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What to see, do & where to stay 2020
VISIT OSWESTRY
Where Shropshire meets Wales
Historic - Friendly - Surprising
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visitoswestry.co.uk OswestryTourism
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Historic – enjoy discovering
our market town and
The Welsh Borderlands
Historic, friendly, surprising
VISIT OSWESTRY
where Shropshire meets Wales
Welcome to Oswestry – a great little town that sits snugly between North
West Shropshire and the Welsh Borderlands. Can we tempt you to visit?
Browse through this brochure to discover lots more about our special
corner of England and we hope to see you soon.
Information
Historic stop for a cuppa or visit one of the town’s
at Visitor &
Exhibition Markets have featured in Oswestry since traditional pubs – you will be very welcome.
Centre 1262 and there is nothing better than
2 Church Terrace being here on market day when stalls are Surprising
Oswestry scattered from Bailey Head down to Llwyd Our visitors often say the surprise is that
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01691 662753 Mansion right in the centre of town. From there is so much to see and so many
the ramparts of the 3,000-year-old hill fort- different events to go to and yet they hadn’t
Old Oswestry, to the stunning castles of been here before. Don’t miss the dramatic
Photo Whittington and Chirk that once guarded metal sculptures at The British Ironworks
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the borders of the Marches, Oswestry and or a walk over the awesome ‘Stream in the
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Hot air balloon over the Borderlands are ready to share their Sky’ at the UNESCO World Heritage site of
Old Oswestry Hill Fort fascinating history with you. Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Be here in July for
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Oswestry Visitor & Friendly in August when the Hot Air Balloon Carnival
Exhibition Centre Sometimes English, sometimes Welsh, takes off from our beautiful town centre
Opposite: Llwyd Oswestry and The Borderlands are known for park. Stay a day or longer – we are sure you
Mansion, Oswestry their friendly folk. Take a stroll round town, will find surprises around every corner.
Town Centre
call in at some of our independent shops,
Contents
4 Oswestry Town 32 Let’s go out - events calendar
8 Oswestry Town Council 36 Let’s find things to do -
10 Let’s explore Oswestry & attractions
the Borderlands 43 Let’s eat, drink & sleep -
26 Let’s have fun - food, drink and where to stay
family time 52 Area Map
28 Let us entertain you - 54 Oswestry town map & shopping
arts & festivals
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Oswestry Town Market
Cae Glas Park
Visitor & Exhibition Centre
Hot Air Balloon Carnival
Food & Drink Festival
Friendly
Oswestry
It’s traditional, it’s friendly, it’s a market
town – this is Oswestry
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There’s a bit of a buzz about Oswestry Enjoy ice creams and picnics all summer
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these days and we think it’s coming from long and why not spend a sunny Sunday
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our visitors who say, “What a friendly town, afternoon chilling while you listen to one
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what a surprise, we love it!” of the free summer concerts?
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Visit on market days - enjoy the bargains Relish the tastes and flavours of
as you discover the many independent Oswestry – the café culture is scrumptious
shops and stalls. Browse for antiques and and the pub scene lively. Many of
arts, indulge your inner MasterChef, be a Oswestry’s oldest buildings are pubs and
bookworm or go on a discovery of local the town was once said to have over 100!
flavours in our speciality food shops. Now the pubs, cafes and restaurants are
as lively or laid back as you could want.
Take to the streets - and enjoy one of the Celebrate local produce in the restaurants
many events that take place in the town or experience the growing pub music
centre. From the free, fun and friendly scene. We’re a friendly bunch so come on in!
food festival to the soaring hot air balloon
carnival through to the festive Christmas
live, we think Oswestry is “Fest Fab” all year!
Photo Take a walk in the park - its “much loved”
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together locals and visitors alike. Stroll
Oswestry Town
Market past the stunning flowers in the memorial Friendly - who wants to
Right: Cambrian
Heritage
gardens, the life size bronze statue of
Wilfred Owen the war poet, then on to
meet the train driver?
Railways
the Victorian Bandstand and play areas.
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Friendly Oswestry
Old Oswestry Hill Fort
Oswald’s Well
St Oswald’s Church
Cambrian Heritage Railway
Oswestry Town Museum
Old Racecourse
Wilfred Owen Memorial
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Begin at the beginning - Old Oswestry. Western Railway. In 2020 the long-awaited
This 3000-year-old hill fort is considered connection from Oswestry to Weston will
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to be one of the finest in the country and re-open. Should we mention there is a
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legend even has it that Queen Guinevere brewery and distillery at the other end?
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was born here. The ramparts have softened
over time and are now a haven for plants Walk the Wilfred Owen trail – the war
and wildlife. Take a walk to the top and poet was born in Oswestry in 1893. Follow
enjoy views over Oswestry town and the the trail around town to see Victorian
Shropshire plain. Oswestry that he and his family would
recognise. Then, take a quiet moment in the
Get to know King Oswald - the town park to see his life size bronze statue. Want
is said to be named after this king and to know more about the history of town?
saint. Visit the Church of St. Oswald and Visit The Town Museum in the Guildhall on
the timbered old school building in the the market square or, on summer Saturdays,
churchyard and you will be in one of oldest why not join one of our volunteer guides for
parts of the town. Walk on a little further a walking tour of historic Oswestry.
and you will come to Oswald’s Well. The
folklore and myth say that when Oswald
died at the battle of Maserfield a large raven
Historic - they say that Queen
scooped up his severed arm and where it
Guinevere was born at Old Oswestry
dropped was the point that the first water
Hill Fort. Did she play there and watch
of Oswald’s Well sprung. St. Oswald’s Day
the dawn from the ramparts?
is 5th August and in 2020 there will be the
first St. Oswald’s Festival.
Friendly - take a stroll round town
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Reference: Ready to ride? – Oswestry’s Cambrian
shopkeepers
Above: Dawn on Old Railway heritage is fascinating. It began
Oswestry
with Thomas Savin, the gunpowder expert Surprising - watch the hot air
Opposite clockwise
from top left: and visionary who brought the railway to balloons as they glide over town after
Wilfred Owen the centre of town. Later, Wilfred Owen’s launching from Cae Glas Park at the
Statue, Cae Glas father Tom was posted to Oswestry after Balloon Carnival in August
Park, Market Day being taken on as a junior clerk by Great
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Advertorial: Oswestry Town Council - www.oswestry-tc.gov.uk
Oswestry Enjoy a game of bowls or tennis, challenge
the family at crazy golf and have fun at the
Town
new children’s play area. Visit on a summer
afternoon and bring a picnic as music
soars from the Victorian bandstand during
the free Summer concerts that feature
Council
everything from traditional brass bands to
rock and reggae.
Oswestry Visitor & Exhibition Centre is a
landmark building in the town; built in
2019 Heart of England in Bloom 15th Consecutive Gold medal 1407, it was the second oldest grammar
2019 Heart of England in Bloom Cae Glas Park winner - school in the country. Visit the Town
Love Your Local Neighbourhood Award Museum too, housed in our impressive
2019 Fields in Trust – Cae Glas Park nominated for West Midlands Guild Hall, it celebrates Oswestry and
Best Park and winner of Much Loved Status its people.
