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Park Hall Countryside Experience
t:  01691 671123
e:  rachel@parkhallfarm.co.uk
w:  www.parkhallfarm.co.uk
p:  Park Hall
Oswestry SY11 4AS
Park Hall Countryside Experience
 
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.
Whittington Castle
t:  01691 662397
e: 
w:  www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk
p:  Whittington
Oswestry SY11 4DF
Whittington Castle
 
Beautiful remains of a 12th century moated castle located in the heart of the village of the same name.
Cambrian Railways Trust
t:  01691 670916
e: 
w:  www.cambrianrailwaystrust.com
p:  Llynclys South Station
Near Oswestry SY10 8LL
Cambrian Railways Trust
 
 
 
A newly restored rail track at Llynclys South near Oswestry. Passengers can experience a quater mile return ride as well as seeing a variety of historic locomotives, coaches and rolling stock on static display.
Nesscliffe Counry Park & Kynaston's Cave
t: 
e: 
w: 
p:  Nesscliffe
just off the A5
halfway between Shrewsbury and Oswestry SY4 1DB
Nesscliffe Counry Park & Kynaston's Cave
 
Nesscliffe hill is a sandstone escarpment & is now a country park with various footpaths through the woods. To the north of the hill the ramparts of an old hill fort are present. An old sandstone quarry face forms a spectacular cliff, popular for rock climbing. Cut into the cliff face is a cave reputedly the hideaway of the highwayman Humphrey Kynaston & his horse.
Oswestry Hillfort (Old Oswestry)
t:  01691 671323
e: 
w: 
p:  Oswestry
Oswestry Hillfort (Old Oswestry)
 
 
On the northern edge of Oswestry with access via Llwyn Rd. This is a fine example of an Iron Age fortress first occupied in around 300B.C. It is an impressive structure with its huge earthwork ramparts & ditches. Thought to be the birthplace of Queen Guinevere. Has wonderful views of Shropshire. There is limited car parking, access is free.
The Cambrian Transport Museum
t:  01691 671749
e: 
w:  www.cambrianrailwayssociety.co.uk
p:  Oswald Road
Oswestry SY11 1RE
The Cambrian Transport Museum
 
 
 
Oswestry was once the headquarters of The Cambrian Railways Ltd. The old Oswestry Station is now the headquarters of The Cambrian Railways Society Ltd, and a museum showing many photographs, railway memorabilia, and artefacts. Visitors can also see Steam Engines working in the summer months.
Hall Farm Nursery
t:  01691 682 135
e:  hallfarmnursery@ukonline.co.uk
w:  www.hallfarmnursery.co.uk
p:  Vicarage Lane
Kinnerley
Nr Oswestry SY10 8DH
Hall Farm Nursery
 
 
 
An extensive range of interesting and unusual Herbaceous Plants. R.H.S.Gold Medallists at Chelsea 2005. Talks and events held at the nursery.
Welsh Guards Museum
t:  01691 671123
e: 
w:  www.welshguardscollection.com
p:  Park Hall
Oswestry SY1 14AS
Welsh Guards Museum
 
 
 
The Welsh Guards Collection is a magnificent exhibition of uniforms, arms, artefacts and memorabilia, which depict 'the life in the Welsh Guards' since its formation in 1915.
Llanymynech Golf Club
t:  01691 830542
e: 
w:  www.llanymynechgolfclub.co.uk
p:  Pant
Nr. Oswestry SY10 8LB
Llanymynech Golf Club
 
 
 
Situated in an elevated location on the Shropshire / Welsh border, this picturesque course offers a golfing challenge with breathtaking views. This is where Ian Woosnam began his golfing career and here you play your round in a unique fashion with 15 holes in Wales and 3 in England.
Oswestry Guided Tours
t:  01691 662753
e:  escape@oswestry-welshborders.org.uk
w:  www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk/guided-tours
p:  Oswestry Visitor and Exhibition Centre
2 Church Terrace
Oswestry SY11 2TE
Oswestry Guided Tours
 
 
Leave the 21st Century as you walk through Oswestry Town with our costumed guides. Each guide will fascinate you will tales of Oswestry’s past and show you forgotten corners of the town. Tours include: Medieval Pilgrims, Victorian Oswestry, Tudor/Civil War, Ghost and Educational Tours
Oswestry Heritage & Exhibition Centre
t:  01691 662753
e:  escape@oswestry-welshborders.org.uk
w:  www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk
p:  2 Church Terrace
Oswestry SY11 2TE
Oswestry Heritage & Exhibition Centre
 
