Welcome to Croeswallt (Oswestry)

Croeswallt, also known as Oswestry, is a market town located in the county of Shropshire, England. The town has a rich history dating back to the Iron Age, with evidence of settlements and fortifications found in the area. In the Middle Ages, Oswestry was an important trading center and a hub for the wool trade. Today, the town is known for its historic architecture, vibrant arts scene, and beautiful countryside.

One of the most notable landmarks in Oswestry is the Old Oswestry Hill Fort, an Iron Age hill fort that dates back to 800 BC. The fort is one of the largest and best-preserved hill forts in Britain, and it offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Another historic site in the town is St. Oswald's Parish Church, a beautiful medieval church that dates back to the 12th century. The church features a stunning Norman doorway, a 14th-century tower, and a collection of beautiful stained glass windows.

In addition to its rich history, Oswestry is also known for its vibrant arts scene. The town is home to a number of galleries and studios, showcasing the work of local artists and artisans. The Willow Gallery is one of the most popular galleries in the town, featuring a range of contemporary art and craft exhibitions. Oswestry also hosts a number of cultural events throughout the year, including the Oswestry Food and Drink Festival, the Oswestry Balloon Carnival, and the Oswestry Show. With its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant arts scene, Oswestry is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Shropshire.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 7.2°C

Feels Like: 4.2°C

Wind: 10.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Woodside Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Bennett	Gittin Street Oswestry Shropshire SY11 1DT 01691652446 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
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
Oswestry School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Peter Middleton	Upper Brook Street Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2TL 1691655711 School Website
The Marches School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Pearson	Morda Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2AR 01691664400 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
Morda C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr John Eglin	Morda Oswestry Shropshire SY10 9NR 01691652025 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
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
Trefonen C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Catherine Dunleavy	School Lane Trefonen Oswestry Shropshire SY10 9DY 01691652960 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gobowen Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS 2.36 Miles

Chirk Station Avenue, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5LU 5.01 Miles

Ruabon Station Road, Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6DL 8.69 Miles

Wrexham Central Island Green Shopping Centre, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL11 7LW 13.01 Miles

Wrexham General Station Approach, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL11 2AA 13.29 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Prestige Taxis 01691 656367 Powis Place, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1JU 0.03 Miles
Burgess Taxi's 01691 652080 1 Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RB 0.06 Miles
Burgess Taxis 01691 656363 The Queens Complex Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RB 0.06 Miles
Gobowen Taxis 01691 670888 Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RD 0.10 Miles
Oswestry Taxis 01691 658658 Tanyard/Oak St, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1LW 0.28 Miles
Oswestry Cabs 01691 661663 40 Penylan Lane, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2AG 0.51 Miles
Gobowen Cars 01691 676222 3 Harlech Cl, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2EJ 0.71 Miles
A To B Taxis (Oswestry) Ltd 01691 679911 Maes-Y-Clawdd, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8NN 1.38 Miles
Berwyn Cars Of Gobowen 01691 652000 Meadow View, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3PP 2.65 Miles
Jeff And Burgess Taxis And Minibuses 01691 656367 Tynymorlas, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7LL 3.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Beatrice Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bailey Head No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leg Street Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Sy10 Oswestry Post Office Collection Today available until:14:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:14:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sy11 Oswestry Branch Office Willow Street Collection Today available until:14:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:14:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Willow Street Meter Box Collection Today available until:14:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:14:00
Willow Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gittin Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Festival Square No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
York Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sun Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middleton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodside No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
The Caxton Surgery 01691 654646	The Caxton Surgery Oswald Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 1RD
Plas Ffynnon Medical Ctre 01691 655844	Plas Ffynnon Medical Ctre Middleton Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2RB
Cambrian Medical Practice 01691 652929	Thomas Savin Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 1GA

Local Stores

Oswestry
Victoria Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2HR
01691 671478
Store Website
0.37 miles

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SPAR Chirk
SPAR
16 Church Street
Chirk
Wrexham
LL14 5HA
01691 773354
Store Website
4.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Market Town Vet
3 Church Street Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2SU 01691 897199 info@themarkettownvet.co.uk Website 0.18 miles
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Park Issa Vets Ltd
Salop Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2RL 01691 670 067 parkissavets@gmail.com Website 0.47 miles
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Border Veterinary Centre
Maesbury Road Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8HA 01691 670395 Website 1.00 miles
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Oakwood Veterinary Centre
Babbinswood Farm Whittington Oswestry Shropshire SY11 4PF 01691 679699 oakwoodvets@onetel.com Website 3.14 miles

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Rhyn Park Vets
Unit 2, Old Tollbar Moors Bank St Martins Oswestry Shropshire SY11 3ER 01691 778589 Website 4.36 miles

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Castle Veterinary Centre
Holyhead Road Chirk Wrexham Clwyd LL14 5EU 01691 774202 Website 5.00 miles

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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 7.37 miles Located Off The B5605, Follow The Brown Country Park Signs Off The A483.

Nant Mill Coedpoeth Near Wrexham
8 Rhos Berse Rd Coedpoeth 12.79 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.

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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 15.57 miles It Has Two Entrances One In Gwersyltt And One In Llay

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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 15.64 miles

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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 18.26 miles

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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 18.38 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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Weather Forecast

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