Welcome to Oakengates

Oakengates is a small town located in the borough of Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire. The town has a rich history dating back to the 17th century when it was known for its iron industry. Today, Oakengates is a bustling town with a population of over 11,000 people. The town is well connected to other parts of the region, with excellent transport links including a railway station and a bus station.

One of the main attractions in Oakengates is The Place, a modern entertainment venue that hosts a variety of events throughout the year. The venue has a theatre, cinema, and a range of conference and meeting rooms. The Place is also home to a number of community groups and clubs, making it a hub of activity in the town. Another popular attraction in Oakengates is the Oakengates Leisure Centre, which has a swimming pool, gym, and a range of fitness classes.

Oakengates is also home to a number of shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a great place to visit for a day out. The town has a mix of independent and chain stores, offering a range of products and services. There are also a number of parks and green spaces in and around Oakengates, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. Overall, Oakengates is a vibrant and welcoming town with plenty to see and do.

Local Schools

School	Details
Oakengates Childrens Centre La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Denise Garner	The Place Limeswalk Oakengate Telford Shropshire TF2 6EP 01952387910 School Website
Wombridge Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Eileen Solomon	Hartshill Oakengates Telford Shropshire TF2 6AN 01952388040 School Website
St Georges Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sally Sixsmith	London Road St Georges Telford Shropshire TF2 9LJ 01952387750 School Website
Lantern Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Skidmore	Yates Way Ketley Bank Telford Shropshire TF2 0AZ 1952386961
The Telford Priory School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Stacey Jordan	New Road Telford Shropshire TF2 7AB 01952386400 School Website
Wrockwardine Wood Infant School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Denise Garner	Church Road Wrockwardine Wood Telford Shropshire TF2 7AH 01952387860 School Website
Teagues Bridge Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Abdulla	Teagues Cresent Trench Telford Shropshire TF2 6RE 01952388450 School Website
Wrockwardine Wood Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Cartwright	Church Road Trench Telford Shropshire TF2 7HG 01952387880 School Website
St Lukes Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Evans	Church Road Trench Telford Shropshire TF2 7HG 01952388222 School Website
Meadows Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joseph Piatczanyn	Riddings Close Telford Shropshire TF1 5HF 01952386230 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oakengates Station Road, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6DH 0.32 Miles

Telford Central Euston Way, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4LZ 1.14 Miles

Wellington Station Road, Wellington, Shropshire, TF1 1BY 2.85 Miles

Shifnal Market Place, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 9QB 4.04 Miles

Cosford Old Worcester Road, Cosford, West Midlands, WV7 3EY 7.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
County Cars 01952 616161 Leonard St, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6EU 0.11 Miles
New A 2 B Cars Ltd 01952 610111 83 Market St, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6EA 0.12 Miles
Telford Taxi Hire 01952 610610 St Georges, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9JE 0.54 Miles
Telford Taxi Hire 01952 610610 Unit 10, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5SW 1.15 Miles
Cloud Nine Cars 07943 267626 38 Bradley Rd, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7LX 1.24 Miles
Cloud Nine Cars 07943 267626 Bradley Road, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7LX 1.24 Miles
Bains Executive Travel 01952 404244 9 Stratford Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7DR 1.25 Miles
Acorn Contract Hire And Car Leasing 01746 711706 Se206 / 207, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9FT 1.33 Miles
Mini Bus Hire Telford 01952 258285 Lydmar/Wrens Nest La, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5HL 1.34 Miles
Diamond Cars Telford Ltd 01952 222222 Unit 35/36/Ketley Business Pk, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5JD 1.44 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tf2 Leonard Street Oakengates Telford Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Tf2 Oakengates Post Office Limes Walk Oakengates Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tf2 Oakengates Post Office Limes Walk Oakengates Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tf2 Ashfields Oakengates Telford Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Commercial Way Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Tf2 Hayward Parade Oakengates Telford Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Tf2 Charlton Street Oakengates Telford Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tf2 Albion Street St Georges Telford Collection Today available until:12:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Tf2 Holyhead Road Oakengates Telford Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Tf2 Hartshill Oakengates Telford Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Tf2 Hollyhurst Road Wrockwardine Wood Telford Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Tf2 Eaton Crescent St Georges Telford Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tf2 First Aveue Ketley Bank Telford Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tf2 New Road Wrockwardine Wood Telford Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Tf2 Stafford Arms Ketley Bank Oakengates Telford Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Oakengates Medical Practice	27 Limes Walk Oakengates Telford Shropshire TF2 6JJ
Charlton Medical Practice 01952 620138	Charlton Medical Centre Lion Street, Oakengates Telford Shropshire TF2 6AQ
Priorslee (Mishra) 01952 299251	Priorslee Medical Practice Glen Cottage Priorslee Telford Shropshire TF2 9SW
Teldoc Towergate House	Ground Floor Towergate House Euston Way Town Centre Telford TF3 4LY
Highfields Clinic	Waterloo Road Hadley Hollow Telford Shropshire TF1 5NX

