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1893 1918 W I N L E F W www.borderland-breaks.co.uk OswestryTourism R E D O Do you like surprises? Then visit Oswestry...

This small border town on the edge of Shropshire and the brink of Wales may not be familiar to you and certainly, many of the visitors that arrive here say: What a surprise Oswestry is – there is so much to see and explore. We’ll have to come back again. Information at Visitor & Exhibition So let us surprise you and tempt you to visit. Take a look through our Centre brochure and we hope it will make you want to visit Oswestry – 2 Church Terrace where Shropshire meets Wales. Oswestry SY11 2TE Firstly, take a spectacular, dramatic and What’s on? Let us entertain you. We say 01691 662753 mysterious 3000 year old hill fort that was Oswestry is ‘Fest Fabulous’ because there are the beginning of Oswestry and add a so many different events and the variety is Photo thriving town that still has a weekly market. impressive. Don’t miss the free town centre Reference: There’s a lively café culture which, combined events which are in the streets and our Front cover: with the eclectic mix of small independent beautiful park. The Hot Air Balloon Carnival, Hot air balloon over shops, entices visitors from miles around. Food and Drink Festival and Christmas Live Oswestry Town Then scatter a few around; sprinkle are the main happenings there. How about This page: The Knife in , meres, mosses and the World music and arts? Looking for a great family Angel at British Heritage site of Pontcysyllte day out or want to be taken back in time? Ironworks Opposite: Meet our and then you will begin to get that Check the Events Calendar or online events Town Crier distinctive border feeling. page so you don’t miss your favourite.

Ready to be surprised? Why not book now? Contents 4 Oswestry Town 32 Let’s bring history alive 8 Oswestry Town Council 34 Let’s go out - events calendar 10 Let’s explore Oswestry & 37 Let’s find things to do - the Borderlands attractions 26 Let’s have fun - 43 Let’s eat, drink & sleep - Surprising Oswestry – enjoy family time food, drink and where to stay discovering our market town 28 Let us entertain you - 52 Area Map and the Welsh Borderlands. arts & festivals 54 Oswestry town map & shopping 2 www.borderland-breaks.co.uk Follow us @OswestryTourism Oswestry Town Market Cae Glas Park Visitor & Exhibition Centre Hot Air Balloon Carnival Food & Drink Festival Wilfred Owen Memorial Friendly Oswestry “What a friendly town” is an often heard comment from visitors as they tootle around Oswestry’s bustling streets. And it’s true!

P L A C T H E R O Living here, it’s easy to take for granted displays. Take a moment or two to visit the I F B • • what a traditional and very friendly market statue of Wilfred Owen the poet. He was town this is. Visit on market days to enjoy born in Oswestry and the life size bronze 1893 1918 W the bargains and then discover the many statue remembers both the poet and the I N L E F W R E D O independent shops around town. Browse legacy of his poetry. for antiques and arts, indulge your inner masterchef, be a bookworm or go on a The evening scene in Oswestry can be discovery of local flavours in our speciality as lively or as laid back as you wish. Our food shops. restaurants celebrate all the wonderful local produce and the town pubs are There is nothing better after all that a great place to meet up and try a shopping than to take a break and taste from the nearby artisan brewery enjoy Oswestry’s café culture. Again, it and distillery. is the independent coffee, tea shops, pubs and restaurants that offer a special deliciousness and what could be nicer than an ice cream in the park?

Do take a walk in Cae Glas Park. You can Browsing – the enjoy ice creams and picnics all summer perfect way to describe Photo long and a lovely way to spend a sunny Reference: Sunday afternoon is to come along to one wandering around town Above: of the free concerts. Many of the town Market day discovering our mix of Right: Oswestry events focus on the park and you won’t Visitor & want to miss the dazzling summer floral independent and Exhibition Centre interesting shops. 4 www.borderland-breaks.co.uk Follow us @OswestryTourism Friendly Oswestry

Old Oswestry Hill Fort Oswald’s Well St Oswald’s Church Cambrian Heritage Railway Oswestry Town Museum Old Racecourse

Old Oswestry begins the story of the town. Jack Mytton was a local squire who enjoyed This 3000 year old hill fort is considered a fairly wild lifestyle and who probably to be one of the finest in the country and lost more than a little of his inheritance legend even has Queen Guinevere born when up at the old racecourse. Imagine here. The ramparts have softened over their exploits when you visit the Cambrian time and are now a haven for local plants Railway Museum or take a walk on the Old and wildlife. Take a walk to the top and Racecourse. enjoy views over Oswestry Town and the Shropshire plains. King Oswald, Wilfred Owen, Henry Walford Davies and Barbara Pym all have links to The town is said to be named after King and the town and you can find out more about Saint, Oswald. Visit the Church of St. Oswald them by visiting Oswestry Visitor and Oswestry Visitor and Exhibition Centre & Exhibition Centre and the railway and and you will be in one of oldest parts of the town museums. town. The Visitor and Exhibition Centre, the original Oswestry School building, enjoys a changing programme of exhibitions by Don't miss... local crafts people and artists and is home to the Information Centre – the perfect Meeting our local guides and place to find out what’s on and where to discovering Oswestry’s history on a stay. Walk on a little further and you will guided walk round town come to Oswald’s Well. Said to be where a large raven dropped Oswald’s arm after he The hot air balloons taking off from died at the Battle of Maserfield, it is now the Cae Glas Park at the Hot Air Balloon Photo source of pure spring water. Carnival on August Bank Holiday Reference: Above: A snowy day Oswestry has quite a few famous sons Sampling locally made gin and ales on Old Oswestry and more local tastes and flavours at Opposite clockwise and daughters, some more eccentric than from top left: others. Thomas Savin and ‘Mad’ Jack Mytton The Food and Drink Festival in July Visit Oswestry, were two who hit the headlines. Thomas The Farmer’s Statue, Savin brought the railways to Oswestry and Looking for bargains on market days The Broadwalk, and meeting our friendly shop keepers Cambrian was a grocer, colliery owner, gunpowder Heritage Railway enthusiast and later mayor of Oswestry.

