The Annexe at Tower Hill Barn, guidebook
Sightseeing
This National Trust property is only a few miles from the annexe and is well worth a visit. The Castle was built in the 13th century under the instruction of Edward I and is well maintained. It is set in beautiful gardens and the grounds beyond provide the opportunity for many different walks. As you would expect from National Trust there is a cafe in the castle grounds and the shop has a good range of gifts. If you fancy something a bit more adventurous then you can opt for a guided Segway tour!
For more information visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chirk-castle
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Chirk Castle
This National Trust property is only a few miles from the annexe and is well worth a visit. The Castle was built in the 13th century under the instruction of Edward I and is well maintained. It is set in beautiful gardens and the grounds beyond provide the opportunity for many different walks. As you would expect from National Trust there is a cafe in the castle grounds and the shop has a good range of gifts. If you fancy something a bit more adventurous then you can opt for a guided Segway tour!
For more information visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chirk-castle
Pontcysyllte - pronounced 'Pont-ker-sulth-tay' - located within an 11 mile stretch of canal, this world heritage site has to be seen to be believed. The aqueduct, designed by Thomas Telford sits 39 metres above the river Dee and is the second aqueduct on this stretch of the Llangollen canal (Chirk Aqueduct being the first). It has 18 arches and took 10 years to build. You can cross it by foot or in a narrow boat - just don't look down if you are scared of heights!! It's only a short drive from the annexe.
For more information visit: https://www.pontcysyllte-aqueduct.co.uk
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Station RoadPontcysyllte - pronounced 'Pont-ker-sulth-tay' - located within an 11 mile stretch of canal, this world heritage site has to be seen to be believed. The aqueduct, designed by Thomas Telford sits 39 metres above the river Dee and is the second aqueduct on this stretch of the Llangollen canal (Chirk Aqueduct being the first). It has 18 arches and took 10 years to build. You can cross it by foot or in a narrow boat - just don't look down if you are scared of heights!! It's only a short drive from the annexe.
For more information visit: https://www.pontcysyllte-aqueduct.co.uk
This is quite a quirky place but has a really good atmosphere and plenty to see and do. Home of the famous Knife Angel which toured the UK to educate people on the dangers of knife crime. The large sculpture park provides you with plenty of space to wander round and view the many exhibits. There is are two large indoor showrooms which showcase a variety of items made from a range of materials - some more eccentric than others! The onsite cafe offers a good range of drinks and snacks.
Entry at the time of publishing this was free, but always best to check before you visit.
More information can be found at: https://www.britishironworkcentre.co.uk/things-to-do-whilst-here/
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Britisk Ironwork Centre
Aston WayThis is quite a quirky place but has a really good atmosphere and plenty to see and do. Home of the famous Knife Angel which toured the UK to educate people on the dangers of knife crime. The large sculpture park provides you with plenty of space to wander round and view the many exhibits. There is are two large indoor showrooms which showcase a variety of items made from a range of materials - some more eccentric than others! The onsite cafe offers a good range of drinks and snacks.
Entry at the time of publishing this was free, but always best to check before you visit.
More information can be found at: https://www.britishironworkcentre.co.uk/things-to-do-whilst-here/
Erddig, set in beautiful grounds tells a story of a gentry family's relationship with their servants, capturing their lives through carefully preserved rooms and possessions. As well as a fully preserved 18th century formal garden there is extensive woods and parkland providing plenty of space to wander and explore.
For more information visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/erddig#Overview
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National Trust - Erddig
Erddig, set in beautiful grounds tells a story of a gentry family's relationship with their servants, capturing their lives through carefully preserved rooms and possessions. As well as a fully preserved 18th century formal garden there is extensive woods and parkland providing plenty of space to wander and explore.
For more information visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/erddig#Overview
Powis Castle was built in the 13th century by Gruffudd ap Gwenwynwyn (don't ask me how you say it!) and sits on a rock above its world famous garden in Welshpool. It has a colourful history and changed hands many times, now owned by the National Trust it is worth a visit. The gardens are spectacular with the 30ft high cloud like yew trees spilling over onto the terraced borders.
For more information visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powis-castle-and-garden#Overview
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National Trust - Powis Castle og Have
Powis Castle was built in the 13th century by Gruffudd ap Gwenwynwyn (don't ask me how you say it!) and sits on a rock above its world famous garden in Welshpool. It has a colourful history and changed hands many times, now owned by the National Trust it is worth a visit. The gardens are spectacular with the 30ft high cloud like yew trees spilling over onto the terraced borders.
For more information visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powis-castle-and-garden#Overview
Pistyll Rhaeadar is a really dramatic waterfall in the Berwyn mountains about 16 miles west of Oswestry. It falls in 3 stages over a 73 metre (240 foot) drop with the tallest stage being about 40 metres. It is considered to be one of the seven wonders of Wales and is also a site of special scientific interest.
