Welcome to Cross Houses

Cross Houses is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. The village is situated on the A458 road, which connects the towns of Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth. Cross Houses is a peaceful and picturesque village that is surrounded by beautiful countryside and rolling hills. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Cross Houses Hall, which dates back to the 17th century.

One of the main attractions in Cross Houses is the village pub, The Crown Inn. The pub is a traditional English pub that serves a range of local ales and delicious pub food. The Crown Inn is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and is a great place to relax and unwind after a long day of exploring the surrounding countryside. The pub also has a large beer garden, which is perfect for enjoying a drink in the sunshine.

Cross Houses is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is located close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The area is home to a number of walking trails, including the famous Long Mynd, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Whether you are a keen walker or cyclist, or simply looking for a peaceful and relaxing break, Cross Houses is the perfect destination.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

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Local Schools

School Details
Mereside Church Of England Primary Academy
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Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Elizabeth Holmes
Mereside
Springfield
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LE
1743356283
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
Prestfelde School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-13
Head Teacher
Mr Nicholas Robinson
London Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6NZ
1743245400
School Website
Concord College
Other Independent School
Ages:12-20
Head Teacher
Dr Michael Truss
Acton Burnell Hall
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 7PF
1694731631
School Website
St Giles C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Caroline Gardner
Portland Crescent
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 5NJ
01743356579
School Website
Belvidere School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Paul Farr (Head Of School) Peter Johnstone (Exec Head)
Crowmere Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 5LA
1743235073
School Website
Belvidere Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Andrew Davis
Tenbury Drive
Telford Estate
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 5YB
01743365211
School Website
Crowmoor Primary School And Nursery
Foundation School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr A J Parkhurst
Crowmere Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 5JJ
01743235549
School Website
Meole Brace Church Of England Primary And Nursery
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Henry Bray
Church Road
Meole Brace
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 9HG
01743351027
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shrewsbury
Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ
4.49 Miles
Wellington
Station Road, Wellington, Shropshire, TF1 1BY
7.29 Miles
Oakengates
Station Road, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6DH
9.84 Miles
Telford Central
Euston Way, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4LZ
10.10 Miles
Church Stretton
Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG
10.17 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Interspeed Cars
01743 761549
Cound Arbour Bungalow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 6AW
1.48 Miles
Griffiths Executive Travel
01743 344956
16 Sedgeford Dr, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5NS
3.48 Miles
Uppington Travel
01952 740462
15 New Cottages, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 5HH
3.61 Miles
Tonys Taxis And Courior Services
07773 949821
4 Shomere Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9PF
3.74 Miles
Abbey Cabs
01743 246100
Clifford Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5EU
3.89 Miles
Shrewsbury Taxi Service
01743 244477
3, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5HA
3.94 Miles
Hr Private Hire And Courier Services
07976 612181
31 Dale Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5TE
4.40 Miles
A 2 B Travel
01743 468888
Lodge 1, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4SD
4.44 Miles
Windsor Taxis
01743 233456
8 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AE
4.48 Miles
Vincents Taxis
01743 367777
8 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AE
4.48 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Green
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Cross Houses Post Office
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Berrington
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Eaton Mascott
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Atcham
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Chilton Grove
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Cound Arbour
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Wroxeter Post Office
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Cound
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Cantlop
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Emstrey
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Royal Oak
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Berwick Wharf
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Betton
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Atcham Industrial Estate
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
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
Belvidere Medical Pract.
01743 363640
Belvidere Medical Pract.
23 Belvidere Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 5LS
Marysville Medical Pract
01743 276000
Marysville Med Practice
Brook Street
Belle Vue, Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 7QR
Beeches Medical Practice
01743 874565
1 Beeches Road
Bayston Hill
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 0PF
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Local Stores

Shrewsbury - Wenlock Road
Wenlock Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
01743 231285
Store Website
2.59 miles
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SPAR Bayston Hill
15
Lansdowne Road
Bayston Hill
Shrewsbury
SY3 0HX
01743 872788
Store Website
4.0 miles
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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
3.01 miles
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Open at weekends

Client car park

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Cats

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The Market Town Vet - Shrewsbury
Unit 10
Sutton Farm Shopping Centre
Tilstock Crescent
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6HW
3.04 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
3.55 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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Birds

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Dogs

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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
3.79 miles
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Poultry

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

Dogs

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Quarry Veterinary Group
Brassey Road
Off Old Potts Way
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 7FA
01743 362 556
quarryvets@lineone.net
Website
3.82 miles
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Cats

Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

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
4.51 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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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
4.52 miles

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

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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
6.19 miles

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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
8.54 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.
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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.
10.65 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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