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Something quite different but equally Oswestry enjoyable is the Youth Music Festival in February. It attracts almost 1000 young musicians and the finale concert features Town the very best of these and is free. As a council we are especially proud of award winning Cae Glas Park. Walk Council through the memorial gates, past the stunning summer flowers and the 2018 Heart of recently installed statue of war poet, Wilfred Owen into the park where in Bloom you can find traditional games such 14th Consecutive as bowling, tennis and crazy golf and a children’s play area. The Victorian Gold Medal bandstand is the focus of free music events throughout the summer. There is a great pride, tradition and Oswestry is fast becoming known for Oswestry Visitor & Exhibition Centre is a passion about Oswestry and Oswestry the events that are happening all year landmark building in the town; built in Town Council celebrates this in their and the council supports many of them. 1407, it was the second oldest grammar day to day role within the town. As The first Hot Air Balloon Carnival took school in the country. The building is now a a council, Oswestry believes that by off in 2018 and is set to return in August Oswestry Town Council magnet for visitors looking for information supporting many of the community 2019. In July, the town streets host the Sponsored Events 2019 and to see its arts and craft exhibitions and activities and attractions throughout the free and tasty Food and Drink Festival sales. Visit the Town Museum too, housed year, the vibrancy of the town will be and December wouldn’t be so special Youth Music Festival Apple Day in the impressive Guild Hall, it celebrates enhanced and visitors and locals alike without Christmas Live when Oswestry’s 27th Feb – 2nd March 12th October Oswestry and its people. Finale Concert 2nd March will enjoy being in Oswestry and will streets are transformed into a festival of Bonfire Night want to return. Year on year the Council’s fairground rides, foodie feasts, live music Good Friday Firework Display efforts are recognised, winning Council all topped off with a firework finale. Family Fun Day 2nd November Oswestry Town of the Year in 2017 and also supporting 19th April Oswestry in Bloom to become the Best Markets Christmas Light Small Town for the national Heart of Bailey Head and Gardeners’ Market Switch On England in Bloom competition. Bailey Street 31st May 21st November Outdoor Market Bailey Head Dog Show Christmas Live The markets are an inherent part of Wednesdays & Saturdays 8th June 6th December Oswestry’s identity. The traditional weekly street markets continue and Indoor Market Food & Drink Festival Christmas Parade often include speciality themes – why Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 13th and 14th July 7th December not visit the bustling monthly Artisan Artisan Market Hot Air Balloon Carnival Sunday Free Music Market or our Autumn Apple Day? The Last Friday of month 24th and 25th August in the Park indoor market, open Wednesday, Friday Christmas Artisan Market 9th and 23rd June and Saturday, is a lively place and offers Heritage Open Days 20th December 7th, 14th and 21st July an eclectic mix of traditional and unusual 13th to 22nd September 4th and 18th August speciality stalls. @OswestryTC www.oswestrymarket.co.uk Go to our web site www.oswestry-tc.gov.uk Tel: 01691 680222 for more details about all our events 8 www.borderland-breaks.co.uk Follow us @OswestryTourism Let’s explore Oswestry and the Borderlands

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - World Heritage Site National Trust - National Trust - Hall

You don’t need to go on an expedition Then on to Thomas ’s awesome to find wonders north of Oswestry. The aqueducts, take a stroll along the first stern, grey and imposing castle at Chirk on the at Chirk - look is only a short drive away and is perched up to see a train passing on the viaduct overlooking Shropshire, Cheshire and or maybe be overtaken by a narrow . Events throughout the boat headed towards the ‘Darkie’, a 460 summer bring knights and princesses in yard long canal tunnel. Now catch your Let’s explore – the courtyard one weekend or battling breath when you reach the wondrous soldiers in heavy armour the next and the . Walk across and can you walk spring snowdrop walks are a perfect way dare to look over the parapet or maybe the stream in to discover the wooded estate grounds. glide across on a narrowboat. This is ’s “stream in the sky” and the sky, find is part of the 11 mile long UNESCO World Heritage site. Stroll on further and you will a cup and Photo Reference: reach the Horseshoe Falls – a tranquil spot saucer too big This page: where canal and river split. Pontcysyllte for a brew and Aqueduct and The horse-drawn boats in Llangollen offer Finding World’s End another chance to travel slowly and they reach the end Opposite page: have been here since 1884. of the world?

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Viaduct and views Viaduct Opposite clockwise Waterfall at Erddig, at Erddig, Waterfall Llangollen Railway, Llangollen Railway, and Chirk Aqueduct Let’s explore Let’s explore and get lost in Oswestry a field of maize, get up close and the Borderlands and personal with a Charolais or a Shorthorn or get spooky in Park Hall - a medieval castle. Countryside Experience Oswestry Show Whittington Castle Ellesmere & the Meres - Sweet Pea Show Hawkstone Follies

Let’s take you towards North Shropshire Head towards Ellesmere next and, on the and we’ll begin at Park Hall Countryside way, you will come to the quintessential Experience. Whether you want to meet English village of Whittington with its the animals, get lost in the maize maze castle and moat. Remember the legend of or explore the Trenches Experience, this Dick Whittington and his cat? No sign of award winning farm attraction will keep them now but the castle is owned by the the whole family entertained all day long. village community. Spring time is a lovely Don’t miss the piggy world Grand National time to visit to feed the ducks and last year either – which one do you want to win? there were cygnets too. The grounds buzz with historic re-enactments throughout Oswestry Show Ground is nearby too, the summer and be there in October for there are events all year - transport the spookiest ghost tours. displays, antique fairs and even the occasional dog show. The main event is Don’t miss the Whittington International Oswestry Show - it will be the 133rd in Chamber Music Festival in spring either. 2019. It is a one day spectacular of all The 2019 “Czech Mates – Dvořák and things rural. There are events in the main the Bohemians” brings 15 international arena all day from vintage tractors to the musicians to celebrate the music of Photo grand parade of prize winners. From huge Dvořák and other composers and this, the Reference: bulls to tiny chickens, show jumping to 7th festival, is sure to be a highlight in the This page: rural crafts and local foods, the whole day village year. Oswestry Show Opposite page: is a celebration of farming in Oswestry and Colemere the Borderlands.

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The Ice Age saw the formation of the meres and mosses that are all around the Don’t Miss... North Shropshire town of Ellesmere. This quiet little town is renowned for the Getting lost in the summer maize maze nearby meres or lakes and the canal at Park Hall Countryside Experience which goes right into the heart of town. The music of the Czech Mates at Enjoy more of The Mere and hire a rowing Whittington International Chamber boat or enjoy a trip on the little cruiser that Music Festival tootles around the lake in summer. If you would like a more relaxed way to see the Feeding the ducklings and cygnets at birds and wildlife you could hire a bike. Whittington Castle A fragrant town could be your next The old fashioned scent of Eckford Photo stop – visit Wem in July to be immersed Sweet Peas at Wem Sweet Pea Show Reference: in the gorgeous scent of sweet peas at This page: the Eckford Sweet Pea Society’s summer Sweet Peas and Watching the sheep shearing at show. Not too much further to Hawkstone panoramic view of Oswestry Show Whittington Castle Follies now – it’s a 200 year old extravagant Opposite from left: woodland fantasy with caves, woods Exploring the caves and woodland Hawkstone Park and monuments. Follies and fantasy at Hawkstone Park Follies Park Hall - Feed me!

