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Oswestry is known for its indie bookshops, friendly pubs and award-winning black-and-white patisserieThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.\u00a0Learn more<\/a>\"NicheCroissants at Niche Patisserie in Oswestry<\/p>\n

There’s a pretty market town less than 90 minutes from Birmingham that is steeped in history, blending the ‘best of England and Wales’.<\/p>\n

The ‘melting pot’ town of Oswestry is known for its independent shops, friendly cafes and thriving street markets.<\/p>\n

Be sure to visit Niche Patisserie, a bakery set in a black and white Tudor building where you can watch the mother-and-son team Adam and Samantha Cleal at work making Viennoiserie, p\u00e2tisserie and afternoon teas.<\/p>\n

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Set on the edge of Wales, this Shropshire town boasts an Iron Age hill fort, hot air balloon carnivals and free food and drink festivals. It is also home to Cambrian Heritage Railways and the British Ironworks Centre, which has its own sculpture park and is great for kids<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A spokesman for Visit Shropshire said: “Nestled beside the Welsh border in northwest Shropshire, Oswestry is a thriving market town that blends the best of England and Wales.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s a true melting pot, where ancient history and industrial heritage live on beside eclectic markets, indie bookshops and friendly cafes.<\/p>\n

“Be inspired by the Old Oswestry Hillfort \u2013 or just slow down and soak up the beauty of Cae Glas Park.”<\/p>\n

\"TheThe ‘lively market’ in OswestryIndependent shopping in Oswestry<\/p>\n