There are car parking spaces at the foot of the waterfall but theses are limited so you might have to park a bit further away. There is also a small cafe.
For more information visit: https://www.pistyllrhaeadr.co.uk
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Pistyll Rhaeadr
Pistyll Rhaeadar is a really dramatic waterfall in the Berwyn mountains about 16 miles west of Oswestry. It falls in 3 stages over a 73 metre (240 foot) drop with the tallest stage being about 40 metres. It is considered to be one of the seven wonders of Wales and is also a site of special scientific interest.
There are car parking spaces at the foot of the waterfall but theses are limited so you might have to park a bit further away. There is also a small cafe.
For more information visit: https://www.pistyllrhaeadr.co.uk
Walking
There are loads of walks in this area – we have provided some books that give details
• 50 walks in Shropshire
• Shropshire tea shop walks
• Ron’s rambles
• Oswald’s trail
• Strolls around Selattyn
• Oswestry Ramblers favourite walks (around Oswestry and the borders)
• Cycle rides in Shropshire (1 and 2) – for those of you who want to go cycling
You are welcome to borrow these books but please look after them and make sure you return them at the end of your stay. If there is a particular walk that you want to follow we would be happy to photocopy the relevant pages for you – just let us know.
If you just want a bit of exercise then there are a couple of walks you can do in under an hour from the annexe.
Village loop – turn right out of the barn entrance and walk up the lane until you come to a cross roads, turn right up the hill, past a large white house on your left. Keep going until you come to a T junction, you can either go straight on into Pant Glas or turn right again to take you past a farm and up the hill to another T junction. Turn right here to take you down the hill and back into the village. You’ll need to turn right again as you enter the village to take you past the primary school and then right again just at the edge of the village near the new houses. It’s easy – just keep turning right!
If you decide to go into Pant Glas, then follow the lane down into the pretty hamlet and then turn left to take you back towards Selattyn. Go straight on at the cross roads up the lane and then back down again until you come to the barn on your left.
Both of these walks can be done in under an hour.
Down the Nant – if you want to take a slightly shorter walk then you can go ‘down the nant’. This will take you back through the village. Turn left out of the barn and then left again at the new houses to go into the village, past the primary school. Take the first turning on the right down quite a steep hill. As it turns a corner go straight on down a smaller, quite uneven lane. This will take you past a large property called ‘Nant Issa’. Keep going past the nursery until you come to a left hand turn that will take you up through the woods. Follow this track (it can be muddy in wet weather) climbing up until you come to the road. Turn left and follow the road through the village, past the church and the pub. The primary school will be on your right so you will need to take the right hand turn near the new houses to arrive back at the barn.
Selattyn
There are loads of walks in this area – we have provided some books that give details
• 50 walks in Shropshire
• Shropshire tea shop walks
• Ron’s rambles
• Oswald’s trail
• Strolls around Selattyn
• Oswestry Ramblers favourite walks (around Oswestry and the borders)
• Cycle rides in Shropshire (1 and 2) – for those of you who want to go cycling
You are welcome to borrow these books but please look after them and make sure you return them at the end of your stay. If there is a particular walk that you want to follow we would be happy to photocopy the relevant pages for you – just let us know.
If you just want a bit of exercise then there are a couple of walks you can do in under an hour from the annexe.
Village loop – turn right out of the barn entrance and walk up the lane until you come to a cross roads, turn right up the hill, past a large white house on your left. Keep going until you come to a T junction, you can either go straight on into Pant Glas or turn right again to take you past a farm and up the hill to another T junction. Turn right here to take you down the hill and back into the village. You’ll need to turn right again as you enter the village to take you past the primary school and then right again just at the edge of the village near the new houses. It’s easy – just keep turning right!
If you decide to go into Pant Glas, then follow the lane down into the pretty hamlet and then turn left to take you back towards Selattyn. Go straight on at the cross roads up the lane and then back down again until you come to the barn on your left.
Both of these walks can be done in under an hour.
Down the Nant – if you want to take a slightly shorter walk then you can go ‘down the nant’. This will take you back through the village. Turn left out of the barn and then left again at the new houses to go into the village, past the primary school. Take the first turning on the right down quite a steep hill. As it turns a corner go straight on down a smaller, quite uneven lane. This will take you past a large property called ‘Nant Issa’. Keep going past the nursery until you come to a left hand turn that will take you up through the woods. Follow this track (it can be muddy in wet weather) climbing up until you come to the road. Turn left and follow the road through the village, past the church and the pub. The primary school will be on your right so you will need to take the right hand turn near the new houses to arrive back at the barn.
