Welcome to Hemford

Hemford is a small town located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated in the heart of the county and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The town has a rich history dating back to the medieval times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. Hemford is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the most notable landmarks in Hemford is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is a popular destination for visitors who are interested in history and architecture. Another popular attraction in Hemford is the Hemford Castle, which was built in the 14th century. The castle is now a private residence, but visitors can still admire its impressive architecture from the outside.

Hemford is also known for its beautiful countryside, which is perfect for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The town is surrounded by rolling hills, lush forests, and picturesque rivers, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers. There are many walking and cycling trails in the area, and visitors can also enjoy fishing, boating, and other water sports on the nearby rivers. Overall, Hemford is a charming and peaceful town that offers visitors a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Schools

School	Details
Stiperstones C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Les Ball	Snailbeach Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0LZ 01588650207 School Website
Worthen C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beth Rowe	Worthen Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9HT 01743891320 School Website
Chirbury C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Les Ball	Chirbury Montgomery Shropshire SY15 6BN 01938561647 School Website
Minsterley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Katie Wilcox	Minsterley Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0BE 01743791398 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
Westbury School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Nadia Chelpa	School Lane Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QZ 1743884195 School Website
Pontesbury C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Langford	Bogey Lane Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0TF 01743790226 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
Bishops Castle Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Mather	Oak Meadow Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5PA 1588638522 School Website
The Community College Bishops Castle Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Reuben Thorley	Brampton Road Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5AY 01588638257

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Welshpool Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ 7.17 Miles

Church Stretton Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG 9.28 Miles

Craven Arms Station Crescent, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RR 12.50 Miles

Broome Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT 12.70 Miles

Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 13.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Classic Bridal Car 07855 024631 Bank House, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6PD 6.65 Miles
Stonebridge Taxi's 01938 555119 Stonebridge Ho/Salop Rd, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9HP 7.30 Miles
Wright Taxis Ltd 01938 552531 Church Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DP 7.62 Miles
Castle Cabs Welshpool 01938 555343 86 Borfa Green, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7QH 7.71 Miles
Amber Cabs 01938 556611 53 Bryn Y Ddol, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7TW 7.79 Miles
Able Taxi Sevices 01694 724770 Gernant, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PN 9.17 Miles
Longmynd Limo And Private Hire 01694 722472 45 Swains Meadow, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6HT 9.25 Miles
Shropshire Motorhome Hire 01743 884864 Lower House Farm, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 9AH 9.36 Miles
M C 2 Taxi 01938 552277 6 Dolwen, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9PL 9.57 Miles
Mc2 Taxi And Silver Service Executive Cars 01938 552277 6 Dolwen, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9PL 9.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gravel Top No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Bent Lawnt Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy15 Rorrington Montgomery Welshpool No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Corndon Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leigh Manor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Bromlow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy15 Green Lane Rorrington Welshpool No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pennerley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Westbury Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Westbury Shrewsbury SY5 9QX
Westbury Medical Centre 01743 884727	Westbury Medical Centre Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QX
Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice 01743 790325	Pontesbury Medical Prac Hall Bank, Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0RF
Bishops Castle Medical Practice 01588 638285	Schoolhouse Lane Bishops Castlee Shropshire SY9 5ER
Church Stretton Medical Centre 01694 722127	The Medical Centre Easthope Road Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6BL

Local Stores

Churchstoke
Crosslikey
Churchstoke
Powys
SY15 6AR
01588 620226
Store Website
4.58 miles

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SPAR - Montgomery
Broad Street
Montgomery
SY15 6PH
01686 668224
Store Website
6.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Malthouse Veterinary Group Ltd
Malthouse Leigh Road Minsterley Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0AA 01743 791246 reception@malthouseveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 4.54 miles
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Yorton Farm Stud
Poolton Leighton Welshpool Powys SY21 8HJ Website 5.81 miles
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Camlas Farm Vets Llp
Nant Y Coed Leighton Welshpool Powys SY21 8HH 01938 553124 camlasfarm@hotmail.co.uk Website 6.33 miles

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Trefaldwyn Vets
Trefaldwyn Veterinary Clinic Forden Road Montgomery Powys SY15 6EU 01686 668234 info@trefaldwynvets.com 6.35 miles

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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 7.28 miles

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Camlas Petcare Vets
Waterloo Place Salop Road Welshpool Powys SY21 7HE 01938 559088 info@camlaspetcarevets.co.uk Website 7.43 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.58 miles Park At The Bog Car Park, Just Past The Visitor Centre (Grid Ref: So 357 977).

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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. 6.82 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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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 15.60 miles

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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 16.62 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 16.71 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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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 19.35 miles Off The B4361 Ludlow To Richard's Castle Road, 2 Miles South-West Of Ludlow.

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