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Industrial Heritage
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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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| Llanymynech Heritage Area |
Tel: 01691 624448 |
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Llanymynech
08 miles from Oswestry Centre
On the edge of Llanymynech village is an old lime processing works(still under construction for viewing). You can see the old bottle limekilns. Close by is the Montgomery Canal where the processed lime was transported. The limestone was quarried from Llanymynech hill, which was connected to the kiln by a tramway. The quarry has marked footpaths & part has been designated a nature reserve. On top of the hill are the ramparts of an ancient hill fort. Offas Dyke also traverses the hill. Open at all times
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Glyn Ceiriog
10 miles from Oswestry Centre
Narrow gauge tramway, initially worked by horse and gravity, then by steam, serving the quarries and communities of Glyn Ceiriog. Display of Tramway memorabilia at the Glyn Valley Hotel. |
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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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| Nant Mill Visitor Centre |
Tel: 01978 752772 |
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Rhosberse Road, Coedpoeth, Wrexham
15 miles from Oswestry Centre
Former corn mill. Part of the Clwedog Trail |
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| Minera Lead Mines |
Tel: 01978 726122 |
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Wern Road, Minera, Wrexham
25 miles from Oswestry Centre
Explore the restored beam engine, winding engine and boiler house. Pan for lead! Part of the Clwedog Trail |
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| Electric Mountain |
Tel: 01286 870636 |
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Llanberis, Gwynedd
40 miles from Oswestry Centre
Visit Europes largest man made cavern and tour Dinorwig Hydro Power Station, deep inside Elidir Fawr Mountain - so large you tour by bus!! |
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| Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker |
Tel: 01270 629 219 |
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 Nantwich
40 miles from Oswestry Centre
A unique exciting day out for all the family discovering history. You can hear and feel. Entering through the massive blast doors you will be transported into the chilling world of the Cold War. Explore Ebgland's largest nuclear war headquarters |
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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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| Centre for Alternative Technology |
Tel: 01654 705950 |
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Machynlleth, Powys
45 miles from Oswestry Centre
Interactive exhibitions of alternative, sustainable energy and lifestyles. |
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| Llechwedd Slate Caverns |
Tel: 01766 830306 |
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Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd
45 miles from Oswestry Centre
Deep mine tour begins with a ride on Britain's steepest passenger railway. Ride the miners' tramway through enormous man made caverns. |
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| Sygun Copper Mine |
Tel: 01766 510100 |
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Beddgelert, Geynedd
45 miles from Oswestry Centre
A unique reminder of 19th C methods of extracting and processing copper. Walk through the tunnels and chambers with stalagmite and stalactite formations, and see the life and work of miners and their families.
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| Canal Connections |
Tel: 01691 679638 |
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Oswestry
miles from Oswestry Centre
Committed to providing you with the best experience of our area through quality, local sourcing and sustainability; we include accommodation, restaurants and attractions and offer a warm welcome to all. |
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