Welcome to Ightfield

Ightfield is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles north of the town of Whitchurch and 10 miles south of the town of Market Drayton. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. John the Baptist Church.

The village of Ightfield has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. It was once a thriving market town and was home to a number of tradespeople and craftsmen. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place to live, with a strong sense of community and a range of local amenities. These include a village hall, a primary school, a post office, and a pub.

One of the main attractions of Ightfield is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, fields, and woodlands, making it an ideal location for walking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. There are also a number of local attractions within easy reach, including the historic town of Shrewsbury, the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, and the stunning Welsh coastline. Overall, Ightfield is a charming and welcoming village that offers a high quality of life for its residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 22.4°C

Feels Like: 23.9°C

Wind: 6.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Physis Academy Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Craig Seretny	Heathgates Farm Prees Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2AJ 1948841070 School Website
Sir John Talbots Technology College Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tim Stonall	Tilstock Road Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2BY 01948660600 School Website
Tilstock Cofe Primary And Nursery Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rowena Kaminski	Tilstock Lane Tilstock Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 3JL 1948880347 School Website
Moreton Say C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Henney	Moreton Say Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 3RS 01630638465 School Website
Whitchurch Cofe Infant And Nursery Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Camacho	Station Road Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 1RJ 1948662905
Whitchurch Cofe Junior Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Brislen	Salisbury Road Whitchurch SY13 1RX 1948662255 School Website
Prees Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicola Brayford	Cross End Prees Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2ER 1948840209 School Website
Lower Heath Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Reynolds	Lower Heath Prees Lower Heath Ce Primary School Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2BT 1948840524 School Website
Adderley C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Henney	Adderley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 3TF 01630653829 School Website
Acorn Wood Other Independent Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Morgan Fcct	Watery Lane Coton Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 3LR 7968086169

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Whitchurch (Shropshire) Station Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1RL 3.31 Miles

Prees Station Road, Prees, Shropshire, SY13 2DW 4.30 Miles

Wrenbury Station Road, Wrenbury, Cheshire, CW5 8EX 5.46 Miles

Wem Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ 7.49 Miles

Nantwich Pillory Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5SS 9.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Acorn Taxis 01948 665540 24 Twemlows Avenue, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2EX 2.24 Miles
Richards Taxis 01948 665454 Elm Tree Cottage, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 4BX 2.25 Miles
Tony's Taxis 01948 664305 31 Wayland Rd, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1RN 3.31 Miles
S And M Cars Ltd 01948 666957 Beech Avenue, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1UE 3.57 Miles
Halls Taxis 01948 662222 11 Meadow View Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1JT 3.93 Miles
Drive Zone Taxis 01948 800405 Tarporley Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1LR 4.17 Miles
Fair Taxis 01948 665454 35 The Gr/Tarporley Rd, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1LU 4.33 Miles
Gilberts Taxi 01270 812617 Old Acre/Bagley La, Crewe, Cheshire, CW3 0DS 4.89 Miles
First Call Taxis 01630 653200 The Old Coal Yard/Bert Smith Way/Adderley Rd Ind Est, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SN 5.39 Miles
Joe La Taxi 01630 654321 16 Charlesway, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1DA 5.42 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sy13 Ightfield Post Office Ightfield Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Sy13 Ightfield Heath Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Sy13 Calverhall Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Sy13 Ash Post Office Ash Magna Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Sy13 Foxes Lane Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Moreton Wood Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Higher Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Raven Prees Heath Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Sy13 Lodmore Lane Burleydam Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Broughall Cottage Broughall Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Sy13 Heathwood Road Higher Heath Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Edgeley Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Broughall Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Ancient Briton Broughall Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Sy13 Upper College Higher Heath Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bridgewater Family Medical Practice	Drumcarrig Bridgewater Street Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 1QH
Claypit Street Medical Practice	Claypit Street Whitchurch SY13 1NT
Prees Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Whitchurch Road Prees Whitchurch SY13 2DG
Prees 01948 840206	The Grocott Medical Centre Whitchurch Road Prees Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2DG
Tern Hill Medical Centre	Tern Hill Medical Centre The Medical Centre Tern Hill Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 3QE

Local Stores

Shropshire Street
Shropshire Street
Audlem
Crewe
Cheshire
CW3 0DX
01270 812938
Store Website
5.25 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Whitchurch
Euro Garages
Wrexham Road
Whitchurch
SY13 1JZ
01948 664 180
Store Website
4.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Elite Kennel Fertility Ltd
Ash Lane Ash Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 4BP 01948 668059 anna@elitekennelfertility.com Website 1.59 miles

Animals Treated
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Llm Farm Vets
Old Woodhouses Broughall Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 4AQ 01948 663000 info@lambertleonardmay.co.uk Website 2.56 miles

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Sophie Harding
Lambert, Leonard And May Old Woodhouses Broughall Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 4AQ sophievet@hotmail.com 2.56 miles

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Medivet Whitchurch Barclay Moore Partnership
Waymills Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 1RT 01948 662754 whitchurch@medivet.co.uk Website 3.15 miles

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Leonard Brothers Veterinary
Station Road Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 1RE 01948 662424 whitchurch@lbvc.co.uk Website 3.44 miles


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Medivet Market Drayton (Nantwich Pet Vets)
Unit 1, Burnside Business Park Adderley Road Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 3SW 01630 655050 market.drayton@medivet.co.uk Website 5.24 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Nantwich/Willaston Circular
Nantwich Lancashire 7.05 miles

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Nantwich Marina
Of Chester Road In Nantwich, Straight Into The Marina Car Park, Where You Are Created By Friendly Walkers With They Dogs... The Smell Of Bacon From The Cafe Draws You In But The Sense Of Adventure When You Go On Walks Puts Your Off, Head Towards The Canal Over The Bridge And You Are Greeted By Neat Painted Barges With Tenants Rustling Up There Full English Breakfast, You Are Greeted By A Wooden War Horse Which You Can Have Pictures On, When All This Is Done You Can Enjoy The Walk Down The Canal. Chester Rd Nantwich Lancashire CW5 8LB 9.40 miles

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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 10.53 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.

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Apedale
Windy Nook Leycett Rd Scot Hay Newcastle ST5 6AU 14.08 miles

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Tattenhall Millennium Mile
I Think It Is A Bit Longer Than A Mile! 30 Covert Rise Tattenhall Chester CH3 9HA 14.21 miles

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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 14.42 miles

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Weather Forecast

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

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Temp	26.7°C	25.7°C	24.9°C	24.8°C	25.9°C	28.2°C	31°C	32.7°C	32.5°C	31.4°C	27°C	25.7°C
Feels Like	28.9°C	27.9°C	27°C	26.8°C	27.5°C	31°C	35.8°C	38.4°C	38.6°C	37°C	31.3°C	28.8°C

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

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Temp	24.5°C	24°C	23.7°C	23.6°C	23.8°C	24.8°C	26.6°C	29.6°C	30.8°C	29.6°C	27.7°C	24.7°C
Feels Like	27.2°C	26.4°C	25.8°C	25.6°C	25.9°C	27.3°C	29.4°C	33.9°C	35.5°C	33.6°C	30.6°C	27.1°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

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Temp	24.5°C	23.9°C	23.5°C	23.2°C	25.7°C	28.9°C	31.9°C	32.4°C	31.6°C	30.3°C	28.1°C	26.1°C
Feels Like	26.8°C	26.3°C	26°C	25.7°C	28.7°C	33°C	37.7°C	37.6°C	36°C	34.2°C	31.1°C	28.6°C

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