, stunning patisserie delights that are beautiful and delicious. If you want a truly special Afternoon Tea Experience, be sure to book a table at Niche.
Henstone Distillery are celebrating 5 years of producing whisky at their premises at Stonehouse Brewery. They now produce a wide range of award-winning spirits including gin and vodka and have just launched their first golden rum. Join them in celebrating their birthday on November 11th with a free distillery tour (book in advance). | | Competition Winner - Naughty but Niche!
Welcome to all our new subscribers from this summer and congratulations to Mark from Wolverhampton who was lucky enough to win our free prize draw for a luxurious Afternoon Tea for Two at Niche Patisserie. Enjoy!
| | | Oswestry Rickshaw
Our Rickshaw service continues throughout the year - it is free, although donations are welcome. Just give Chris a call or flag her down she'll be happy to take you wherever you want to go!
Call Chris on 07946 045598
| | | Oswestry Tourist Information Centre
Pop into Oswestry's Tourist Information Centre at Castle View for maps, info, local crafts, souvenirs and a friendly face!
Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10am to 3pm.
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