An Open Exhibition featuring a range of Arts working across different media and subject.
Featuring Reconnections – Works exploring Oswestry Hillfort
Open Tuesday–Saturday
10am to 4pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays
Films at Kinokulture for July and August.
Live music , food, drink and fireworks at Sweeney Hall running under current covid restrictions.
Our ever popular Maize Maze returns for the summer
Two live events celebrating the best of the 90’s, some amazing local bands and two very special guests,‘The 90s Revival’ is sure to bring those good times and memories back.
We are so happy to announce that we are now able to bring back our Friday Acoustic Nights and introducing our Live Jazz Sundays!
With some old favourites and a few newbies thrown in the mix we hope to see you soon.
On Saturday 7th August we are hosting a fantastically fun 60’s themed ‘Festival on the Field’ to mark 100 years of our much-loved hospital, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic, and 60 years of The League of Friends.
Join us as we celebrate these significant milestones and honor the work of our incredible frontline NHS staff.
The daytime will host a family-friendly community event involving live music, craft stalls, food and drink and children’s entertainment. The evening will see a swinging sixties themed disco for adults to enjoy.
Come to Whittington castle on the 7th and 8th of August and see history in action. From medieval knights on horseback to paratroopers of the Second World War and plenty in between. With displays, crafts, talks and battles, history will come to life before your very eyes.
Join us for a week of wonderful tales and adventure
Sadly the 2021 show has been cancelled due to COVID-19 uncertainites
The show is one of the country’s Premier Flower Show events, attracting top exhibitors from all over the country.
Welcome to Oswestry Wellness Festival. A weekend full of free activities for the whole family and live music in Oswestry Cae Glas Park.
Common Threads is a community of practice; a group of designer-makers creating a range of textiles who met whilst studying Contemporary Constructed Textiles at Bradford School of Art in 2015. During the part-time course, Margot Bromley specialised in machine knitting, whilst Lin Carter, Fiona Catanach, Sue Christian and Nicola Rudd specialised in weaving, but like most textile enthusiasts they are not limited to just one craft.
As the course came to an end, they realised that they did not want to lose the collaborative nature of their learning and set up the group with the aim of meeting up two or three times a year to share ideas and challenge their creative practice. Although individual members of the group produce work in their own style, favouring particular yarns, techniques or finished products, each year they aim to use a ‘common thread’ in a project. It may be a set of pieces each favouring the same yarn or colour palette, or it could be a collection based on a share theme and common starting point.
Although they have kept in touch regularly online the pandemic has temporarily put a stop to their meeting up in person. This exhibition is an reflection of where their practice has taken each of them individually during their time apart.
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Up to two hours of canoeing at Montford Bridge. This peaceful stretch is a beautiful slice of Shropshire countryside and a different part of the river to what you see on our river trips!
Meet us at our base within the grounds of the Wingfield Caravan Park. After a short safety brief, we help you onto the water and you can go off and explore.
If you would like to book a paddle board or a single kayak we would recommend that this is suitable only if you have paddled this type of craft before. If you want to try paddle boarding or kayaking for the first time, our Frankwell location in the afternoon is a better option due to the nature of the river there.
Outdoor theatre performance in Cae Glas Park. Time tbc
Car Boot sales are back at the Castle. Entry will be £6 per car and you can arrive after 8.15am please. Sorry no trade stands. Dogs allowed on site. Refreshments onsite including bacon rolls
We are so happy to announce that we are now able to bring back our Friday Acoustic Nights and introducing our Live Jazz Sundays!
With some old favourites and a few newbies thrown in the mix we hope to see you soon.
Little Red sets off through the forest to visit Grandma but the journey won’t be easy, not with all these distractions! The three pigs are building their new homes, Goldilocks is having problems with some bears and to top it all off, the Big Bad Wolf is out on the hunt for his dinner! Can Little Red help her friends and still outsmart the hungry Wolf? Filled with live music, puppetry and audience interaction, this wonderful family musical has something for everyone! Bring along your picnics, blankets, folding chairs and friends and family!
£15 adult, £12 child, £48 (2 adults, 2 children).
No tickets needed for under 2’s
Shows go on whatever the weather, come prepared!
Tickets are non refundable, unless cancelled due to government restrictions
The Tempest
Prospero conjures a storm and torments the survivors of a shipwreck, including his treacherous brother, Antonio. Meanwhile, Prospero’s slave, Caliban, plots to rid himself of his master but is thwarted by Prospero’s spirit-servant Ariel. Ferdinand then falls in love with Prospero’s daughter Miranda. Will Prospero grant Ariel her freedom and be restored to his dukedom? Will Ferdinand and Miranda’s love overcome all? Folksy’s wonderful production is filled with live music, colourful characters, enchantment and a little touch of magic. Bring along your picnics, blankets and folding chairs.
£15 adult, £12 child, £48 family (2 adults, 2 children).
No tickets needed for under 2’s
Shows go on whatever the weather, so come prepared!
Tickets are non-refundable unless cancelled due to government restrictions
Wizardly tricks all based in science are the format for this incredible show
We are back! Oswestry Balloon Carnival 2021 is excited to be back this August 21st & 22nd.
Hosted in Cae Glas Park, a free family fun event, raising money for Nightingale House Hospice. Supported by Oswestry Town Council, Oswestry BID and Spirit.
Up to two hours of canoeing at Montford Bridge. This peaceful stretch is a beautiful slice of Shropshire countryside and a different part of the river to what you see on our river trips!
Meet us at our base within the grounds of the Wingfield Caravan Park. After a short safety brief, we help you onto the water and you can go off and explore.
