Welcome to Asterley

Asterley is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of the town of Shrewsbury and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Asterley is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to a number of historic graves and monuments.

Another popular attraction in Asterley is the local pub, The Red Lion. The pub is a traditional English pub and serves a range of local ales and delicious pub food. It is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike and is a great place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring the village and surrounding countryside. Overall, Asterley is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit for anyone looking to experience the beauty and tranquility of rural England.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 5.2°C

Feels Like: 3.5°C

Wind: 4.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Minsterley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Katie Wilcox	Minsterley Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0BE 01743791398 School Website
Westbury School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Nadia Chelpa	School Lane Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QZ 1743884195 School Website
Mary Webb School And Science College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Peter Lowe - Werrell	Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0TG 1743792100 School Website
Pontesbury C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Langford	Bogey Lane Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0TF 01743790226 School Website
Worthen C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beth Rowe	Worthen Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9HT 01743891320 School Website
St Thomas And St Anne C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Mcgrath	Cruckmeole Hanwood Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 8JN 01743860400 School Website
The Fitzroy Academy Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Mcconnell	Cruckton Shrewsbury SY5 8PR 1939210040 School Website
Stiperstones C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Les Ball	Snailbeach Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0LZ 01588650207 School Website
Longden C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Sally Johnson	Plealey Road Longden Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 8EX 01743860480 School Website
Trinity C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Jack Pittaway	Butt Lane Ford Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9LG 01743850227 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 8.32 Miles

Welshpool Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ 8.89 Miles

Church Stretton Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG 9.83 Miles

Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 13.18 Miles

Craven Arms Station Crescent, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RR 15.29 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shropshire Motorhome Hire 01743 884864 Lower House Farm, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 9AH 4.73 Miles
Tonys Taxis And Courior Services 07773 949821 4 Shomere Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9PF 7.24 Miles
A A A Shrewsbury Taxis 01743 244555 10 Leyburn Av, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8TP 7.27 Miles
Access Cars Ltd 01743 545454 Unit A, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LN 7.86 Miles
Vincents Taxis 01743 367777 8 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AE 8.20 Miles
Windsor Taxis 01743 233456 8 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AE 8.20 Miles
Bibbys Taxis 01743 366666 Chester St, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1NX 8.23 Miles
Station Taxis 01743 343305 Shrewsbury Railway Station, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 8.28 Miles
Bruces Taxis 01743 545464 Shrewsbury Railway Station, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 8.28 Miles
Comet Cars 01743 344444 27 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2EE 8.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Asterley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horsebridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Malehurst No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Minsterley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Hurst No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Minsterley Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Longleat Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dumble Holes No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Minsterley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pontesbury Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Pontesbury Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stoney Stretton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice 01743 790325	Pontesbury Medical Prac Hall Bank, Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0RF
Westbury Medical Centre 01743 884727	Westbury Medical Centre Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QX
Westbury Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Westbury Shrewsbury SY5 9QX
Ford	The Village Ford Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9LG
Mytton Oak Medical Pract. 01743 362223	Mytton Oak Medical Pract. Mytton Oak Surgery Racecourse Lane Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 5LZ

Local Stores

Petrol Minsterley
Station Road
Minsterley
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0BE
01743 792465
Store Website
1.15 miles

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SPAR Bayston Hill
15
Lansdowne Road
Bayston Hill
Shrewsbury
SY3 0HX
01743 872788
Store Website
6.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Malthouse Veterinary Group Ltd
Malthouse Leigh Road Minsterley Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0AA 01743 791246 reception@malthouseveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 1.23 miles
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Shropshire Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3, The Depot Hanwood Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 8NY 01743 860 920 farm@shropshirefarmvets.com Website 5.29 miles
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The Animal Health Centre
105 Longden Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 9DZ 01743 369 999 contact@animalhealthvets.co.uk Website 6.72 miles
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Poultry Health Services
Quarry Veterinary Practice 57 Lythwood Road Bayston Hill Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 0NA 01829 740639 barton@poultryhealthservices.com Website 6.79 miles

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Quarry Veterinary Group
57 Lythwood Road Bayston Hill Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 0NA 01743 873651 quarryvets@lineone.net 6.79 miles

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Copthorne Veterinary Clinic
114 Copthorne Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8NA 01743 360614 hello@shrewsburyvets.com Website 7.47 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 5.83 miles Park At The Bog Car Park, Just Past The Visitor Centre (Grid Ref: So 357 977).

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Long Mynd
This 9.6 Mile Walk Is An Easy Route Following The Crest Of The Long Mynd With No Hard Climbs. There Are Plenty Of Opportunities To Deviate Off To Create Shorter, Longer Of More Challenging Walks. 7.84 miles Park In The Shooting Box Car Park, Cross The Road And Follow The Jack Mytton Way (Named After A 19Th Century Mp Who Quit After 2 Hours In The House Of Commons) South To Pole Bank And Keep Going.

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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 10.24 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 11.57 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 11.67 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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The Wrekin
Around The Bottom Of The Wrekin. The Wrekin Lancashire 15.79 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Clear	Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	-5.3°C	-5.6°C	-7.8°C	-7.9°C	-6.9°C	-4.5°C	-2.4°C	0.4°C	1°C	-0.7°C	-0.9°C	-0.7°C
Feels Like	-8.3°C	-7.8°C	-9.8°C	-8.8°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.4°C	-3.5°C	-2.7°C	-4.5°C	-5.3°C	-5.6°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	-0.1°C	-0.3°C	-0.4°C	0.1°C	0.5°C	1.6°C	2°C	2.5°C	2.7°C	2.4°C	0.7°C	0.9°C
Feels Like	-5.2°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-5.8°C	-5.4°C	-3.9°C	-3.2°C	-2.4°C	-2.2°C	-2.5°C	-4.9°C	-5.1°C

Thursday	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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-1.8°C	-4.7°C	-6.7°C	-7.8°C	-7.5°C	-6.1°C	-4°C	-3.2°C	-3.3°C	-4°C	-4.3°C	-3.2°C
Feels Like	-8.4°C	-11.4°C	-13.5°C	-14.6°C	-14.4°C	-12.8°C	-10.1°C	-8.8°C	-8.3°C	-8.1°C	-7.8°C	-8.1°C

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