Park Hall military training camp and its stories

a presentation specifically created to look at the routes, connections and networks looking at the former Park hall training camp, its influence through the years, some of the companies that trained there, how the 'Oswestry' influence played a big part in the lives of the men who trained there, and looking at how many former soldiers come back to visit Oswestry again and most speak fondly of their time in the town and the surrounding area.
This display has continued to grow since its creation in 2025, so much so that we have extended the display area to double its original size due to the interest and support from those who spent time in park hall camp.
Come and read some of their stories and how the camp was viewed by all who trained there.
A special booklet created from the display by John Davies is available to purchase from the museum at £5.

Timings

Friday 11 September:

10 - 3

Saturday 12 September:

10-3

Sunday 13 September:

10-3

Monday 14 September:

10-3

Tuesday 15 September:

10-3

Wednesday 16 September:

10-3

Thursday 17 September:

10-3

Friday 18 September:

10-3

Saturday 19 September:

10-3

Sunday 20 September:

10-3

Location & directions

The Guild Hall, Bailey Head, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1PZ

Directions:

parking is available in the adjacent Horsemarket car park, the museum is on the top floor of the guildhall with the entrance off the bailey head by the market building

Contact on day:

A M Hignett

Telephone number:

+441691780042

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

disabled parking is available on the adjacent Horsemarket car park, there is a ramp access into the building and a lift up to the museum floor which can accommodate most wheelchairs (unfortunately not those with splayed wheels)

Additional information

Estimated duration:

2 hour(s)

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