If you would like to book a paddle board or a single kayak we would recommend that this is suitable only if you have paddled this type of craft before. If you want to try paddle boarding or kayaking for the first time, our Frankwell location in the afternoon is a better option due to the nature of the river there.
It’s been far too long since we have enjoyed the delights of Simon’s Animal Show – we are looking forward to seeing him in the summer
One of the country’s leading folk festivals – the most fun you can have during August Bank Holiday weekend!
The 2021 Shrewsbury Folk Festival takes place from August 27 to 30. Four days packed with fantastic music and much more on a riverside site in the heart of Shrewsbury.
See latest information at www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk
The Harrington Household is a small Re-enacting group portraying life in the 15th century during the War of the Roses.
Encampment with Archery displays, living history, tourney, child drilling.
Fun for all the family.
Come and the se The Harrington Household’s archers and men at arms as they portray a 15th century retune fighting for King Richard 3rd. There will weapons talks displays and fun for all. Live history not just learn History.
Cost is £3 per Adult and all children free entrance.
Handpicked Shropshire based food and craft producers selling the best the County has to offer in the town centre.
Handpicked Shropshire based food and craft producers selling the best the County has to offer in the town centre.
Valley Burner brings together an active community of MTB riders taking part in sporting events for reasons ranging from fitness, competition, charity, health, fun or to simply finish. The participants vary from nervous first timers of all ages through to competitive MTB riders.
Valley Burner aims to provide market leading and innovative event experiences for the whole family. Working closely with our range of expert partners our aim is to provide friendly, professional and considered event experiences for every one of our participants, from when they first enquire about the ride, until the moment they cross the finish line.
Valley Burner will be taking place in the stunning Tanat Valley in Shropshire. The track is set in stunning scenery with amazing views. Riders will experience a little bit of everything from fast technical single track through to a small quarry section and great switch back climbs. The challenge will be to complete as many laps as you can in 2hrs. The event arena is just 7 miles from Oswestry, 30 miles from Shrewsbury and 43 miles from Chester.The Event is on Private land in Pen y Bont (7 miles from Oswestry) under no circumstances will you be able to ride the route at any other time. All details of the address will be sent to riders in the lead up to the event. Good signage will be visible on the event day.
Up to two hours of canoeing at Montford Bridge. This peaceful stretch is a beautiful slice of Shropshire countryside and a different part of the river to what you see on our river trips!
Meet us at our base within the grounds of the Wingfield Caravan Park. After a short safety brief, we help you onto the water and you can go off and explore.
If you would like to book a paddle board or a single kayak we would recommend that this is suitable only if you have paddled this type of craft before. If you want to try paddle boarding or kayaking for the first time, our Frankwell location in the afternoon is a better option due to the nature of the river there.
We are so happy to announce that we are now able to bring back our Friday Acoustic Nights and introducing our Live Jazz Sundays!
With some old favourites and a few newbies thrown in the mix we hope to see you soon.
Car Boot sales are back at the Castle. Entry will be £6 per car and you can arrive after 8.15am please. Sorry no trade stands. Dogs allowed on site. Refreshments onsite including bacon rolls
Friday 4 June 2021
Bailey Head 9am – 2pm. Working closely with community supporters The Qube, Oswestry Markets host a charity market on the Bailey Head aimed at raising important funds and awareness for a wide number of local charities.
After a year in hibernation the Shrewsbury Food Festival returns to Shrewsbury’s Quarry Park! On September 4 and 5, 2021, over 200 food, drink and craft exhibitors will come together in the 29 acres of parkland for a food extravaganza. There will be live chef demonstrations, a live music stage, hundreds of stalls showcasing independent businesses and a huge range of children activities to keep the whole family entertained. You will be spoilt for choice with all the best in mouth-watering food and thirst-quenching drinks. Our region’s best food producers, chefs, artisans and food businesses will all be there to tantalise your taste buds, along with talent from further afield who will wow you. This is a brilliant day out for food lovers, families and fun seekers! Come and join us in Shrewsbury on September 4 and 5!
Up to two hours of canoeing at Montford Bridge. This peaceful stretch is a beautiful slice of Shropshire countryside and a different part of the river to what you see on our river trips!
Meet us at our base within the grounds of the Wingfield Caravan Park. After a short safety brief, we help you onto the water and you can go off and explore.
If you would like to book a paddle board or a single kayak we would recommend that this is suitable only if you have paddled this type of craft before. If you want to try paddle boarding or kayaking for the first time, our Frankwell location in the afternoon is a better option due to the nature of the river there.
From intimate weddings to lavish celebrations, enjoy the wedding of your dreams at The Wynnstay Hotel & Spa. We have several romantic suites and now introducing our new outside area for 2021.
Joining us will be a selection of our recommended wedding suppliers to help with that extra bit of inspiration.
Fortnightly sessions held on Wednesdays
Starting Wednesday, 8 September – 10am-1pm
Want to sew your own clothes, or simply want to get to grips with that sewing machine that’s gathering dust in the corner? Join us fortnightly on Wednesday mornings and lose yourself in sewing.
It’s all very relaxed and informal; we have large cutting tables for your pattern cutting and will help guide you through how to get the best out of your machine, whilst making something beautiful to take home.
Bring your own machine, or if you’ve not invested in a machine yet use one of ours. Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment.
Ludlow Food & Drink Festival – the original festival for food & drink lovers!
A celebration of some of the finest independent food & drink producers from the Marches region, as well as talks, chef demonstrations, workshops and more!
Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore
As part of Heritage Open Days we will be offering a free town tour with one of our knowledgeable guides. The tour will last for about one hour and must be pre booked.
