Welcome to Commonwood

Commonwood is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. The village is situated in the north-western part of the county, close to the Welsh border. Commonwood is a rural area with a population of around 200 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops. The area is popular with walkers and hikers, who come to explore the many footpaths and trails that criss-cross the landscape.

Commonwood has a long history, dating back to the medieval period. The village was once home to a number of small farms and cottages, which were used to support the local community. Today, many of these buildings have been converted into homes, and the village has a mix of old and new properties. Commonwood is a quiet and peaceful place to live, with a strong sense of community. The village has a small church, a village hall, and a pub, which serves as a hub for social activities.

Despite its small size, Commonwood has a lot to offer visitors. The village is located close to a number of popular tourist attractions, including the historic town of Shrewsbury, the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, and the beautiful Welsh coastline. Visitors to Commonwood can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and fishing. The village is also home to a number of local businesses, including a farm shop, a bakery, and a craft brewery, which produce a range of high-quality products.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 5.3°C

Feels Like: 1.6°C

Wind: 11.6 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School Details
Loppington House Fe Unit
Miscellaneous
Ages:18-99
Head Teacher
Mrs Carolyn Parks
Loppington
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5NF
1939233926
Smallbrook School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:7-19
Head Teacher
Mr Andrew Huxley
Units 1 - 4
Sleap Industrial Estate
Sleap
Nr.Wem
Shropshire
SY4 3HE
1939233042
School Website
Cockshutt C Of E Primary School And Nursery
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Mandy Jones
Cockshutt
Shrewsbury Road
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 0JE
01939270616
School Website
Newtown C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ben Crompton
Newtown
Wem
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5NU
01939233353
School Website
Myddle C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Clare Williams
Myddle
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 3RP
01939290834
School Website
Weston Lullingfields C Of E School
Foundation School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Nicola Bond
Weston Lullingfields
Nr Baschurch
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 2AW
01939260306
School Website
Access School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:5-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Earing
Holbrook Villa Farm
Harmer Hill
Broughton
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 3EW
1939220797
School Website
The Thomas Adams School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Mark Cooper
Lowe Hill
Wem
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5UB
1939237000
School Website
Woodlands School
Academy Special Sponsor Led
Ages:9-16
Head Teacher
Ms J Taylor
Tilley Green
Wem
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5PJ
1939232372
School Website
St Peter's Cofe Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Sarah Kynaston
Shrubbery Gardens
Wem
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5BX
1939232292
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wem
Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ
3.55 Miles
Yorton
Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP
3.76 Miles
Prees
Station Road, Prees, Shropshire, SY13 2DW
6.12 Miles
Shrewsbury
Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ
9.58 Miles
Whitchurch (Shropshire)
Station Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1RL
9.96 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Swiftline Private Hire
07786 902680
2 Oakley Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2AS
2.42 Miles
Wem Travel
01939 233673
102 Lowe Hill Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5UT
3.04 Miles
Silverline Cars
01939 234432
44 Mill Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5EX
3.09 Miles
Mike's Private Hire And Airport Services
07850 808916
43 Swan Hill, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0LZ
5.81 Miles
Motor Home And Camper Van Hire
07900 273422
Welsh Frankton, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4NX
7.01 Miles
Shawbury Taxis
01939 250777
71 Church Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4JY
7.36 Miles
Chauffeurwright
07989 974448
49 Church Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4JY
7.36 Miles
Central Taxis Ltd
01743 441144
Battlefield Enterprise Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3EH
7.42 Miles
Centre Cars
01952 404040
Unit C1/Centrepoint/Stafford Dr, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3BF
7.48 Miles
A Js Taxis
07974 329131
5 Rural Cottages, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4BT
7.52 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Loppington Post Office
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Brown Heath
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Wackley
Collection Today available until:11:15
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Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Noneley
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Burlton
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
English Frankton
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Petton Hall
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Cockshutt Post Office
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Greenways
Collection Today available until:10:00
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Horton
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Newtown
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Myddle Post Office
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Weston Common
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Myddle Wood
Collection Today available until:09:00
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Marton
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Roden Grove-Wem
01939 233386
The Surgery
Roden Grove
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5HG
Wem And Prees Medical Practice
01939 232424
Wem Medical Practice
New Street, Wem
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5AF
Clive Medical Practice
01939 220295
The Surgery
20 High Street
Clive, Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5PS
Prescott Surgery
01939 260210
Prescott Surgery
Baschurch
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 2DR
Churchmere Medical Group
01691 242222
Trimpley Street
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 0DB
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Local Stores

Wem
Morris Central Shopping Park
Wem
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5NY
01939 234900
Store Website
3.34 miles
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SPAR Baschurch
SPAR
Shrewsbury Road
Newtown
Baschurch
SY4 2AY
01939 261187
Store Website
4.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Wem Barclay Moore Partnership
Central Carpark
Smithfield Park
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5AA
01939 232291
wem@medivet.co.uk
Website
3.32 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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St David'S Poultry Team Ltd
The Malt House
Trench Farm
Tilly Green
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5PJ
01392 872932
nfo@stdavids-poultryteam.co.uk
Website
3.38 miles
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Siddle Veterinary Service
Long Barn
Chapel Lane
Northwood
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5NP
01948 710959
info@svs-vet.co.uk
Website
3.68 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Drop in clinic at SVS 11am-3pm every Thursday at SY45NP
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Fyrnwy Equine Group Ltd
Whitmore Lane
Baschurch
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 2EY
01939 260 251
office@fyrnwy.co.uk
Website
4.55 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Green Hollow Veterinary Surgery
School Road
Ruyton Xi Towns
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 1JT
01939 261216
d.w.thurston@btinternet.com
5.51 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Sat09:0012:00
Surgeries 9 to 9.30 am and 11 to 11.30 am
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Medivet Ellesmere Talbot Street
12 Talbot Street
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 0HQ
01691 622201
Ellesmere.talbot.st@medivet.co.uk
Website
5.71 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
7.51 miles

Location
what3words
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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
9.70 miles

Location
what3words
villa.hush.medium
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
9.78 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.
Location
what3words
foil.amount.firm
Ty Mawr Country Park
A Linear Walk In Cefn Mawr Five Miles South Of Wrexham. Ty Mawr Is A 35-Acre Country Park, Situated Between The Cefn Viaduct And The Pontcycyllte Aqueduct.
LL14 3PE
13.98 miles

Located Off The B5605, Follow The Brown Country Park Signs Off The A483.
Bickerton Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Maiden Castle, Bickerton Hill, Cheshire. Bickerton Hill Lies To The South Of The Sandstone Ridge At The Southern Tip Of The Peckforton Hills And Covers Approximately 280 Acres. This Walk Will Provide You With Views Across The Dee Valley To The Welsh Hills.
SY14 8LN
15.69 miles

From The A534 Between Bulkeley And Barnhill, Take The Turn Onto Long Lane And Then Turn Onto Goldford Lane Where A Little Way Down You Will Find The National Trust Bickerton Hill Car Park.
Location
what3words
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The Wrekin
Around The Bottom Of The Wrekin.
The Wrekin
Lancashire
16.13 miles

Location
what3words
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Weather Forecast

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