Escape to Oswestry
The official website of Oswestry Borderland Tourism
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Culture

Oswestry Visitor & Exhibition Centre
Tel: 01691 662753
Web: www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk
Oswestry
00 miles from Oswestry Centre
The Centre is set within the parish Churchyard. Formerly called Holbache House, it was originally the second oldest grammar school founded in 1407. The Rev W.D Spooner was educated here. This 15th century timber-framed Grade II listed building houses the Tourist Information Centre, a cafe & has various art exhibitions on display.
Oswestry Walking Tours
Tel: 01691 662753
Web: www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk
Oswestry
00 miles from Oswestry Centre
Every Saturday morning, April to September, join our guides for a tour of the town. Learn about plagues, fires, battles, riots and how the coming of the railway changed the economy of Oswestry.
Organised groups(daytime/evening) can be booked by phoning 01691 662753 and asking for a booking form.
School groups also catered for. please ring the above number for a booking form and further information.
The Attfield Theatre Company
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Web: www.attfieldtheatre.co.uk
Oswestry
00 miles from Oswestry Centre
The Attfield Theatre Company Limited is based in its own little 99 seat theatre within The Guildhall, an imposing 19th Century building dominating the skyline of Oswestry
Cambrian Heritage Railways & Museum
Tel: 01691 688763
Web: www.cambrianrailways.com/
Oswestry
05 miles from Oswestry Centre
HERITAGE TRAINS OPERATE IN OSWESTRY AND LLYNCLYS.
THERE ARE PLANS TO REOPEN THEIR ENTIRE EIGHT MILE ROUTE WHICH WILL SEE TRAINS RUNNING FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE 1960’S FROM GOBOWEN TO BLODWELL, LLYNCLYS AND PANT.
BOTH RAILWAYS ARE OPEN AT WEKENDS / BANK HOLIDAYS FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER - TRAIN RIDES, BUFFET, SHOP, SEASONAL EVENTS & THE CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS MUSEUM AT OSWESTRY
SEE cambrianrailways .com FOR DETAILS. VOLUNTEERS WELCOME.
Llangedwyn Mill
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08 miles from Oswestry Centre
designer artists` studios in the Tanat Valley
Oswestry Musical Theatre Company
Tel: 01691 655490
Web: www.omtc.info
Oswestry
0 miles from Oswestry Centre
In 1963 Oswestry & District Amateur Operatic Society began, the new name of Oswestry Musical theatre company was chosen in 1999. Mainly presenting musicals and selections of songs , from the Musicals, the Company perform 2 shows each year. Rehearsals are held twice weekly at The Marches School.
The next production will be Cinderella on December 2nd to 5th.
April 11-14th 2012 'Sound of Music'
The Qube
Tel: 01691 656882
Web: www.qube-oca.org.uk
Oswestry
0 miles from Oswestry Centre
Come and visit Qube gallery for year round exhibitions, workshops and courses. Located in the centre of Oswestry, come along and be inspired.
Take a look around our selection of unique and special gifts for sale, regularly updated and not to be missed.Handmade gifts for the perfect present for family, friends and even yourself.
Also- Mobility scooters for long and short term hire at Oswestry Dial-a-Ride here at Qube
Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod
Tel: 01978 862001
Web: www.international-eisteddfod.co.uk
Llangollen
14 miles from Oswestry Centre
The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is a world-renowned festival of music, song and dance. Competitors from more than fifty countries come together for one week to stand side by side through music, while each evening the Pavilion plays hosts to concerts by world-class artists.
July 3rd - 8th 2012