Local Stores

Oakengates
Limes Walk
Oakengates
Telford
Shropshire
TF2 6EP
01952 613875
Store Website
0.07 miles

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SPAR - Eyton Road
18 Eyton Road
Dawley
Telford
TF4 2DN
01952 505208
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Haygate Veterinary Centres - Oakengates
26 Slaney Street Oakengates Telford Shropshire TF2 6ET 01952 616205 admin.haygate@cvsvets.com Website 0.05 miles
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Animals Treated
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Medivet Oakengates
77-79 Market Street Oakengates Telford Shropshire TF2 6EA 01952 270115 oakengates@medivet.co.uk Website 0.10 miles
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St. George'S Veterinary Centre
6 Gower Street St. Georges Telford Shropshire TF2 9JR 01952 610 500 stgeorges@veterinary.org.uk Website 0.59 miles
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Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Donnington
Bradley Road Donnington Wood Telford Shropshire TF2 7PY 01952 677133 office@severnedgevets.co.uk Website 1.37 miles
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Gladstone Veterinary Clinic
Unit 9, The Hadley Centre High Street Hadley Telford Shropshire TF1 5GQ 01952 245145 info@gladstonevets.co.uk Website 1.61 miles
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Vets Now Telford
C/O Gladstone Veterinary Clinic Unit 9 The Hadley Centre Telford Shropshire TF1 5GQ 01952 879034 telfordclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.61 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Granville County Park
Nice Walk Along A Flat Path, Approx 3-4 Miles. Granville Country Park Donnington Lancashire 1.67 miles

Location what3words pesky.encodes.obstruction

Granville Country Park
This Is The Old Mining Area Of Muxton Which Is Now A Country Park. The Main Route(55) Is Mainly Flat With A Separate Bridal Way Running Adjacent. There Are Some Walks Off The Main Track That Involve Some Steps. Muxton Ln Muxton Telford TF2 8PQ 2.15 miles Free Car Park At The End Of Muxton Lane, Past The Entrance To The Shropshire Golf Centre

Location what3words lawns.strutting.steadily

The Wrekin
Around The Bottom Of The Wrekin. The Wrekin Lancashire 4.66 miles

Location what3words kingpin.wage.salmon

Ironbridge
Ironbridge Is A Town On The River Severn At The Heart Of The Ironbridge Gorge, Near Telford, Shropshire. Site Of The World’S First Iron Bridge, Erected Over The River Severn In 1779. We Detail A Short, 1.3 Mile, Walk Here, Which Encompasses The Town Of Ironbridge And Crosses Over The Iron Bridge Itself. This Will Give You Chance To Explore The Town And River Area A Little, As Part Of The Walk. TF8 7JP 5.05 miles From The M54 Telford, Head South On The A442 Toward Ironbridge. Pass Through Madeley And When On The B4373 Follow This To A Roundabout At Ironbridge, Go Around This To Take An Effective Left Turn. Pass By Bedlam Furnaces, Then Take Right Over The Bridge, Right Again Then The First Right, Just Off The Sharp Bend In The Road. The Car Park Is Located On The Right, Next To The River Severn.

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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 9.66 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.

Location what3words foil.amount.firm

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 9.78 miles

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