Villages · North Wales
Gobowen
In or near Ruabon.
Gobowen — a village in wales north.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gobowen · 0.3 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Gobowen is a village located in North Wales, with a population of approximately 3,270 residents. It is characterised by its rural setting and community atmosphere. The village serves as a local hub for surrounding areas, providing essential services and amenities typical of small Welsh villages.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8961, -3.0369
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Selattyn and Gobowen
- Postcode
- SY11 3NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Population
- 3,270
- Nearest railway station
- Gobowen — 0.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648373 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Gobowen War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Gobowen railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.3 km
Bryn-y-Castell and a section of Wat's Dyke adjacent to Preeshenlle United Reformed Church
Literary houses · 0.4 km
Pentreclawdd Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.6 km
Park Hall Farm
Historic houses · 2.0 km
WWII Museum
Museums · 2.1 km
Brookhouse Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
The Holroyd Community Theatre
Theatres · 2.2 km
St Martin's School
Historic churches · 2.7 km
Old Oswestry Iron Age Hill Fort
Hill forts · 2.8 km
Old Oswestry
Hill forts · 2.8 km
Old Oswestry
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Gobowen War Memorial
Gobowen War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · North Wales
Gobowen railway station
Gobowen railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · North Wales
Bryn-y-Castell and a section of Wat's Dyke adjacent to Preeshenlle United Reformed Church
Bryn-y-Castell and a section of Wat's Dyke adjacent to Preeshenlle United Reformed Church — a literary house museum in wales north.
📷 5Caravan parks · North Wales
Pentreclawdd Caravan Park
Pentreclawdd Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 3Historic houses · North Wales
Park Hall Farm
Park Hall Farm — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · North Wales
WWII Museum
WWII Museum — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Gobowen
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North Wales
Pentreclawdd Caravan Park
Pentreclawdd Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
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📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Gadlas Park Holiday Cabins
Gadlas Park Holiday Cabins — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Caravan parks · North Wales
Fairhaven Camping And Glamping
Fairhaven Camping And Glamping — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Newnes Touring Caravan Park
Newnes Touring Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · North Wales
Butcher's Arms Public House
Butcher's Arms Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · North Wales
Chapel Tearoom
Chapel Tearoom — a café in wales north.
📷 5Historic pubs · North Wales
Bridge End Inn
Bridge End Inn in Wales North, United Kingdom.
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📷 7More places in this region
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gobowen?
- Gobowen is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY11 3NJ), in the parish of Selattyn and Gobowen.
- What is Gobowen?
- Gobowen — a village in wales north.
- How do I get to Gobowen?
- The nearest railway station is Gobowen, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY11 3NJ.
- How do I get to Gobowen?
- The nearest railway station is Gobowen, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY11 3NJ.