Welcome to Blackford

Blackford Shropshire is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Tern and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the Blackford Manor House, which dates back to the 16th century.

The village is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and explore the local area. There are several walking and cycling routes that take visitors through the stunning countryside, and the village is also home to a number of quaint pubs and restaurants where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink.

Despite its small size, Blackford Shropshire has a strong sense of community, and there are several local events and festivals that take place throughout the year. These include the Blackford Village Fete, which is held every summer and features a range of stalls, games, and activities for all ages. The village also has a thriving local economy, with several small businesses and shops that cater to the needs of the local community.

Local Weather

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Temp: 5.1°C

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Local Schools

School Details
Bitterley C Of E Primary School Aided
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Kerrie Lewis
Bitterley
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 3HF
01584890228
School Website
Corvedale C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jonathan Brough
Diddlebury
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9DH
01584841630
School Website
Brown Clee C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Sue Relph
Station Road
Ditton Priors
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 6SS
01746712652
School Website
Farlow C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Alison Davies
Farlow
Cleobury Mortimer
Kidderminster
Shropshire
DY14 0RQ
01746718661
School Website
Clee Hill Community Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ceri Little
Tenbury Road
Clee Hill
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 3NE
01584890384
School Website
Ludlow Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kate Mather
Clee View
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1HX
1584873602
School Website
Ludlow Church Of England School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Paula Hearle
Bromfield Road
Burway
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1GJ
1584872691
School Website
St Laurence C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Stephen Matthews
Jockeyfield
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1TP
01584872766
School Website
Rushbury C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Steve Morris
Rushbury
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 7EB
01694771233
School Website
Compass Community School Vicarage Park
Other Independent Special School
Ages:8-19
Head Teacher
Mr Konrad Katarzynski
The Old Vicarage
The Bullring
Stottesdon
Kidderminster
DY14 8UH
7547414661
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ludlow
Station Drive, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2PQ
5.86 Miles
Craven Arms
Station Crescent, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RR
8.25 Miles
Church Stretton
Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG
9.44 Miles
Broome
Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT
10.31 Miles
Hopton Heath
Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QD
11.91 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Broadstone Cars Ltd
01584 841505
Broadstone, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6LE
4.54 Miles
Tracy's Taxis And Private Hire
01584 890820
1 Knowbury, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 3JR
5.04 Miles
Ludlow Taxis
01584 876666
56 Sandpits Avenue, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TB
5.70 Miles
Teaky's Taxis
01584 879478
54, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TB
5.70 Miles
Annette's Taxis
01584 878787
68 Old St, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1NX
6.21 Miles
Rocket Cars
07890 904732
3 Grove Drive, Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8DA
8.19 Miles
Arms Cars
01588 672734
12A Meadow Rd, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9QY
8.37 Miles
Bizzy Cars
0800 040 7323
Webco House/Boraston La, Tenbury, Worcestershire, WR15 8ZJ
8.91 Miles
Swan Cabs
01584 810310
Webco House, Tenbury, Worcestershire, WR15 8ZJ
8.91 Miles
Able Taxi Sevices
01694 724770
Gernant, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PN
9.30 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sy8 Stoke Bank Ludlow
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Sy8 Stoke St. Milborough Post Office Ludlow
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Clee St Margarets
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Sy8 New House Stoke St Milborough Ludlow
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Red Furlongs
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Sy8 Stoke Lodge Clee Downton Ludlow
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Sy8 Blackford Stoke St Milborough Ludlow
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Cockshutford
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The Heath
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Bouldon
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Sy8 Hopton Changeford Ludlow
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Abdon
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Three Horse Shoes
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Sy8 Clee Stanton Ludlow
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Peaton Hall
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Brown Clee Medical Centre
01746 712672
Station Road
Ditton Priors
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 6SS
Brunswick House
Tenbury Road
Clee Hill
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 3NE
Station Drive Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Station Drive
Ludlow
SY8 2AB
Station Drive Surgery
01584 872461
The Surgery
Station Drive
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 2AB
Ludlow - Portcullis
01584 872939
Portcullis Surgery
Portcullis Lane
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1GT
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Local Stores

Ludlow
Foldgate Lane
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1LS
01584 877080
Store Website
5.84 miles
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SPAR Ludlow
1
Castle Street
Ludlow
SY8 1AS
01584 878758
Store Website
6.2 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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

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Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Ludlow
Unit 10, The Business Quarter
Eco Park Road
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1FD
01584 874566
Website
5.71 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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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
5.81 miles
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Birds

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Teme Vets Ltd
The Casemill
Temeside
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1JW
01584 872147
ludlow@temevets.co.uk
Website
6.04 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Cleobury Mortimer
Tenbury Road
Cleobury Mortimer
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY14 8RB
01299 271967
office@severnedgevets.co.uk
Website
8.04 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cats

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Dogs

Equines

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Poultry

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Severn Edge Veterinary Group Ltd
Mckinnon House
Corvedale Road
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9ND
01588 673 354
cravenarms@severnedgevets.co.uk
Website
8.16 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

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
6.23 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
6.97 miles

Off The B4361 Ludlow To Richard's Castle Road, 2 Miles South-West Of Ludlow.
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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
8.18 miles

Location
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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
9.31 miles

Location
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Dudmaston
The Six-Mile Captain Geoffrey’S Woodland Walk Takes You Through A Working Estate That Dates From Norman Times. Captain Geoffrey Wolryche-Whitmore Took Over The Estate In The Early 20Th Century And Saved It From Ruin.
WV15 6HD
11.62 miles

Follow The A442 From Kidderminster To Bridgnorth. If Driving From Kidderminster, Go Through Alveley And Look Out For The National Trust Sign For Hampton Loade Car Park. Turn Left At This Sign And Follow The Road Into Hampton Loade. Follow The Signs For The Car Park.
Location
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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.
11.82 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.
Location
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Weather Forecast

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