Llangollen
Tel: 01978 860 828
Web: www.llangollen.org.uk
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Llangollen
14 miles from Oswestry Centre
Home of the world famous International Music Festival. Also Royal International Pavillion with various special events - Jazz Festival - Steam Heritage Railway - Llangollen Motor Museum.
Wrexham Arts Centre
Tel: 01978 292093
Web: www.wrexham.gov.uk
Rhosddu Doad, Wrexham
15 miles from Oswestry Centre
Contemporary visual art and craft exhibitions throughout the year
Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture
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Berriew, Montgomeryshire
20 miles from Oswestry Centre
Country Works Gallery
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Broad Street, Montgomery
25 miles from Oswestry Centre
Shropshire County Show
Tel: 01743 289 831
Web: www.shropshirecountyshow.com
Shrewsbury
25 miles from Oswestry Centre
Set in a stunning setting on the edge of the River Severn, the West Mid Agricultural Showground, off Berwick Road in Shrewsbury, is one of the oldest and most established showgrounds in the UK.
Home of the Shropshire County Agricultural Show and the Shropshire County Horse Show, the 53-acre ground lends itself to all sorts of events from a wedding reception with 100 guests to the four-day Shrewsbury Folk Festival – which attracted more than 20,000 visitors in 2011.
The next Shropshire County Agricultural Show will be held on 26 May 2012 and we are busy planning another action packed day, so keep your eye on this website for more details!
New for 2012 is the Shropshire County Horse Show, to take place on 19th May.
The Agricultural Showground
Berwick Road,
Shrewsbury SY1 2PF





Theatre Severn
Tel: 01743 281281
Web: www.theatresevern.co.uk
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Frankwell, Shrewsbury
25 miles from Oswestry Centre
Shrewsbury's brand new theatre (replacing the Music Hall).
Theatr Clwyd
Tel: 01352 755114
Web: www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk
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Mold, Flintshire
35 miles from Oswestry Centre
Varied programme throughout the year. Separate Film Theatre. Art Gallery and Exhibition Area. Bookshop. Restaurant and Bar with panoramic views across the Clwydian Hills - magnificent sunsets for your pre-performance drink. Signed Performances for the deaf. Concessions for disabled visitors and their carer
Theatr Hafren
Tel: 01686 625007
Web: www.theatrhafren.co.uk
Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys
35 miles from Oswestry Centre
Varied programme of drama, dance, film, music, one-man shows etc. throughout the year. Art Gallery and Exhibition Area. Concessions for disabled visitors
Ironbridge
Tel: 01952 884391
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk/
Ironbridge
40 miles from Oswestry Centre
A fun family day out is ensured at the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums. Meet the Victorians at Blists Hill Victorian Town and visit their shops, homes and workplaces, enjoy traditional Fish and Chips and a ride on the Fairground. Join in hands-on activities at many of the museums. Buy our great value Passport ticket and come back again and again for 12 months.
There are ten award-winning Museums spread along the valley beside the wild River Severn - still spanned by the world's first Iron Bridge.
See the products that set industry on its path and the machines that made them. Watch and talk to the Museums' craftsmen and costumed demonstrators as they work iron, fashion china and glass, and bring alive the people who lived and worked here.
At Blists Hill Costumed staff give a warm welcome and a fascinating insight into how life was lived in Victorian Times. Exchange your money in the Bank; admire the goods in the Grocers, Bakery and Sweetshop. Find out about curious remedies in the Chemist and see the printer and candle-maker in action.

Oakengates Theatre
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Limes Walk, Oakengates, Telford
40 miles from Oswestry Centre
Varied programme throughout the year. Gallery and Exhibition Area
Amulet Antique Fairs
Tel: 01824 703110
Web: www.amuletfairs.co.uk
Oswestry
miles from Oswestry Centre
Amulet Fairs organises the largest quality antiques and collectors fairs in North Wales. Amulet Fairs attracts antique traders from across the UK and Ireland to its monthly events in Cheshire, Flintshire, Denbighshire, and Shropshire. Our fairs offer an enormous variety of collectibles, from gold and silver to coins and stamps, postcards and books, antique jewellery, glass, ephemera, porcelain, orientals (e.g. Netsuki), and on occasion even collectors cars. BBC Television is records footage for various shows at our venues throughout the year.
Amulet Fairs holds monthly antiques and collectors’ fairs at at Chester (Northgate Arena) and Queensferry (Deeside leisure Centre).
Oswestry Sinfonia
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Web: www.oswestrysinfonia.org
Oswestry
miles from Oswestry Centre

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