We are hoping to receive coach friendly
There is a great pride, tradition and Hot Air Balloon Carnival in August and the
status in 2020 and are already welcoming
optimism about Oswestry and at Oswestry ultimate pre-Christmas celebration that
many coach tours to town. We can meet
Town Council we celebrate this in our day is Christmas Live- the streets of Oswestry
your coach and give you an introduction to
to day role within the town. As a council,
we believe that by supporting many of
Town are full of people having fun.
our lovely market town. (See map on page Oswestry Town Council
the community activities and attractions As a council we are especially proud of
55 for coach park and drop off points).
Sponsored Events 2020
throughout the year, the vibrancy of the award winning Cae Glas Park – in 2019,
If visiting by coach, let us welcome you. Easter Fun Day Apple Day
town will be enhanced, and visitors and not only did we win a 15th consecutive
Contact davidclough@oswestry-tc.gov.uk Good Friday April 10th 10th October
locals alike will enjoy being in Oswestry gold award in Heart of England in Bloom
to help make your visit easier.
and will want to return. but also the local Neighbourhood award Gardeners’ Market Oswestry 10K Run
and Fields in Trust gave the park ‘much 29th May October 18th
The markets are an inherent part of loved’ status. Walk through the memorial
Oswestry Town Food and Drink Festival Bonfire Night
Oswestry’s identity. The traditional weekly gates, past the stunning summer flowers
Markets 11th and 12th July 7th November
street markets continue today and often and the recently installed statue of the
include speciality themes – why not visit Oswestry born, famous war poet, Bailey Head and Chill Out in the Park Christmas Lights
the bustling monthly Artisan Market Wilfred Owen. Bailey Street 26th July 1-5pm switch on
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Hot Air Balloon Carnival
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market, open every Wednesday, Friday Wednesdays & Saturdays
and Saturday, has an eclectic mix of 29th and 30th August Christmas Live
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speciality stalls that offer everything from Indoor Market 4th December
Heritage Open Days
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fresh local produce and street food to Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 11th to 20th September Christmas Parade
collectors’ stalls and dressmakers. 5th December
Artisan Market Community Games
Last Friday of month 13th September
We enjoy supporting Oswestry ‘s fast
18th December
growing programme of events, many of
Christmas Artisan Market Summer Sundays - FREE Music in the Park
which take place in the town streets and
Cae Glas Park. From the free, fun, Food @OswestryTC June 14th & 28th, July 12th & 26th,
and Drink Festival in July to the soaring www.oswestrymarket.co.uk August 2nd & 23rd
Tel: 01691 680222 To see all our events go to www.oswestry-tc.gov.uk
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Let’s explore
Oswestry
and the Borderlands
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Chirk Aqueduct
Horseshoe Falls
Chirk Castle
Erddig Hall
Take a day out from Oswestry and head Performers come from all over the world
towards North Wales. to showcase their country’s love of
performance. The evening concerts feature
Dare you walk across the Stream in everything from pop to jazz and world
the Sky? - Thomas Telford’s awesome music, Be there too for The Choir of the
aqueducts are part of the 11 mile long World competition- the highlight amongst
UNESCO World Heritage site. Take a stroll many at the week long event.
along the first on the Llangollen Canal at
Chirk – look up to see a train passing on the Travel with horsepower – take a trip on
viaduct or maybe be overtaken by a narrow Llangollen railway, the trains steam up the
boat headed towards the ‘Darkie’, a 460 yard Dee Valley and there aren’t many summer
long canal tunnel. Now catch your breath weekends when they don’t have a special
when you reach the wondrous Pontcysyllte event – you might even meet that famous
Aqueduct. Walk across and dare to look over tank engine, Thomas. Since 1884 there
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the parapet, this is Thomas Telford’s “stream has been real horsepower on the canal,
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Let’s explore – are you ready for a challenge?
Llangollen
International Song and dance time - the riverside
Llangollen and relax as you enjoy this most Walk the stream in the sky, jump for joy at
picturesque stretch of the canal. Go a little
Eisteddfod
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town of Llangollen is also famous for further to the Horseshoe Falls where canal the Eisteddfod or play a giant game
Pontcysyllte
The International Eisteddfod, a unique and river split.
Aqueduct and colourful festival of song and dance.
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Let’s Explore - North and West
Visit a castle or historic house - the Take the scenic route – don’t miss the
imposing castle at Chirk is only a short drive through The Ceiriog Valley. You will
drive away and is perched overlooking find charming and tiny Welsh hamlets
Shropshire, Cheshire and North Wales. then travel through wild landscapes back
Events throughout the summer bring to Oswestry.
knights and princesses into the courtyard
one weekend or battling soldiers in heavy
Historic - Chirk Castle has been gazing
armour the next. The spring snowdrop
over the Marches countryside since
walks are a perfect way to discover the
1295. Take a walk to the ha-ha, you can
wooded estate grounds or how about an
see for miles on a clear day
autumn bat walk?
Friendly - get to know the performers
Or historic house - another impressive
at the International Eisteddfod in July.
mansion will demand a visit. Erddig Hall
They come from all over the world to
at Wrexham couldn’t be more different to
this colourful spectacle of music and
the Marcher castle at Chirk. This red brick
dance
hall was left untouched for many years and
now gives glimpses of a fascinating stately Surprising - when you take a
home which boasted an unusual and close cruise with the horse drawn boats
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Llangollen Railway their servants. A real “upstairs downstairs” be travelling with Britain’s oldest
Opposite: The experience – don’t miss the poems written travel company!
stream in the sky, about many of the staff – some of them
Chirk Castle
sound real characters!
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Let’s explore Let’s explore North Shropshire
Oswestry
and the Borderlands
and travel through the ages.
An ice age mere, a medieval
castle, a world war trench and
today’s world of farming.
Park Hall -
Countryside Experience
Oswestry Show
Whittington Castle
Ellesmere & the Meres
Hawkstone Follies
Take a day out from Oswestry and head and North Wales championship farm
towards North Shropshire. animals, watch show jumping and see the
biggest and best farm machinery in this one
Meet the New Saints football team – day farming spectacular.
at the Venue. Our local team crosses the
border, they are based in Shropshire and That pantomime connection – we have
play in Wales. It’s a fun family venue too, to mention Dick Whittington (though
there’s soft play, 10 pin bowling, gym and possibly not his cat). The legendary figure
places to eat. has strong connections to Whittington
village’s own castle. He would probably
All creatures great and small – The place still recognise what remains of the castle
to meet everything from guinea pigs to shire and moat though could be surprised to
horses and to learn lots more about rural life see wedding couples posing in the
is the award winning, Park Hall Countryside castle grounds!