Shopping
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet is about 40 minutes drive from the Annexe. Head towards Chester and follow the signs, its junction 11 off the M53 (post code CH65 9JJ)
With 140 stores and 18 restaurants there is plenty to keep the shopaholics amongst us happy. There is a good range of clothing, sportswear and homeware shops to choose from.
For more information visit: https://www.mcarthurglen.com/en/outlets/uk/designer-outlet-cheshire-oaks/
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Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Kinsey RoadCheshire Oaks Designer Outlet is about 40 minutes drive from the Annexe. Head towards Chester and follow the signs, its junction 11 off the M53 (post code CH65 9JJ)
With 140 stores and 18 restaurants there is plenty to keep the shopaholics amongst us happy. There is a good range of clothing, sportswear and homeware shops to choose from.
For more information visit: https://www.mcarthurglen.com/en/outlets/uk/designer-outlet-cheshire-oaks/
Food scene
Now known as THE DOCKS. 01691 653547 - our local and highly recommended, excellent Sunday roast. Booking recommended, particularly at the weekend. Closed Monday & Tuesday
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The Cross Keys
Glyn RdNow known as THE DOCKS. 01691 653547 - our local and highly recommended, excellent Sunday roast. Booking recommended, particularly at the weekend. Closed Monday & Tuesday
01691 659499, closed on Mondays. Good choice of food and nice atmosphere
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Townhouse Oswestry
35 Willow Street01691 659499, closed on Mondays. Good choice of food and nice atmosphere
Ye Olde Boote Inn
Boot Street01691 662250. Good choice of pub food.
01691 773250. Good for standard pub food at reasonable prices. Alongside the canal, with a nice walk to the aqueduct.
Poachers Pocket station
01691 773250. Good for standard pub food at reasonable prices. Alongside the canal, with a nice walk to the aqueduct.
01691 676457. Started out as just a brewery, but they have become a victim of their own success which means its busy at peak times. They have a wide range of home brewed beer and gin and now sell pub food.
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Stonehouse Brewery
Weston Road01691 676457. Started out as just a brewery, but they have become a victim of their own success which means its busy at peak times. They have a wide range of home brewed beer and gin and now sell pub food.
01691 600666. Excellent food and a nice atmosphere. About 30 minutes away
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The Hand at Llanarmon
01691 600666. Excellent food and a nice atmosphere. About 30 minutes away
The West Arms
01691 600665, also good, across the road from the Hand
01978 853525. 16th century pub with bags of character, nooks and crannies everywhere with open fires when its chilly and lovely outside space and gardens overlooking a lake for sunnier days. Just under 30 minutes away.
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Pant-yr-Ochain
Old Wrexham Road01978 853525. 16th century pub with bags of character, nooks and crannies everywhere with open fires when its chilly and lovely outside space and gardens overlooking a lake for sunnier days. Just under 30 minutes away.
Liar Liar
2 Albion Hill07845 66620 - serves specialist teas and coffees.
Fat Rabbit
20 Bailey St07934 854809 - Fresh seasonal dishes, 100% plant based food.
01691 671026 - serves coffees, wines, beers and spirits as well as a good selection of tapas.
Wednesdays Cafe Bar Ltd
Bailey St01691 671026 - serves coffees, wines, beers and spirits as well as a good selection of tapas.
01691 662244 - Set inside an excellent independent book and gift shop, this little café serves a delicious range of cakes and drinks.
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Booka
26-28 Church St01691 662244 - Set inside an excellent independent book and gift shop, this little café serves a delicious range of cakes and drinks.
01691 688640 - in the heart of the town offering cocktails, drinks, (alcoholic and non alcoholic) food and live music. Extensive opening hours.
The Cemist
Church Street01691 688640 - in the heart of the town offering cocktails, drinks, (alcoholic and non alcoholic) food and live music. Extensive opening hours.
01691 853187 - famous for its sandwiches (eat in or takeaway). Open 7 days a week.
Gillhams (Shropshire) Ltd
27 Church St01691 853187 - famous for its sandwiches (eat in or takeaway). Open 7 days a week.
01691 680234 - an outside café in festival square that has a real continental feel. Open 7 days a week.
Square One Oswestry
1 English Walls01691 680234 - an outside café in festival square that has a real continental feel. Open 7 days a week.
07528 539974 - great for a croissant and a coffee or afternoon tea. Closed on a Monday.
Niche Patisserie Ltd
7 Salop Road07528 539974 - great for a croissant and a coffee or afternoon tea. Closed on a Monday.
01691 570021 - Home made and locally sourced produce in a cosy atmosphere. Closed Monday – Wednesday
The Old Coffee Pot And Tea Rooms
35 Church Street01691 570021 - Home made and locally sourced produce in a cosy atmosphere. Closed Monday – Wednesday
Aroma Cafe Bar
22 Bailey St01691 662323 - Open 7 days a week.
07891 906373 - home of independent, authentic, handmade Neapolitan pizza. Extensive veggie and vegan menu
Amber’s Pizza Co.
