Welcome to Lea

Lea is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated in the heart of the county and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Lea is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. John the Baptist Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

One of the main attractions of Lea is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect place for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The nearby River Severn also provides opportunities for fishing and boating. Lea is also home to a number of wildlife reserves, including the Shropshire Wildlife Trust, which is dedicated to preserving the natural habitats of the area's native species.

Lea is a small but vibrant community, with a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a post office, a village hall, and a number of shops and restaurants. There are also several schools in the area, making it a popular choice for families. Despite its small size, Lea has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Lea is the perfect place to visit.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.2°C

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Local Schools

School Details
The Community College Bishops Castle
Foundation School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Reuben Thorley
Brampton Road
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5AY
01588638257
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
Bishops Castle Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kate Mather
Oak Meadow
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5PA
1588638522
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
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
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
St George's Cofe Academy, Clun
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca Manning
School Road
Clun
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 8JQ
1588640229
School Website
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
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
Church Stretton School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr John Parr
Shrewsbury Road
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6EX
01694722209
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Broome
Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT
5.83 Miles
Craven Arms
Station Crescent, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RR
6.22 Miles
Church Stretton
Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG
7.02 Miles
Hopton Heath
Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QD
7.50 Miles
Bucknell
Weston Road, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0AD
9.61 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Rocket Cars
07890 904732
3 Grove Drive, Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8DA
5.82 Miles
Able Taxi Sevices
01694 724770
Gernant, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PN
5.86 Miles
Arms Cars
01588 672734
12A Meadow Rd, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9QY
6.25 Miles
Longmynd Limo And Private Hire
01694 722472
45 Swains Meadow, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6HT
6.83 Miles
A To B With Craven Arms Taxis
01588 660448
Townsend, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0PX
6.92 Miles
Classic Bridal Car
07855 024631
Bank House, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6PD
9.25 Miles
Knighton Taxis
01547 528165
The Dingle, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1LD
11.50 Miles
Broadstone Cars Ltd
01584 841505
Broadstone, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6LE
12.14 Miles
Annette's Taxis
01584 878787
68 Old St, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1NX
13.66 Miles
Ludlow Taxis
01584 876666
56 Sandpits Avenue, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TB
13.69 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Leas
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Totterton
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Eaton Stations
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Crowgate
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Lydham
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Eyton
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Bull Street
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High Street
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Bishops Castle Post Office
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Welsh Street
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Church Street
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Lydbury North Post Office
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Kerry Lane
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Whitcott
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Bishops Castle Medical Practice
01588 638285
Schoolhouse Lane
Bishops Castlee
Shropshire
SY9 5ER
The Meadows Medical Practice
01588 640573
The Meadows Medical Pract
Turnpike Meadow
Clun
Shropshire
SY7 8HZ
Craven Arms Surgery
01588 672309
The Surgery
20 Shrewsbury Road
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9PY
South West Shropshire Pcn
01588 672309
Craven Arms Medical
20 Shrewsbury Road
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9PY
Church Stretton Medical Centre
01694 722127
The Medical Centre
Easthope Road
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6BL
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Local Stores

Bishops Castle
59-63 Church Street
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5AD
01588 638411
shop.5955@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.79 miles
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SPAR Bishops Castle
SPAR PFS
Church Street
Bishops Castle
SY9 5AA
01588 630390
Store Website
1.8 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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
1.65 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

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Cats

Cattle

Deer

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Equines

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Stretton Hills Veterinary Practice Ltd
Dudgeley Farm
Lower Wood
All Stretton
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6LE
01694 751748
info@theequinevet.co.uk
Website
8.56 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Trefaldwyn Vets
Trefaldwyn Veterinary Clinic
Forden Road
Montgomery
Powys
SY15 6EU
01686 668234
info@trefaldwynvets.com
9.43 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Malthouse Veterinary Group Ltd
Malthouse
Leigh Road
Minsterley
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0AA
01743 791246
reception@malthouseveterinarygroup.co.uk
Website
10.00 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Poultry

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
11.02 miles
Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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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
5.42 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.
5.76 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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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
12.67 miles

Location
what3words
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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
12.90 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
13.29 miles

Location
what3words
briefer.scrum.remaking
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
14.36 miles

Location
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Weather Forecast

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