Experience. This is not only the place to
meet the smallest and cuddliest rabbits and What a performance! – 2020 will be
guinea pigs but also to learn lots more about Whittington’s 8th festival of classical
rural life. It’s a fun filled family day out with Chamber music and will take the theme
Photo a farming theme and so much more. Pig Folklassical - Hungarian, Alpine and
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Above: Ellesmere or a visit to the Welsh Guards museum. Want line-up of folk and classical musicians from
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Trenches Experience
to know more about farming? Then visit around the world to a tiny border village.
at Park Hall Oswestry Show in August. Meet Shropshire
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Let’s Explore - North and East
Our own lake district – the Ice Age saw Follies. it’s a 200 year old extravagant
the formation of the meres and mosses woodland fantasy with caves and grottos.
that are known as Shropshire’s Lakelands. Climb to the top for striking views over the
Ellesmere, Colemere, Blakemere are Shropshire plain.
renowned for the birdlife and a visit
in spring to the Heron Watch can be
rewarded with a close-up view of these Historic - you can’t find a more
elegant birds. In summer, enjoy The Mere quintessential English village than
and hire a rowing boat or enjoy a trip on Whittington. The moated castle is right
the little cruiser that tootles around the in the centre and a perfect summer
lake. Take to two wheels and hire a bike day out would be to their village fete
to explore. Want to see a bit more of in August
this pretty town? The historic canal wharf
is right in the centre of town and Friendly - meet the animals at Park
from here you can follow the iconic Hall Countryside Experience – but look
Ellesmere Sculpture Trail back to the out you could be nibbled by an over-
mere and beyond. friendly goat!
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Surprising - A Welsh football team in
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Whittington Castle Shropshire? Follow the New Saints if
North Shropshire now. Wem, Whitchurch
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Hawkstone Park,
and Market Drayton are more of Shropshire’s
Oswestry Show unique market towns. Then visit Hawkstone
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Let’s explore
Oswestry
and the Borderlands
The British Ironwork Centre
Montgomery Canal
Melverley Church
Nesscliffe & Kynaston’s Cave
Shrewsbury
Ironbridge Gorge Museum
Take a day out from Oswestry and head Welshpool and Newtown. The canal is
towards Shrewsbury, our county town and now creeping back to life as parts are
on to the Ironbridge Gorge Museum. restored and you will be fascinated by the
birds, bees and butterflies as you stroll
Begin the day with iron – start at the along. A very pleasant way to see more is
British Ironwork Centre and Sculpture Park to take a ride on a traditional narrow boat at
on the outskirts of Oswestry. This unique Maesbury and let Cracker the horse pull you
attraction will intrigue and amaze you. along this unspoilt stretch of the Monty.
Their metal sculpture trail will introduce
you to everything from a golden giraffe to Then wild but not wet - turn left at
a dragon perched quietly on top of a car – Nesscliffe and climb up to Kynaston’s
not yours, we can assure you! Home to the cave. Shropshire’s only highwayman (as
well travelled and emotive Knife Angel, far as we know!) lived here with his horse
this sculpture park is always offering Beelzebub. He was more Robin Hood than
something unique and fascinating. The 2 gangster and he must have loved the
day transport rally in July adds a different glorious views over Shropshire and Wales.
Photo metal perspective to your day out! Follow the view to Melverley and the
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Wet but definitely not wild - imagine white timber framed church. It sits on a
Wildlife near The
Montgomery canal when the canals were the main transport bend of the river and has been welcoming to find bees and butterflies, the
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View from
arteries and discover the tranquil pilgrims for over 1000 years. goddess of the river and an iron bridge
Montgomery Canal heading towards
Nesscliffe
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Get to know Sabrina, goddess of the pub with ales from a bygone time. Ready
river - discover Shrewsbury nestling in a for a cuppa now? Coalport China Museum
loop of the River Severn. Charles Darwin’s will show you the most exquisite china cups
birthplace is a higgledy piggledy mix of and saucers and more.
black and white buildings. Don’t miss the
world famous flower show in August – a
spectacular event with flowers, music, Historic - follow the River Severn from
arena events and the occasional celebrity the beautiful timber framed church
chef. at Melverley onto Shropshire’s county
town of Shrewsbury.
Another day out with iron - the second
UNESCO World Heritage site in our area is Friendly - spend the day at Blists Hill
Ironbridge. Recognised as the birthplace Victorian Museum and meet the shop
Photo of the Industrial Revolution, the iconic iron keepers. They will charm you with
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Knife Angel Surprising - see heavy metal
everything from Victorian life to industry,
at the British transformed. Take a closer look at
Ironworks bone china and science. Spend time at the
the sculptures at the British Ironwork
Opposite page: Victorian town of Blists Hill and experience
Centre, could that be a gorilla of
The Ironbridge, the nostalgia of childhood sweet shops,
River Severn at spoons or an angel of knives?
you could spend a penny or two in the
Shrewsbury,
Melverley Church bank or enjoy a sing song in the village
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Oswestry
and the Borderlands
Offa’s Dyke Path
Rodney’s Pillar
Llanymynech Lime Works
Welshpool & Llanfair Railway
Powis Castle SHOVELLING COAL
Lake Vyrnwy
Llanrhaeadr Waterfall
Take a day out from Oswestry and head Perched above them is the local golf club,
south into Wales and the aptly named it is the only course where you can tee off
market town of Welshpool. Stop on the in England and putt out in Wales! Breidden
way at Llanymynech for the Limeworks Hill topped by Rodney’s Pillar soars 350
and canal then onto Lake Vyrnwy and the metres over the valley looking towards
wondrous waterfall at Llanrhaeadr. Welshpool and has been guarding the view
since the gentlemen of Montgomery built
Amble along the edge - Offa’s Dyke Path the pillar in tribute to Admiral Rodney.
defines the border as you head south from
Oswestry. From here down to Montgomery, Climb aboard – Welshpool and Llanfair
you will often take one step in Wales and Railway is one of the great little trains of
one in England, so you can imagine just Wales. They steam through the beautiful
how stunning the landscapes are as you Mid-Wales countryside from Welshpool to
walk the path. Llanymynech village could Llanfair Caerinion and back. You could be
Photo be your first stop and it is right on that helping stoke a locomotive if being a train
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Llanrhaeadr restored Hoffman Kiln alongside the canal of special events in Welshpool through the Let’s explore the border and follow the steps of an
Waterfall give you an insight into how lime was year – don’t miss the summer transport
Opposite Page: produced. Walk along the tow path to get festival and you can boogie into the 1940s ancient king, jump aboard one of the great little trains
Welshpool and
Llanfair Railway
a dramatic view of Llanymynech Rocks. festival in September.
of Wales and wonder at a waterfall higher than Niagara
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Take a detour - to National Trust property in Mid Wales. Visit on a rainy day to see why,
Powis Castle. Discover the fascinating on a recent visit, David Beckham called the
Clive Of India collection and wonder at waterfall “ridiculously beautiful”.
the enormous yew trees in the terraced
gardens. You could say that The Andrew
Logan Museum in Berriew is fascinating. Historic - the 42.5 metre chimney
This showcase of the sculptor’s work is also of the Hoffman Kiln at Llanymynech
delightful, different and like nothing you will Limeworks certainly wouldn’t have
have seen before. been on Father Christmas’s list! Explore
woodlands, wildlife meadows and
Where next? Hidden gems are calling - canal side walks nearby.
The serene and scenic Lake Vyrnwy will be Friendly - you’ll be in good
a beautiful stop before you head back to company if you walk along Offa’s
Oswestry. The man made lake is renowned Dyke. Don’t forget to say hello to
for the RSPB bird reserve. Why not hire a everyone you meet
bike? All the family could enjoy the views as
Photo you cycle around the 12 mile flat circuit. Surprising - “Absolutely wonderful.”
