Tourist Information
Sightseeing
Here are some of our favourite places. Please note that they are not listed in any particular order in terms of distance from the cottage, however, we've added approximate distance for your convenience.
11 Miles: Romantic Wales with walks, horse-drawn boats, hilltop Dinas Bran Castle, Ty Mawr, River Dee..
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Llangollen
11 Miles: Romantic Wales with walks, horse-drawn boats, hilltop Dinas Bran Castle, Ty Mawr, River Dee..
5.8 Miles: Pretty Lake with boats rides during summer and Lakeside Restaurant. There is a nice walk and cycle path around the lake and ducks to feed. Barge Boats are stationed near the Ellesmere Tesco.
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Ellesmere
5.8 Miles: Pretty Lake with boats rides during summer and Lakeside Restaurant. There is a nice walk and cycle path around the lake and ducks to feed. Barge Boats are stationed near the Ellesmere Tesco.
20 Miles (A5 direct drive): Historic town Dubbed the "Town of Flowers" hosts the annual Shrewsbury Flower Show with Fireworks, and other Park Events
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Shrewsbury
20 Miles (A5 direct drive): Historic town Dubbed the "Town of Flowers" hosts the annual Shrewsbury Flower Show with Fireworks, and other Park Events
폰트치실트아퀘덕트
Station Road10 Miles away: Near Llangollen, Barge Boats get the best high up views!
16 Miles: Europe's sheerest waterfall is approx. 1easy drive from the Appletree Cottage.
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Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant
16 Miles: Europe's sheerest waterfall is approx. 1easy drive from the Appletree Cottage.
슈루즈버리 교도소
The Dana20 Miles: Shrewsbury Prison Ghost Tours
8.8 Miles: Beautiful location favoured by Families as it has animals, but equally refreshing for individuals who like to walk and take in the fresh air and sights.
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Ty Mawr Country Park
Cae-Gwilym Lane8.8 Miles: Beautiful location favoured by Families as it has animals, but equally refreshing for individuals who like to walk and take in the fresh air and sights.
11 Miles from Appletree Cottage: Amazing 360 panoramas. and rather romantic. There are 2 ways to get up there. One is by parking at the bottom via a road off the town centre. The other way is by driving up narrow road round it to cheat a little on the walking!
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Castell Dinas Brân
11 Miles from Appletree Cottage: Amazing 360 panoramas. and rather romantic. There are 2 ways to get up there. One is by parking at the bottom via a road off the town centre. The other way is by driving up narrow road round it to cheat a little on the walking!
7.3 Miles. The most beautiful place - National Trust Castle which has pretty gardens and castle. Paid separately or for both. Or you can use the car-park to enjoy a Free walk around it's perimeter if you have dogs.
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National Trust - 카크 성
7.3 Miles. The most beautiful place - National Trust Castle which has pretty gardens and castle. Paid separately or for both. Or you can use the car-park to enjoy a Free walk around it's perimeter if you have dogs.
4 Miles: Weather dependant balloon flights around scenic Oswestry:
https://www.virginballoonflights.co.uk/location/hot-air-balloon-rides-oswestry
https://hotairballoonflights.com/uk/shropshire/oswestry/
Lindstrand Technologies Ltd
Maesbury Road4 Miles: Weather dependant balloon flights around scenic Oswestry:
https://www.virginballoonflights.co.uk/location/hot-air-balloon-rides-oswestry
https://hotairballoonflights.com/uk/shropshire/oswestry/
National Trust - 파우이스 성과 정원
21 Miles (nr. Welshpool) from property
1.5 Miles: This side of Oswestry: Old Oswestry Hilltop Fort (Not to be confused with Oswestry Town Wall Castle Mound).
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/old-oswestry-hillfort/history/
Oswestry Castle
1.5 Miles: This side of Oswestry: Old Oswestry Hilltop Fort (Not to be confused with Oswestry Town Wall Castle Mound).
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/old-oswestry-hillfort/history/
내셔널 트러스트의 앳팅엄 공원
20 Miles:
Another quirky little castle mound situated within the town centre Oswestry - not to be confused with Whittington Castle or the Hill Fort nearby.
https://www.visitoswestry.co.uk/attractions/castle-bank/
Oswestry Castle
Another quirky little castle mound situated within the town centre Oswestry - not to be confused with Whittington Castle or the Hill Fort nearby.
https://www.visitoswestry.co.uk/attractions/castle-bank/
National Trust - 카크 성
7.3 miles: Beautiful surroundings. Garden only allows dogs.
Neighbourhoods
On the doorstep
Whittington
On the doorstep a few metres walk from Appletree Cottage.