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The British Ironwork Centre Church Nesscliffe & Kynaston’s Cave Museum

Begin and end your visit with iron – start at with its travellers before heading south. the British Ironwork Centre and Sculpture The canal is now creeping back to life as Park on the outskirts of Oswestry. This parts are restored and a very pleasant way unique attraction will intrigue and to see the progress is at Maesbury with amaze you. Their metal sculpture trail Cracker the horse as he pulls you along on will introduce you to everything from a a traditional narrow boat. golden giraffe to a dragon perched quietly on top of a car – not yours, we can assure Which way next? you! Add to this the opportunity to watch artisan metal workers and crafts people or Turn left at Nesscliffe and climb up attend one of the many events such as the to Kynaston’s cave. Shropshire’s only vintage car rally and you will be sure to highwayman (as far as we know!) lived enjoy this quite unique attraction. here with his horse Beelzebub. He was more Robin Hood than gangster and he Travelling slowly... must have loved the glorious views over Shropshire and Wales. Follow the view to Take your imagination to when the canals Melverley and the and visit Let’s explore and look for a Photo were the main transport arteries and St. Peter’s black and white timber framed Reference: discover the now tranquil Montgomery church. It sits on a bend of the river and This Page: highwayman’s lair, a cutlery Cracker the Horse Canal heading towards and has been welcoming pilgrims for over Opposite page: Newtown. Once upon a time the trains 1000 years. ape and the birth place of The British would wait for the narrowboat to arrive Ironwork Centre the Industrial Revolution.

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Photo Photo Church, Church, Melverley Melverley This page: This View from from View clockwise: Shewsbury Reference: Reference: Nesscliffe Hill Opposite page The Iron Bridge, Bridge, Iron The 20 www.borderland-breaks.co.uk Let’s explore to find Admiral Rodney’s view, the waterfall Let’s explore where once dwelt a shining Oswestry white dragon and the little and the Borderlands railway that used to run right through the centre of town. Offa’s Dyke Path Rodney’s Pillar Lime Works Welshpool Llanrhaeadr Waterfall

Offa’s Dyke Path defines the border as Another climb awaits. The views are worth you head south from Oswestry. From near it! Breidden Hill topped by Rodney’s Pillar Montgomery through to Llangollen, you soars 350 metres over the valley looking will often take one step in Wales and one towards Welshpool. This is another in England, so you can imagine just how charming market town, where you will stunning the landscapes are as you walk find the Welshpool and Llanfair Railway, a the path. gem of a railway steaming up to . Be in town in September to Llanymynech village could be your first boogie into the 1940s Festival. stop and it is right on the border. The Limeworks Heritage Area and restored National Trust property Powis Castle Hoffman Kiln alongside the canal give you and its world famous gardens are an an insight into how lime was produced essential detour. Discover the fascinating and the canal is now being brought back Clive Of India collection and wonder at Photo to life. A walk along the tow path will the enormous yew trees on the terraced Reference: give you a view of the dramatic gardens. You could also say that The This page: Llanymynech Rocks. Perched above them Andrew Logan Museum in Rodney’s Pillar is the local golf club, it is the only course is fascinating. It is also delightful and Opposite: The where you can tee off in England and different and like nothing you will have view from Llanymynech Rocks putt out in Wales! seen before.

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Where next? The serene and scenic Lake Vyrnwy will be a beautiful stop before you Don’t Miss... head back to Oswestry. The man made lake is renowned for the RSPB bird reserve. Why Watching the birds of prey soar over not hire a bike? All the family could enjoy Llanymynech Rocks the views as you cycle around the 12 mile flat circuit. Standing with one foot in Wales and one foot in England on Time for one more wonder in Wales? It Offa’s Dyke Path must be Llanrhaeadr Waterfall. The trip from Lake Vyrnwy over to Llanrhaeadr takes in The Gala Weekend at Welshpool and some of the most majestic scenery in Mid Llanfair Railway Wales. The waterfall recently impressed Dancing and singing along at the David Beckham who called it “ridiculously Photo 1940s Welshpool Festival beautiful” and he wasn’t even there to see it Reference: Visit Lake Vyrnwy MAP: C6 This page: when it froze over last winter! Stepping in to the wonderful world Welshpool and of Andrew Logan at his Museum Llanfair Railway Visit Lake Vyrnwy MAP: C6 Opposite clockwise in Berriew from top left: Lake Vyrnwy is one of Wales’ hidden gems. With stunning views, a wonderful array of walks to suit all abilities and Lake Vyrnwy, some fantastic wildlife, it’s a great place to visit throughout Cycling over the dam and around the Llanrhaeadr the year.” lake at Lake Vyrnwy Waterfall, www.lakevyrnwy.com @visitlakevyrnwy Powis Castle

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Let’s have fun Family Time Get lost in a maze Go on an iron safari Be a scientist Visit a castle

Ready for family fun on the borders? How about a day on wheels or tracks? Try Get up close and personal with the cutest a train ride, you could spend a whole day animals at the national award- winning going from one track to another. Steam farm attraction, Park Hall Countryside or diesel – you choose. A gentle bike ride Experience. Lamb feeding starts the round Ellesmere or Lake Vyrnwy is fun year and losing yourself (or maybe an but if it’s a bit more action you would like, annoying brother or sister) in the maize get on a trail bike and have a day in the maze is a fun day out in summer. mud in the Berwyn Mountains.

A more alternative animal attraction is all Ready to play? Bring the whole family heavy metal! Visit the British Ironworks and let’s get going. Centre and see how many metal animals you can count on safari. Did you spot the dinosaur sized scorpion or maybe the Don’t Miss... enormous spoon gorilla? Dressing up as a Knight or a Princess at Let’s explore and you could call in at Chirk Castle Techniquest Glyndŵr at Wrexham for Photo sensational demos and lots of fun at the Greeting a golden giraffe at The Reference: British ironworks This page: live science shows. Hawkstone Park Opposite For all sorts of historical fun let’s find a Taking a ride on a chuffa train at the clockwise from top: castle. Anyone being naughty? They steam train events Park Hall could be put in the stocks at Whittington Countryside Putting the naughtiest family member Experience, Castle or even end up in the dungeons at Llangollen Railway, Chirk Castle. Better be good then! in the Whittington Castle stocks Whittington Castle

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It could be the border location that helps The year ends with Christmas Live. bring together so many diverse talents but We’ll close the streets and fill them whatever the cause the result is a great with fairground rides, food stalls, street mix of arts and events that will keep you entertainers and finish it all with a whoosh entertained all year long. of fireworks.

Don’t miss our newest event – the Hot Air Balloon Carnival. On a, hopefully, Don’t Miss... sunny, August Bank Holiday weekend you Watching a wolf light up at the will see all shapes and sizes of balloons Balloon Carnival Night Glow gliding over the town centre after their take-off from Cae Glas Park. Saturday night Meeting local artists in their studios Check the Events finishes spectacularly with the night glow page on our or local art galleries web site – NEW when the burners are fired to a resounding events are added music finale. Tempting your taste buds at the Food all the time and Drink Festival Photo The Oswestry Food and Drink Festival takes Reference: centre stage in July when all things local Taking a picnic to a free Sunday Music, art and drama, This page: and delicious can be tasted throughout concert in Cae Glas Park Chilling in the park the town centre. Oswestry Show is in Opposite Page: food, flowers and fireworks – August. This one day show of everything Flying on a fairground ride at The night glow at the Hot Air rural is a celebration of the best that Christmas Live these borderlands are Balloon Carnival Oswestry and the Borderlands can produce. fest fabulous all year.