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Llanymynech Lime- Time for one more wonder in Wales? - Just some of the comments from
works – The Kiln It must be Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall. The visitors to Andrew Logan’s really
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trip from Lake Vyrnwy over to Llanrhaeadr unusual museum of modern art.
Vyrnwy, Rodney’s
Pillar, Powis Castle. takes in some of the most majestic scenery
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Let’s have fun
Family
Time
Ready for a great day out
with the kids?
Visit a farm - get up close and personal Let’s make tracks - how about a day
with the cutest animals at the national on wheels or tracks? Try a train ride, you
award- winning farm attraction, Park could spend a whole day going from
Hall Countryside Experience. Lamb one track to another. Steam or diesel –
feeding starts the year and losing you choose. A gentle bike ride round
yourself (or maybe an annoying brother Ellesmere or Lake Vyrnwy is fun but if it’s
or sister) in the maize maze is a fun day a bit more action you would like, get on
out in summer. a trail bike and have a day in the mud in
the Berwyn Mountains.
Meet a gorilla – but not as you know it!
Visit the British Ironworks Centre and Make a date with the New Saints –
see how many metal animals you our local football club has more than
can count on safari. Did you spot the just match day fun. It’s a venue for all the
dinosaur sized scorpion or maybe the family with soft play and a bowling alley
enormous spoon gorilla? and bar.
Go on a science quest - let’s explore and
Photo you could call in at Techniquest Glyndŵr Ready to play?...
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lots of fun at the live science shows. Historic - be a knight or princess for a
Christmas Live
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top left: Time for castle capers - for all sorts of
The Ellesmere historical fun, let’s find a castle. Anyone Friendly - have a cuddle with a rabbit
Sculpture trail, being naughty? They could be put in the or groom a miniature pony at Park Hall
Oswestry Hot Air
stocks at Whittington Castle or even end Countryside Experience
Balloon Carnival,
Chirk Castle, up in the dungeons at Chirk Castle.
Surprising - get your ice skates on in
Park Hall Better be good then!
Countryside Oswestry Town Centre at Christmas Live
Experience
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Arts & Events
Arts &
Events
Whittington Chamber Music Festival
Borderland Visual Arts
Oswestry Food & Drink Festival
Llangollen International Eisteddfod
Oswestry Agricultural Show
Oswestry Hot Air Balloon Carnival
Oswestry Christmas Live
It could be the border location that helps entertainment fill the days and Saturday
bring together so many diverse talents but night finishes spectacularly with the night
whatever the cause the result is a great glow when the balloon burners are fired to
mix of arts and events that will keep you a resounding music finale.
entertained all year long.
Fun, free and fab - the Oswestry Food
and Drink Festival takes centre stage in July Historic - Oswestry and The
when all things local and delicious can be Borderlands bring history to life
tasted throughout the town centre. There throughout the year. Meet folk from
are often speciality markets and events medieval life, let the kids be a knight or
too. Apple day is tasty and the dog shows princess for a day or boogie in the 1940s.
are the friendliest! The sparkling finale of
the year is Christmas Live. We’ll close the Friendly - we’ll line the streets of
streets and fill them with fairground rides, town and cheer when you take on the
an ice rink, food stalls, street entertainers Oswestry 10k run. Have fun and finish!
and finish it all with a whoosh of fireworks.
Surprising - there is only one hot air
balloon carnival that takes off from the
Music, art and drama,
Photo It’s all hot air – on a, hopefully sunny,
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centre of a town and that’s Oswestry. food, flowers and fireworks –
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see all shapes and sizes of balloons
a wonderful way to spend a Bank these borderlands are
Oswestry Food and gliding over the town centre after their
Holiday weekend.
Drink Festival take-off from Cae Glas Park all sorts of fest fabulous all year
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Arts
& Events
& Events
The Borderlands are brilliant – don’t Music minded? – you are in for a treat.
miss Oswestry Show in August, it’s a one From the Youth Music and International
day show of everything rural. There are so Chamber Music Festivals in spring through
many events through the summer, take to the International Eisteddfod in high
a trip back in time and visit a castle and summer, whichever music genre is your
bring history to life - you could be trying favourite, there will be an event to enjoy. It’s
on armour or learning to joust and the local too. The town music scene is buzzing.
knights and princesses’ weekend is always From charismatic venues like The Hermon
a fun filled family event. Another family Chapel to many of the local pubs, there
day out is Kids Fest and for a more grown is an eclectic mix of live music to enjoy.
up experience – there’s Oktober Fest both Want a different way to spend a Sunday
in The Quarry Park in Shrewsbury. afternoon? There are free Sunday concerts
in the park - Salsa one Sunday, Reggae the
Borderland artistry - Oswestry is home next or maybe a local brass band.
to around 200 artists, including Borderland
Photo Visual Arts. The exhibitions keep flowing And for the finale – we can’t wait for
Reference: throughout the year at galleries such as the opening of the Holroyd Community
This page: Qube, The Visitor and Exhibition Centre, Theatre, a new venue with an exciting
It’s Carnival Time
Willow Gallery and the Library. Visit in June and varied programme of productions.
Opposite:
Night Glow at and you can meet the people behind the The new residential Shakespeare Summer
The Hot Air art in their open studios event. School with renowned RSC coach
Balloon Carnival, Michael Corbidge promises to be
Meet the artists something special too.
