Welcome to Dorrington

Dorrington is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles south of the town of Shrewsbury and has a population of around 1,500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. Dorrington has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable landmarks in Dorrington is the St. Edward's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular venue for weddings and other events. Another popular attraction in Dorrington is the Dorrington Old Hall, which is a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 16th century. The hall is now used as a private residence but is still an impressive sight to see.

Dorrington is a thriving community with a range of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, and a village hall. The village also has a number of local businesses, including a pub, a convenience store, and a hair salon. Dorrington is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a high quality of life for its residents. It is a great place to live for those who enjoy the outdoors and want to be part of a close-knit community.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 5.2°C

Feels Like: 2.2°C

Wind: 8.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Edward's Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerrie Lewis	Church Road Dorrington Shrewsbury SY5 7JL 1743718462 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
Condover Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerrie Lewis	Condover Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 7AA 1743872108 School Website
Longden C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Sally Johnson	Plealey Road Longden Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 8EX 01743860480 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
Oakmeadow Church Of England Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Hill	Longmeadow Site Bayston Hill Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 0NU 1743875020 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
Meole Brace School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Alan Doust	Longden Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 9DW 1743235961 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Church Stretton Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG 6.08 Miles

Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 6.24 Miles

Wellington Station Road, Wellington, Shropshire, TF1 1BY 12.03 Miles

Craven Arms Station Crescent, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RR 12.71 Miles

Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 12.98 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tonys Taxis And Courior Services 07773 949821 4 Shomere Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9PF 4.36 Miles
Interspeed Cars 01743 761549 Cound Arbour Bungalow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 6AW 5.04 Miles
Abbey Cabs 01743 246100 Clifford Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5EU 6.02 Miles
Shrewsbury Taxi Service 01743 244477 3, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5HA 6.08 Miles
Access Cars Ltd 01743 545454 Unit A, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LN 6.09 Miles
Windsor Taxis 01743 233456 8 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AE 6.13 Miles
Vincents Taxis 01743 367777 8 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AE 6.13 Miles
A A A Shrewsbury Taxis 01743 244555 10 Leyburn Av, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8TP 6.18 Miles
Bibbys Taxis 01743 366666 Chester St, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1NX 6.19 Miles
Station Taxis 01743 343305 Shrewsbury Railway Station, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 6.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dorrington Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ryton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Ryton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stapleton Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheathall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chatford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longnor Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Berriewood Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stapleton Common Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Condover Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Exfords Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Padmore Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyth Hill Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Frodesley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longden Common Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Radbrook Green Surgery 01743 231817	Radbrook Green Surgery Bank Farm Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 6DU
Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice 01743 790325	Pontesbury Medical Prac Hall Bank, Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0RF
Marysville Medical Pract 01743 276000	Marysville Med Practice Brook Street Belle Vue, Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 7QR

Local Stores

Shrewsbury Sutton
Sutton Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6HN
01743 340001
Store Website
5.08 miles

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SPAR Bayston Hill
15
Lansdowne Road
Bayston Hill
Shrewsbury
SY3 0HX
01743 872788
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Poultry Health Services
Quarry Veterinary Practice 57 Lythwood Road Bayston Hill Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 0NA 01829 740639 barton@poultryhealthservices.com Website 3.57 miles

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Quarry Veterinary Group
57 Lythwood Road Bayston Hill Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 0NA 01743 873651 quarryvets@lineone.net 3.57 miles

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Stretton Hills Veterinary Practice Ltd
Dudgeley Farm Lower Wood All Stretton Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6LE 01694 751748 info@theequinevet.co.uk Website 3.96 miles
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The Animal Health Centre
105 Longden Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 9DZ 01743 369 999 contact@animalhealthvets.co.uk Website 4.55 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 4.67 miles
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Medivet Sutton Farm
Maxfield Road Off Oteley Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 6QZ 01743 352274 sutton.farm@medivet.co.uk Website 4.68 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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. 5.97 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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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 8.17 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 8.34 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 8.38 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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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 8.74 miles

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The Wrekin
Around The Bottom Of The Wrekin. The Wrekin Lancashire 9.86 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate or heavy sleet	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	14.9°C	14.6°C	14.2°C	14.3°C	15.3°C	16.7°C	14.6°C	10.7°C	5.7°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-1.5°C
Feels Like	14°C	13°C	12.3°C	12.2°C	14.3°C	16.4°C	13°C	7.4°C	0.5°C	-3.6°C	-6.6°C	-9.5°C

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	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.8°C	-4.4°C	-5.8°C	-7.1°C	-7°C	-5.7°C	-3.5°C	-1.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.5°C	-3.7°C	-6.4°C
Feels Like	-11.3°C	-13.1°C	-14.8°C	-16.3°C	-16.1°C	-14.3°C	-11.4°C	-8.4°C	-7.2°C	-7.7°C	-9.5°C	-12.9°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-6.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.4°C	-5.3°C	-2.5°C	0.1°C	2.7°C	3.8°C	3.1°C	2.8°C	-1.7°C
Feels Like	-11.6°C	-11.2°C	-10.1°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.1°C	-4.1°C	-1.6°C	-0.5°C	-1°C	-1.8°C	-6.6°C

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