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Break for the Borderlands - Enjoy a summer countryside break | | | Planning a UK getaway this year? Summer is the ideal season to explore new destinations. For a tranquil escape, consider visiting the charming market town of Oswestry in Shropshire's Borderlands. Visitors often ask, "Is Oswestry in Wales?" or "Where is Shropshire located?" If you're unsure, now is the perfect time to uncover the beauty of Oswestry—where Shropshire meets Wales! Discover why this hidden gem is a must-visit spot for your summer vacation. | | | Read on for a glimpse of all the things to see and do in Oswestry during summer and to enter our competition to win a family ticket on Cambrian Heritage Railways. | | | Independent shops, lively markets and the Oswestry Balloon Carnival | | Summer is a great time to wander around Oswestry's friendly shops and explore the markets. Don't miss the Tourist Information Centre in the Market Hall - definitely first stop for all things Oswestry.
The high spot of the year is Oswestry's famous Balloon Carnival. Weather permitting, enjoy two fun filled days of entertainment and hot air balloon lift offs from Oswestry's award winning town centre park. Don't miss the stunning night glow on Saturday night. | | Surprising Oswestry – family fun days, heritage trains and artisan producers. | | Days out in Oswestry and the Borderlands are a bit different – that's the surprise.
Bring the family to explore the maize maze at Park Hall Countryside Experience , wonder at the larger than life sculptures at the British Ironwork Centre.
Take a trip on a heritage train or meet our artisan producers - with 2 distilleries, a brewery and a vineyard you will be spoilt for choice. | | Historic Oswestry – castles, canals and waterways | | This is castle country! Stay a while to explore not only the majestic Powis Castle but also Chirk and Whittington Castles.
There are canals too, idyllic waterways that wander through our borderlands. Try a leisurely trip on a horse drawn boat or wander around Shropshire' Lake District at Ellesmere.
Don't miss a trip to Llanrhaeadr Waterfall - higher than Niagara and called ridiculously beautiful by non other than David Beckham! | |  | Win a family ticket to ride on Cambrian Heritage Railways. Cambrian Heritage Railways are offering two family rover tickets with refreshments at Snax-onTrax at Weston Wharf Station. Families with up to three children can ride all day with their prize ticket.
Closing date is 16th August and the prize must be taken before 16th September. | |  | | Special 10% discount for you on spirits at Stonehouse online shop. Only available with Visit Oswestry. Add code OBT10124 at checkout. Offer subject to availability. |  | | Special 10% discount for you at Henstone Distillery. Only available with Visit Oswestry. Add code OBT10 at checkout. Offer subject to availability. | |  | | Call in at Oswestry Tourist Information Centre for the all the latest news. |  | | How to get to Oswestry - where Shropshire meets Wales. | | |