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Events Calendar 2020
Events 2020
Here are just some of the events to enjoy in Oswestry and the
Borderlands throughout the year. To find out the latest events go
to our web site www.visitoswestry.co.uk or call
www.qube-oca.org.uk The Information Centre 01691 662753
JANUARY 7th & 8th Chirk Castle 10th - 13th Chirk Castle
World Book Weekend Cadbury’s Easter
Egg Hunts
KinoKulture 1st Llangollen Railway
13th - 28th April
Oswestry’s Mince Pie Special
Qube Gallery 12th & 13th
Community Cinema Photography Whittington Castle
6th - 4th Feb Qube
Arthur Street SY11 1JN Gallery Creative Groups
Competition & Exhibition Easter Egg Hunts
Exhibition
14th - 2nd May 11th - 13th
www.kinokulture.org.uk Willow Gallery Painting WLLRailway
T: 01691 238167 FEBRUARY
with Words Easter Fun Rides
Chirk Castle 20th - 22nd Park Hall 17th - 19th Llangollen
Snowdrop Walks Countryside Experience Railway Thomas the Tank
48 Hour Live Trenches Engine Weekend
Hermon Chapel 1st Willow Gallery Experience
Live Music -Vera van 18th Cross Street,
Arts Venue
Heeringen Trio 27th Willow Gallery Oswestry Produce
Chapel Street SY11 1LF Live Music - ALAW Market
18th - 7th March
www.hermonchapel.com Willow Gallery Open 28th Llangollen Railway 18th Willow Gallery
T: 01691 662196 Art Exhibition Real Ale Train Live Music -
Tom McConville
15th - 23rd 28th & 29th
Park Hall Countryside Whittington Castle 25th WLLRailway
Experience Lambing Live Re-enactment - Sierra Leone
American Civil War Independence Day
6th - 9th March Qube Celebration
20th – 22 March
Gallery Ruby Reseigh APRIL
Park Hall Countryside Experience Exhibition MAY
48 Hour Live Trenches
Experience 4th - 19th Park Hall
15th Cross Street,
Countryside Experience 1st - 12th June Qube
Oswestry Produce
Easter Eggstravaganza Gallery 20:20 Print
www.parkhallfarm.co.uk Market
Exchange Exhibition
4th - 19th Chirk Castle
15th & 16th, 18th &
Discover our Bird Life 2nd Willow Gallery
19th, 20th, 22nd
Craft Fair
& 23rd Welshpool &
10th Whittington Castle
Llanfair Railway (WLLR)
12th – 17th May Half Term Winter
Plant Hunter Fair 2nd & 3rd Whittington
Whittington International Castle Napoleonic Living
Warmers
Chamber Music Festival 10th Oswestry Market, History Weekend
FolkClassical Bailey head Easter
MARCH Fun Day 9th Llangollen Railway
Evening Real Ale Train
www.whittingtonmusic 6th Hermon Chapel, 10th & 11th Telford
festival.org.uk Oswestry. N-Ex-T- Double International Centre 9th & 10th
Bill: Kamera Obscura & Shropshire Kids Fest Whittington Castle
Two Dogs War of the Roses Event
32 VisitOswestry.co.uk Follow us @OswestryTourism VisitOswestry.co.uk 339th – 17th June 14th Cae Glas Park 11th & 12th Cambrian 1st & 29th WLLRailway 12th & 13th Llangollen NOVEMBER
Events Calendar 2020
Willow Gallery Free Music - Bulgarian Heritage Railways Real Fish & Chips Evening Railway Heritage
13th & 14th June Borderland Visual Arts Folklore Club Ale Special 1st August Train Rail Gala
5th Llangollen Railway
Oswestry Vintage & Oswestry & District Ride the Rocket
Steam Rally & Craft Fair 12th – 17th 20th Oswestry Market, 11th & 12th Oswestry Agricultural Show 3rd - 9th Oswestry 19th & 20th Llangollen
Whittington Bailey Head Produce Town Centre Oswestry Town Centre Railway 1940s Weekend
Oswestry Show Ground Oswestry Showground 5th - 23rd Dec Qube
International Chamber Market Food & Drink Festival St. Oswald’s Festival
SY11 4TB Music Festival – Folk- SY11 4AS 26th & 27th Welshpool Gallery Christmas Arts &
classical 21st June 11th Willow Gallery 7th - 9th Llangollen 1940s Weekend Crafts Exhibition
www cvvms.com WLLR & Llangollen Craft Fair www.oswestryshow.co.uk Railway Thomas the Tank
16th British Ironworks Railway Father’s Day Engine Weekend 7th Oswestry, Brogyntyn
OCTOBER
Plant Hunter Fair 11th Cae Glas Park Park Bonfire Night
20th & 21st TNS Fun Day 6th - 14th Sept Qube
2nd & 3rd Shrewsbury 19th Oswestry Bailey
23rd British Ironworks Whittington Castle Gallery Open Art Exhi-
Quarry Park Oktoberfest Head Christmas Lights
27th & 28th June Proms in the Park Green Fair Weekend 12th Cae Glas Park 29th & 30th August bition
Free Music - Reggae in Switch On
Shrewsbury Food Festival Oswestry 10th Oswestry Bailey
24th 20th & 21st the Park 5th - 9th Ellesmere
Shrewsbury Quarry Park Hot Air Balloon Carnival Head Apple Day 21st & weekends
Llangollen Railway Ellesmere Food & Drink Summer Festival
SY1 1JA Evening Gin Train Festival 18th & 19th British Cae Glas Park and Town Centre Park Hall Countryside
16th - 18th Llangollen Experience The Santa
Ironworks Transport 15th WLLRailway
www.oswestryballoon Railway Steam Gala Experience
www.shrewsburyfood 24th Whittington Castle 20th June WLLRailway Rally Hog Roast Train
festival.co.uk Henry V – Outdoor Welshpool Transport carnival.info
17th Willow Gallery 27th Ellesmere Winter
Shakespeare Festival 18th & 19th Chirk 15th & 16th
Craft Fair Festival
Castle Civil War Whittington Castle
24th WLLRailway 27th & 28th Weekend 18th C Living History
18th Oswestry Town 28th Cross Street,
Fish & Chip Train Shrewsbury Quarry Park Weekend
Oswestry 10K Run Oswestry Produce
Food Festival 25th & 26th
11th – 20th September Market
21st Derwen College Whittington Castle 22nd Ellesmere Carnival
7th – 12th July Heritage Open Days 23rd - 31st Park Hall
Summer Fete 28th Cae Glas Park Multi Period Living
Llangollen International Local history, art and culture. Countryside Experience DECEMBER
Free Music - History Event 22nd Llangollen Railway
England’s favourite Pumpkinfest
Musical Eisteddfod 29th Oswestry Market, Porthywaen Silver Ban Evening Gin Train
6 day music and dance festival Bailey Head 25th & 26th heritage festival 4th Oswestry Town
25th Whittington
Gardening Event JULY WLLRailway Welsh 23rd Cae Glas Park Centre Christmas Live
Castle. Afternoon
www.llangollen.net Afternoon Tea Trains www.heritageopendays. Free Music - Ifton Brass
Hallowe’en Event
30th & 31st org.uk band 5th Oswestry Town
3rd - 5th
Cambrian Heritage 25th - end Sept Centre Christmas Parade
Oswestry Town Pubs 30th British Ironworks
Railways Model Park Hall Countryside 29th & 30th Cae Glas
Gigfest Music Festival Hallowe’en Spooktacular
Railways Exhibition Experience Amazing Park & Oswestry Town 18th Oswestry Bailey
11th and 12th July Maize Maze Centre Hot Air Head & Town Centre
1st - 3rd Aug Qube 30th - 1st Nov
Oswestry Food & Drink Festival 30th & 31st Chirk Balloon Carnival Christmas Artisans
Gallery Umbrella Llangollen Railway
Shropshire’s free and friendly Castle Knights &
Exhibition
26th British Ironworks 25th & 26th September Thomas the Tank Market
food festival showcasing the Princesses Weekend Plant Hunter Fair Welshpool 1940s Weekend 30th Ellesmere 10k and
Engine Weekend
best food and drink producers 2k Races December
4th & 5th Llangollen
making a very tasty weekend. JUNE 26th Cae Glas Park Weekends
Railway Classic www.welshpool1940s 31st Whittington Castle
Chill Out in the Park SEPTEMBER Cambrian Heritage
Transport Weekend weekend.co.uk Hallowe’en Evening
www.oswestryfood 12th & 13th, 19th & Event Railways, Welshpool &
30th - 2nd Aug
festival.co.uk 20th Oswestry & 4th & 5th 5th & 6th Chirk Castle Llanfair Railways,
Llangollen Railway
Surrounds Borderland Whittington Castle Battle of Crogen WK/end 31st Oswestry Market, Llangollen Railways
Sensational Sixties &
Visual Arts – Open Shropshire Outdoor Bailey Head Hallowe’en Santa Trains
Seventies Weekend
Studios Event Show 5th & 6th Shrewsbury Market
Quarry Shrewsbury
3rd to 17th July 15th – 29th 5th Ellesmere Rotary AUGUST Kids Fest 31st Cambrian Heritage
Shakespeare Summer Schools Qube Gallery Millicent Regatta 4th December Railways Ghost Train
3 day and 6 day residential with Kaye Children’s 1st Oswestry Christmas Live – Ho, Ho, Ho 6th Ellesmere
RSC voice and text associate. Art Event 7th - 12th Llangollen Showground Oswestry Fairground rides, market stalls, Shropshire Triathlon
Bryn Tanat Hall International Music & Agricultural Show food, music and fireworks For the very latest events listings go to
13th & 14th Dance Eisteddfod Oswestry Town Centre 11th - 20th Everywhere Visitoswestry.co.uk
www.michaelcorbidge.co.uk Oswestry Showground 2nd Cae Glas Park Heritage Open Days
Clwyd Veteran and Free Music –
25/11/19 This list is compiled from various sources, Oswestry Borderland Tourism cannot accept any
Vintage Machinery Rally Porthywaen Silver Band responsibility for any errors, alterations, omissions or cancellations.
