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Visit Oswestry Oswestry is a friendly, traditional market town, in North West Shropshire on the border with Wales.

Oswestry is a Shropshire market town almost surrounded by Wales. It is an undiscovered corner of North Shropshire that began over 3000 years ago when the iron age hill fort, Old Oswestry, was built. This is one of Britain’s finest hill forts and is the place for scenic walks with wonderful Shropshire views. Over thousands of years the border location created a need for fortresses and castles and now you can follow a trail of castles through Shropshire and North Wales. The industrial revolution then brought limeworks, canals, aqueducts and railways and their legacy give today’s visitors fascinating days out on heritage railways and the amazing ‘stream in the sky’ at World Heritage Site Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. From Offa’s Dyke National Path, to the Shropshire way and Oswald’s trail, Oswestry and The Borderlands are the perfect location for an activity holiday walking along the border between England and Wales and into England’s largest inland county - Shropshire. Oswestry is still a market town with lively street markets and speciality artisan markets throughout the year. The indoor market is bustling with an eclectic mix of stalls. The centre piece of the town is the traditional park, with its wonderful floral displays and live events thorough the summer. Don’t miss the food festival or soaring Hot Air Balloon Carnival. Visit Oswestry and enjoy café culture, great award winning independent shops and pubs and stay longer at one of our individual hotels, b and bs or self catering cottages.

Fabulous vistas from Oswestry's Old Racecourse. Cyrn y Bwch. 9am. Photos by Grum
06/10/2026

Fabulous vistas from Oswestry's Old Racecourse. Cyrn y Bwch. 9am. Photos by Grum

Feeling adventurous? Why not take a trip with Whitewater Active! From rafting to climbing, and even some canyoning, you...
05/10/2026

Feeling adventurous? Why not take a trip with Whitewater Active! From rafting to climbing, and even some canyoning, you’re bound to find something adrenaline-pumping to fill your day with... Just make sure to pack your sense of adventure!

At Chirk. Photos by Grum
05/10/2026

At Chirk. Photos by Grum

Planning an adventure in Oswestry and the Borderlands? Make Hotel 751 at Derwen College your base for exploring Oswestr...
04/10/2026

Planning an adventure in Oswestry and the Borderlands? Make Hotel 751 at Derwen College your base for exploring Oswestry and the Borderlands. Relax in one of three comfortable en-suite rooms, finished to Premier Inn standards, while supporting students to gain valuable real-world hospitality experience. A great stay that makes a real difference!

Chilly start at Aston Locks. Montgomery Canal. Photos by Grum
04/10/2026

Chilly start at Aston Locks. Montgomery Canal. Photos by Grum

Fancy a cosy country escape near Oswestry? Step inside the Wynnstay Inn, Llansilin — a welcoming pub and B&B housed in...
03/10/2026

Fancy a cosy country escape near Oswestry? Step inside the Wynnstay Inn, Llansilin — a welcoming pub and B&B housed in a beautiful Grade II-listed building dating back to 1784. Relax with a drink in the b**r garden, soak up the historic charm and enjoy the inn’s monthly folk music sessions. Join in or sit back and take in the atmosphere!

Lovely day for Oswestry Apple Fair :) Photos by Grum. One Oswestry Oswestry Town Council Town Market
03/10/2026

Lovely day for Oswestry Apple Fair :) Photos by Grum. One Oswestry Oswestry Town Council Town Market

Looking for some adventure this autumn? Then Whitewater Active could be for you. They run white water rafting, river bu...
02/10/2026

Looking for some adventure this autumn? Then Whitewater Active could be for you. They run white water rafting, river bugging, gorge walking, canyoning, climbing, abseiling, open canoeing, mountain biking and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct canoe tour plus they can provide you with somewhere to stay at Riverbank Hotel .
https://whitewateractive.co.uk/

Along the cut this morning, Llangollen Canal. Photos by Grum
02/10/2026

Along the cut this morning, Llangollen Canal. Photos by Grum

Address

Oswestry Market Hall, Bailey Head
Oswestry
SY111PZ

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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+441691662753

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