Whittington Narrow Boats

• A peaceful canal side setting with the gentle motion of the water, ideal for unwinding.
• Freedom, no fixed timetable, so you go at your own pace, join in if you wish or relax solo.
• Great value and friendly atmosphere from the community of the rally.
• The wider Oswestry & Borderlands area offers interesting local additions if you want to take a break from the site.

Local Area & Things to Do

Set in the Oswestry and Welsh Borderlands region, this rally gives you ample options for gentle outings or quiet escapes:

• Visit the market town of Oswestry itself: browse independent shops, cafés and the town markets.
• For a scenic walk, head to the nearby Old Oswestry Hillfort, a stunning Iron-Age site with panoramic views over the border region.
• If you’re after something a little different, the British Ironwork Centre & Shropshire Sculpture Park near Oswestry features a unique outdoor sculpture park, café and craft-focused exhibits, ideal for a half-day outing.
• Relaxed canal-side wander: Being on the canal, you can enjoy peaceful views, gentle walking or cycling along the towpath, watch narrow-boats gliding by or simply sit and savour the calm.
• If you’d like something light and local, you could explore the village, pop into a nearby pub for lunch, or take a drive through the Shropshire countryside.