Oswestry Town Museum

A lovely little museum dedicated to the history of Oswestry and the surrounding countryside, from B.C. to present day. Run by friendly volunteers, quiz for the kids and free to visit!

Discover the history of Oswestry through a timeline exhibition that maps everything from the formation of rocks to present day.

There are displays on a variety of subjects, such as Oswestry Town Football Club, and the geology of the area. You can also learn about Llanymynech Limeworks and the Welsh guards, plus there is a children’s activity room. Kids will enjoy completing the quizzes and being able to handle and draw a number of interesting items.

There is a great section showing ‘now and then’ images of Oswestry, which shows the changes to the town, plus an audiovisual presentation of the Battle of Crogen. The old Magistrate’s Court displays the ‘Pegasus’ stone, which was found in 2008 by the Highways department, and the Judge's chamber has a curious collection of items from the Orthopaedic Hospital.