 
 
The 15th Century building, once a grammar school, houses the Tourist Information Centre, Shropshire Poacher Coffee Shop, and exhibition display areas. All year round displays feature events of local interest from schools, Oswestry Societies, individual artists and craftspeople.
The Qube Gallery
t:  01691 656882
e:  qube@wnsc.ac.uk
w:  www.qube-oca.co.uk
p:  Oswald Road
Oswestry SY11 1RB
The Qube Gallery
 
 
 
Art gallery operated by Oswestry Community Action

Things to see & do nearby - within approx 15 miles

Glansevern Hall Gardens
t:  01686 640200
e:  glansevern@yahoo.co.uk
w:  www.glansevern.co.uk
p:  Berriew
Welshpool
Powys SY218AH
Glansevern Hall Gardens
 
 
Privately-owned estate with some 18 acres of mature gardens. In an idyllic setting on the banks of the River Severn noted for collection of unusual trees. Other features include a lakeside walk, a water garden and vast rock garden, complete with grotto. Also art gallery & tea shop.
Brownhill House
t:  01939 261 121
e:  brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk
w:  www.eleventowns.co.uk
p:  Ruyton XI Towns SY4 1LR
Brownhill House
 
 
 
Unusual and distinctive hillside garden bordering River Perry. Great variety of plants and styles from laburnum walk and formal terraces to woodland paths. On an impossible north facing slope, this garden `has to be seen to believed`Good Garden Guide. Open for NGS & May to August - by appointment only please!
Chirk Castle
t:  01691 777 701
e: 
w:  www.nationaltrust.org.uk
p:  near Wrexham LL14 5AF
Chirk Castle
 
 
A magnificent Marcher Fortress built 700 years ago by Edward I, situated close to the Welsh border. It has continuously lived in by the Myddelton family for the past 400 years. The beautiful gardens offer commanding views over the Cheshire/Shropshire plains.
Erddig Hall
t:  01978 315151
e: 
w:  www.nationaltrust.org.uk
p:  near Wrexham LL13 0YT
Erddig Hall
 
 
Unique 'upstairs downstairs' propery, most interesting are the kitchens, laundry, bake house stables, sawmill & smithy used by the servants. The stunning staterooms display most of their original 18th & 19th century furniture. The large walled garden has been restored to its 18th century formal design.
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
t:  01270 629219
e:  coldwar@hackgreen.co.uk
w:  www.hackgreen.co.uk
p:  Nantwich
Cheshire CW5 8AL
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
 
 
 
A piece of very modern history - In the event of nuclear war - Hack Green would have been a Wartime HQ.
Home Farm Attingham
t:  01743 709243
e:  info@homefarmattingham.co.uk
w:  www.homefarmattingham.co.uk
p:  Atcham, Shrewsbury SY4 4TN
Home Farm Attingham
 
 
Home Farm Attingham is a working farm open to the public. As well as being able to look around the historic farm and see its animals, visitors are able to visit the tearooms and also buy our own organic dairy ice cream.
Lake Vyrnwy Nature Reserve
t:  01691 870278
e:  vyrnwy@rspb.org.uk
w:  www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/l/lakevyrnwy
p: 
Lake Vyrnwy Nature Reserve
 
 
Beautiful Welsh Lake with nature reserve, quiet lakeside road, cycle hire, picnic sites, tearooms, visitor centre etc
Llangollen International Eisteddfod
t:  01978 862001
e:  tickets@international-eisteddfod.co.uk
w:  www.international-eisteddfod.co.uk
p:  Royal International Pavilion
Abbey Road
Llangollen LL20 8SW
Llangollen International Eisteddfod
 
 
 
World Famous annual music & art festival.
Llangollen Motor Museum
t:  01978 860324
e: 
w:  www.llangollenmotormuseum.co.uk
p:  Pentre Felin
Llangollen LL20 8EE
Llangollen Motor Museum
 
 
 
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.
Llangollen Railway
t:  01978 860951
e:  office@llangollen-railway.co.uk
w:  www.llangollen-railway.co.uk
p:  The Station
Abbey Road
Llangollen
Denbighshire LL20 8SN
Llangollen Railway
 
Photos  
 
Travel on a steam train through 8 miles of superb scenery. Special events for the family and enthusiast. Luxury dining train services.
Loton Park Speed Hill Climb
t:  01902 896699.
e: 
w:  www.hdlcc.com
p:  Nr Shrewsbury
Loton Park Speed Hill Climb
 
