Offa’s Dyke Association & Centre

Offa’s Dyke Centre in 2026
We are open 10am to 4pm Friday – Sunday
plus Bank Holidays
Welcome to the Offa’s Dyke Centre!
We are a volunteer-led charity dedicated to conserving, protecting, and sharing the incredible history of Offa’s Dyke. The new Offa’s Dyke Association (CIO) is the only organisation looking after the entire length of the Dyke across England and Wales.
Based right at the halfway point in beautiful Knighton, we run a completely self-funded visitor centre and museum. From our cozy tea room to our brand-new exhibition interpreting both Offa’s and Wat’s Dykes, we love helping people discover this historic landscape.
Here is how you can get involved, plan your visit, or get in touch with our team:
🎒 Plan Your Visit & Walk
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What’s On: Check out our latest exhibition curated by Professor Keith Ray or enjoy a tea with the best view in town overlooking the Shropshire Hills.
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Guidebooks & Maps: Planning a holiday? Grab your maps and the invaluable Essential Guide to Walking Offa’s Dyke Path at our online shop.
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Parking: Leaving your car with us while you walk the National Trail? We invite a suggested donation of £5 per day. Space is limited, so please pre-book by emailing office@offasdyke.org.uk.
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Venue Hire: On days when the Centre is closed, our space is available for private events and conferences. Drop us a line at oda@offasdyke.org.uk for details!
🤝 Join Our Community & Support Us
Because we receive no external funding to keep the Centre running, we rely entirely on the kindness of people like you.
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Become a Member: Your subscription directly funds crucial archaeology and monument preservation. Join the Association today for £20 a year (with discounts if you pay by Direct Debit!).
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Volunteer with Us: Our friendly volunteers are the heartbeat of the Centre. If you’d like to lend a hand and support our paid staff, email oda@offasdyke.org.uk for a casual chat.
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Become a Trustee: Want to help shape our future? We currently have vacancies on our Board of Trustees. To learn more, reach out to our Chairman, Dave McGlade, at oda@offasdyke.org.uk.
📞 Contact Directory
Got a specific question? We’d love to hear from you:
| Query Type | Contact Email |
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| General, Volunteering & Trustees | oda@offasdyke.org.uk |
| Online & Centre Shop | shop@offasdyke.org.uk |
| Membership Enquiries | membership@offasdyke.org.uk |
| Car Parking Bookings | office@offasdyke.org.uk |
| Path Route, Diversions & Damaged Signs | odpntteam@powys.gov.uk (National Trail Team) |
| Advertise Your Local Business | oda@offasdyke.org.uk (Just £50/year for B&Bs, taxis, and tour companies!) |
Note: As a registered Charity Incorporated Organisation (No: 1203068), every penny you spend in our shop, tea room, or donate for parking goes directly toward keeping this amazing piece of history alive for generations to come. Thank you for your support!






