Welcome to Babbinswood

Babbinswood is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. The village is situated in a rural area and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Babbinswood is a popular destination for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the beauty of the countryside.

The village of Babbinswood has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in the village is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Another historic building in the village is the Babbinswood Farmhouse, which dates back to the 17th century. The farmhouse is a Grade II listed building and is a great example of traditional Shropshire architecture.

Babbinswood is also known for its vibrant community spirit. The village has a number of community events throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village show. These events bring the community together and provide an opportunity for residents to socialize and have fun. The village also has a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office, which provide essential services to the community. Overall, Babbinswood is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 3.1°C

Feels Like: 0.9°C

Wind: 4.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School Details
Whittington C Of E Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Carl Rogers
Station Road
Whittington
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 4DA
01691662269
School Website
The Meadows Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Karen Morris
Harlech Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2EA
01691656080
School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Primary Academy And Nursery
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Elizabeth Holmes
Middleton Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2LF
1691654832
School Website
Derwen College
Special Post 16 Institution
Ages:16-25
Head Teacher
Principal Meryl Green
Whittington Road
Gobowen
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 3JA
1691661234
School Website
Woodside Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Claire Bennett
Gittin Street
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1DT
01691652446
School Website
West Felton C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Helen Hughes
School Road
West Felton
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 4JR
01691610388
School Website
Our Lady And St Oswalds Catholic Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nikki O'dwyer
Upper Brook Street
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2TG
01691652849
School Website
The Marches School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Alison Pearson
Morda Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2AR
01691664400
School Website
Oswestry School
Other Independent School
Ages:4-18
Head Teacher
Mr Peter Middleton
Upper Brook Street
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2TL
1691655711
School Website
Gobowen Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Ronan Walsh
School Lane
Gobowen
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 3LD
01691661343
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gobowen
Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS
2.82 Miles
Chirk
Station Avenue, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5LU
5.66 Miles
Ruabon
Station Road, Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6DL
8.72 Miles
Yorton
Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP
11.33 Miles
Wem
Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ
11.46 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Gobowen Cars
01691 676222
3 Harlech Cl, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2EJ
1.98 Miles
A To B Taxis (Oswestry) Ltd
01691 679911
Maes-Y-Clawdd, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8NN
2.35 Miles
Motor Home And Camper Van Hire
07900 273422
Welsh Frankton, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4NX
2.52 Miles
Gobowen Taxis
01691 670888
Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RD
2.55 Miles
Burgess Taxi's
01691 652080
1 Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RB
2.61 Miles
Burgess Taxis
01691 656363
The Queens Complex Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RB
2.61 Miles
Prestige Taxis
01691 656367
Powis Place, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1JU
2.67 Miles
Berwyn Cars Of Gobowen
01691 652000
Meadow View, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3PP
2.88 Miles
Oswestry Taxis
01691 658658
Tanyard/Oak St, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1LW
2.92 Miles
Oswestry Cabs
01691 661663
40 Penylan Lane, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2AG
2.98 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fitzalan Close
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Whittington Post Office
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Whittington Railway Station
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Penybryn Avenue
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Church Street
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Aston Square
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Park Hall
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Cabin Lane
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Hindford
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North Drive
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Queens Head
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Hazel Grove
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Unicorn Road
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Whittington Road
No More Collections Today
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Cabin Lane Post Office
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:17:15
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Cambrian Medical Practice
01691 652929
Thomas Savin Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1GA
Plas Ffynnon Medical Ctre
01691 655844
Plas Ffynnon Medical Ctre
Middleton Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2RB
The Caxton Surgery
01691 654646
The Caxton Surgery
Oswald Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1RD
Caxton Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Oswald Road
Oswestry
SY11 1RD
North Shropshire Pcn
01691 654646
The Caxton Surgery
Oswald Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1RD
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Local Stores