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As Oswestry is home to around 200 artists, including Borderland Visual Arts, the exhibitions keep flowing throughout the year at galleries such as Qube, The Visitor and Exhibition Centre, Willow Gallery and the Library. Visit in June and you can meet the people behind the art in their open studios event.

From the Youth Music and International Chamber Music Festivals in spring through to the International Eisteddfod in high summer, whichever music genre is your favourite, there will be an event to enjoy. Don’t miss the free Sunday concerts in the Photo Reference: park - Salsa one Sunday, Reggae the next or This page: maybe a local brass band. Which will be Dancing in the park your favourite? Opposite page clockwise from top: Flowers are fabulous too – make a date with Whittington Music fragrance at the Sweet Pea Show in Wem Festival, Christmas Live, and follow that with the famous Shrewsbury Local Art Exhibition Flower Show.

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Let’s bring History Alive Ride on a heritage train Meet soldiers, serving maids and spinners Swing into the 1940s Walk the Wilfred Owen Trail

Let Oswestry and the Borderlands fire take you round their Oswestry or you your imagination and show you how life could meet one of our town guides and was in other times. go on a guided walking tour.

The medieval world can be experienced throughout the summer at both Chirk and Whittington Castles – meet soldiers and serving maids, chefs and spinners as they re-enact scenes from battles and daily life.

The Industrial Revolution brought railways and canals, aqueducts, viaducts and bridges. Take a ride on a heritage train in Oswestry, Llangollen, Welshpool and enjoy the wonderful scenery of the Photo Reference: Borderlands and if Chattanooga Choo This page: Wilfred Choo is one of your favourite songs, don’t Owen statue in miss Welshpool’s 1940s weekend. Cae Glas Park, 1940’s Re-enactor Wilfred Owen the poet was born in Opposite: Oswestry through the ages – A medieval day at Oswestry and his family were renowned Whittington Castle Oswestrians. The Wilfred Owen Trail will let’s bring our history to life

32 www.borderland-breaks.co.uk Follow us @OswestryTourism Events Calendar 2019 JULY 25th Andrew Logan NOVEMBER 13th & 14th July Museum - Annual Calendar of Oswestry 20th & 21st Eckford Jewellery Extravaganza 2nd Brogyntyn Park, Food and Drink Festival Offa Events Sweet Pea Show at 30th - 1st Sep Oswestry - Bonfire Night Shropshire’s friendliest food Wem Welshpool Railway - Traditional music events festival showcasing the very Gala Weekend 4th Oswestry Visitor & Events 2019 throughout the year 20th & 21st Exhibition Centre - best food and drink producers Here are just some of the events to enjoy in Oswestry and the @Offaevents Welshpool Railway - 31st Oswestry Old Sta- Christmas Craft making a very tasty weekend. Vintage Weekend Shop Opens Borderlands throughout the year. To find out more about what’s www.oswestryfoodfestival. tion - Diesel Gala Day on go to our website www.borderland-breaks.co.uk or call co.uk 27th & 28th Chirk 31st & 1st September 21st Bailey Head - The Information Centre 01691 662753 Castle - Civil War Chirk Castle - Battle of Christmas Lights Re-enactment Crogen Re-enactment Switch On FEBRUARY 19th Bailey Head 9th Cae Glas Park - 27th – 28th 23rd Park Countryside Oswestry - Easter Family Porthywaen Band Free 21st -26th May SEPTEMBER 20th & 21st July Whittington Castle - Experience - Santa 3rd Feb - 9th Mar Chirk Fun Day Music in the Park Whittington International Multi Period Experience Starts Eckford Sweet Pea 13th - 22nd Heritage Castle - Snowdrop Trails Chamber Music Festival Re-enactment 19th - 22nd Chirk 15th Oswestry Round - Society Show Open Days Walking Challenge Czech Mates - DECEMBER 7th - 11th Mar Qube Castle - Easter Cadbury Wem SY4 5DS End July to end Gallery - Frank Triggs Egg Hunt Dvořák and the Bohemians 14th & 15th 8th & 9th, 15th & 16th www.virtual-shrophire.co.uk/ September Park Hall Llangollen Railway - 1st – 24th Oswestry Exhibition www.whittingtonmusic 19th - 22nd Erddig - Borderland Visual Arts sweet -pea Countryside Experience Heritage Rail Gala Visitor & Exhibition 16th - 23rd Park Hall Easter Cadbury Egg Hunt Open Studios Art Trail festival.org.uk - Maize Maze Centre - Christmas Countryside Experience 14th & 15th Welshpool Craft Shop 15th & 16th Oswestry AUGUST Lambing Live 20th - 22nd Welshpool Railway - Teddy Bear Llanfair Railway - Meet Showground - Weekend 6th Oswestry Christmas 16th - 24th Ironbridge the Easter Bunny Oswestry Vintage Show 3rd Oswestry Live - ho, ho , ho Agricultural Show 27th – 29th Welshpool Gorge Museum - 16th Welshpool Railway 21st & 22nd 1940s Weekend 7th Oswestry Christmas Ceramic Workshops at - Father’s Day Special 8th & 9th, 3rd August Whittington Castle - 3rd & 4th Welshpool Parade - enjoy! Coalport China 15th & 16th June Oswestry & District Railway - Vintage 27th & 29th Easter Egg Hunt 22nd & 23rd Borderland Visual Arts Agricultural Show Weekend Whittington Castle - All month British 27th - 2nd Mar Oswestry Welshpool Railway - 27th & 28th Open Studios Art Trail Oswestry Show Ground Hallowe’en Events Ironwork Centre - Youth Music Festival Transport Festival 3rd & 4th Santa’s Grotto Whittington Castle - www.borderland SY11 4AS Llangollen Railway - MARCH Napoleonic Living 23rd Marches School - OCTOBER visualarts.com www.oswestryshow.co.uk 1960’s weekend Llangollen Wharf - History Weekend Marriage of Figaro Mulled Wine Trips 1st & 2nd Welshpool 10th – 13th Llangollen 9th & 10th Shrewsbury Railway - Autumn Llanfair Railway - Half MAY JULY Flower Show Every weekend Term Winter Warmers Steam Gala Park Hall Countryside 4th & 5th Whittington 7th Cae Glas Park – Ifton 17th Llangollen 12th Bailey Head, Experience - Santa 14th - 29th April Qube Castle - Woodville, War of Band Free Music in the Park Oswestry - Oswestry 15th & 16th June Railway - Steam and Jazz Experience Gallery - Home Front the Roses Weekend Evening Apple Day Heroines 1st – 7th Llangollen Oswestry Vintage Show 24th & 25th August Santa Special Trains 25th - 2nd June Chirk International Musical Oswestry Showground 17th & 18th Welshpool 26th Welshpool Railway Cambrian Heritage Hot Air Balloon Carnival 30th - 31st Park Hall Castle - Knights and Eisteddfod SY11 4TB Railway - Vintage and - Halloween Railways Countryside Experience - Princesses Week Open From 10.00 am Cae Glas Park Ham Radio Weekend Welshpool & Great British 6th & 7th Llangollen @OswestryBalloonCarnival 21st - 3rd Nov Park Hall 21st - 26th Whittington Railway – Classic Organised by Countryside Experience Llanfair Railway History Weekend 24th & 25th Cae Glas Llangollen Railway International Music Transport Weekend www.cvvms.co.uk Park and Town Centre - - Halloween 31st Oswestry Old Festival - “Czech Mates” Hot Air Balloon Carnival Spooktacular Station - Mother’s Day 13th & 14th Oswestry Afternoon Tea 25th - 2nd June Park Food and Drink Festival Hall Countryside 13th & 14th Cambrian APRIL Experience - Animal Magic Heritage Railways Real 7th Whittington Castle - Ale Festival 1st – 7th July 13th -22nd September 6th December 26th Whittington Castle Heritage Open Days 27th – 29th September Christmas Live April Fools Car Show 14th Cae Glas Park - Llangollen International Outdoor Shakespeare, England’s favourite Welshpool 1940s Weekend Takes to the streets of 7th Marches School - A Much Ado About Reggae, Free Music in Eisteddfod Festival the Park heritage festival www.welshpool1940sweek- Oswestry for one night only. Passion for Opera Gala Nothing of Music and Dance www.oswestrytownmuseum. end.co.uk Fairground rides, market stalls, JUNE 14th British Ironwork www.llangollen.net co.uk food, music and fireworks. 8th - 26th Park Hall Centre - Transport Rally Countryside Experience 8th Bailey Head - Easter Eggstravaganza Dog Show 25/11/18 This list is compiled from various sources, Oswestry Borderland Tourism cannot 34 www.borderland-breaks.co.uk Follow us @OswestryTourism accept any responsibility for any errors, alterations, omissions or cancellations. www.borderland-breaks.co.uk 35 Events & Attractions