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Attractions 38 VisitOswestry.co.uk Follow us @OswestryTourism VisitOswestry.co.uk 39
OswestryOswestry Town MAP: C8
Oswestry
Museum
Town
The story of Oswestry. Town
Open Wednesdays,
Museum
Fridays and Saturdays.
Museum 31 DEC 2020
The Guildhall Oswestry SY11 1PZ
www.oswestrytownmuseum.co.uk
The Story of Oswestry The Story of Oswestry
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Open Wed., Fri. & Saturday Open Wed., Fri. & SaturdayLets Eat, Drink and Sleep
Taste Oswestry
Local Flavours
Cafe Culture
There is no better way to relax and unwind than to sit Hotels and B&B’s
comfortably aboard our special horse drawn narrowboat
and enjoy a memorable journey as you cruise through
unspoilt Shropshire countryside on the quiet waters of the
Self Catering
Montgomery canal in Maesbury Marsh. MAP: G5
Bywater Cruises, canal Central, Coed y Rae Lane, Maesbury Marsh SY10 8JG
Camping & Glamping
Let’s
T: 01691 777738 M: 07941 429880 www.bywatercruises.com
www.llangollen-railway.co.uk
www.llangollen-railway.co.uk Eat, Drink
and Sleep
Let’s face it you would need to stay glamping or gliding along the local canals
MAP: C6
longer if you were to explore all the lovely on a narrowboat? All of these will be a
Borderlands that we have shown you in fabulous base for your Borderland holiday.
this brochure – and why not? You might
Mick Extance Off Road Motor Cycle Experience MAP: C5
long for a few days away in a comfortable For the best prices we suggest you book
Enjoy a full day’s exciting off road adventure riding KTM’s latest off Oswestry hotel or maybe a hideaway cottage direct with our members. If you are looking
road bikes! Everything provided for a fun-filled, action-packed day out, Borderland
including expert tuition and protective riding kit! tucked away in one of the valleys so close for a last-minute bargain, we send out a
Tourism
www.mickextanceexperience.com T: 01332 347592
Oswestry Visitor to Oswestry. Can we help you find your regular newsletter – Break for the Borders
Llangynog SY10 0EX
& Exhibition Centre, perfect escape? - with the latest special offers. You can sign
2 Church Terrace, up on the web site: Visitoswestry.co.uk
Llanymynech Golf Club MAP: F6
Oswestry, SY11 2TE
Are you an outdoors family longing to
Drive In Wales – Putt In England, Europe’s only dual country Golf Course. T: 01691 662753
A Mere Cycle MAP: H4 It’s unique claim to fame -you can play one round of golf in two E: obt@oswestry- bring your caravan or tent? Or how about
separate countries.
Enjoy more of north Shropshire and the Welsh borders with one of our welshborders.org.uk
www.llanymynechgolfclub.co.uk T: 01691 830983
hire bikes, suitable for all ages, we will come to you. We also offer sales
Pant, Nr. Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8LB
of bikes, E bikes, repairs and servicing.
MAP: C6
Visit Lake Vyrnwy
www.amerecycle.co.uk M: 07988 842038 T: 01691 773298
Information for disabled visitors Guide to adverts: graded and their accreditation is Please be aware that ratings may
Guide to Adverts
shown. Additional gradings for top change throughout the year.
Visit Lake Vyrnwy MAP: B6 In the first instance we suggest you contact the All accommodation providers listed
quality are also awarded by the
in this brochure are members of Prpn per room per night
Lake Vyrnwy is one of Wales’ hidden gems. With stunning
individual advertisers to check what facilities they can assessors and for an explanation of
Oswestry Borderland Tourism. Adverts Pp per person
views, a wonderful array of walks to suit all abilities and offer to help make your visit more accessible. are colour coded by map area and
the gradings and symbols please
some fantastic wildlife, it’s a great place to visit throughout contact the appropriate body. Pppn per person per night
the year.” Iolo Williams
The town map (pages 54 &55) shows disabled toilets in map references refer to the area map
Pw per week
town and all main car parks have disabled spaces. TC
on pages 52-53. Oswestry town Many visitors now use reviews on
www.lakevyrnwy.com @visitlakevyrnwy centre properties are colour banded websites to help make their choice
light blue and labelled TC. of accommodation. We would HOT Hotel
MAP: H4
Check on the Town Council website for more details. Produced by advise using your own discretion and
Visit Ellesmere RR Restaurant with rooms
www.oswestry-tc.gov.uk Oswestry
Star ratings & Reviews: contact the accommodation provider
B&B Bed & Breakfast
Ellesmere is unique as it is ideally located between one of the most Borderland if you are unsure about anything
beautiful canals in the country and The Magnificent Mere. Plus we Staff at our information centre may be able Tourism and Oswestry Borderland Tourism does before booking. FBB Farmhouse B&B
have independent shops and cafes and friendly places to stay. Perfect. Fisher Freelance
to help with more detailed information, not require members who provide SC Self Catering
Design.
accommodation to be inspected Book direct for best prices
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and graded. Some members
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and images
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42 VisitOswestry.co.uk Follow us @OswestryTourism VisitOswestry.co.uk 43Lets Eat, Drink and Sleep
Lets celebrate
MAP: F6
Local Produce
and fabulous
Let’s celebrate local produce and fabulous
flavours The markets showcase local produce too,
flavours. Oswestry and The Welsh Borders are pop into town on market days - Wednesday,
blessed with many top class food and drink Friday and Saturday. Then there are Food
producers and you can find their products in the Festivals – the perfect way to sample all the
delightful restaurants, pubs and cafes. Borderland’s flavours.
TC
The Griffin Inn MAP: D8 Sebastians Restaurant With Rooms TC
MAP: D6
Traditional pub in listed building with oak beams and wooden Award-winning restaurant
floors. Affordable home cooked dining every lunch and evening. serving fine French cuisine.
(food not served Sunday evening). Open Wednesday – Saturday, 6.30 – 9.00 pm.
