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| Oswestry Show |
Tel: 01691 654875 |
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 Oswestry
00 miles from Oswestry Centre
Oswestry Show is held on the first Saturday in August each year. A committee of approximately 40 volunteers and one part time Show Manager administers the staging of this event. The principle aim of the Show is to promote agriculture and rural ideas to the surrounding community.
We hope you will be able to join us at the Showground, Park Hall, Oswestry on Saturday 2nd August to celebrate our 123rd Show between 9.00 am and 6.00 pm.
Our visitors can enjoy browsing around our Food Hall, Craft and Business Marquees and over 100 trade stands. The Society is proud that we are still able to attract a high percentage of agricultural stands. |
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| Park Hall - The Countryside Experience |
Tel: 01691 671123 |
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 Oswestry
02 miles from Oswestry Centre
Premier all weather attraction on a 130 acre Victorian farm. Animals large and small, milking, lamb feeding, pony grooming, and cart rides. Huge indoor play arena with toy tractor circuit and bouncy castles. Vintage Garage and Welsh Guards Museum. Exciting extras: Junior Driving School and quad bikes. Excellent Tearooms and picnic areas. |
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| Cambrian Railway Trust |
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Llynclys Oswestry
05 miles from Oswestry Centre
Travel along sections of the former Cambrian Railway, view historic vehicles including 7821 Ditcheat Manor. Visit our shop, refresh yourselves in the buffet, experience the rebirth of this great railway. |
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| Rednal Kart Racing |
Tel: 07989 471307 |
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Rednal Airfield
05 miles from Oswestry Centre
Experience the exhilarating thrills of our twin engine pro karts around a 1000 metre track. Karting for all the family from ages 10 years upwards. Grand Prix and Endurance. |
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| Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod |
Tel: 01978 862000 |
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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 8th-13th 2008. |
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| Llangollen Wharf |
Tel: 01978 860702 |
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 Llangollen
14 miles from Oswestry Centre
The horse drawn boat centre, enjoy the beautiful Llangollen Canal and trips over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Horse drawn boat trips and motor narrowboat trips. Trips 7 days a week. Gift shop.
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| Mythstories - Museum of Myth and Fable |
Tel: 01939 235 500 |
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The Morgan Library, Aston Street, Wem
15 miles from Oswestry Centre
Museum of Myth and Fable. Stories from all ages - Stories for all ages - Stories from lands far and near. Live storytellings throughout the day |
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| Techniquest |
Tel: 01978 293400 |
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Wrexham
15 miles from Oswestry Centre
At TECHNIQUEST@NEWI you will DISCOVER over 60 hands-on interactive exhibits, LIVE science shows and DARING demonstrations - all at a place for DOING and not just looking!
With an ever-changing programme of special events, new exhibits and science shows, there are many reasons why you’ll want to come back again and again!
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| Hawkstone Park |
Tel: 01939 200 611 |
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 Weston-under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury
20 miles from Oswestry Centre
Enjoy a day out in this woodland fantasy of caves and cliffs where paths twist and turn, rise and fall, and almost without fail reveal something unexpected around every corner: dramatic cliffs, towers monuments, tunnels and passageways. |
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| Mid Wales Falconry |
Tel: 01938 850265 |
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 Castle Caereinion
20 miles from Oswestry Centre
Experience the original Sport of Kings. From taking our Harris Hawks for a walk to learning the art of keeping and training birds of prey, we offer the opportunity to experience the original Sport of Kings. Our numerous falconry activities provide a perfect addition to your holiday. Accommodation is also available in our farm cottages. |
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| A.M.F. Bowling |
Tel: 01743 461353 |
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Shrewsbury
25 miles from Oswestry Centre
Ten Pin Bowling |
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| Acton Scott Historic Working Farm |
Tel: 01694 781306 |
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 Nr. Church Stretton, Shropshire
30 miles from Oswestry Centre
19th Century farm, waggoner with heavy horses works the land, vintage machinery, rare breeds, butter making, brick kiln, farm cottage, children's maze.
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| Chester Zoo |
Tel: 01244 380 280 |
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Chester
30 miles from Oswestry Centre
Voted best UK Zoo by Holiday Which? See baby elephants, enjoy their waterfall shower and pool, wonderful Chimpanzee Forest and incredible Twilight Zone with free flying bats. |
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| Blue Planet |
Tel: 0906 941 0088 |
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Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port
36 miles from Oswestry Centre
UK's biggest and best aquarium attraction - submerge yourself in an underwater world of wonder. With two floors of interactive displays, daily presentations, fish feeds, a fully licensed restaurant and quality gift shop. |
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| Hoo Farm |
Tel: 01952 677917 |
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Preston-on–the-weald Moors, Telford
40 miles from Oswestry Centre
Lots to see and do. Feed lambs and deer, meet snakes and polecats, make pots and candles or ride mini quad bikes. Pick the winner in the famous sheep steeplechase. |
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| Ironbridge |
Tel: 01952 884391 |
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 Ironbridge
40 miles from Oswestry Centre
A World Heritage Site set in a beautiful wooded valley in the heart of the Shropshire countryside
One of Shropshire's top attractions, the Ironbridge Gorge is known throughout the world as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
But please do not be deceived by our heritage. Nowadays the area is far from industrial. Although the revolution started here, most of the factories are long gone and the natural beauty of the Gorge has been restored.
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| Telford Ice Rink |
Tel: 01952 291511 |
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St. Quentin Gate, Telford
40 miles from Oswestry Centre
The coolest place in Shropshire! |
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| Rays Farm Country Matters |
Tel: 01299 841255 |
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 Billingsley, Bridgnorth
43 miles from Oswestry Centre
See a large collection of animals and owls. Meet the Dragon, Storytelling Witch, Billy Goat Gruff and the Troll along the Myth and Magic Woodcarving Trail. |
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| RAF Cosford Aerospace Museum |
Tel: 01902 376 2 |
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 Shifnal
45 miles from Oswestry Centre
The museum houses one of the largest aviation collections in the UK.Over 80 historic aircraft are displayed. The collection spans over 90 years of aviation. Admission is free. |
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