Welcome to Halford

Halford is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Tern and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Halford is known for its picturesque views and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Halford Bridge, which dates back to the 18th century. Visitors can also explore the nearby Halford Hall, a stunning Georgian mansion that has been converted into luxury apartments.

One of the main attractions of Halford is its proximity to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is renowned for its stunning landscapes, including rolling hills, deep valleys, and ancient woodlands. Visitors can explore the area on foot, by bike, or on horseback, taking in the breathtaking views and spotting wildlife such as red kites, buzzards, and deer. The Shropshire Hills are also home to a number of historic sites, including Iron Age hill forts and medieval castles, providing a fascinating glimpse into the region's rich history.

Halford is also a popular destination for foodies, with a number of excellent restaurants and pubs serving up delicious local cuisine. The village is home to the Halford Bridge Inn, a traditional pub that serves up hearty meals made with locally sourced ingredients. Visitors can also sample the delights of the nearby Ludlow Food Centre, which offers a wide range of artisanal cheeses, meats, and baked goods. Whether you're looking to explore the great outdoors, soak up some history, or indulge in some delicious food, Halford is the perfect destination for a relaxing getaway.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 6.1°C

Feels Like: 5.1°C

Wind: 3.6 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School Details
Stokesay Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Paul O'malley
Market Street
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9NW
01588672275
School Website
Wistanstow C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sue Phillips (Hos) Marilyn Hunt (Eht) (Marilyn.Hunt@Taw.Org.Uk)
Wistanstow
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 8DQ
01588673347
School Website
Onny C Of E A Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Victoria Reynolds
Onibury
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9AW
01584856320
School Website
Clunbury C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Anna Cook
Clunbury
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 0HE
01588660207
School Website
Corvedale C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jonathan Brough
Diddlebury
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9DH
01584841630
School Website
Lydbury North C Of E A Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Victoria Reynolds
Lydbury North
Shropshire
SY7 8AU
01588680277
School Website
Leintwardine Endowed Ce Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicola Gorry
Watling Street
Leintwardine
Craven Arms
Herefordshire
SY7 0LL
01547540641
School Website
Ludlow Church Of England School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Paula Hearle
Bromfield Road
Burway
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1GJ
1584872691
School Website
Bedstone College
Other Independent School
Ages:4-18
Head Teacher
Mr Toby Mullins
Bedstone
Bucknell
Shropshire
SY7 0BG
1547530303
School Website
Norbury Primary School And Nursery
Foundation School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Leslie Ball
Norbury
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5EA
01588650207
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Craven Arms
Station Crescent, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RR
0.32 Miles
Broome
Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT
2.70 Miles
Hopton Heath
Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QD
5.05 Miles
Church Stretton
Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG
6.45 Miles
Ludlow
Station Drive, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2PQ
6.95 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Arms Cars
01588 672734
12A Meadow Rd, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9QY
0.53 Miles
Rocket Cars
07890 904732
3 Grove Drive, Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8DA
0.81 Miles
A To B With Craven Arms Taxis
01588 660448
Townsend, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0PX
4.05 Miles
Able Taxi Sevices
01694 724770
Gernant, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PN
5.16 Miles
Longmynd Limo And Private Hire
01694 722472
45 Swains Meadow, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6HT
6.23 Miles
Ludlow Taxis
01584 876666
56 Sandpits Avenue, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TB
7.36 Miles
Teaky's Taxis
01584 879478
54, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TB
7.36 Miles
Annette's Taxis
01584 878787
68 Old St, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1NX
7.38 Miles
Broadstone Cars Ltd
01584 841505
Broadstone, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6LE
8.01 Miles
Tracy's Taxis And Private Hire
01584 890820
1 Knowbury, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 3JR
10.17 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Halford
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Newington Garage
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Shrewsbury Road
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Craven Arms Post Office
Collection Today available until:17:30
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Newton Street
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Sy7 Craven Arms Delivery Office Craven Arms Bus
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Coronation Road
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Clun Road
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Roman Downs
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Stokesay Bridge
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Wistanstow
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Cheyney Longville
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Strefford
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Long Meadow End
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Travellers Rest
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
South West Shropshire Pcn
01588 672309
Craven Arms Medical
20 Shrewsbury Road
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9PY
Craven Arms Surgery
01588 672309
The Surgery
20 Shrewsbury Road
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9PY
Leintwardine
01547 540355
The Surgery
Jay Lane
Leintwardine
Shropshire
SY7 0LG
Church Stretton Medical Centre
01694 722127
The Medical Centre
Easthope Road
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6BL
Station Drive Surgery
01584 872461
The Surgery
Station Drive
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 2AB
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Local Stores

Church Stretton
Lion Meadow
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6BX
01694 723690
Store Website
6.48 miles
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SPAR - Griffiths Garage
Griffiths Garage
High Street
Leintwardine
SY7 0JZ
01547 540223
Store Website
6.2 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Severn Edge Veterinary Group Ltd
Mckinnon House
Corvedale Road
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9ND
01588 673 354
cravenarms@severnedgevets.co.uk
Website
0.37 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Marches Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3 Church Farm Studios
Stanton Lacy
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 2AE
office@marchesfarmvets.co.uk
Website
4.63 miles
Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Medivet Ludlow / Marches Veterinary Group
Corve Veterinary Surgery
Coronation Avenue
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1DN
01584 877877
ludlow@medivet.co.uk
Website
6.68 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

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Bishop'S Castle Vets
Crowgate Veterinary Surgery
Unit 1A
Bishops Castle Business Park
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5BX
01588 638356
allwood_jones@office-mail.net
7.47 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Teme Vets Ltd
The Casemill
Temeside
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1JW
01584 872147
ludlow@temevets.co.uk
Website
7.58 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Ludlow
Unit 10, The Business Quarter
Eco Park Road
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1FD
01584 874566
Website
7.96 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Mortimer Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Mortimer Forest, Near Ludlow. The Black Pool Loop Trail (Orange Marked) Includes Archaeological Features Such As Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks), Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement.
Lancashire
SY8 2HD
6.78 miles

Off The B4361 Ludlow To Richard's Castle Road, 2 Miles South-West Of Ludlow.
Location
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Ludlow Castle
The Walk Starts In Front Of The Castle, The Walk Is On A Hard Surface, It Takes You A Steady Slope Around The Castle Paths, There Are Paths Leading Off Down To The River And Park , Play Area And Toilets. What Goes Down Must Go Up, There Is Quite A Steep Path Up The Other Side Of The Castle And Through Some Of The Castle Walls Through The Gardens Leading Back Up To Castle Front.
13 Dinham
Lancashire
7.03 miles

Location
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Vinnalls Loop Mortimers Forest
This Trail Ascends To The Summit Of The High Vinnalls Giving Panoramic Views In All Directions And Then Passes Through A Variety Of Timber Crops And Open Deer Lawns.
Wigmore Rd
Ludlow
Lancashire
SY8 2HG
7.22 miles

Location
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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.
7.53 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.
Location
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Black Pool Loop Trail 24?Km (15?Miles)
Black Pool Loop Trail 2.4?Km (1.5?Miles) Archaeological Features In This Area Include Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks) Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement.
B4361
Lancashire
8.38 miles

Location
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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
10.29 miles

Park At The Bog Car Park, Just Past The Visitor Centre (Grid Ref: So 357 977).
Location
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Weather Forecast

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