Mar velous Markets

Shopaholics it’s time to get out and about, here are some great places to pick up some bargains, and you know that you can buy as much as you like, they’ll be plenty of room on the coach on the way home are perfect for a weekly farm shop, gift shopping or a curious browsing of vinyl, books and jewellery

by Elizabeth II in 1987

Award-winning historical markets welcome shoppers to Oswestry Oswestry is an ancient, market town in northwest Shropshire, close to the Welsh border, and is the birthplace of the much-lauded World War One poet, Wilfred Owen

During the summer, many visitors come to the spectacular annual August Oswestry hot air balloon carnival or takeover Food and Drink festival in July, spilling over into street market stalls, showcasing the best artisan food and drink from all over Shropshire and North Wales.

For locals and visitors alike though Oswestry is synonymous with award-winning markets, with the original markets dating back 800 years The Oswestry Indoor Market was honoured with a recent prestigious award from The British Market Awards 2023, the judges were impressed with the eclectic range of wares from fishmongers, delicatessens to fashion and haberdashery

The Artisan Market is on the social calendar for all local foodies: held on the last Friday of the month Local traders include fresh pies and pastries, alongside a wide selection of fresh cured meat, cakes and crafts

The Indoor Market on Wednesdays, Fridays and

Saturdays is perfect on rainy, colder days, where you can browse to your heart’s content With over 40 independent businesses, there is something for everyone Once you have browsed why not enjoy their cafes or choose from a range of mouth-watering street food treats.

Oswestry Markets pride themselves on being inclusive, with full wheelchair access throughout: ramps and low curbs allowing accessibility Dogs are welcome, bring your four-legged friends on your shopping trip today

The British are a nation of shoppers and Oswestry’s markets

As we head towards Spring, Cae Glas Park is well worth a visit, after a busy time shopping It is a site of outstanding beauty and won a Gold in the Heart of England Award in 2022 With designated areas of spring and summer bedding, visit seasonally blooming flowers, the pavilion or traditional bandstand For steam enthusiasts, there is the Cambrian heritage Railways, operating between Oswestry and Weston Wharf

For more information, and to plan your visit today, please visit: www oswestrymar ket co uk

The Jubilee Hall, which houses the Jubilee Market, was designed and built in 1904 by Bedells and Lander in the heart of Covent Garden and gained Grade 2 listed status after a 1980 renovation programme and was re-opened

Nowadays, the market has a wide variety of eclectic arts and crafts stalls, to antiques and general market items spread over three different markets during a sevenday trading period Jubilee Market is instantly recognisable with its exciting atmosphere, flags and brass Jubilee Hall

Market signage From the moment you arrive, you are caught up in the hustle and bustle of diverse products from all across the UK Jubilee Market has plenty to offer pre booked groups for a fabulous shopping trip which includes discounted shopping for groups, group guided walking tours, a traditional snack bar and restaurant for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea for your groups Local coach drop off and public toilets are a short walking distance away

V isi t Jubil eemarket.co.uk

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Local produce, treats and a gift

Ludlow Kitchen On-site cafe with indoor & outdoor dining - dog friendly too!

Oswestry Market Days

OPEN

•Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays

•Ample Free Coach Parking

•New central coach drop off point, booking essen al on 01691 680222. Toilets

•Loads of Independent Shops

•Award Winning Park Covent Garden’s historic indoor Jubilee Market has plenty to o er groups for a fabulous shopping trip. You can also book our 45-minute guided walking tour of package

Oswestry the birthplace of famous war poet Wilfred Owen

CONTACT DAVID CLOUGH OSWESTRY TOWN COUNCIL 01691 680222 WWW.OSWESTRY TC.GOV.UK WWW.OSWESTRYMARKET.CO.UK