Welcome to Wigmore

Wigmore is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated in the southeastern part of the country and is known for its beautiful countryside and historic landmarks. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the charm of rural England.

One of the most notable landmarks in Wigmore is the ruins of Wigmore Castle. The castle was built in the 11th century and was once a grand fortress that played an important role in the history of England. Today, the castle is a popular tourist attraction and visitors can explore the ruins and learn about its fascinating history. Another popular attraction in Wigmore is the St. James Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning stained glass windows.

Wigmore is also home to a number of small businesses and shops, including a post office, a convenience store, and a few local pubs. The village has a strong sense of community and residents often come together for events and festivals throughout the year. Overall, Wigmore is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of rural England.

Local Schools

School	Details
Wigmore Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Patterson	Ford Street Wigmore Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9UN 01568770333 School Website
Wigmore School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Robert Patterson	Ford Street Wigmore Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9UW 01568770323 School Website
Lucton School Other Independent School Head Teacher Mr David Bicker-Caarten	Lucton Leominster Leominster HR6 9PN 1568782000 School Website
Leintwardine Endowed Ce Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Gorry	Watling Street Leintwardine Craven Arms Herefordshire SY7 0LL 01547540641 School Website
Shobdon Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Freeman	Shobdon Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9LX 01568708386 School Website
St Marys C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Anna Cook	Chapel Lawn Road Bucknell Shropshire SY7 0AA 01547530264 School Website
Bedstone College Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Toby Mullins	Bedstone Bucknell Shropshire SY7 0BG 1547530303 School Website
Kingsland C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stewart Debenham	Kingsland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9QN 01568708436 School Website
Orleton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Breakwell	Orleton Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4HQ 01568780366 School Website
Moor Park School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Charlie Minogue	Moor Park Richards Castle Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DZ 1584872342

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bucknell Weston Road, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0AD 4.62 Miles

Hopton Heath Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QD 5.59 Miles

Ludlow Station Drive, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2PQ 7.17 Miles

Broome Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT 7.52 Miles

Knighton Station Road, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1DT 8.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Amber Cars 01568 613423 12 Westland View, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0EA 5.72 Miles
A To B With Craven Arms Taxis 01588 660448 Townsend, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0PX 6.17 Miles
Garrods Taxis 01544 267220 Broad St, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AF 6.77 Miles
Access Taxis 01544 267739 Milbank, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2EH 6.98 Miles
Better Travel 07813 255991 10 Milbank, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2EH 6.98 Miles
Annette's Taxis 01584 878787 68 Old St, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1NX 7.03 Miles
Ludlow Taxis 01584 876666 56 Sandpits Avenue, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TB 7.53 Miles
Teaky's Taxis 01584 879478 54, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TB 7.53 Miles
Advanced Private Hire 01568 611111 38 Farmeadow Rd, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9AB 7.63 Miles
Knighton Taxis 01547 528165 The Dingle, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1LD 7.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wigmore Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ford Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy8 Leinthall Starkes Ludlow Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Adforton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Paytoe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yatton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leinthall Earles Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deerford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Letton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Amestry Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy8 Burrington Ludlow Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Sy8 Downton Farm Ludlow Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Birtley Turn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy8 Elton Ludlow Weekday Last Collection:09:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:45

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Leintwardine 01547 540355	The Surgery Jay Lane Leintwardine Shropshire SY7 0LG
Orleton Surgery 01584 831300	Millbrook Way Orelton Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4HW
The Mortimer Medical Prac 01568 708214	The Mortimer Medical Prac Croase Orchard Surgery Kingsland, Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9QL
Ludlow - Portcullis 01584 872939	Portcullis Surgery Portcullis Lane Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1GT
Station Drive Surgery 01584 872461	The Surgery Station Drive Ludlow Shropshire SY8 2AB

Local Stores

Ludlow
Foldgate Lane
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1LS
01584 877080
Store Website
7.77 miles

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SPAR - Griffiths Garage
Griffiths Garage
High Street
Leintwardine
SY7 0JZ
01547 540223
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mortimer Equine Vets Ltd
The Hay Barn Lynch Court Erdisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9AR 07979 220721 rowena@mortimerequinevets.co.uk 6.87 miles

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Medivet Ludlow / Marches Veterinary Group
Corve Veterinary Surgery Coronation Avenue Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1DN 01584 877877 ludlow@medivet.co.uk Website 7.11 miles

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Teme Vets Ltd
The Casemill Temeside Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1JW 01584 872147 ludlow@temevets.co.uk Website 7.31 miles
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Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Ludlow
Unit 10, The Business Quarter Eco Park Road Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1FD 01584 874566 Website 7.91 miles
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Hafren Veterinary Group
Knighton Surgery Ludlow Road Knighton Powys LD7 1HP 01547 528292 knighton@hafrenvets.co.uk Website 7.91 miles
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Animals Treated
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Sat	08:30	12:00
Outside office hours - to contact the emergency service phone 01547 528292
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292

Marches Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3 Church Farm Studios Stanton Lacy Ludlow Shropshire SY8 2AE office@marchesfarmvets.co.uk Website 7.98 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Vinnalls Loop Mortimers Forest
This Trail Ascends To The Summit Of The High Vinnalls Giving Panoramic Views In All Directions And Then Passes Through A Variety Of Timber Crops And Open Deer Lawns. Wigmore Rd Ludlow Lancashire SY8 2HG 3.51 miles

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Black Pool Loop Trail 24?Km (15?Miles)
Black Pool Loop Trail 2.4?Km (1.5?Miles) Archaeological Features In This Area Include Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks) Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement. B4361 Lancashire 5.57 miles

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Mortimer Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Mortimer Forest, Near Ludlow. The Black Pool Loop Trail (Orange Marked) Includes Archaeological Features Such As Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks), Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement. Lancashire SY8 2HD 5.95 miles Off The B4361 Ludlow To Richard's Castle Road, 2 Miles South-West Of Ludlow.

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Ludlow Castle
The Walk Starts In Front Of The Castle, The Walk Is On A Hard Surface, It Takes You A Steady Slope Around The Castle Paths, There Are Paths Leading Off Down To The River And Park , Play Area And Toilets. What Goes Down Must Go Up, There Is Quite A Steep Path Up The Other Side Of The Castle And Through Some Of The Castle Walls Through The Gardens Leading Back Up To Castle Front. 13 Dinham Lancashire 6.82 miles

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Queens Wood
Good Paths Flat In Parts Some Hills, Cafe And Toilets On Site. Queenswood Country Park And Arboretum Leominster Lancashire 12.33 miles Queens Wood Off A49

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Queens Wood Leominster
A Nice Walk For Both Kids And Dogs. Different Routes To Take With A View Point Connecting A Few Routes Together. Queenswood Country Park And Arboretum Lancashire 12.33 miles Queens Wood At The Top On The Hill.

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