Welcome to Lower Hopton

Lower Hopton is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Market Drayton and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Lower Hopton is the St. Michael and All Angels Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Lower Hopton is also home to several local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village is known for its friendly and welcoming community, and visitors are always made to feel at home. The village is also home to several community events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Lower Hopton is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 5.2°C

Feels Like: 1.5°C

Wind: 11.6 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
St Andrews C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Steph Burgoyne	Hopton Lane Nesscliffe Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1DB 01743741331 School Website
St John The Baptist C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Ball	Church Street Ruyton Xi Towns Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1LA 01939260445 School Website
Packwood Haugh School Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mr Robert Fox	Park Bank Ruyton Xi Towns Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1HX 1939260217 School Website
Adcote School For Girls Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mrs Diane Browne	Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2JY 1939260202 School Website
Baschurch C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Williams	Eyton Lane Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2AU 01939260443 School Website
The Corbet School Technology College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jane Tinker	Eyton Lane Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2AX 01939260296 School Website
Kinnerley Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Elizabeth Madin	School Road Kinnerley Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8DF 01691682289 School Website
Condover College Limited Special Post 16 Institution Ages:18-24 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Gillett	Grafton Centre Grafton Montford Bridge Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1HF 1743872250 School Website
West Felton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen Hughes	School Road West Felton Oswestry Shropshire SY11 4JR 01691610388 School Website
Weston Lullingfields C Of E School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Nicola Bond	Weston Lullingfields Nr Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2AW 01939260306 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 7.64 Miles

Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 8.04 Miles

Gobowen Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS 9.75 Miles

Wem Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ 9.77 Miles

Welshpool Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ 12.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shropshire Motorhome Hire 01743 884864 Lower House Farm, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 9AH 3.95 Miles
Swiftline Private Hire 07786 902680 2 Oakley Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2AS 4.55 Miles
One To 1 Cars 01691 654004 Desandra, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8JB 5.50 Miles
A A A Shrewsbury Taxis 01743 244555 10 Leyburn Av, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8TP 7.05 Miles
A To B Taxis (Oswestry) Ltd 01691 679911 Maes-Y-Clawdd, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8NN 7.10 Miles
Sue's Private Hire 01743 350350 10 Middlegate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3XD 7.30 Miles
Johns Prestige Private Hire 01743 468346 21 Corbet Cl, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3RP 7.32 Miles
Central Taxis Ltd 01743 441144 Battlefield Enterprise Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3EH 7.34 Miles
Ajs Taxis 07974 329131 101 Little Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3PD 7.38 Miles
Alans Taxis Oswestry 07891 092826 9 Y Clawdd, Llansantffraid Ym Mechain, Powys, SY22 6TX 7.44 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hopton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hopton Cross Roads Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Ness Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clifton House Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kinton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilcot Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ruyton Xi Towns Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Nesscliffe Camp Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Ness Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East End/Ryton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Felton Butler Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alderton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Adcote Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pentre Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Knockin Heath Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Prescott Surgery 01939 260210	Prescott Surgery Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2DR
Knockin Medical Centre 01691 682203	Knockin Medical Centre Knockin Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8HL
Ford	The Village Ford Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9LG
Severn Hospice 01743 236565	Bicton Heath Shrewsbury SY3 8HS
Mytton Oak Medical Pract. 01743 362223	Mytton Oak Medical Pract. Mytton Oak Surgery Racecourse Lane Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 5LZ

Local Stores

Bomere Heath
Shrewsbury Road
Bomere Heath
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 3NX
01939 290941
shop.8389@coop.co.uk
Store Website
5.47 miles

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SPAR Baschurch
SPAR
Shrewsbury Road
Newtown
Baschurch
SY4 2AY
01939 261187
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Green Hollow Veterinary Surgery
School Road Ruyton Xi Towns Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1JT 01939 261216 d.w.thurston@btinternet.com 1.49 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Wed	08:30	18:30
Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Thu	08:30	18:30
Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Fri	08:30	18:30
Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Sat	09:00	12:00
Surgeries 9 to 9.30 am and 11 to 11.30 am
Sun	closed	closed
Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm

Warner Equine Veterinary Services
Wood Farm Adcote Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2JP 2.21 miles

Animals Treated
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Fyrnwy Equine Group Ltd
Whitmore Lane Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2EY 01939 260 251 office@fyrnwy.co.uk Website 2.32 miles
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Oakwood Veterinary Centre
Babbinswood Farm Whittington Oswestry Shropshire SY11 4PF 01691 679699 oakwoodvets@onetel.com Website 6.79 miles

Animals Treated
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Lower House Equine Clinic
Plas Cerrig Lane Llanymynech Oswestry Shropshire SY22 6LG 01691 830444 office@lhec.vet Website 7.11 miles
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Four Crosses Veterinary Centre
Hafod Offa Four Crosses Llanymynech Powys SY22 6RD 01691 830235 info@fourcrossesvets.co.uk Website 7.34 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Tue	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Wed	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Thu	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Fri	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Sat	08:30	13:00
Consultations by appointment 9am - 11am
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

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 7.73 miles

Location what3words toned.saying.riders

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 10.30 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 10.42 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.

Location what3words foil.amount.firm

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

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Ty Mawr Country Park
A Linear Walk In Cefn Mawr Five Miles South Of Wrexham. Ty Mawr Is A 35-Acre Country Park, Situated Between The Cefn Viaduct And The Pontcycyllte Aqueduct. LL14 3PE 14.83 miles Located Off The B5605, Follow The Brown Country Park Signs Off The A483.

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. 15.59 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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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-7.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.4°C	-5.5°C	-5°C	-3.8°C	-0.5°C	1.2°C	2.1°C	1.4°C	-0.6°C	-1.5°C
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

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.1°C	-2.6°C	-2.9°C	-3.2°C	-1.5°C	1.3°C	4.8°C	6.9°C	7.1°C	5.8°C	4.4°C	5.4°C
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

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

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	3.4°C	2.6°C	2.4°C	2.7°C	3.8°C	5.4°C	7°C	7.2°C	6.8°C	6.3°C	6.1°C	4.5°C
Feels Like	-1.2°C	-2.1°C	-2.2°C	-1.9°C	-0.3°C	1.6°C	3.5°C	3.9°C	3.6°C	3°C	2.7°C	0.4°C

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