Welcome to Cardeston

Cardeston is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Severn and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Michael's Church and the Cardeston Manor, which dates back to the 16th century.

The village of Cardeston is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the beautiful countryside of Shropshire. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect place for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The River Severn also provides opportunities for fishing and boating, and there are several local companies that offer guided tours of the river.

Despite its small size, Cardeston has a strong sense of community, and there are several local events and festivals that take place throughout the year. The village also has a number of amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub. Overall, Cardeston is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Shropshire.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
The Fitzroy Academy Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Mcconnell	Cruckton Shrewsbury SY5 8PR 1939210040 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
Westbury School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Nadia Chelpa	School Lane Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QZ 1743884195 School Website
Bicton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Johnson	Bicton Lane Bicton Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8EH 01743850212 School Website
Oxon C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Rogers	Racecourse Lane Bicton Heath Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 5BJ 01743351948 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
St Andrews C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Steph Burgoyne	Hopton Lane Nesscliffe Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1DB 01743741331 School Website
Condover College Limited Special Post 16 Institution Ages:18-24 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Gillett	Grafton Centre Grafton Montford Bridge Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1HF 1743872250 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 6.19 Miles

Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 9.83 Miles

Welshpool Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ 10.68 Miles

Church Stretton Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG 12.32 Miles

Wem Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ 12.81 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shropshire Motorhome Hire 01743 884864 Lower House Farm, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 9AH 2.60 Miles
A A A Shrewsbury Taxis 01743 244555 10 Leyburn Av, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8TP 4.99 Miles
Access Cars Ltd 01743 545454 Unit A, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LN 5.73 Miles
Tonys Taxis And Courior Services 07773 949821 4 Shomere Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9PF 5.91 Miles
Windsor Taxis 01743 233456 8 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AE 6.10 Miles
Vincents Taxis 01743 367777 8 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AE 6.10 Miles
Bibbys Taxis 01743 366666 Chester St, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1NX 6.10 Miles
Station Taxis 01743 343305 Shrewsbury Railway Station, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 6.16 Miles
Bruces Taxis 01743 545464 Shrewsbury Railway Station, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 6.16 Miles
Comet Cars 01743 344444 27 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2EE 6.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cardeston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Exfords Heath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Gates No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alberbury Lane End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Compton Mews No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yockleton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eyton Ford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Leasowes No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shoot Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chavel No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoney Stretton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shrawardine Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Tollgate Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Montford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:45

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ford	The Village Ford Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9LG
Westbury Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Westbury Shrewsbury SY5 9QX
Westbury Medical Centre 01743 884727	Westbury Medical Centre Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QX
Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice 01743 790325	Pontesbury Medical Prac Hall Bank, Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0RF
Severn Hospice 01743 236565	Bicton Heath Shrewsbury SY3 8HS

Local Stores

Pontesbury - Hall Bank
Hall Bank
Pontesbury
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0RF
01743 793871
Store Website
3.83 miles

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SPAR - Four Crosses
Holyhead Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8EF
01743 850 406
Store Website
3.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Shropshire Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3, The Depot Hanwood Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 8NY 01743 860 920 farm@shropshirefarmvets.com Website 3.85 miles
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Warner Equine Veterinary Services
Wood Farm Adcote Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2JP 4.28 miles

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Malthouse Veterinary Group Ltd
Malthouse Leigh Road Minsterley Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0AA 01743 791246 reception@malthouseveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 4.74 miles
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The Animal Health Centre
105 Longden Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 9DZ 01743 369 999 contact@animalhealthvets.co.uk Website 5.26 miles
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Copthorne Veterinary Clinic
114 Copthorne Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8NA 01743 360614 hello@shrewsburyvets.com Website 5.28 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 5.86 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 7.49 miles

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

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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 9.36 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 9.48 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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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. 10.72 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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The Wrekin
Around The Bottom Of The Wrekin. The Wrekin Lancashire 14.73 miles

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