What days are market days in Oswestry?

Oswestry has been a market town since 1262! The indoor market offers a wonderful mix of stalls and places to eat and the outdoor market spreads down Bailey Street from Bailey Head. Market days are Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

What day is the market on in Oswestry?

Our outdoor street market is located on Bailey and Bailey Street and can be enjoyed every Wednesday and Saturday.

What days are the much Wenlock market on?

Much Wenlock Market

The market is open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4.30 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

What day is Shrewsbury market?

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Is Oswestry good for shopping?

The street shopping and indoor markets of Oswestry draw visitors from miles around with a mix of award winning independent shops and high street names. There's is a varied mix of supermarkets too.

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Is Oswestry worth visiting?

Oswestry is well-known for its free town events. There's the dog-friendly Oswestry Food and Drink Festival in July, the unique Hot Air Balloon Carnival in August and regular family events within the grounds of the beautiful Cae Glas Park.

What is the historic market town in Shropshire?

Bridgnorth is a historic market town in Shropshire, England. Bridgnorth is renowned for its picturesque setting along the River Severn and its division into High Town and Low Town. High Town sits atop a sandstone cliff, offering panoramic views, while Low Town lies along the riverbank.

Does Shrewsbury have a Saturday market?

Shrewsbury's award-winning Market Hall on Claremont Street is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8am to 4pm (with occasional late-night openings).

Is there a market in Whitchurch?

FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH 8.30 - 2pm This popular and busy farmers' market takes place once a month in the Bullring pedestrianised area in the centre of Whitchurch.

What is Much Wenlock famous for?

Much Wenlock has become known as the birthplace of Wenlock Olympian Games set up by William Penny Brookes and his Wenlock Olympian Society (WOS) in 1850. In 1861 he was also instrumental in setting up the Shropshire Olympian Games and later in 1866, the National Olympian Games.

What is the corn exchange in Much Wenlock?

The Corn Exchange was built in 1852 to provide a market space and agricultural reading rooms for the town. The building is still home to the library and markets as well as the Town Council offices including the town's archive. Items in the care of Much Wenlock Town Council can be viewed by appointment.

How long is the wenlock edge?

Wenlock Edge is a narrow limestone escarpment that runs for 18 miles from Craven Arms to Ironbridge, the National Trust owns 8 miles of this stretch.

Is Oswestry a market town?

Oswestry has been a market town since 1262! The indoor market offers a wonderful mix of stalls and places to eat and the outdoor market spreads down Bailey Street from Bailey Head. Market days are Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

What time is the Wareham market on?

The Wareham weekly market commences every Saturday from around 8:00am. Here, you'll be able to sample and purchase a range of local goods including plants, flowers, fresh vegetables and fruit, cheeses, hot food, collectables, antiques and more!

Does Oswestry have a Christmas market?

December's market is extra special! Experience the market after dark with live music, great food and drinks. Fairground rides, giant snow globe, Santa's Grotto, live music, entertainers, market stalls, plus late night shopping across the town.

What is the biggest market in the Midlands?

As well as being the biggest open air market in the Midlands, Wellesbourne is one of the biggest in the UK. Set in safe surrounding on Wellesbourne Airfield, the market is on tarmac, so safe to drive to and walk through.

Is there a market in Ludlow on Saturday?

Ludlow Market offers vibrant regular markets every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday year-round. Specialist markets, like Local to Ludlow Producers', Antiques, and Crafts, run most Thursdays and Sundays.

Is there a market town on the Welsh border in Shropshire?

Oswestry (/ˈɒzwəstri/ OZ-wəss-tree; Welsh: Croesoswallt) is a market town, civil parish and historic railway town in Shropshire, England, close to the Welsh border.

Which is the prettiest town in Shropshire?

What is the oldest village in Shropshire?

Whitchurch is the oldest continually inhabited town in Shropshire. Originally called 'Mediolanum', the town weas founded by the Romans as it stood on a major trade route.

What is the most charming market town in England?

What is Oswestry famous for?

Oswestry is renowned as a Shropshire market town. The twice weekly street markets bring visitors from miles around and the bustling indoor market is just the place for a bargain.

Is Oswestry rough to live?

Local Crime in Context

As of 2025, the crime rate in Oswestry is 21% lower than the West Midlands and 17% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.

Why is Oswestry not in Wales?

The town changed hands between the English and the Welsh a number of times during the Middle Ages but finally fell under English rule in 1535. 'Dual nationality' has left its mark on the town which still boasts streets named 'English Walls' and 'Welsh Walls'.