OFF DISCOUNTDAILY ENTRANCE 29th2019 EEckfordckford SSweetweet Pea Pea 15% SocietySociety ShowShow OS TOURISM • EXPIRY 22.11.19 Saturday 20th July 10am to 5pm SundaySaturday 21st15th JulyJuly 1010am am ttoo 54pm pm Sund Thomasay 16th Adams Ju Schoolly 10 am Stanier to 4 Hall pm and Large Marquee ThomasThomas Adams Ada Scmshool School Stanier S Halltanier, H ighHall St &r eetLarge & LaMargrqeu Maeerquee 100 High Street, WEM SY4 5DS Over 70 classes ofWEM glorious SY4 sweet 5DS peas will include: OverFormal 70 classes Vases, of Floral glorious Art sweet& Children’s peas will Section include : Formal Vases,Various Floral stalls Art to& Children include:’s Section Sweet Pea SeedsVarious & stallsGifts, to Willow include Weaving,: Crafts, SPlants,weet Pea Collectables, See ds & G ifts, Jewellery Willow Wandeav Foodstuffsing, Cra fts, Plants,Plants, CollectCollecatiblebless, J,e wJeellewelrley randy and FFoodstu soodstu s Family Farm Adventure Park

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38 www.borderland-breaks.co.uk Follow us @OswestryTourism www.borderland-breaks.co.uk 39 40 www.borderland-breaks.co.uk Follow us @OswestryTourism www.borderland-breaks.co.uk 41 Lets Eat, and Sleep Drink Taste Oswestry Local Flavours Cafe Culture Hotels and B&B’s Self Catering Camping & Glamping Lets Eat, Drink and Sleep

Let’s face it you would need to stay glamping or gliding along the local canals longer if you were to explore all the lovely on a narrowboat? All of these will be a MAP: G1 There is no better way to relax and unwind than to sit Borderlands that we have shown you in fabulous base for your Borderland holiday. Erddig Hall comfortably aboard our special horse drawn narrowboat and enjoy a memorable journey as you cruise through this brochure – and why not? You might Explore a much-loved home, garden and estate filled with unspoilt Shropshire countryside on the quiet waters of the the stories of a family and their servants. long for a few days away in a comfortable Oh – and food – let’s celebrate local Montgomery canal in Maesbury Marsh. MAP: G5 Oswestry hotel or maybe a hideaway cottage produce and fabulous flavours. Oswestry www.nationaltrust.org.uk/erddig Tel: 01978 355314 Borderland Bywater Cruises, canal Central, Coed y Rae Lane, Maesbury Marsh SY10 8JG tucked away in one of the valleys so close and The Welsh Borders are blessed with an @ErddigNT T: 01691 777738 M: 07941 429880 www.bywatercruises.com Tourism Oswestry Visitor to Oswestry. Can we help you find your array of top class food and drink producers A Mere Cycle MAP: I4 Tanat Valley Light Railway MAP: E6 & Exhibition Centre, perfect escape? and you will find many of their products in 2 Church Terrace, the delightful restaurants, pubs and cafes Enjoy more of North Shropshire and the Welsh Borders when you hire The railway runs on the last remaining section of the ‘Old Potts’ Line. Oswestry, SY11 2TE one of our bikes. Bikes for all ages. For cycle hire, repairs and servicing Bordered on the one side by a stream the journey along this important Are you an outdoors family longing to and don’t miss the local brewery recently we will come to you. piece of railway heritage is one not to be missed. Open by arrangement. T: 01691 662753 E: obt@oswestry- bring your caravan or tent? Or how about voted 3rd most popular in the UK. www.amerecycle.co.uk M: 07988 842038 T: 01691 773298 www.nantmawrvisitorcentre.co.uk T: 01691780042 , Oswestry, SY10 9HW welshborders.org.uk

Mick Extance Off Road Motor Cycle Experience MAP: D5 Llanymynech Golf Club MAP: F6 Guide toGuide Adverts Enjoy a full day’s exciting off road adventure riding KTM’s latest off Drive In Wales – Putt In England, Europe’s only dual country Golf Course. Guide to adverts: graded and their accreditation is Please be aware that ratings may road bikes! Everything provided for a fun-filled, action-packed day out, It’s unique claim to fame -you can play one round of golf in two shown. Additional gradings for top change throughout the year. including expert tuition and protective riding kit! separate countries. All accommodation providers listed quality are also awarded by the in this brochure are members of Prpn per room per night www.mickextanceexperience.com T: 01332 347592 www.llanymynechgolfclub.co.uk T: 01691 830983 assessors and for an explanation of SY10 0EX Pant, Nr. Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8LB Oswestry Borderland Tourism. Adverts Pp per person the gradings and symbols please are colour coded by map area and contact the appropriate body. Pppn per person per night map references refer to the area map Pw per week on pages 52-53. Oswestry town Many visitors now use reviews on TC Information for disabled visitors Check on the Town Council website for more details. centre properties are colour banded websites to help make their choice www.oswestry-tc.gov.uk light blue and labelled TC. of accommodation. We would HOT Hotel In the first instance we suggest you contact the Produced by advise using your own discretion and RR Restaurant with rooms Oswestry contact the accommodation provider individual advertisers to check what facilities they can Staff at our information centre may Star ratings & Reviews: B&B Bed & Breakfast Borderland if you are unsure about anything offer to help make your visit more accessible. be able to help with more detailed Tourism and Oswestry Borderland Tourism does before booking. FBB Farmhouse B&B The town map (pages 54 &55) shows disabled toilets Fisher Freelance not require members who provide information, you can call them on: Design. SC Self Catering accommodation to be inspected in town and all main car parks have disabled spaces. 01691 662753 All information Book online at C Camping & Caravan Sites and graded. Some members and images www.borderland-breaks.co.uk NB Narrowboats copyright OBT Ltd. continue to be inspected and 42 www.borderland-breaks.co.uk Follow us @OswestryTourism www.borderland-breaks.co.uk 43 Lets Eat, and Sleep Drink MAP: G4 TC MAP: F6 TheThe CantoneseCantonese MAP: A11 Come and visit Oswestry’s RestaurantRestaurant Brewery and Distillery!

