Welcome to Ellesmere

Ellesmere is a small market town located in the county of Shropshire, England. The town is situated on the banks of the Ellesmere Canal and the River Mersey, which makes it a popular destination for boating and fishing enthusiasts. The town is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the nearby Mere, which is a large lake that attracts many visitors each year.

Ellesmere has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement in the area dating back to the Bronze Age. The town was an important centre for the wool trade in the Middle Ages, and many of its historic buildings, including the 15th-century St Mary's Church, reflect this heritage. Today, Ellesmere is a thriving community with a range of shops, restaurants, and pubs, as well as a number of local events and festivals throughout the year.

One of the most popular attractions in Ellesmere is the Shropshire Wildlife Trust's Nature Reserve, which covers over 81 hectares of wetland, woodland, and meadow habitats. The reserve is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and dragonflies, and is a great place for nature lovers to explore. Other popular activities in the area include walking, cycling, and horse riding, with a number of scenic routes and trails to choose from.

Local Weather

Light rain

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Wind: 23 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Lakelands Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Sophy Bellis
Oswestry Road
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 0EA
01691622543
School Website
Ellesmere Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Jade Wilcox
Elson Road
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 9EU
1691622288
School Website
Ellesmere College
Other Independent School
Ages:7-19
Head Teacher
Mr Brendan Wignall
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 9AB
1691622321
School Website
Welshampton C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Ben Crompton
Welshampton
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 0PG
01948710325
School Website
Criftins C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Headteacher Mandy Jones
Criftins
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 9LT
01691690207
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
Whittington C Of E Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Carl Rogers
Station Road
Whittington
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 4DA
01691662269
School Website
St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-16
Head Teacher
Ms Sue Lovecy
Moors Bank
St Martins
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY10 7BD
1691776500
School Website
Loppington House Fe Unit
Miscellaneous
Ages:18-99
Head Teacher
Mrs Carolyn Parks
Loppington
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5NF
1939233926
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gobowen
Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS
6.00 Miles
Chirk
Station Avenue, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5LU
7.25 Miles
Ruabon
Station Road, Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6DL
8.20 Miles
Wem
Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ
8.29 Miles
Prees
Station Road, Prees, Shropshire, SY13 2DW
8.94 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Mike's Private Hire And Airport Services
07850 808916
43 Swan Hill, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0LZ
0.32 Miles
Motor Home And Camper Van Hire
07900 273422
Welsh Frankton, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4NX
2.56 Miles
Col's Private Hire And Airport Transfers
07497 030364
6 Ifton View, St Martins, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3BA
4.69 Miles
Swan Taxis
01691 773535
Rose Bank Cottage/Church La, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3AN
4.83 Miles
Chirk And District Taxis
01691 773535
Rose Bank Cottage, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3AN
4.83 Miles
Swiftline Private Hire
07786 902680
2 Oakley Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2AS
5.52 Miles
Berwyn Cars Of Gobowen
01691 652000
Meadow View, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3PP
5.78 Miles
Gobowen Cars
01691 676222
3 Harlech Cl, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2EJ
6.65 Miles
A1 Taxis
01691 770043
24 Walden Crescent, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL14 5LH
6.99 Miles
Meseret Taxis
07875 404229
7 Ash Grove, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL14 5RF
7.01 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Trimpley
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Ellesmere Post Office
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Brownlow Road
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High Street
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Cambrian Avenue
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Church Street
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Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Swanmere Park
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beech Grove
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cherry Drive
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Haughton Turn
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Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Ellesmere Business Park
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Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Birch
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Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellesmere College
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Elson Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:15
The Cross
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:11:30
Saturday Last Collection:07:15
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Churchmere Medical Group
Ellesmere Medical Practice
Trimpley Street
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 0DB
Churchmere Medical Group
01691 242222
Trimpley Street
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 0DB
Cambrian Medical Practice
01691 652929
Thomas Savin Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1GA
The Caxton Surgery
01691 654646
The Caxton Surgery
Oswald Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1RD
Caxton Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Oswald Road
Oswestry
SY11 1RD
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Local Stores

Ellesmere
25-29 Cross Street
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 0AW
01691 622560
Store Website
0.13 miles
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SPAR Chirk
SPAR
16 Church Street
Chirk
Wrexham
LL14 5HA
01691 773354
Store Website
6.9 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Ellesmere Talbot Street
12 Talbot Street
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 0HQ
01691 622201
Ellesmere.talbot.st@medivet.co.uk
Website
0.19 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Brownlow Veterinary Centre
Ellesmere Business Park
Oswestry Road
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 0EW
01691 622152
info@brownlowvetgroup.co.uk
Website
0.64 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Wetreins Equine
Knolton Hall
Oswetry Road
Wrexham
Clwyd
LL13 0LG
annie-rose@msn.com
Website
4.34 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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Medivet Overton
The Old Surgery
Penyllan Street
Overton
Wrexham
Clwyd
LL13 0EE
01978 711975
overton@medivet.co.uk
Website
4.55 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Oakwood Veterinary Centre
Babbinswood Farm
Whittington
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 4PF
01691 679699
oakwoodvets@onetel.com
Website
4.57 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Rhyn Park Vets
Unit 2, Old Tollbar
Moors Bank
St Martins
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 3ER
01691 778589
Website
5.12 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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
8.34 miles

Located Off The B5605, Follow The Brown Country Park Signs Off The A483.
Nant Mill Coedpoeth Near Wrexham
8 Rhos Berse Rd
Coedpoeth
11.72 miles

Coedpoeth On A525 Wrexham To Ruthin Road. Signposted. Turn Left As Soon As You Enter The Village Of Coedpoeth. Follow The Road Until You Get To A Fork In The Road. Entrance To Nant Mill Is On The Right. It Is Owned By The Wrexham Borough Council. See Their Website For Details. It Has A Long And Short Walks. Dogs Are Welcome, Has Pony Trails In The Area. Rangers For Children'S Activities And An Education Centre. Toilets Available For The Disabled. River Runs Along The Path, It Has A Ford, Car Park, Toilets And Shop. Lots Of Other Walks Available.
Location
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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
13.04 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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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
13.09 miles

Location
what3words
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Alyn Waters
Perfect For All Sizes. With Plenty Of Benches Along The Way. Cafe And Picnic Areas. Park For The Kids And Parking.
Alyn Waters
13.27 miles

It Has Two Entrances One In Gwersyltt And One In Llay
Location
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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
15.42 miles

Location
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