General in Oswestry - Oswestry General Directory

Oswestry is an historic market town on the Welsh borders noted for its vibrant cafe culture. As birthplace of the great war poet, Wilfred Owen, and home to the spectacular 3000 year old Oswestry Hillfort dubbed ‘The Stonehenge of the Iron Age’, this is a friendly and eclectic town of markets, the beautiful Cae Glas Park, and award-winning independent shops. Do the Town Tour, go walking amidst stunning landscapes, or simply enjoy the local arts, music and Food & Drink scene.

General Events

Wilfred Owen Festival

Saturday 15th March, 12:00pm - Until Sunday 23rd March, 11:00pm

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A Festival for Peace and Reconciliation A week long festival of events including Music, Drama, Poetry, Film and Informative Talks to commemorate the war poet and soldier in the town of his birth and to... View event

The Fiddle

Thursday 20th March 7:00pm until 8:30pm

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A talk by Author Natalie Cumming A true story, tracing a precious violin across landscapes devastated by war and terror, to safety and restoration in 21st century Britain. View event

Wilfred Owen Festival - Drama Double Bill

Saturday 22nd March 7:00pm until 10:30pm

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Strange Meetings and The Unknown Soldier A drama double bill not to be missed. View event

Wilfred Owen Festival - Classical Music Concert

Sunday 23rd March 7:00pm until 10:00pm

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A Concert for Peace & Reconciliation directed by Christopher Symons and featuring the Wilfred Owen String Quartet of instruments. View event