Welcome to Old Marton

Old Marton is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Oswestry and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Old Marton Hall, which dates back to the 16th century.

The village of Old Marton is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the beautiful countryside of Shropshire. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, making it the perfect place for hiking and cycling. The village is also home to a number of quaint shops and cafes, where visitors can enjoy a cup of tea or a bite to eat.

Despite its small size, Old Marton has a strong sense of community, with many residents actively involved in local events and activities. The village has a number of community groups, including a gardening club and a local history society. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market, which are popular with both locals and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 3.7°C

Wind: 12.5 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

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
Derwen College
Special Post 16 Institution
Ages:16-25
Head Teacher
Principal Meryl Green
Whittington Road
Gobowen
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 3JA
1691661234
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
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
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
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
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
1.72 Miles
Chirk
Station Avenue, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5LU
3.48 Miles
Ruabon
Station Road, Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6DL
6.13 Miles
Wrexham Central
Island Green Shopping Centre, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL11 7LW
9.96 Miles
Wrexham General
Station Approach, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL11 2AA
10.27 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Swan Taxis
01691 773535
Rose Bank Cottage/Church La, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3AN
1.33 Miles
Chirk And District Taxis
01691 773535
Rose Bank Cottage, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3AN
1.33 Miles
Berwyn Cars Of Gobowen
01691 652000
Meadow View, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3PP
1.47 Miles
Col's Private Hire And Airport Transfers
07497 030364
6 Ifton View, St Martins, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3BA
1.58 Miles
Motor Home And Camper Van Hire
07900 273422
Welsh Frankton, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4NX
2.11 Miles
Gobowen Cars
01691 676222
3 Harlech Cl, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2EJ
3.05 Miles
Keeley S Kabs
01691 774379
3 Parkfields, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7RW
3.14 Miles
Oswestry Taxis
01691 658658
6 Parkfields, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7RW
3.14 Miles
Jeff And Burgess Taxis And Minibuses
01691 656367
Tynymorlas, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7LL
3.49 Miles
A1 Taxis
01691 770043
24 Walden Crescent, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL14 5LH
3.49 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rhosygadfa
Collection Today available until:11:00
Weekday Last Collection:11:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Hindford
Collection Today available until:11:00
Weekday Last Collection:11:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
St Martins Moors
Collection Today available until:11:00
Weekday Last Collection:11:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Ebnal Lane
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Drive
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenfields
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Council Houses
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whittington Road
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Place
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Ifton Heath
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Martins Post Office
Collection Today available until:17:15
Weekday Last Collection:17:15
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Chirk Road
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Gobowen Square
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Meadowbrook Nursing Home
Collection Today available until:11:30
Weekday Last Collection:11:30
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Chirk Road
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
1.71 miles
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SPAR Chirk
SPAR
16 Church Street
Chirk
Wrexham
LL14 5HA
01691 773354
Store Website
3.2 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
1.46 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Oakwood Veterinary Centre
Babbinswood Farm
Whittington
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 4PF
01691 679699
oakwoodvets@onetel.com
Website
2.70 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Castle Veterinary Centre
Holyhead Road
Chirk
Wrexham
Clwyd
LL14 5EU
01691 774202
Website
3.25 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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The Market Town Vet
3 Church Street
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2SU
01691 897199
info@themarkettownvet.co.uk
Website
3.82 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
3.84 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Pigs

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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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
5.40 miles

Located Off The B5605, Follow The Brown Country Park Signs Off The A483.
Nant Mill Coedpoeth Near Wrexham
8 Rhos Berse Rd
Coedpoeth
10.27 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
12.69 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
15.50 miles

Location
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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
15.93 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.
Location
what3words
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Nercwys Forest
Moderate Walk 1 Hour Circular Walk With Views At The Top
Nercwys Forest
Nercwys
16.64 miles

Location
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Weather Forecast

Friday 00:00 02:00 04:00 06:00 08:00 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00 22:00

Clear

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Saturday 00:00 02:00 04:00 06:00 08:00 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00 22:00

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