Welcome to Ifton Heath

Ifton Heath is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated near the Welsh border and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Ifton Heath is the local pub, The Cross Guns. This traditional English pub serves a range of beers, wines, and spirits, as well as delicious home-cooked food. The pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and is a great place to relax and unwind after a long day exploring the surrounding countryside.

Another popular attraction in Ifton Heath is the village hall. This community center hosts a range of events throughout the year, including concerts, plays, and art exhibitions. The hall is also available for hire, making it a great venue for weddings, parties, and other special occasions. Overall, Ifton Heath is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors, from its friendly locals to its beautiful countryside and vibrant community spirit.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Moreton Hall School Other Independent School Ages:1-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Davis	Weston Rhyn Oswestry Shropshire SY11 3EW 1691773671
Criftins C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Mandy Jones	Criftins Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 9LT 01691690207 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
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
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
Ellesmere Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jade Wilcox	Elson Road Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 9EU 1691622288 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
Lakelands Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Sophy Bellis	Oswestry Road Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0EA 01691622543 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chirk Station Avenue, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5LU 2.67 Miles

Gobowen Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS 3.01 Miles

Ruabon Station Road, Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6DL 4.24 Miles

Wrexham Central Island Green Shopping Centre, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL11 7LW 7.96 Miles

Wrexham General Station Approach, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL11 2AA 8.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Col's Private Hire And Airport Transfers 07497 030364 6 Ifton View, St Martins, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3BA 0.48 Miles
Swan Taxis 01691 773535 Rose Bank Cottage/Church La, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3AN 0.85 Miles
Chirk And District Taxis 01691 773535 Rose Bank Cottage, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3AN 0.85 Miles
A1 Taxis 01691 770043 24 Walden Crescent, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL14 5LH 2.36 Miles
Meseret Taxis 07875 404229 7 Ash Grove, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL14 5RF 2.37 Miles
B And L Taxis 01691 776444 27 West View, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL14 5HN 2.55 Miles
Berwyn Cars Of Gobowen 01691 652000 Meadow View, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3PP 2.70 Miles
Ambassadors Luxury Cars 0845 388 0232 The Hollow/Whitehurst, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL14 5AS 3.01 Miles
Oswestry Taxis 01691 658658 6 Parkfields, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7RW 3.02 Miles
Keeley S Kabs 01691 774379 3 Parkfields, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7RW 3.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Little Common Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Upper Ifton Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Martins Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Greenfields Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glyn Morlais Weekday Last Collection:10:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
The Griffin Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Council Houses Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pontyblew Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
St Martins Moors Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Sodylit Bank Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Rhosygadfa Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Moreton Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pentre Coed Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Dudleston Heath Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Churchmere Medical Group	Ellesmere Medical Practice Trimpley Street Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0DB
Churchmere Medical Group 01691 242222	Trimpley Street Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0DB
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

Local Stores

Holyhead Road - Chirk
Holyhead Road
Chirk
Wrexham
Clwyd
LL14 5NA
01691 772979
Store Website
2.52 miles

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SPAR Chirk
SPAR
16 Church Street
Chirk
Wrexham
LL14 5HA
01691 773354
Store Website
2.4 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 1.02 miles

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Castle Veterinary Centre
Holyhead Road Chirk Wrexham Clwyd LL14 5EU 01691 774202 Website 2.36 miles

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Wetreins Equine
Knolton Hall Oswetry Road Wrexham Clwyd LL13 0LG annie-rose@msn.com Website 2.69 miles

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Medivet Overton
The Old Surgery Penyllan Street Overton Wrexham Clwyd LL13 0EE 01978 711975 overton@medivet.co.uk Website 3.81 miles

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Brownlow Veterinary Centre
Ellesmere Business Park Oswestry Road Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0EW 01691 622152 info@brownlowvetgroup.co.uk Website 4.29 miles
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Oakwood Veterinary Centre
Babbinswood Farm Whittington Oswestry Shropshire SY11 4PF 01691 679699 oakwoodvets@onetel.com Website 4.66 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 3.84 miles Located Off The B5605, Follow The Brown Country Park Signs Off The A483.

Nant Mill Coedpoeth Near Wrexham
8 Rhos Berse Rd Coedpoeth 8.32 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 10.69 miles It Has Two Entrances One In Gwersyltt And One In Llay

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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 14.57 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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Nercwys Forest
Moderate Walk 1 Hour Circular Walk With Views At The Top Nercwys Forest Nercwys 14.83 miles

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Tattenhall Millennium Mile
I Think It Is A Bit Longer Than A Mile! 30 Covert Rise Tattenhall Chester CH3 9HA 16.25 miles

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