 
Regular motorsports events throughout the year.
Mythstories Museum of Myth & Fable
t:  01939 235500
e:  info@mythstories.com
w:  www.mythstories.com
p:  The Morgan Library
Aston Street
Wem SY4 5AU
Mythstories Museum of Myth & Fable
 
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A facinating small museum with display exhibitions and storytelling research material. Regular storytelling events throughout the year. Free admission
Nesscliffe Counry Park & Kynaston's Cave
t: 
e: 
w: 
p:  Nesscliffe
just off the A5
halfway between Shrewsbury and Oswestry SY4 1DB
Nesscliffe Counry Park & Kynaston's Cave
 
Nesscliffe hill is a sandstone escarpment & is now a country park with various footpaths through the woods. To the north of the hill the ramparts of an old hill fort are present. An old sandstone quarry face forms a spectacular cliff, popular for rock climbing. Cut into the cliff face is a cave reputedly the hideaway of the highwayman Humphrey Kynaston & his horse.
Offa's Dyke
t:  01547 528192
e: 
w:  www.offasdyke.demon.co.uk
p: 
Offa's Dyke
 
 
This is the ancient frontier between England & Wales. The Dyke was built in the 8th Century by the King Offa of Mercia & was used to mark & defend his western boundary against the Welsh princes. It runs for 177 miles & is an earth bank up to 8 meters high often with a ditch alongside. There are various good circular walks that use the path.
Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall
t:  01691 780392
e: 
w:  www.pistyllrhaeadr.co.uk/
p:  Llanrhaeadr
SY10 0BZ
Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall
 
 
 
The highest waterfall in Wales. Tea Shop and Car Parking. Two good walks including one to the top of the Waterfall.
Powis Castle
t:  01938 551944
e:  powiscastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
w:  www.nationaltrust.org.uk
p:  Welshpool
Powys SY21 8RF
Powis Castle
 
 
National Trust. World famous terraced garden & medieval castle containing one of the finest collections of paintings in Wales. It was originally built as a fortress by Welsh princes & was later enriched by generations of Herberts & Clives.A beautiful collection of Indian treasures is displayed in the Clive Museum.
Powysland Museum
t:  01938 554656
e:  powysland.museum@powys.gov.uk
w:  www.powys.gov.uk/index.php?id=2117&L=0
p:  The Canal Wharf
Welshpool
Powys SY21 7AQ
Powysland Museum
 
 
 
History and development of life in Montgomeryshire from the earliest prehistoric settlers to the 20th century population.
Welshpool & Llanfair Railway
t:  01938 810441
e:  info@wllr.org.uk
w:  www.wllr.org.uk
p:  The Station
Llanfair Caereinion
Welshpool
Powys SY21 0SF
Welshpool & Llanfair Railway
 
 
 
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.
Commando Paintball & Border Quadtrekking
t:  07970 884694
e:  borderquadtrekking@tinyworld.co.uk
w:  www.commandopaintball.com
p:  Middletown SY21 8ER
Commando Paintball & Border Quadtrekking
 
 
 
Family run outdoor pursuits centre based at the beautiful Bulthy Hill Farm. We can cater for paintballing, quad biking, mountain biking, laser clays and much more...
Ellesmere Mere Visitor Centre
t:  01691 622981
e: 
w: 
p:  The Mereside
Ellesmere SY12 0HD
Ellesmere Mere Visitor Centre
 
 
 
Tourist Information & Visitor centre with beautiful woodland and garden walk right by the mereside.
Rallyschool.co.uk Ltd
t:  0845 230 98 67
e:  sales@rallyschool.co.uk
w:  www.rallyschool.co.uk
p:  Rallyschool
Tilstock Airfield
Whitchurch SY13 2HA
Rallyschool.co.uk Ltd
 
 
 
Corporate & individual rally driving courses in Whitchurch and Worcester.
Shropshire Alternative Car Club
t:  01939 261 121
e:  brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk
w:  www.eleventowns.com/shacc.html
p:  Ruyton XI Towns
Shropshire Alternative Car Club
 
 
 
The Shropshire Alternative Car Club was formed as a focus for kit car enthusiasts in the county but, as the name implies, we also welcome those who are restoring or own factory built "alternative" cars. The club is run on informal lines - no subscriptions, no committees - but has a programme of meetings and a regular newsletter.

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