Located in the heart of Oswestry, the English Walls Public Toilets sit alongside Central Car Park, providing convenient access to the town centre. Oswestry is a historic Shropshire market town close to the Welsh border, known for its lively markets, independent shops, cafés, festivals and distinctive mix of English and Welsh heritage.
With its long-established market tradition, historic streets and attractions including Old Oswestry Hillfort, the town welcomes residents and visitors throughout the year. Its central location also makes it a popular base for exploring the wider Shropshire and Welsh Borderlands, with countryside, heritage sites and attractions within easy reach.
For a town with so much to see and do, accessible public facilities are an important part of the visitor experience. As part of the refurbishment of the English Walls Public Toilets, Oswestry Town Council incorporated a dedicated Changing Places toilet, creating a more suitable environment for people who require specialist equipment and additional space for personal care.
Improving accessibility in the town centre
The English Walls Public Toilets are positioned directly alongside Central Car Park, making the facility conveniently located for people visiting Oswestry’s town centre.
From market days and independent shopping to cafés, community events and exploring the town’s heritage, visitors can spend several hours enjoying everything Oswestry has to offer. The town’s markets have been part of its identity for centuries, with the first market charter dating back to 1262 and today’s markets continuing to attract visitors from across the borderlands.
The addition of a Changing Places facility provides an important option for visitors who cannot use a standard accessible toilet. It offers the additional space and specialist equipment needed for assisted personal care, helping people with complex disabilities to spend more time away from home with greater dignity, comfort and peace of mind.
The facility forms part of the wider refurbishment of the English Walls Public Toilets, which included new public toilet provision alongside the Changing Places facility. Works began in December 2023 as part of the Town Council’s redevelopment of the site.
What’s Inside: Our Specification
The Changing Places toilet at English Walls has been equipped with a range of specialist products from Astor Bannerman, including:
- Astor OT200 Ceiling Track Hoist
- Astor CTX2 Height-Adjustable Changing Table
- Astor ABW-CP Height Adjustable Wash Basin
- KwickScreen Privacy Screen
- Specialist grab rails and accessible bathroom accessories
- Emergency assistance alarm system
The Changing Places facility also features LED ceiling tiles positioned above the changing table, creating a realistic sky and cloud scene. The illuminated ceiling panels provide a calming visual focal point and help create a more comfortable, engaging environment during personal care.
Making Oswestry More Accessible
For people who require specialist personal care, having access to a suitable Changing Places facility can make a significant difference to how long they are able to spend away from home.
Whether visiting Oswestry for the markets, shopping in the town centre, enjoying its cafés and restaurants, attending an event or exploring the wider Borderlands, access to appropriate facilities can help remove a practical barrier to enjoying the day.
The English Walls facility brings specialist Changing Places provision into the centre of Oswestry, complementing the town’s wider amenities and helping more people experience everything the town has to offer.
By providing the space, equipment and privacy needed for assisted personal care, the facility supports greater dignity and comfort for users and their carers.
Supporting Your Accessibility Project
If you’re planning a Changing Places facility for a town centre, public space, visitor attraction, leisure venue or community facility, our team can support you from the early stages of planning through to installation.
We work with councils, architects, contractors, trusts, visitor attractions and organisations across the UK to provide specialist Changing Places equipment and practical guidance, helping create facilities designed around real user needs.
To discuss your project or find out more about our Changing Places solutions, get in touch with the Astor Bannerman team.
