Welcome to Rhoswiel

Rhoswiel 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 rich history, dating back to the Roman times, and is home to several historic landmarks, including the Rhoswiel Castle ruins and the St. John the Baptist Church.

The Rhoswiel Castle ruins are a popular attraction for visitors to the village. The castle was built in the 12th century and was once a formidable fortress. Today, only the ruins remain, but they are still an impressive sight. Visitors can explore the castle grounds and learn about its history through informative displays and guided tours.

The St. John the Baptist Church is another historic landmark in Rhoswiel. The church dates back to the 13th century and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stonework. Visitors can attend services at the church or simply admire its architecture and history. Overall, Rhoswiel is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of attractions for visitors to explore.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 9°C

Feels Like: 5.5°C

Wind: 17 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Moreton Hall School Other Independent School Ages:1-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Davis	Weston Rhyn Oswestry Shropshire SY11 3EW 1691773671
Gobowen Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ronan Walsh	School Lane Gobowen Oswestry Shropshire SY11 3LD 01691661343 School Website
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
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
Derwen College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Principal Meryl Green	Whittington Road Gobowen Oswestry Shropshire SY11 3JA 1691661234 School Website
Woodside Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Bennett	Gittin Street Oswestry Shropshire SY11 1DT 01691652446 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
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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chirk Station Avenue, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5LU 1.02 Miles

Gobowen Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS 1.96 Miles

Ruabon Station Road, Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6DL 4.75 Miles

Wrexham Central Island Green Shopping Centre, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL11 7LW 9.21 Miles

Wrexham General Station Approach, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL11 2AA 9.45 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Oswestry Taxis 01691 658658 6 Parkfields, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7RW 0.38 Miles
Keeley S Kabs 01691 774379 3 Parkfields, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7RW 0.38 Miles
Jeff And Burgess Taxis And Minibuses 01691 656367 Tynymorlas, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7LL 1.41 Miles
A1 Taxis 01691 770043 24 Walden Crescent, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL14 5LH 1.46 Miles
B And L Taxis 01691 776444 27 West View, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL14 5HN 1.50 Miles
Meseret Taxis 07875 404229 7 Ash Grove, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL14 5RF 1.85 Miles
Berwyn Cars Of Gobowen 01691 652000 Meadow View, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3PP 1.86 Miles
Swan Taxis 01691 773535 Rose Bank Cottage/Church La, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3AN 2.11 Miles
Chirk And District Taxis 01691 773535 Rose Bank Cottage, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3AN 2.11 Miles
Col's Private Hire And Airport Transfers 07497 030364 6 Ifton View, St Martins, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3BA 2.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Preesgweene School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Albert Square Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Preesgweene Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Quinta Meadows Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chirk Bank Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moreton Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Quinta Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Pontfaen Road Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Castle Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Chirk Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wern Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hengoed Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bronygarth Road Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Chirk Green Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Coronation Drive Weekday Last Collection:10:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15

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

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Castle Veterinary Centre
Holyhead Road Chirk Wrexham Clwyd LL14 5EU 01691 774202 Website 1.04 miles

Animals Treated
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Rhyn Park Vets
Unit 2, Old Tollbar Moors Bank St Martins Oswestry Shropshire SY11 3ER 01691 778589 Website 1.82 miles

Animals Treated
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The Market Town Vet
3 Church Street Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2SU 01691 897199 info@themarkettownvet.co.uk Website 4.14 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Dee Valley Vets
Unit 3 Llangollen Road Acrefair Wrexham Clwyd LL14 3SD 01978 823777 4.32 miles
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Animals Treated
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Park Issa Vets Ltd
Salop Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2RL 01691 670 067 parkissavets@gmail.com Website 4.41 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Border Veterinary Centre
Maesbury Road Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8HA 01691 670395 Website 4.92 miles
Amenities
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 3.39 miles Located Off The B5605, Follow The Brown Country Park Signs Off The A483.

Nant Mill Coedpoeth Near Wrexham
8 Rhos Berse Rd Coedpoeth 8.81 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 11.66 miles It Has Two Entrances One In Gwersyltt And One In Llay

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Nercwys Forest
Moderate Walk 1 Hour Circular Walk With Views At The Top Nercwys Forest Nercwys 14.63 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 17.03 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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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 18.18 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-10.6°C	-13.3°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

Sunday	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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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