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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 Heritage Railways & Museum |
Tel: 01691 688763 |
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 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.
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| Welsh Canal Holiday Craft Ltd |
Tel: 01978 860702 |
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 Llangollen
11 miles from Oswestry Centre
The horsedrawn boats in Llangollen have been providing trips on the canal since 1894.
45 mins trips depart the wharf daily from Easter to end of October. There is a tearoom on the wharf providing good food, coffee and homemade cakes. We provide 2 hour motor boat trips over the aqueduct. Book online at www.horsedrawnboats.co.uk or Tel: 01978 860702 |
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| Jones the Boats |
Tel: 01691 690322 |
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 Trevor
14 miles from Oswestry Centre
We are Jones the Boats, operating friendly narrowboat trips from Trevor near Llangollen. Come and join us on the restaurant narrowboat 'Eirlys' for the trip of a lifetime - a cruise along the Llangollen canal across the 'stream in the sky' - Thomas Telford's famous Pontcysyllte aqueduct, 126 feet above the valley floor.
Eirlys is the Welsh word for "snowdrop". The narrowboat Eirlys has been a regular sight on the Llangollen canal for over a decade.
Brightly decorated in the traditional canalboat style, Eirlys can seat over 50 passengers in comfort - ideal for large coach parties.
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| Llangollen Motor Museum |
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Llangollen
14 miles from Oswestry Centre
Take a trip down memory lane and marvel at the collection of cars, motor cycles and memorabilia dating from 1912 to 1970. See how the village garage mechanic and his wife lived and worked. |
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| Llangollen Railway |
Tel: 01978 860979 |
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The Station, Abbey Rd, Llangollen
14 miles from Oswestry Centre
Llangollen Railway is probably the UK’s most scenic railway, running East/West along the River Dee in North Wales from Llangollen Station, located on the North Bank of the Dee just below the famous Llangollen Bridge, up the hill to Llangollen Goods Junction where the connections for the Engine Shed and Carriage Workshop join the main line. Then over the River Bridge on to the South Bank and onwards to Berwyn Station.
From Berwyn Station through Berwyn Tunnel to Deeside Halt, then over the level crossing into Glyndyfrdwy Station.
Leaving Glyndyfrdwy Station, past the relocated Barmouth Signal Box, past Owain Glyndwr’s Mount and into Carrog Station, the present end of the line.
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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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| Llangollen Canal |
Tel: 01691 622549 |
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 Llangollen
15 miles from Oswestry Centre
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| Welshpool & Llanfair Railway |
Tel: 01938 810441 |
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The Station, Lanfair Caereinion
18 miles from Oswestry Centre
The railway was built in 1902 to link the rural community with Welshpool. Today the steam train journey starts at Welshpool up the steep Golfa bank, through the Banwy Valley, into Llanfair Caereinion. Special event during the year are organized & there are also driving experience courses. |
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| Shropshire Truck Show |
Tel: 0871 2307146 |
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Oswestry
1 miles from Oswestry Centre
One of the regions largest events, with entertainment for the whole family.
Hundreds of trucks on display, plus the regions finest truck awards.
The latest trucks presented in person by local dealerships.
Live Arena - See the Monster Trucks 'Swamp Thing' & NEW truck 'Crusher', Freestyle Moto-Cross Display, Fantastic Celebrity Guests including 'Will Mellor' from Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Recovery Demonstration and much more!
Trade stand areas - Bargains including truck accessories, plus family trade stands and entertainment areas, fun fair and much more!
Family-friendly camping available on-site.
Bar and evening entertainment for weekend campers
19th & 20th May 2012
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| Bala Lake Railway |
Tel: 01678 540666 |
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Bala
30 miles from Oswestry Centre
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| Rheilffordd Ffestiniog Railway |
Tel: 01766 516006 |
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30 miles from Oswestry Centre
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| Bridgnorth Cliff Railway |
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 Bridgnorth
40 miles from Oswestry Centre
Unique inland cliff railway |
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| Ironbridge |
Tel: 01952 884391 |
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 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.
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| Llanberis lake railway |
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Llanberis
40 miles from Oswestry Centre
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| Severn Valley Railway |
Tel: 01299-403816 |
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 Bridgnorth (to Kidderminster)
40 miles from Oswestry Centre
Steam hauled trains operate from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth along the beautiful Severn Valley.
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| Snowdon Mountain Railway |
Tel: 01286 870223 |
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Snowdonia National Park
45 miles from Oswestry Centre
Takes you to the top of the highest mountain in Wales! |
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