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spots to sample ourHENS beers,TONE ciders and craft spirits. Stonehouse is home Cocktails, wine and soft to Stonehouse Brewery drinks (and pizzas Thurs - Sat Join us for a unique & Henstone Distillery. evenings) are also available. Join us for a unique A range of the bottled beers, CCantoneseantonese ddiningining experienceexperience gins and other spirits, all made on site, are available to buy.

Tel. 01691 676457 GrGreateat FoodFood Weston, Oswestry, Shropshire Sign up online to our GrGreateat WineWine visitors’ newsletter Great Company Break for the Borders OPENING HOURS GOpenr Tuesdayeat to SaturdayCo m5.30 top 10.30pmany Mon - Weds: 9am - 5pm For the latest news Thurs - Fri: 9am - 7pm 81 Beatrice Street SY11 1HL and special offers Sat: 10am - 7pm TEL: 01691 671 931 www.thecantonese.co.uk www.stonehousebrewery.co.uk | www.henstonedistillery.com

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TC TC The Griffin Inn MAP: D8 Sebastians Restaurant With Rooms MAP: D6 MAP: TC Traditional pub in listed building with oak beams and wooden Award-winning restaurant serving fine floors. Affordable home cookedGRIFFIN dining every lunch and evening. French cuisine. Open Wednesday – Saturday, (food not served Sunday evening). 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 MAP: G5 The Bailey Head MAP: C8 Parkers Restaurant Shrewsbury and West Shropshire CAMRA Market Towns Pub The very best of modern British cooking with a hint of continental of the Year and overall Pub of the Year runner up. Dog friendly. influence. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Large selection of gins. Local produce. Famous early bird dinner menu. www.baileyhead.co.uk E: [email protected] wwwsweeneyhall.co.uk Tel: 01691 652 450 Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Bailey Head, Oswestry, SY11 1PZ Sweeney Hall Hotel, Morda, Oswestry, SY10 9EU

TC The Four Seasons Restaurant at TC Wilsons Bar & Courtyard MAP: I6 The Wynnstay Hotel MAP: I6 Open all day serving light refreshments and healthy seasonal Seasonal menu developed by our experienced team of chefs with a menus. Extensive wine list, local beers and cask ales. strong emphasis on local and seasonal produce. 2AA rosettes for 6 years Live music every Friday night. as testament to our continued strive for excellence. www.wynnstayhotel.com [email protected] T: 01691 668905 www.wynnstayhotel.com T: 01691 655261 Church Street, Oswestry, SY11 2SZ Church Street Oswestry SY112SZ

TC TC The Kings Head MAP: G7 Heritage Centre Coffee Shop MAP: J4 We serve food Monday to Friday 11am till 3pm then Enjoy traditional favourites and scrumptious specialities 5pm till 9pm and Saturday 11am till 3pm and in one of Oswestry’s oldest buildings. Sunny courtyard. Sunday 12noon till 3pm. Dogs very welcome inside and out. Free WiFi. T: 01691 650799 Tel: 07855 298704 12 Church Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2SP Oswestry Visitor & Exhibition Centre, SY11 2TE 44 www.borderland-breaks.co.uk Follow us @OswestryTourism www.borderland-breaks.co.uk 45 Hotels and Breakfasts & Bed

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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. [email protected] Dogs welcome. From £138 prpn. Room only prices: [email protected] www.peny.co.uk Tel: 01691 653700 Single from £75.00 prpn Georgian Rectory offering unobtrusive hospitality, two Mile Hunter. Rhydycroesau, Oswestry, SY10 7JD Double/twin from £85.00 prpn AA Rosette food and an easy-going atmosphere, guaranteeing that ‘away from it all feeling’.

Rhydcroesau, Oswestry SY10 7JD MAP: C6 MAP Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa HOTEL Tel: 01691 653700 TC wwYouw.peny.co.uk will find Lake Email:Vyrnwy [email protected]’s understated style is as refreshing as the Welsh mountain air. With panoramic views - this is lakeside accommodation at its very best. www.lakevyrnwy.com Tel: 01691 870692 Lake Vrynwy Hotel & Spa, Llanwyddyn, Powis, SY10 0LY

MAP: G7 Lane Farm B&B Renowned, award winning 17th Century town centre restaurant with 6 ensuite rooms & delightful courtyard. Fine French cuisine Undiscovered, unspoilt and memorable. Near to and Rodney’s served Wednesday to Saturday 6.30 to 9.00pm. Pillar, we offer an extremely warm welcome to guests on our organic working farm. www.sebastians-hotel.com www.lanefarmbedandbreakfast.co.uk T: 01743 884288 Criggion, Near Shrewsbury SY5 9BG

46 www.borderland-breaks.co.uk Follow us @OswestryTourism www.borderland-breaks.co.uk 47 Bed and Breakfasts Catering Bed & Self MAP: H5 MAP: F3 Brownhill House B&B Fron Frys B&B The Bryn Oswestry Town B&B MAP: TC www.valthebryn.co.uk B&B

Interesting house in historic village. Unique and spectacular NGS hillside garden. Breakfast is a feast of local produce. Pub within walking distance. Free Wifi.

