Welcome to Gobowen

Gobowen is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated near the Welsh border and is known for its beautiful countryside and historic landmarks. The village has a population of around 3,000 people and is home to a number of local businesses, shops, and amenities.

One of the most notable landmarks in Gobowen is the Orthopaedic Hospital, which is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the country. The hospital provides a range of services, including joint replacement surgery, spinal surgery, and sports injury treatment. The hospital has a long history in the village, having been founded in 1900 by Sir Robert Jones, a pioneering orthopaedic surgeon.

Gobowen is also home to a number of historic buildings, including St. Oswald's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Other notable buildings in the village include the Old Rectory, which was built in the 17th century, and the Gobowen Central Railway Station, which was opened in 1848 and is now a heritage site. Overall, Gobowen is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of attractions for visitors to enjoy.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 5°C

Wind: 15 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Gobowen Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Ronan Walsh
School Lane
Gobowen
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 3LD
01691661343
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
Moreton Hall School
Other Independent School
Ages:1-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Davis
Weston Rhyn
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 3EW
1691773671
St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-16
Head Teacher
Ms Sue Lovecy
Moors Bank
St Martins
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY10 7BD
1691776500
School Website
Weston Rhyn Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Suzi Bray Tracey Derham
Old Chirk Road
Weston Rhyn
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY10 7SR
01691773429
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
Woodside Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Claire Bennett
Gittin Street
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1DT
01691652446
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
Selattyn C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Ms Ross Edward Shepherd
Glyn Road
Selattyn
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY10 7DH
01691659744
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gobowen
Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS
0.08 Miles
Chirk
Station Avenue, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5LU
2.88 Miles
Ruabon
Station Road, Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6DL
6.34 Miles
Wrexham Central
Island Green Shopping Centre, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL11 7LW
10.59 Miles
Wrexham General
Station Approach, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL11 2AA
10.87 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Berwyn Cars Of Gobowen
01691 652000
Meadow View, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3PP
0.25 Miles
Jeff And Burgess Taxis And Minibuses
01691 656367
Tynymorlas, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7LL
1.96 Miles
Keeley S Kabs
01691 774379
3 Parkfields, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7RW
2.07 Miles
Oswestry Taxis
01691 658658
6 Parkfields, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7RW
2.07 Miles
Gobowen Cars
01691 676222
3 Harlech Cl, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2EJ
2.07 Miles
Chirk And District Taxis
01691 773535
Rose Bank Cottage, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3AN
2.09 Miles
Swan Taxis
01691 773535
Rose Bank Cottage/Church La, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3AN
2.09 Miles
Gobowen Taxis
01691 670888
Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RD
2.40 Miles
Prestige Taxis
01691 656367
Powis Place, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1JU
2.43 Miles
Oswestry Taxis
01691 658658
Tanyard/Oak St, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1LW
2.47 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Chirk Road
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Special Mailbox:
Gobowen Square
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Special Mailbox:
West Place
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Chirk Road
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Whittington Road
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Ebnal Lane
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Meadowbrook Nursing Home
Collection Today available until:11:30
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Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Orthopaedic Hospital P O
Collection Today available until:16:45
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Middle Hengoed
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Cross Roads
Collection Today available until:09:00
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North Drive
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Hengoed Post Office
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Rhosygadfa
Collection Today available until:11:00
Weekday Last Collection:11:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:15
St Martins Moors
Collection Today available until:11:00
Weekday Last Collection:11:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Wern
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Cambrian Medical Practice
01691 652929
Thomas Savin Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1GA
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
Plas Ffynnon Medical Ctre
01691 655844
Plas Ffynnon Medical Ctre
Middleton Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2RB
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Local Stores

Gobowen
The Cross
Gobowen
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 3JR
01691 661416
Store Website
0.02 miles
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SPAR Chirk
SPAR
16 Church Street
Chirk
Wrexham
LL14 5HA
01691 773354
Store Website
2.7 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rhyn Park Vets
Unit 2, Old Tollbar
Moors Bank
St Martins
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 3ER
01691 778589
Website
1.94 miles
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The Market Town Vet
3 Church Street
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2SU
01691 897199
info@themarkettownvet.co.uk
Website
2.61 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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

Client car park

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Castle Veterinary Centre
Holyhead Road
Chirk
Wrexham
Clwyd
LL14 5EU
01691 774202
Website
2.79 miles
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Oakwood Veterinary Centre
Babbinswood Farm
Whittington
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 4PF
01691 679699
oakwoodvets@onetel.com
Website
3.21 miles
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Dogs

Small Mammals

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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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
5.18 miles

Located Off The B5605, Follow The Brown Country Park Signs Off The A483.
Nant Mill Coedpoeth Near Wrexham
8 Rhos Berse Rd
Coedpoeth
10.49 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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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
13.19 miles

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

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Nercwys Forest
Moderate Walk 1 Hour Circular Walk With Views At The Top
Nercwys Forest
Nercwys
16.49 miles

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Bickerton Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Maiden Castle, Bickerton Hill, Cheshire. Bickerton Hill Lies To The South Of The Sandstone Ridge At The Southern Tip Of The Peckforton Hills And Covers Approximately 280 Acres. This Walk Will Provide You With Views Across The Dee Valley To The Welsh Hills.
SY14 8LN
17.41 miles

From The A534 Between Bulkeley And Barnhill, Take The Turn Onto Long Lane And Then Turn Onto Goldford Lane Where A Little Way Down You Will Find The National Trust Bickerton Hill Car Park.
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