A border market town with a giant Iron Age hillfort, a lovely park and a great independent food scene. Here’s the best of Oswestry.
On the Welsh border, Oswestry is a characterful market town with deep history and a quietly brilliant food scene.
Old Oswestry Hillfort
One of the most impressive Iron Age hillforts in Britain, its huge grassy ramparts are free to explore and give wide views over the borderlands.
Parks and sculpture
Cae Glas Park is a pretty Victorian park in the centre of town, while the open-air Shropshire Sculpture Park nearby makes a great wander.
Whittington Castle
Just outside town, community-run Whittington Castle is a romantic moated ruin that's free to visit (donations welcome).
Eat and drink
Oswestry is a real foodie find: The Old Coffee Pot Tea Rooms is an institution, Shrooma does superb brunch and Amber's Pizza Co. is a local favourite. For a special stay or meal, Pen-y-Dyffryn and Sebastians are both excellent.
Nearby
Lake Vyrnwy and Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall are a scenic drive away. Browse local businesses in Oswestry.