Single from £45 prpn Twin/double from £75 prpn www.eleventowns.co.uk Tel: 01939 261121

MAP: H4 A converted farm building in elevated rural location with fine Fitzwarine House B&B views over Ceiriog Valley. Private wing of house available for Val and Chris run a very comfortable, exclusive use and ideal for families with young children. friendly B&B in a quiet cul-de-sac, Peace & quiet except when sheep shearing! Three bedrooms. only 5 minutes from Oswestry Town From £35 pppn. Centre and restaurants. 3 bedrooms, [email protected] www.fronfrys.co.uk Tel: 01691 718880 including luxury ground floor , LL20 7AA en-suite. Locally sourced full English Breakfast with homemade bread and blueberry drop scones with a drizzle MAP: F6 Penygarreg B&B of maple syrup. Return and relax in Village location looking over to Whittington Castle. 2 Excellent the garden. Free off road parking. Characterful Welsh longhouse in unspoilt peaceful pubs with food nearby. 2 miles from Oswestry. 3 bedrooms. location. Within walking distance of Llansantffraid village Single from £40 prpn, double from £60 prpn. with local pubs and restaurant. Val & Chris Schofield E: [email protected] Tel: 01691 662513 M: 07770 800 639 [email protected] www.fitzwarinehouse.co.uk Tel: 01691 680882 www.penygarreg.co.uk [email protected] Tel: 01691 828452 The Bryn, 14 Ardmillan Close, Oswestry, SY11 2JZ MAP Debra Walker. Castle Street, Whittington, SY11 4DF Winllan Road, Llansantffraid, Sy22 6TS TC

MAP: G5 MAP: G5 MAP: I4 MAP: TC Cross House Cottage SC Little Barn, Hordley Hall B&B Montrose B&B SC Victorian house in quiet lane close to town centre. 2 bedrooms WiFi available. £25 pppn [email protected] Tel: 01691 652063 Doreen Leggatt. Montrose, Weston Lane, Oswestry SY11 2BG

MAP: TC Close to Ellesmere, Georgian house set in beautiful gardens Cherry Tree Oswestry Town B&B B&B Delightful 19th century semi detached stone cottage in the in a peaceful location. Wonderful views of surrounding village centre. Character accommodation with a cosy feel. countryside. Aga cooked farmhouse breakfasts. 4 bedrooms, Near to Oswestry Town centre in a quiet road. Pub/restaurant & shop 1 minute, Offa’s Dyke 5 minutes. 3 ensuite. Parking and cycle storage. One en-suite bedroom. Parking. www.hordleyhall.co.uk Tel: 01691 622772 [email protected] T: 01691 655395 E: [email protected] M: 07543879599 / 07765210158 Cross House Cottage, Trefonen, Oswestry SY10 9DZ Hazel Rodenhurst. Hordley, Ellesmere, SY12 9BB Upper Ash Road, Oswestry SY11 1LG Ty Uchaf MAP: D5 MAP: TC MAP: F5 SC The Summer House B&B Moorehouse Farm B&B and Camping B&B B & B, Liveries & Camping 3.5 miles from Oswestry. A holiday retreat designed to offer an escape from everyday life, for you and your horse. 2 bedroom converted stone barn in the small Shropshire village of Walkers, hikers and cyclists are also welcome. Trefonen with church, shop/post office and public house, perfect to explore the beautiful countryside of England and Wales. Local market www.moorehousefarm.co.uk M: 07774 644 601 T: 01691 791864 towns as well as many historic houses, castles and great gardens. Return Craigllwyn Oswestry SY10 9BH and relax in the patio garden or beside the cosy wood burning stove.

2 bedrooms Gwaenynog Farmhouse B&B, Campsite & MAP: D7 1 double Wedding Venue B&B Detached 3 bedroom farmhouse with beautiful views 1.5 miles to 1 twin Comfortable self contained log cabin, 10minutes walk from Llanrhaeadr YM & near . Off road parking and cycle storage. Prices from £250 - £390 per week centre of Oswestry. King size or twin beds. Private parking. A real countryside escape, Gwaenynog Farmhouse has it all: peace and £300 to £530 pw. Continental breakfast each day to enjoy at your leisure. quiet, comfortable beds, brilliant showers, plentiful breakfasts and www.little-barn-shropshire.co.uk wholesome evening meals. [email protected] Tel: 01691 780539 [email protected] Tel: 01691 653387 E: [email protected] T: 01691 657329 M: 07815 184 257 www.gwaenynog.com E: [email protected] T: 01938 810236 Mrs Lynda Thomas. Coch, Llanrhaeadr Y.M, Oswestry, SY10 0BP Old Post Office Lane, Trefonen, Oswestry, SY10 9DL Mrs Carol Burke. 22 Hampton Close, Oswestry, SY11 1SL Welshpool Powys SY21 0LJ

48 www.borderland-breaks.co.uk Follow us @OswestryTourism www.borderland-breaks.co.uk 49 Self Catering,Self Camping, and Narrowboats Glamping MAP: F4 MAP: F4 MAP: H3 / SC Nant Lane Cottage SC Old Rectory Cottage SC

RELAX AND UNWIND IN A RURAL RETREAT NEAR ELLESMERE www.castlefarmholidaysshropshire.co.uk Two cosy, well equipped cottages with luxury hot tubs.

Woodpecker Cottage sleeps 5, wheelchair friendly, 3 bedrooms, twin room on Timber beamed period cottage in secluded grounds. Beautiful views, ground floor. Cosy 2 bedroom 19th Century stone cottage with exposed beams, slate wild flower meadow & woodland, 7 circular walks and Offa’s Dyke. Off floors and inglenook fireplace. Off road parking. In border village of road parking. Selattyn village with ancient church and heritage pub close Nuthatch Cottage sleeps 4, Selattyn, 3 miles from Oswestry. Within walking distance of village pub by. 3 miles Oswestry & nearby 5 National Trust properties including Chirk in 2 bedrooms. serving food and ancient listed church. Close to Chirk Castle and 4 other Castle. Prices from £220 to £295 per week. National Trust properties. Prices from £220 to £295 per week. Our Glamping site is in a peaceful rural location Nant Lane, Selattyn, SY10 7HA www.nantlanecottage.uk Glyn Road, Selattyn, SY10 7DH www.selattyncottages.co.uk 4 cosy pods with electric T: 01691 659708 M: 07423 057710 [email protected] T: 01691 659708 M: 07423 057710 [email protected] fire, fridge, kettle, microwave and toasters. MAP: G5 MAP: F6 Pentre Barn SC Beudy Bryn Celyn SC Willow pod has a hot tub. Bluebell Luxury Shepherd Hut. Dogs Welcome FREE in cottages and Glamping site, WiFi on site.