Cabin Lane
1 Cabin Lane
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2DZ
01691 661091
shop.8231@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.10 miles
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SPAR Chirk
SPAR
16 Church Street
Chirk
Wrexham
LL14 5HA
01691 773354
Store Website
5.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oakwood Veterinary Centre
Babbinswood Farm
Whittington
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 4PF
01691 679699
oakwoodvets@onetel.com
Website
0.50 miles
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Dogs

Small Mammals

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Border Veterinary Centre
Maesbury Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY10 8HA
01691 670395
Website
2.44 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Park Issa Vets Ltd
Salop Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2RL
01691 670 067
parkissavets@gmail.com
Website
2.48 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Cats

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Dogs

Pigs

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The Market Town Vet
3 Church Street
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2SU
01691 897199
info@themarkettownvet.co.uk
Website
2.74 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Rhyn Park Vets
Unit 2, Old Tollbar
Moors Bank
St Martins
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 3ER
01691 778589
Website
4.00 miles
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Cats

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Brownlow Veterinary Centre
Ellesmere Business Park
Oswestry Road
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 0EW
01691 622152
info@brownlowvetgroup.co.uk
Website
4.34 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

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Cats

Cattle

Dogs

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Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Local Dog Walks

Ty Mawr Country Park
A Linear Walk In Cefn Mawr Five Miles South Of Wrexham. Ty Mawr Is A 35-Acre Country Park, Situated Between The Cefn Viaduct And The Pontcycyllte Aqueduct.
LL14 3PE
7.84 miles

Located Off The B5605, Follow The Brown Country Park Signs Off The A483.
Nant Mill Coedpoeth Near Wrexham
8 Rhos Berse Rd
Coedpoeth
12.87 miles

Coedpoeth On A525 Wrexham To Ruthin Road. Signposted. Turn Left As Soon As You Enter The Village Of Coedpoeth. Follow The Road Until You Get To A Fork In The Road. Entrance To Nant Mill Is On The Right. It Is Owned By The Wrexham Borough Council. See Their Website For Details. It Has A Long And Short Walks. Dogs Are Welcome, Has Pony Trails In The Area. Rangers For Children'S Activities And An Education Centre. Toilets Available For The Disabled. River Runs Along The Path, It Has A Ford, Car Park, Toilets And Shop. Lots Of Other Walks Available.
Location
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Battlefield
Two Dog Walking Routes, Long And Short. Leading Too Mary Magdalene Church. Free Parking. Scenic, Peaceful. If You Go Through The Church Yard It Leads To Battlefield Farm Shop, Falconry And Cafe. The Cafe Also Serves Outdoor, So Dog Friendly.
Shrewsbury
Lancashire
13.57 miles

Location
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Alyn Waters
Perfect For All Sizes. With Plenty Of Benches Along The Way. Cafe And Picnic Areas. Park For The Kids And Parking.
Alyn Waters
15.31 miles

It Has Two Entrances One In Gwersyltt And One In Llay
Location
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Haughmond Hill Shropshire
4 Great Walks, The Furthest Is 1 Hour 15 Mins And I Think The Shortest Was 20 Mins. We Could Let The Dog Off All The Way Round. Marked Route All The Way And Amazing Views. Car Park Charges But Not To Bad And An Amazing Cafe With Lovely Food And Lots Of Picnic Benches Also You Can Buy Frozen Yoghurt And Other Treats For Your Dog.
Shrewsbury
Lancashire
16.16 miles

Location
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Haughmond Hill
Lovely Walk And Very Dog Friendly. (Always Lots Of Dogs About) There Are Different Routes To Take And A Lovely Cafe That Sells Bags Of Doggie Sausage. Car Park Charges Do Apply. I Highly Recommend Haughmond Hill.
Haughmond Hill Car Park
Lancashire
16.28 miles

Look For Cafe Sign On The Turning In To The Lane. Go Past The Quarry On The Right And You Will See The Car Park.
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