Tel: 01691 650156 www.sebastians-hotel.com Tel: 01691 655444
Albion Hill, Oswestry, SY11 2NL 45 Willow Street, Oswestry, SY11 1AQ
TC TC
1727 Restaurant & Grill at the Wynnstay Hotel MAP: I6 The Cantonese Restaurant MAP: A11
With a fresh renovation, the 1727 Restaurant & Grill boasts a unique,
Join us for a unique Cantonese dining experience
vibrant and stylish atmosphere to reflect the modern classics on the
Great Food – Great Wine – Great Company
menu. Food sourced locally & cooked to order over a charcoal grill.
www.wynnstayhotel.com grill@1727.co.uk Open Tuesday to Saturday 5.30 to 10.30 pm
T: 01691 668907 Church Street Oswestry SY11 2SZ T: 01691 671931 www.thecantonese.co.uk
TC
The Bailey Head MAP: C8 Whittington Castle Tea Rooms MAP: H4
Shrewsbury and West Shropshire CAMRA Market Towns Pub Why not have a cup of tea or piece of cake in the Castle Tearoom.
of the Year and overall Pub of the Year runner up. Dog friendly. Freshly prepared sandwiches, warming soups, ice-cream. Morning
Large selection of gins. Local produce. coffee or Afternoon tea from toasted teacakes to muffins to milkshakes. MAP: G4
www.baileyhead.co.uk E: info@baileyhead.co.uk Open Wednesday to Sunday 10 to 4pm Whittington Castle SY11 4DF
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Bailey Head, Oswestry, SY11 1PZ www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk
MAP: F5 MAP: G4
The Sweeney The Venue
The very best of modern British cooking with a hint of continental influence.
Enjoy the surroundings of our open-plan eatery. Bar, big screen TV
Our highly creative team are always designing new dishes for, daily specials,
and pool tables, it’s the ideal venue for a fun-filled evening.
event menus and special occasion feasts. Famous early bird menu.
www.sweeneyhall.com T: 01691 652450 Open 7 days for lunch & dinner. www.gotothevenue.com
The Sweeney, Morda SY10 9EU The Venue at Park Hall Burma Road SY 11 4AS
44 VisitOswestry.co.uk Follow us @OswestryTourism VisitOswestry.co.uk 45Map Ref
Pen-y-Dyffryn Country Hotel
Hotels
Sebastians Restaurant With Rooms MAP: TC
Pen-y-Dyffryn Country Hotel F 4
MAP: F4
HOTEL
MAP: TC
45 Willow Street, Oswestry, SY11 1AQ Peaceful country house hotel in border hills. Two Rosette
Tel: 01691 655444 dining. Good Hotel guide. Sawdays awards. 12 rooms.
info@sebastians-hotel.com Dogs welcome. From £138 prpn.
Room only prices:
Single from £75.00 prpn stay@peny.co.uk www.peny.co.uk Tel: 01691 653700
Georgian Rectory offering unobtrusive hospitality, two
Double/twin from £85.00 prpn Mile Hunter. Rhydycroesau, Oswestry, SY10 7JD
AA Rosette food and an easy-going atmosphere,
guaranteeing that ‘away from it all feeling’.
Rhydcroesau, Oswestry SY10 7JD
Tel: 01691 653700
www.peny.co.uk Email: stay@peny.co.uk
Renowned, award winning 17th Century town centre restaurant
with 6 ensuite rooms & delightful courtyard. Fine French cuisine
served Wednesday to Saturday 6.30 to 9.00pm.
www.sebastians-hotel.com
MAP: F4
Lion Quays SC
A magnificent setting for a romantic holiday, a pampered
weekend away or a family stay. Amazing waterside setting
for business meetings or weddings or special occasions.
www.lionquays.co.uk T: 01691 684 300
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Complaints: All members of Oswestry Borderland Tourism have signed up to the Oswestry Borderland Tourism Charter
which should be displayed at each property. If you experience any problems during your stay we urge you to bring them to
the attention of the manager or owner whilst you are still at the property. If the property has been inspected by a recognised
tourism company such as Visit England and you don’t feel your problem has been resolved you should then contact that MAP: G5
organisation.
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MAP: E3 MAP: H6
Fron Frys B&B Brownhill House B&B
Interesting house in historic village between Shrewsbury and Oswestry.
A converted farm building in elevated rural location with fine Unique and spectacular NGS hillside garden. Breakfast is a feast of local
views over Ceiriog Valley. Private wing of house available for produce. All rooms with full en-suite. Pub within walking distance. Free Wifi.
exclusive use and ideal for families with young children.
Peace & quiet except when sheep shearing! Three bedrooms. Single from £45 prpn Twin/double from £75 prpn
www.eleventowns.co.uk Tel: 01939 261121 MAP F5
Bedrooms: 3
MAP: G4
Spaces: 6/7 Fitzwarine House B&B
Double Rooms:1 Twin:1
Family Rooms: (1 double,
1 twin with private facilities)
Months open: Jan-Dec
Price: from £35 pppn
rivcarter@fronfrys.co.uk www.fronfrys.co.uk Tel: 01691 718880
Glyn Ceiriog, LL20 7AA
Village location looking over to Whittington Castle. 2 Excellent
MAP: TC
The Summer House B&B
pubs with food nearby. 2 miles from Oswestry. 3 bedrooms.
Single from £50 prpn, double from £70 prpn. The Bryn Oswestry Town B&B
Comfortable self contained log cabin, 10minutes walk from centre MAP: TC
of Oswestry. King size or twin beds. Private parking. Continental tjaway@supanet.com www.fitzwarinehouse.co.uk Tel: 01691 680882 www.valthebryn.co.uk B&B
breakfast each day to enjoy at your leisure. Pets welcome. Debra Walker. Castle Street, Whittington, SY11 4DF
E: cburke22@btinternet.com T: 01691 657329 M: 07815 184 257
Mrs Carol Burke. 22 Hampton Close, Oswestry, SY11 1SL MAP: H4
Hordley Hall B&B
TC
Nant Gloyw B&B
Our small BnB just 10 mins walk from the centre of Oswestry. 2
lovely en-suite double rooms. Enjoy fresh eggs for breakfast from our
chickens. Booking.Com 9.7/10
www.facebook.com/nantgloywoswestry/
E: GayleHudson0@gmail.com Oerley Way Oswestry SY11 1TD
MAP: TC
Montrose B&B
Close to Ellesmere, Georgian house set in beautiful gardens
in a peaceful location. Wonderful views of surrounding
Victorian house in quiet lane close to town centre. countryside. Aga cooked farmhouse breakfasts. 4 bedrooms,
2 bedrooms WiFi available. 3 ensuite. Parking and cycle storage.
£25 pppn Val and Chris run a very comfortable,
www.hordleyhall.co.uk Tel: 01691 622772
doreenleggatt1967@gmail.com Tel: 01691 652063 Hazel Rodenhurst. Hordley, Ellesmere, SY12 9BB friendly B&B in a quiet cul-de-sac,
Doreen Leggatt. Montrose, Weston Lane, Oswestry SY11 2BG only 5 minutes from Oswestry Town
Centre and restaurants. 3 bedrooms,
MAP: TC
Laurels B&B B&B Sign up online to our visitors’ newsletter including luxury ground floor
en-suite. Locally sourced full English
Minutes from the town centre and amenities, 3 superbly comfortable
en-suite rooms. Excellent breakfasts made with local ingredients and
exceptional hospitality in our family home. One en-suite bedroom. Parking.