T: 01691 690801 M: 07707 992 959 MAP The Castle Farm, Dudleston SY12 9EF H6

MAP: G4 MAP: K3 Pentre Clawdd CAMPING Fernwood Caravan Park CAMPING

Well equipped, comfortable converted byre. Super king South east of Ellesmere in wooded setting. Touring area Pentre Barn nestles next to our award-winning bed and breakfast - or twin beds. Offa’s Dyke, Montgomery Canal and River with electric hook up on grass. Multi service pitches on hard The Pentre. This imaginatively restored accommodation with 2 Vrynwy 400 yds. NTs nearby. Views across Shropshire standing. Fishing lake, play area and shop. bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is ideal to enjoy the beautiful borderlands Plain and Welsh Hills. www.fernwoodpark.co.uk Tel: 01948 710221 of Shropshire and Wales. The setting is completely rural and the barn Lyneal, Ellesmere, SY12 0QF enjoys wonderful views down to the Breiddens. Specatacular sunsets. Brilliant rainbows. Relax and enjoy! Severn House Campsite MAP: 17 www.thepentre.com [email protected] T: 01691 653952 www.cottagesatbryncelyn.co.uk T: 01691 830030 M: 07484 252408 CAMPING Trefonen, Oswestry, SY10 9EE Bryn Celyn, Bryn Mawr, Llanymynech, Powys, SY22 6PQ The ultimate glamping experience at an affordable price Relaxed and friendly site idyllically placed alongside River Severn. 27 They are a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors in Shropshire pitches, electric, shower block, chemical disposal, disabled access & without all the hassle of having to take a tent. Our camping pods are MAP: G4 MAP: I4 shop. 4 miles to Shrewsbury. Pub with food within walking distance. Stables and Granary Cottages Blackwater Meadow Marina perfect for walkers, mountain bikers, family breaks away or if you are SC NB www.severnhousecampsite.co.uk Tel: 01743 850229 just visiting the Oswestry area. Stunning views from old Oswestry Racecourse. 2 Situated close to the Ellesmere Arm on the Llangollen canal which offers Ian & Bettina Simons. Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury, SY4 1ED beautifully renovated stone barns. 2 x 2 bedrooms. From scenic beauty and breath taking engineering. Narrowboat day hire, short You don’t have to put up a tent – you can just move straight in and be £320 per unit per week. [email protected] breaks and holidays and 3 bedroom holiday let. warm and dry in one of our lockable and secure pods. You only need to MAP: G5 Sweeney Farm Glamping GLAMPING www.tomleycottgaes.co.uk Tel: 01691 652815 www.blackwatermeadow.com Tel: 01691 624391 bring a sleeping bag (unless you are in the Luxury Pod, where bedding Brian Tomley. Parc Uchaf, Racecourse, Oswestry, SY10 7HL Birch Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9DD is provided) because we provide the blow-up beds. All our pods are 2 luxury safari tents situated on a working dairy farm. Each tent has available from March 1 – October 31. MAP: I5 3 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and log burner. Oaks Farm Cottage SC www.pentreclawddfarm.co.uk T: 01691 680155 www.sweeneyfarmglamping.com M: 07814 731021 2 bedroom cottage in country location between Ellesmere and Sign up online to our visitors’ newsletter – Pentre Clawdd Farm, Oswestry, SY10 7AE Sweeney, Oswestry, SY10 8AD Shrewsbury, set in 3 ½ acre wildlife gardens. All ground floor Break for the Borders accommodation and patio with barbeque. for the latest news and special offers www.oaksfarm-shropshire.co.uk T: 01939 270472 Oaks Farm Petton Holdings Burlton SY4 5TG Credits All images and content are copyright Oswestry Borderland Tourism Production of this brochure would not be possible Ltd. Images have kindly been donated for use in this brochure and may without the contribution of time and expertise given not be reproduced elsewhere without permission of OBT Ltd and the Complaints: All members of Oswestry Borderland Tourism have signed up to the Oswestry Borderland Tourism Charter by the brochure group of Oswestry Borderland Tourism photographers. Oswestry Borderland Tourism Ltd. Graham Mitchell, Jake which should be displayed at each property. If you experience any problems during your stay we urge you to bring them Ltd. Oswestry Borderland Tourism Ltd is a not for profit Stephen, David Lea, PBA Artworks, Drone Rangers, Sabine Hutchinson, to the attention of the manager or owner whilst you are still at the property. If the property has been inspected by a organisation dedicated to promoting Oswestry and Oswestry Town Council, Karen Pringle, British ironwork Centre, Lee Lucks recognised tourism company such as Visit England and you don’t feel your problem has been resolved you should then the surrounding Borderlands as a visitor destination. and members of OBT Ltd. contact that organisation. 50 www.borderland-breaks.co.uk Follow us @OswestryTourism www.borderland-breaks.co.uk 51 A51 Winsford Denbigh Llandyrnog A55 Mold Buckley Broughton Tarporley Trefriw

Llanrwst Gwytherin River Dee A41 A494 A51 A5 Bunbury Ruthin Capel Curig A470 Barbridge Crewe North andLlanarmon-yn-lal West A1 - G4 North East and East H1 - L4 Betws-y-Coed A534 Holt A B C D E F G H I A534 Llysfasi A483 A41 A470 1 Pentrefoelas Penmachno A494 WREXHAM A49 A5 Llanfihangel Offa’s Dyke Path Glyn Myfyr Erddig Wrenbury House Malpas

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54 www.borderland-breaks.co.uk Follow us @OswestryTourism www.borderland-breaks.co.uk 55 C8 C8 D6 Oswestry Welcome to Town Centre Map Town Shrewsbury & Pages 54 Museum West Shropshire Oswestry Town & 55 The story of Oswestry CAMRA Pub of the Year Browse – the word defines shopping in Open Wed., Fri. and Sat. Oswestry In the eclectic mix of shops around the www.oswestrytownmuseum.co.uk town centre you will will find books to blenders, www.baileyhead.co.uk wool to whisks and everything in between. Scatter in a couple of art galleries, the town museum and a D10 D9 D11 tasty mix of coffee shops, pubs and restaurants and At The Cross, Willow Street goes to the left swestry Framing you will see why visitors want to come back again (across which Willow Gate once stood). Nearby and again. on the corner of Cross Street and Bailey Street Your local picture There were once gates into Oswestry and, although stands Llwyd Mansion. This is one of Oswestry’s framing specialist most iconic buildings and has been host to many long gone, there is an echo of them in different 11 Leg Street Oswestry shopkeepers since the 15th Century. It now marks parts of town. SY11 2NL T: 01691 670552 the beginning of Bailey Street leading up to the To find your way round town, use the coloured Market Square and Castle Mound. www.oswestryframing.co.uk circles to see which part of town the local A13 G7 businesses shown around the map are in. Follow Beatrice Street away from town and past the site of Beatrice Gate to the old railway Visit the Visitor & Exhibition Centre, home to our warehouses with their impressive chimney. Information Centre to find out more about Oswestry. Return along Oswald Road and Leg Street past Nearby St. Oswald’s Church and the old coaching the place where once Black Gate stood. Here inn, The Wynnstay Hotel, mark the start of Church you will find that fascinating mix of shops that Street. Follow this down to the park, Festival Square, defines shopping in a market town like Oswestry the main shopping area and our award winning – antiques and a saddler, a tailor, real butchers book shop. This is where The New Gate would have and a kitchen shop, all independently owned and once stood. waiting to welcome you. G7 H7 I7 Breakfast, lunch, coffee PETWORLD and more Festival Square Oswestry Visitor & Exhibition Centre @MilanOswestry T: 01691 659942 Open Monday - Saturday T: 01691 680337 The only pet shop in Oswestry Do visit us when you visit Oswestry. The Centre is just behind the church opposite Town Centre. The Wynnstay Hotel. Call in and meet our staff who can help you find more about Petworld has been providing the Oswestry and the Borderlands, where to stay, what to do and what’s on. We also have best pet food, products and gifts local maps and souvenirs on sale. There are exhibitions by local artists and crafts people including Graham for pet lovers for over 40 years! @petworldoswestry Mitchell and Annie Stokes and the Heritage Centre Coffee Shop is probably Oswestry’s most dog friendly café. J4 J4 J4 I6 J6 J6 Blacksculpt Honeysuckle Annie Stokes Organic, wholefoods

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