Welcome to Cound

Located in the West Midlands region of England, Cound is a small village in the county of Shropshire. The village is situated on the banks of the River Severn and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. Today, Cound is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and explore the local attractions.

One of the most popular attractions in Cound is the Cound Hall Gardens. The gardens are located on the site of a former manor house and cover over 10 acres of land. Visitors can explore the gardens and enjoy the beautiful flowers, trees, and shrubs. There is also a lake and a walled garden, which are both popular spots for picnics and relaxation. The gardens are open to the public from April to September and are a must-visit for anyone visiting Cound.

Another popular attraction in Cound is the Cound Guildhall. The Guildhall is a historic building that dates back to the 16th century. It was originally used as a market hall and a place for local merchants to meet. Today, the Guildhall is a popular venue for weddings and other events. Visitors can also explore the building and learn about its history. The Guildhall is open to the public on certain days throughout the year and is a fascinating glimpse into the past of Cound.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 4.4°C

Feels Like: 0.2°C

Wind: 13.2 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Concord College Other Independent School Ages:12-20 Head Teacher Dr Michael Truss	Acton Burnell Hall Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 7PF 1694731631 School Website
Christ Church C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Cansdale	Sheinton Road Cressage Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 6DH 01952510383 School Website
Condover Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerrie Lewis	Condover Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 7AA 1743872108 School Website
St Lucias C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Catherine Coleman	Upton Magna Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 4TZ 01743709652 School Website
Mereside Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Holmes	Mereside Springfield Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 6LE 1743356283 School Website
Church Preen Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Sue Phillips (Hos) Ms Marilyn Hunt (Eht) Marilyn.Hunt@Taw.Org.Uk	Church Preen Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 7LH 01694771359 School Website
William Brookes School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Richards	Farley Road Much Wenlock Shropshire TF13 6NB 01952728900 School Website
Prestfelde School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Robinson	London Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 6NZ 1743245400 School Website
Longnor C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs L Edgerton	Frodesley Road Longnor Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 7PP 01743718493 School Website
Overley Hall School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mrs Beverley Doran	Wellington Telford Shropshire TF6 5HE 1952740262 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 6.14 Miles

Wellington Station Road, Wellington, Shropshire, TF1 1BY 7.19 Miles

Oakengates Station Road, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6DH 9.41 Miles

Church Stretton Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG 9.51 Miles

Telford Central Euston Way, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4LZ 9.54 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Interspeed Cars 01743 761549 Cound Arbour Bungalow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 6AW 0.21 Miles
Uppington Travel 01952 740462 15 New Cottages, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 5HH 3.70 Miles
Griffiths Executive Travel 01743 344956 16 Sedgeford Dr, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5NS 5.15 Miles
Wenlock Cars Taxi Service 07897 383157 Southfield Road, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6AY 5.15 Miles
Tonys Taxis And Courior Services 07773 949821 4 Shomere Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9PF 5.20 Miles
Abbey Cabs 01743 246100 Clifford Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5EU 5.55 Miles
Shrewsbury Taxi Service 01743 244477 3, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5HA 5.60 Miles
Hr Private Hire And Courier Services 07976 612181 31 Dale Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5TE 6.06 Miles
A 2 B Travel 01743 468888 Lodge 1, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4SD 6.06 Miles
Windsor Taxis 01743 233456 8 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AE 6.12 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cound Arbour No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Harnage No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eaton Mascott No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cound Moor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Acton Pigott No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Pitchford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Houses Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Berrington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Royal Oak No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Longwood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Donnington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cantlop No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wroxeter Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cressage 01952 510318	Clifton Lodge Surgery Sheinton Road Cressage Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 6DH
Mental Health And Wellbeing Services 01743 464971	Oak House, Sitkar Drive Shrewsbury Business Park Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 6LG
Marden Medical Practice 01743 241313	Marden Medical Practice 25 Sutton Road,Marden Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 6DL
Dorrington Surgery 01743 718486	The Maitlands Church Road Dorrington Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 7LD
Beeches Medical Practice 01743 874565	1 Beeches Road Bayston Hill Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 0PF

Local Stores

Shrewsbury - Wenlock Road
Wenlock Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
01743 231285
Store Website
4.23 miles

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SPAR Bayston Hill
15
Lansdowne Road
Bayston Hill
Shrewsbury
SY3 0HX
01743 872788
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Sutton Farm
Maxfield Road Off Oteley Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 6QZ 01743 352274 sutton.farm@medivet.co.uk Website 4.57 miles
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The Market Town Vet - Shrewsbury
Unit 10 Sutton Farm Shopping Centre Tilstock Crescent Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 6HW 4.66 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 5.07 miles

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Quarry Veterinary Group
57 Lythwood Road Bayston Hill Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 0NA 01743 873651 quarryvets@lineone.net 5.07 miles

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Shrewsbury Meole Brace Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 13, Brace Retail Park Hereford Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 9NB 01743 264 040 shrewsburymeolebrace@vets4pets.com Website 5.08 miles
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Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Much Wenlock
Victoria Road Much Wenlock Shropshire TF13 6AH 01952 727371 office@severnedgevets.co.uk Website 5.26 miles
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Local Dog Walks

The Wrekin
Around The Bottom Of The Wrekin. The Wrekin Lancashire 4.88 miles

Location what3words kingpin.wage.salmon

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 5.96 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

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 6.00 miles

Location what3words villa.hush.medium

Ironbridge
Ironbridge Is A Town On The River Severn At The Heart Of The Ironbridge Gorge, Near Telford, Shropshire. Site Of The World’S First Iron Bridge, Erected Over The River Severn In 1779. We Detail A Short, 1.3 Mile, Walk Here, Which Encompasses The Town Of Ironbridge And Crosses Over The Iron Bridge Itself. This Will Give You Chance To Explore The Town And River Area A Little, As Part Of The Walk. TF8 7JP 7.38 miles From The M54 Telford, Head South On The A442 Toward Ironbridge. Pass Through Madeley And When On The B4373 Follow This To A Roundabout At Ironbridge, Go Around This To Take An Effective Left Turn. Pass By Bedlam Furnaces, Then Take Right Over The Bridge, Right Again Then The First Right, Just Off The Sharp Bend In The Road. The Car Park Is Located On The Right, Next To The River Severn.

Location what3words retrial.recline.deriving

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 7.83 miles

Location what3words toned.saying.riders

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. 10.36 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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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-3.9°C	-4.8°C	-6°C	-6.2°C	-6.5°C	-5.1°C	-3.5°C	-2.4°C	-1.7°C	-2.5°C	-4.2°C	-4.6°C

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Feels Like	-4.8°C	-5.7°C	-6.4°C	-6.6°C	-6°C	-4.6°C	-2.7°C	-2.3°C	-2.9°C	-4.2°C	-4.8°C	-7.4°C

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