Welcome to Forton

Forton is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated near the Welsh border and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Forton is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the English countryside.

One of the main attractions in Forton is the St. Giles Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to a number of historic graves and monuments. Another popular attraction in Forton is the local pub, The Bell Inn. The pub is a traditional English pub and serves a range of local beers and ciders, as well as classic pub food.

Forton is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails, which allow visitors to explore the surrounding countryside. The village is located near the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. Visitors can also explore the nearby towns of Shrewsbury and Ludlow, which are known for their historic architecture and charming streets. Overall, Forton is a charming village that offers visitors a peaceful and relaxing escape from the stresses of modern life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6°C

Feels Like: 2.4°C

Wind: 12.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Peter And St Paul Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Staniforth	Coppice Drive Newport Shropshire TF10 7HU 01952386450 School Website
Castle House School Other Independent School Head Teacher Mr Ian Sterling	Chetwynd End Newport Shropshire TF10 7JE 1952567600 School Website
Adams Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Gary Hickey	High Street Newport Shropshire TF10 7BD 01952953810 School Website
Newport Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicola Moody	Avenue Road Newport Shropshire TF10 7EA 01952386600
The Burton Borough School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Krissi Carter	Audley Avenue Newport Shropshire TF10 7DS 01952386500 School Website
Newport Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Chris Pierce	Granville Avenue Newport Shropshire TF10 7DX 01952386610 School Website
Newport Girls High School Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Scott	Wellington Road Newport Shropshire TF10 7HL 01952797550 School Website
Moorfield Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Ian Bussey	Wellington Road Newport Shropshire TF10 7QU 01952386470 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Medhurst	Stackyard Lane Edgmond Newport Shropshire TF10 8JQ 01952811692 School Website
Church Aston Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Griffiths	Church Aston Newport Shropshire TF10 9JN 01952386390 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oakengates Station Road, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6DH 7.51 Miles

Telford Central Euston Way, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4LZ 8.02 Miles

Shifnal Market Place, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 9QB 8.50 Miles

Wellington Station Road, Wellington, Shropshire, TF1 1BY 8.73 Miles

Cosford Old Worcester Road, Cosford, West Midlands, WV7 3EY 10.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Suit Hire 01952 810433 2A Lower Bar, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7BQ 1.37 Miles
Ultimate Taxis Ltd 01952 813636 70 High Street, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7BA 1.43 Miles
Roger's First Class Travel Airport Transfers 01952 820003 9 Dungarven Drive, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7UR 1.87 Miles
Wheelwrights Limousines 01785 284664 Lodge Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST20 0NT 3.48 Miles
Cloud Nine Cars 07943 267626 38 Bradley Rd, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7LX 6.01 Miles
Cloud Nine Cars 07943 267626 Bradley Road, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7LX 6.01 Miles
Bains Executive Travel 01952 404244 9 Stratford Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7DR 6.20 Miles
Telford Taxi Hire 01952 610610 St Georges, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9JE 7.16 Miles
Telford Taxi Hire 01952 610610 Unit 10, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5SW 7.17 Miles
County Cars 01952 616161 Leonard St, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6EU 7.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Tf10 Hampton Drive Newport Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Tf10 Chetwynd End Newport Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tf10 Victoria Park Newport Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tf10 Stafford Road Newport Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Tf10 Barnmeadow Road Newport Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tf10 Puleston Newport Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Tf10 Market Square Newport Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Tf10 Audley Avenue Newport Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tf10 Upper Bar Newport Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tf10 Longford Road Newport Tf10 7Pg Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Tf10 Boughey Road Newport Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Linden Hall Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Station Road Newport TF10 7EN
Newport & Central Pcn 01952 820400	Linden Hall Surgery Station Road Newport TF10 7EN
Linden Hall Surgery 01952 820400	Linden Hall Surgery Station Road Newport Shropshire TF10 7EN
Wellington Road Surgery 01952 811677	The Surgery Wellington Road Newport Shropshire TF10 7HG
Harper Adams(Lisk) 01952 815329	Harper Adams University Linden Hall Surgery Edmond Newport Shropshire TF10 8NB

Local Stores

Petrol Gnosall - Station Road
Station Road
Gnosall
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST20 0EZ
01785 822775
Store Website
4.64 miles

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SPAR Leegomery
SPAR
Unit 1 Leegomery Centre
Leegomery
Telford
TF1 6FQ
01952 261233
Store Website
7.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bishop Hendry &Amp; Edwards
11 High Street Newport Shropshire TF10 7AR 01952 820 165 mail@newportvets.co.uk Website 1.51 miles
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Tern Veterinary Group
Audley Avenue Newport Shropshire TF10 7BX 01952 820222 ternnewport@btconnect.com Website 1.80 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Shires Veterinary Practice
2A Newport Road Gnosall Staffordshire ST20 0BL 01785 823713 Website 4.43 miles

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Haygate Veterinary Centre - Muxton
Unit 2 Wellington Road Muxton Telford Shropshire TF2 8NQ 01952 677717 admin.haygate@cvsvets.com Website 5.18 miles
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Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Donnington
Bradley Road Donnington Wood Telford Shropshire TF2 7PY 01952 677133 office@severnedgevets.co.uk Website 5.88 miles
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Haywood Farm Vets
Haywood Farm Haywood Lane Cheswardine Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 2LW mail@haywoodfarmvets.com Website 6.33 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Loynton Moss
A Number Of Different Paths Through A Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Site, Which Is A Nature Reserve. There Are Canal Walks Adjacent. A519 Stafford Lancashire ST20 0NX 2.88 miles

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Granville Country Park
This Is The Old Mining Area Of Muxton Which Is Now A Country Park. The Main Route(55) Is Mainly Flat With A Separate Bridal Way Running Adjacent. There Are Some Walks Off The Main Track That Involve Some Steps. Muxton Ln Muxton Telford TF2 8PQ 5.27 miles Free Car Park At The End Of Muxton Lane, Past The Entrance To The Shropshire Golf Centre

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Granville County Park
Nice Walk Along A Flat Path, Approx 3-4 Miles. Granville Country Park Donnington Lancashire 5.80 miles

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The Wrekin
Around The Bottom Of The Wrekin. The Wrekin Lancashire 11.30 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 12.21 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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Downs Banks
Downs Banks Brook Is A Stream Which Runs The Length Of Downs Banks (National Trust). There Are Fantastic Views From The Highest Point On The Downs, From Millennium Monument. ST15 8UU 12.72 miles About 5 Miles From M6 J14/J15. Drive Into Stone From The A34.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-10.4°C	-8.6°C	-9.2°C	-8.8°C	-9.1°C	-8.7°C	-5.1°C	-2.9°C	-1°C	-1.5°C	-4.2°C	-5.3°C

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Feels Like	-6.3°C	-6.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-5.9°C	-2.7°C	1.5°C	4.1°C	4.3°C	2.8°C	0.5°C	1.3°C

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