Oswestry - what a great area to live

Message from Oswestry Borderland Tourism - We are so lucky to live in this area

Visit Oswestry This Spring Thank you for subscribing to our Visit Oswestry newsletter and welcome to all our new readers, we hope you all had a lovely Christmas. Have you planned your 2023 holiday? Are you dreaming of a Spring getaway? Oswestry is an ancient market town in Northwest Shropshire, so close to Wales that you can enjoy exploring both sides of the border.  We say Oswestry is friendly, historic and surprising and we would love to show you why.  Historic Oswestry began 3000 years at our iron age hill fort. Since then, our lively market town has grown and is surrounded by awesome castles, beautiful landscapes and stunning industrial heritage. Don't miss the UNESCO World Heritage site of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct or one of our heritage steam railways. Our visitors say it's surprising just how many things there are to see and do near here.  Are you ready for a break this Spring?  Maybe it's time to book that staycation or holiday you have been dreaming of.   Ready to visit? Start planning your trip now Friendly Oswestry Oswestry's markets and high street are a great place to shop Being a market town, you won't be surprised to know that Oswestry Town is a friendly place and magnet for shoppers. One of the best things to do in Oswestry is to visit on market days and wander round the street and indoor markets and then explore Oswestry independent shops. Stop and chat to one of the locals or pop into the Tourist Information Centre - we'd love to see you.  Click here for markets and shopping Visit Oswestry markets and independent shops Visit Ellesmere, a North Shropshire market town close to Oswestry Historic Oswestry Oswestry is over 3000 years old and is surrounded by castles and fascinating industrial heritage Castles and historic attractions near here are fascinating.  If you love visiting castles, houses and historic buildings then this is a great place to find them. Is Oswestry in England or Wales? Once upon a time these Welsh and English borders needed protecting but now you can explore castles and historic attractions in both Shropshire and Wales Click here for castles and historic attractions Catch the snowdrops in the gardens of medieval Chirk Castle Explore Old Oswestry, a dramatic and mysterious 3,000-year-old hillfort Surprising Oswestry There are so many things to see and do in and around Oswestry Our visitors say it's surprising how many things there are to do in Oswestry and so many fantastic places to visit near here. You cannot visit without walking or floating over the 'stream in the sky' at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. We also have the last remaining Hoffman Kiln at Llanymynech, amazing sculptures at The British Ironworks and four heritage railways! Click here for the best places to visit Take a steam train through Welsh countryside with Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway Visit the British Ironworks Centre - a great family attraction with sculptures, cafe and shops. Beautiful Borderland Spring Walks If you love the great outdoors, we have so much to explore Oswestry and The Borderlands is a magnet for walkers especially as Offa's Dyke wanders along the Welsh/Shropshire border almost on the edge of Oswestry town. If you love waterside walks, we have beautiful canals, rivers, meres and waterfalls to discover.  Breathe in the Spring air, see the lambs jumping in the fields and marvel at the red kites circling above.  Click here for walks, cycling and outdoors Click here for local walks Click here for Offa's Dyke Path Stay in and around Oswestry Cosy cottages, luxury hotels, camping / glamping, we have it all! There is a great selection of accommodation around here. Looking for a countryside getaway? You might long for a few days in a comfortable hotel or a hideaway cottage tucked away in one of the Welsh valleys close by. Stay in town and stroll to the many restaurants, cafes and pubs nearby.  Are you an outdoors family? Shropshire camping is fun – there are shepherds huts, hideaway glamping sites and beautiful North Shropshire caravan sites.  Click here for current special offers. Click here for the best places to stay Click here for info on Pentregaer Ucha Self Catering Cottages Click here for info on The Wynnstay Hotel in the heart of Oswestry Enjoy our warm and delicious hospitality

Food and drink in Oswestry & the Borderlands is especially tasty Walk around Oswestry town and you will find great places to eat and drink. You won't be far from cafe culture with delicious home-made cakes and your favourite coffee or pot of tea. There are great restaurants and pubs too with menus packed with local produce - we even have our own vineyard, brewery and distillery!  Click here for the best places to eat and drink Visit Niche Patisserie for delicious treats and fabulous afternoon tea Visit Stonehouse Brewery for local ales, great food and gardens Visit Oswestry in Spring - we look forward to meeting you. Follow us on social media for all our latest news and events