Welcome to West Felton

West Felton is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles north-west of the town of Oswestry and 12 miles south-west of the city of Wrexham. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 11th century, West Felton was recorded in the Domesday Book as having a church, a mill, and a population of around 100 people. Over the centuries, the village grew and developed, with the construction of new buildings and the establishment of local businesses. Today, West Felton is a thriving community with a range of amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a pub.

One of the most notable features of West Felton is its beautiful church, St Michael and All Angels. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II* listed building. It features a stunning Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century rood screen. The church is still in use today and is a popular venue for weddings and other special events. Overall, West Felton is a charming village with a rich history and plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
West Felton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen Hughes	School Road West Felton Oswestry Shropshire SY11 4JR 01691610388 School Website
Kinnerley Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Elizabeth Madin	School Road Kinnerley Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8DF 01691682289 School Website
Packwood Haugh School Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mr Robert Fox	Park Bank Ruyton Xi Towns Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1HX 1939260217 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
St John The Baptist C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Ball	Church Street Ruyton Xi Towns Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1LA 01939260445 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
Morda C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr John Eglin	Morda Oswestry Shropshire SY10 9NR 01691652025 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
The Marches School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Pearson	Morda Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2AR 01691664400 School Website
Our Lady And St Oswalds Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki O'dwyer	Upper Brook Street Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2TG 01691652849 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gobowen Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS 5.52 Miles

Chirk Station Avenue, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5LU 8.45 Miles

Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 9.91 Miles

Wem Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ 10.84 Miles

Ruabon Station Road, Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6DL 11.58 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
One To 1 Cars 01691 654004 Desandra, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8JB 2.13 Miles
A To B Taxis (Oswestry) Ltd 01691 679911 Maes-Y-Clawdd, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8NN 3.05 Miles
Gobowen Cars 01691 676222 3 Harlech Cl, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2EJ 3.95 Miles
Gobowen Taxis 01691 670888 Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RD 4.21 Miles
Burgess Taxi's 01691 652080 1 Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RB 4.22 Miles
Burgess Taxis 01691 656363 The Queens Complex Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RB 4.22 Miles
Oswestry Cabs 01691 661663 40 Penylan Lane, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2AG 4.28 Miles
Prestige Taxis 01691 656367 Powis Place, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1JU 4.31 Miles
Oswestry Taxis 01691 658658 Tanyard/Oak St, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1LW 4.55 Miles
Motor Home And Camper Van Hire 07900 273422 Welsh Frankton, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4NX 4.71 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West Felton Stores No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
The Willows No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Weirbrook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Queens Head No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Sandford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Eardiston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Woolston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Rednal No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Sy11 Haughton Chapel Oswestry No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Maesbury Marsh Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Shotatton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aston Square No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Knockin Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
The Ball No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Knockin Medical Centre 01691 682203	Knockin Medical Centre Knockin Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8HL
Plas Ffynnon Medical Ctre 01691 655844	Plas Ffynnon Medical Ctre Middleton Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2RB
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

Cabin Lane
1 Cabin Lane
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2DZ
01691 661091
shop.8231@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.80 miles

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SPAR Baschurch
SPAR
Shrewsbury Road
Newtown
Baschurch
SY4 2AY
01939 261187
Store Website
5.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oakwood Veterinary Centre
Babbinswood Farm Whittington Oswestry Shropshire SY11 4PF 01691 679699 oakwoodvets@onetel.com Website 2.79 miles

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Green Hollow Veterinary Surgery
School Road Ruyton Xi Towns Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1JT 01939 261216 d.w.thurston@btinternet.com 3.40 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Border Veterinary Centre
Maesbury Road Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8HA 01691 670395 Website 3.42 miles
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Park Issa Vets Ltd
Salop Road Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2RL 01691 670 067 parkissavets@gmail.com Website 3.85 miles
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The Market Town Vet
3 Church Street Oswestry Shropshire SY11 2SU 01691 897199 info@themarkettownvet.co.uk Website 4.26 miles
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Fyrnwy Equine Group Ltd
Whitmore Lane Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2EY 01939 260 251 office@fyrnwy.co.uk Website 5.12 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 10.68 miles Located Off The B5605, Follow The Brown Country Park Signs Off The A483.

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 11.39 miles

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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 14.01 miles

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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 14.13 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.

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Nant Mill Coedpoeth Near Wrexham
8 Rhos Berse Rd Coedpoeth 15.73 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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Stiper Stones Circle
This A Circular 5 Mile Walk Up To The Nipstone Rock, Along The Brow Of The Hill, Past The Stiper Stones And Then Back Down To The Ca Park. There A Number Of Opportunities To Make The Route Longer Or Shorter To Suit Your Needs. Unnamed Road Lancashire 17.32 miles Park At The Bog Car Park, Just Past The Visitor Centre (Grid Ref: So 357 977).

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