Break for the Borders Breakfast with homemade bread and
blueberry drop scones with a drizzle
of maple syrup. Return and relax in
www.laurelsoswestry.co.uk T: 01691 655395 For the latest news and special offers
the garden. Free off road parking.
17 Ferrers Road Oswestry SY11 2EY
Val & Chris Schofield E: valthebryn@gmail.com
The map references on the ads will show you how to find our places to eat, drink and sleep. Tel: 01691 662513 M: 07770 800 639
Use the maps on pages 52 & 53, 54 & 55 The Bryn, 14 Ardmillan Close, Oswestry, SY11 2JZ
48 VisitOswestry.co.uk Follow us @OswestryTourism VisitOswestry.co.uk 49Self Catering, Camping, Glamping and Narrowboats
MAP: F4
Nant Lane Cottage SC Stables and Granary Cottages MAP: F4
SC MAP: G3 / SC Little Barn, Trefonen MAP: F5
SC
Stunning views from old Oswestry Racecourse. 2
beautifully renovated stone barns. 2 x 2 bedrooms. From RELAX AND UNWIND
£320 per unit per week. brian@tomleycottages.co.uk
IN A RURAL RETREAT
www.tomleycottgaes.co.uk Tel: 01691 652815
Brian Tomley. Parc Uchaf, Racecourse, Oswestry, SY10 7HL
NEAR ELLESMERE
www.castlefarmholidaysshropshire.co.uk
MAP: F7 Two cosy, well equipped
Brimford House B&B cottages with luxury hot tubs.
Brimford is an elegant Georgian farmhouse, on a working farm
set in the beautiful tranquil surroundings of the Shropshire / Woodpecker Cottage sleeps
Welsh countryside near Shrewsbury and Rodney’s pillar. 5, wheelchair friendly, 3
www.brimford.co.uk T: 01938 570235 bedrooms, twin room on
Brimford House, Criggion, SY5 9AU ground floor.
Cosy 2 bedroom 19th Century stone cottage with exposed beams, slate With ensuite wetroom
floors and inglenook fireplace. Off road parking. In border village of MAP: F5 Nuthatch Cottage sleeps 4,
Selattyn, 3 miles from Oswestry. Within walking distance of village pub Moorehouse Farm B&B and Camping B&B
in 2 bedrooms.
serving food and ancient listed church. Close to Chirk Castle and 4 other
Farmhouse with breath taking views offering Bed & Breakfast, Camping
National Trust properties. Prices from £220 to £295 per week.
or Chalet accommodation. Or Bring your own horse on holiday with you, Our Glamping site is in a
and ride out in the hills! peaceful rural location
Nant Lane, Selattyn, SY10 7HA www.nantlanecottage.uk
T: 01691 659708 M: 07423 057710 maggie.barnes.c@btinternet.com www.moorehousefarm.co.uk M: 07774 644 601 T: 01691 791864 4 cosy pods with electric 2 bedroom converted stone barn in the small Shropshire village of
Craigllwyn Oswestry SY10 9BH fire, fridge, kettle, Trefonen with church, shop/post office and public house, perfect to
microwave and toasters. explore the beautiful countryside of England and Wales. Local market
MAP: F4
The Old Rectory Cottage SC Willow pod has a hot tub.
towns as well as many historic houses, castles and great gardens. Return
Gwaenynog Farmhouse B&B, Campsite & MAP: C8 and relax in the patio garden or beside the cosy wood burning stove.
Wedding Venue B&B
Bluebell Luxury Shepherd Hut.
A real countryside escape, Gwaenynog Farmhouse has it all: peace and 2 bedrooms
quiet, comfortable beds, brilliant showers, plentiful breakfasts and Dogs Welcome FREE in 1 double
1 twin
wholesome evening meals. cottages and Glamping site,
Prices from £250 - £390 per week
www.gwaenynog.com E: enquiry@gwaenynog.com T: 01938 810236 WiFi on site.
Dolanog Welshpool Powys SY21 0LJ www.little-barn-shropshire.co.uk
T: 01691 690801 M: 07707 992 959 info@little-barn-shropshire.co.uk Tel: 01691 653387
The Castle Farm, Dudleston SY12 9EF Old Post Office Lane, Trefonen, Oswestry, SY10 9DL
MAP: F7
Lane Farm B&B
MAP: F5
Undiscovered, unspoilt and memorable. Near to Criggion and Rodney’s
Beudy Bryn Celyn MAP: F6
SC
Sweeney Farm Glamping GLAMPING
Pillar, we offer an extremely warm welcome to guests on our organic
Timber beamed 2 bedroom period cottage in secluded grounds. working farm.
2 luxury safari tents situated on a working dairy farm. Each tent has
Beautiful views, wild flower meadow & woodland, 7 circular walks www.lanefarmbedandbreakfast.co.uk T: 01743 884288 3 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and log burner.
and Offa’s Dyke. Off road parking. Selattyn village with ancient Criggion, Near Shrewsbury SY5 9BG
church and heritage pub close by. 3 miles Oswestry & nearby 5 www.sweeneyfarmglamping.com M: 07814 731021
National Trust properties including Chirk Castle. Sweeney, Oswestry, SY10 8AD
MAP: H5
Prices from £220 to £295 per week. Oaks Farm Cottage SC
MAP: I4
Glyn Road, Selattyn, SY10 7DH www.selattyncottages.co.uk
2 bedroom cottage in country location between Ellesmere and Fernwood Caravan Park CAMPING
Shrewsbury, set in 3 ½ acre wildlife gardens. All ground floor
T: 01691 659708 M: 07423 057710 maggie.barnes.c@btinternet.com South east of Ellesmere in wooded setting. Touring area
accommodation and patio with barbeque.
with electric hook up on grass. Multi service pitches on hard
MAP: F5 www.oaksfarm-shropshire.co.uk T: 01939 270472 standing. Fishing lake, play area and shop.
Pentre Barn SC Oaks Farm Petton Holdings Burlton SY4 5TG
www.fernwoodpark.co.uk Tel: 01948 710221
Well equipped, comfortable converted byre. Super king Lyneal, Ellesmere, SY12 0QF
MAP: H4
Blackwater Meadow Marina NB or twin beds. Offa’s Dyke, Montgomery Canal and River
Vrynwy 400 yds. NTs nearby. Views across Shropshire Grinshill Lodge at Patches Holiday Lodge Park MAP: H6
Situated close to the Ellesmere Arm on the Llangollen canal which offers Plain and Welsh Hills. SC
scenic beauty and breath taking engineering. Narrowboat day hire, short 2 bedroom quiet retreat with amazing views over open Shropshire
breaks and holidays and 3 bedroom holiday let. Specatacular sunsets. Brilliant rainbows. Relax and enjoy! countryside on Adults Only Park. Between Nesscliffe & Ruyton XI Towns.
www.blackwatermeadow.com Tel: 01691 624391 One mile from nearest pub & restaurant.
Birch Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9DD www.cottagesatbryncelyn.co.uk T: 01691 830030 M: 07484 252408 Little Ness Shrewsbury SY4 2LH. E: janetwakefield@btinternet.com
Bryn Celyn, Bryn Mawr, Llanymynech, Powys, SY22 6PQ www.thepatches.co.uk T: 01939 262661
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