City/town information
Approx. 18 miles. Historic town Dubbed the "Town of Flowers" hosts the annual Shrewsbury Flower Show with Fireworks, and other Park Events
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Shrewsbury
Approx. 18 miles. Historic town Dubbed the "Town of Flowers" hosts the annual Shrewsbury Flower Show with Fireworks, and other Park Events
Chester
A large town half-an-hour drive away.
Local Events
1.8 Miles: Oswestry Showground hosts various events for antiques, cars, and music lovers.
Handy for visitors to all sorts of events - link below:
https://www.shropshire-events-guide.co.uk/events_venues/oswestry-showground/
Oswestry & District Agricultural Society
1.8 Miles: Oswestry Showground hosts various events for antiques, cars, and music lovers.
Handy for visitors to all sorts of events - link below:
https://www.shropshire-events-guide.co.uk/events_venues/oswestry-showground/
Whittington Castle
https://www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk/
18 Miles: The Shrewsbury Flower Show is an annual Summer event every August. Usually the 2nd weekend in August. Flowers, Marquees, Fireworks, Food! (Location: The Quarry Park)
Shrewsbury Flower Show
18 Miles: The Shrewsbury Flower Show is an annual Summer event every August. Usually the 2nd weekend in August. Flowers, Marquees, Fireworks, Food! (Location: The Quarry Park)
The Willow Gallery
56 Willow StExperiences
Things to do that are unique experiences
Park Hall is 1.5 miles - very close. Ideal for young families, but also has an interesting iron age replica of a round house. See link below:
https://www.parkhallfarm.co.uk/shropshire-things-to-do/museums/
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파크 홀 더 컨트리사이드 경험
Burma RoadPark Hall is 1.5 miles - very close. Ideal for young families, but also has an interesting iron age replica of a round house. See link below:
https://www.parkhallfarm.co.uk/shropshire-things-to-do/museums/
Weather dependant balloon flights around scenic Oswestry:
https://www.virginballoonflights.co.uk/location/hot-air-balloon-rides-oswestry
https://hotairballoonflights.com/uk/shropshire/oswestry/
Lindstrand Technologies Ltd
Maesbury RoadWeather dependant balloon flights around scenic Oswestry:
https://www.virginballoonflights.co.uk/location/hot-air-balloon-rides-oswestry
https://hotairballoonflights.com/uk/shropshire/oswestry/
11 Miles: Taking a step back in time on the steam trains - these can get very packed during peak seasons.
https://llangollen-railway.co.uk/stations/
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Llangollen Railway Station
5 Abbey Rd11 Miles: Taking a step back in time on the steam trains - these can get very packed during peak seasons.
https://llangollen-railway.co.uk/stations/
웰쉬풀 앤 란페어 경전철
https://wllr.org.uk/events-and-experiences/
Mid Wales Airport Ltd
Airport20 Miles: Scenic Helicopter Rides
2.8 Miles
Artistic Giants made from Iron. Fun & Unique sculptures - with shop and food
https://www.britishironworkcentre.co.uk/things-to-do-whilst-here/
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영국 철물 센터
Aston Way2.8 Miles
Artistic Giants made from Iron. Fun & Unique sculptures - with shop and food
https://www.britishironworkcentre.co.uk/things-to-do-whilst-here/
With Gym, Health Suite, and lovely indoor pool with sauna and jacuzzi. Offers Day memberships.
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Lion Quays Luxury Hotel & Spa
With Gym, Health Suite, and lovely indoor pool with sauna and jacuzzi. Offers Day memberships.
Food scene
Here are just a few of our old favourites - but there are many more still to be added here so please bear with me:
Derwen College
Whittington Road3.6 Miles:
https://www.derwen.ac.uk/visit/garden-cafe/
White Lion
Castle Street0.2 Miles: with beer garden
https://www.facebook.com/TheWhiteLionWhittington/
The Armoury
Victoria Avenue20 Miles: Shrewsbury - For food and boat trips leave from outside this.
Fat Rabbit
20 Bailey St3 Miles: A compact Vegan cafe - in town centre Oswestry
Sebastians Restaurant With Rooms
45 Willow St3 miles - Award Winning - pricey restaurant
Townhouse Oswestry
35 Willow Street3 Miles - The Townhouse Bar & Brasserie
Lepones Italian Restaurant
18A Oswald Rd3 miles
Prezzo
30 Church St3 miles
The Boat House
5.8 Miles - At Ellesmere Lake (- Not Ellesmere Port, Liverpool!).
Gift Shops
Local Crafts & Gift Shop situated at the Derwen College for the Disabled - some gifts are uniquely made by their disabled students who also work on the tills there.
Derwen College
Whittington RoadLocal Crafts & Gift Shop situated at the Derwen College for the Disabled - some gifts are uniquely made by their disabled students who also work on the tills there.
The Willow Gallery
56 Willow St