Gobowen
in Shropshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.896 and -3.037 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 53' 46" and W -3° 2' 12"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:39 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:20 am and 8:56 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-05-10 08:04:54

Discover Gobowen

Gobowen in Shropshire (England) with it's 3,270 citizens is a town in United Kingdom about 156 mi (or 251 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Gobowen is now 10:39 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports near Gobowen, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Hawarden Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 27 mi (or 44 km). away. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Oswestry, Whittington, Overton, Llangollen and Wrexham. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 70 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

18°C (64 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

19°C (66 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 13th of May 2024

12°C (54 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Fitzwarine House

Address
2,1 mi
Castle Street
SY11 4DF Oswestry
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Wynnstay Hotel and Spa

Address
2,8 mi
43 CHURCH STREET OSWESTRY
SY11 2SZ Oswestry
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lion Quays Waterside Resort

Address
1,3 mi
Moreton
SY11 3EN Weston Rhyn,Oswestry
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Moreton Park

Address
1,7 mi
Chirk Road, Gledrid, Near B5070
LL14 5DG Chirk
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 7:00
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE OSWESTRY

Address
3,3 mi
A5/A483 MILE END SERVICE AREA
SY11 4JA OSWESTRY
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lemon Tree

Address
3,2 mi
29 Rhosddu Rd
LL11 2LP Chirk
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Oswestry

Address
3,2 mi
RODS MEADOW MAESBURY ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTAT
SY10 8NN OSWESTRY
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Hug The Hill Fort - Oswestry Feb 14th 2015

Published: February 16, 2015
Length: 54:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dsr150

Oswestry Hillfort is one of the greatest archaeological monuments of the nation." English Heritage Thank you for supporting this campaign. It is very simple. Shropshire Council need to plan...


Cambrian Railways - First trains from Oswestry Station.

Published: April 25, 2011
Length: 02:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: osrail

The first trains to run from Oswestry Station in 45 years ran easter 2011.


Thunderstorm and hail, Oswestry 4/8/12

Published: August 05, 2012
Length: 57:59 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: pugman205

A Thunderstorm broke out near Oswestry on the 4/8/12 resulting in a pretty long and strong hailstorm as well as lightening and thunder (the lightening didn't show up very well on the camcorder)


The Demon Slide at Park Hall Farm Countryside Experience, Oswestry

Published: March 03, 2013
Length: 57:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheBestOf Oswestry

The Demon Slide is a fun new attraction for kids and big kids :) at Park Hall Farm Countryside Experience, Oswestry. http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/oswestry/business-guide/feature/park-hall-the-...


Oswestry market on a Saturday afternoon

Published: May 20, 2012
Length: 07:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: liverpoolboxingbaby


1/10th Off Road BRCA National Round IV Oswestry

Published: July 21, 2007
Length: 11:16 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: neiloliver

On the 14th of July, Oswestry Radio Car Club hosted round 4 of the 2007, 1/10th Off Road Electric National Championship at it's track just outside Oswestry, Shropshire, UK.


Duke Burner - Make Me smile, rehearsal @ the Ex-Servicemens Club, Oswestry 14.01.2012

Published: January 18, 2012
Length: 45:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dukeburner

Duke Burner - Make Me smile, rehearsal @ the Ex-Servicemens Club, Oswestry 14.01.2012.


Town Crier at Oswestry Traders' Day

Published: July 31, 2010
Length: 44:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TheBestOf Oswestry

Recorded on July 31, 2010 at Oswestry Traders' Day with the Town Crier informing about exhibitions at Whittington Castle. http://www.thebestofoswestry.co.uk.


Neil McKeown at Eclectic Night, Oswestry

Published: August 22, 2010
Length: 51:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TheBestOf Oswestry

Recorded on August 21, 2010 - Neil McKeown at Eclectic Night, Oswestry.


Oswestry Hill Fort Sunrise 4:45am!

Published: June 25, 2012
Length: 26:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dan Brown

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Old Oswestry

Old Oswestry is a large and impressive early Iron Age hill fort in the Welsh Marches near Oswestry in north west Shropshire. It was designated as a scheduled monument (number 27556) in 1997 and is now in the guardianship of English Heritage. After the hillfort was abandoned it was incorporated into Wat's Dyke, and two sections of this are adjacent to it.

Located at 52.8727, -3.04886 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Shropshire, Visitor attractions in Shropshire, Hill forts in Shropshire, English Heritage sites in Shropshire, Oswestry

St Martin's, Shropshire

The border village and civil parish of St Martin's is in Shropshire, England, just north of Oswestry and east of Chirk.

Located at 52.9171, -3.01275 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire, Civil parishes in Shropshire

Gobowen

Gobowen is a large village in Shropshire, England, of population 3,927 (according to the 2001 census).

Located at 52.8833, -3.03333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Shropshire

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RJAH) in Oswestry, Shropshire, England is an orthopaedic hospital which provides elective orthopaedic surgery. A specialist hospital with a reputation for innovation, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of musculoskeletal (bone, joint and tissue) surgical, medical and rehabilitation services; locally, regionally and nationally.

Located at 52.8842, -3.0323 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
NHS hospitals in England, Specialist hospitals in England, Hospitals in Shropshire

Park Hall (football ground)

Park Hall Stadium is the home ground of The New Saints in Oswestry. Oswestry Town first used the former council-owned stadium on 28 August 1993 but, after the club's financial problems and the merger with TNS, the ground fell into disrepair and was purchased by Mike Harris. After redevelopment at a cost of more than £3 million with a £445,000 grant from the Football Foundation, Park Hall now houses The Venue (a leisure development, including Ten-Pin Bowling lanes).

Located at 52.8759, -3.02631 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
The New Saints F.C., Sports venues in Shropshire, Football venues in England

Derwen College

Derwen College is a Further Education College situated in Oswestry in Shropshire in the United Kingdom which provides residential further education for students with learning difficulties and disabilities. The college also operates a Young's Farm shop, selling produce grown at the college. ">http://www. derwen. ac. uk/visitors/youngs-farm-shop. html)

Located at 52.8884, -3.0281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Further education colleges in Shropshire, Learning and Skills Beacons, Educational institutions established in 1927

Weston Rhyn railway station

Weston Rhyn railway station was a minor station on the Great Western Railway's London to Birkenhead main line serving the villages of Weston Rhyn and Preesgweene in England. It had an adjacent signal box and level crossing and immediately to the south were Up & Down Goods Loops. It had originally opened as Preesgweene (or Presgwyn?) and closed for the first time in March 1855.

Located at 52.9172, -3.0537 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Shropshire, Former Great Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1848, Railway stations closed in 1960

St Martin's School (Shropshire)

St Martin's School (formerly Rhyn Park School and Performing Arts College) is an all-through school situated in St. Martin's, near Oswestry in the county of Shropshire, England. The school educates students from the ages of 3-16. Rhyn Park School is a Performing Arts College, supplying facilities and education in Creative Arts to students from around the county. Rhyn Park School has had the highest CVA (contextual value added) score in Shropshire over the past four years(1).

Located at 52.9183, -3.02174 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Comprehensive schools in Shropshire, Primary schools in Shropshire

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Gobowen