3 Beatrice Street07891 906373 - home of independent, authentic, handmade Neapolitan pizza. Extensive veggie and vegan menu
01691 654220 - Excellent quality food with a friendly atmosphere, eat in or takeaway.
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Simla Tandoori Restaurant
42 Beatrice Street01691 654220 - Excellent quality food with a friendly atmosphere, eat in or takeaway.
Takeaways
FISH & CHIPS
01691 654220 - Really good fish & chips, it only does take away but you can always enjoy your bag of chips in the grounds of the castle! It’s also open on Sundays!
Whittington
FISH & CHIPS
01691 654220 - Really good fish & chips, it only does take away but you can always enjoy your bag of chips in the grounds of the castle! It’s also open on Sundays!
Golden City
1 Bailey Head01691 - 653972 - Excellent Chinese takeaway
Simla Tandoori Restaurant
42 Beatrice Street01691 654220 - Indian takeaway
Towns & Cities
Ironbridge is a lovely little town steeped in history and set in the gorge with the river Severn running through it. Packed with interested gift shops and lovely little cafes it is definitely worth a visit. There are several museums in Ironbridge that will tell you about its rich history and the importance it played in the Industrial revolution
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The Ironbridge Gorge Museum
Coach RoadIronbridge is a lovely little town steeped in history and set in the gorge with the river Severn running through it. Packed with interested gift shops and lovely little cafes it is definitely worth a visit. There are several museums in Ironbridge that will tell you about its rich history and the importance it played in the Industrial revolution
Shrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire, sitting inside a loop of the River Severn, and its Tudor centre is lined with half-timbered houses. It has a wealth of shops and cafes and the walking tour of the city is a good way to familiarise yourself with what is on offer. The medieval, red-brick Shrewsbury Castle houses the Shropshire Regimental Museum, where military artefacts include uniforms and weaponry. The Park and ride is a good option and very reasonably priced but if you want to park in the city centre then Frankwell car park is very central and not too expensive.
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Shrewsbury Castle
Castle StreetShrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire, sitting inside a loop of the River Severn, and its Tudor centre is lined with half-timbered houses. It has a wealth of shops and cafes and the walking tour of the city is a good way to familiarise yourself with what is on offer. The medieval, red-brick Shrewsbury Castle houses the Shropshire Regimental Museum, where military artefacts include uniforms and weaponry. The Park and ride is a good option and very reasonably priced but if you want to park in the city centre then Frankwell car park is very central and not too expensive.
Llangollen is a town and community, situated on the River Dee, in Denbighshire, Wales. Its riverside location forms the edge of the Berwyn range, and the Dee Valley section of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the easternmost point of the Dee Valley Way being within the town.
Llangollen Railway
B5103Llangollen is a town and community, situated on the River Dee, in Denbighshire, Wales. Its riverside location forms the edge of the Berwyn range, and the Dee Valley section of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the easternmost point of the Dee Valley Way being within the town.
Ludlow is a market town in South Shropshire, particularly popular with real 'foodies'. The town is significant in the history of the Welsh Marches and in relation to Wales. It is located 28 miles south of Shrewsbury and 23 miles north of Hereford, on the A49 road which bypasses the town. The town is near the confluence of the rivers Corve and Teme
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Ludlow Castle
Castle SquareLudlow is a market town in South Shropshire, particularly popular with real 'foodies'. The town is significant in the history of the Welsh Marches and in relation to Wales. It is located 28 miles south of Shrewsbury and 23 miles north of Hereford, on the A49 road which bypasses the town. The town is near the confluence of the rivers Corve and Teme
Church Stretton is a market town, 13 miles south of Shrewsbury and 15 miles north of Ludlow. The town was nicknamed Little Switzerland in the late Victorian and Edwardian period for its landscape, and became a health resort.
Church Stretton
Church Stretton is a market town, 13 miles south of Shrewsbury and 15 miles north of Ludlow. The town was nicknamed Little Switzerland in the late Victorian and Edwardian period for its landscape, and became a health resort.
The city is noted for hosting Wrexham A.F.C. (one of the oldest professional football teams in the world); the nationally significant industrial heritage of the Clywedog Valley; the National Trust Property of Erddig; and the fine Tudor church of St Giles, which towers over the historic Wrexham city centre
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Tyskland
The city is noted for hosting Wrexham A.F.C. (one of the oldest professional football teams in the world); the nationally significant industrial heritage of the Clywedog Valley; the National Trust Property of Erddig; and the fine Tudor church of St Giles, which towers over the historic Wrexham city centre
Castle St, Chester CH1, Storbritannien