Thinking of taking a UK staycation this year? Why not pay a visit to Oswestry for a foodie getaway? People often ask if Oswestry is in Wales or even where is Shropshire. If you aren’t sure then this would be an ideal time to discover Oswestry – where Shropshire meets Wales!
A distillery, a brewery, a patisserie and a vineyard all in one town!
A distillery, a brewery, a patisserie and a vineyard – now there’s a surprise! Oswestry may be in North Shropshire but it hase a special vineyard nestling right in Shropshire’s Lake District. Colemere Vineyard’s Lapwing wine has just won a Bronze award in The International Wine Challenge. Add to that the award winning Henstone Distillery which is Distillery of the Year in The Gin Guide and you will be pleasantly surprised at the tastes and flavours of North Shropshire. Talking of award winners, don’t miss the delicious Niche Patisserie, also what is probably Shropshire’s finest kitchen shop – Upstairs Downstairs and the very special Booka bookshop for just one more recipe book!
Markets, trains, beer and fish and chips
Markets, trains, beer and fish and chips! Oswestry has been a market town for over 800 years and it is still thriving. Pay a visit to the weekly street markets. On the last Friday of the month visit the artisans’ market for the finest local produce. Oswestry’s historic railways are quite unique – we don’t know of any other that has a brewery as its destination! This summer they are celebrating with beer festivals and even a fish and chip train. Don’t miss a trip to Stonehouse Brewery on Cambrian Heritage Railway or Welshpool and Llanfair Railway’s July Beer Fest. Climb on board for some foodie fun.
Spend a summer evening on a two & half hour horse drawn boat trip, with a grazing box and wine, beer or Prosecco from Llangollen Wharf to The Horseshoe Falls.
The Sweeney Hotel is summer ready, so pop down for an alfresco lunch in their beautiful gardens. Or call in at the Wynnstay Hotel in town. Oswestry’s oldest coaching inn is celebrating a whole new look. Sit and enjoy a drink by the side of their bowling green – a peaceful green spot in the centre of town.
Don’t miss the Old School House – their tucked away sunny courtyard is the perfect spot to take a little break from all that shopping!
Oswestry’s Foodie Event Calendar 2023
Oswestry Food and Drink Festival 8th and 9th July
Oswestry’s food and drink festival in July is renowned as the friendliest around. It’s a two day family friendly, free, fun, foodie market with the town centre streets filled with the best local food producers. There are events in the park, street entertainment and market stalls. It’s dog friendly too!
Join in for two days of the best of North Shropshire’s food and drink.
Other key events include:
Llangollen Wharf horse drawn boat trip with Prosecco – 10th June, 6th July and 5th August
Oswestry Town Artisan Market – 30th June and 28th July
Henstone Distillery Tour – 1st July
Cambrian Railways Fish and Chip Train – 7th July
Colemere Vineyard Tour and Tasting – 22nd July
Welshpool and Llanfair Railway Beer Festival – 22nd and 23rd July
Henstone Distillery Tour – 12th August and 23rd September
Oswestry Street Markets – every Wednesday and Saturday
Oswestry Indoor Market – every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Late night opening with music and bar – Oswestry Indoor Market – the last Friday each month
Discover more of what Oswestry has to offer here
