Welcome to Mainstone

Mainstone is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Perry and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Mainstone is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the English countryside.

One of the main attractions in Mainstone is the River Perry. The river is a popular spot for fishing and is home to a variety of fish species including trout, grayling, and chub. The river is also a great place for a leisurely stroll or a picnic with family and friends. The surrounding countryside is also perfect for hiking and cycling, with many scenic routes to explore.

Mainstone is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The village church, St. John the Baptist, dates back to the 12th century and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, serving up delicious local cuisine and ales. Overall, Mainstone is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty and tranquility of rural England.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 6.1°C

Feels Like: 5.2°C

Wind: 3.4 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School Details
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
Newcastle C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Anna Cook
Newcastle
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 8QL
01588640260
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
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
Norbury Primary School And Nursery
Foundation School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Leslie Ball
Norbury
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5EA
01588650207
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
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
Bedstone College
Other Independent School
Ages:4-18
Head Teacher
Mr Toby Mullins
Bedstone
Bucknell
Shropshire
SY7 0BG
1547530303
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Knucklas
Glyndwr, Knucklas, Powys, LD7 1PN
8.47 Miles
Broome
Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT
8.75 Miles
Hopton Heath
Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QD
9.15 Miles
Knighton
Station Road, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1DT
9.56 Miles
Llangynllo
[Un-Named Lane], Near Llangynllo, Powys, LD7 1SY
9.67 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Classic Bridal Car
07855 024631
Bank House, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6PD
6.30 Miles
A To B With Craven Arms Taxis
01588 660448
Townsend, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0PX
9.09 Miles
Rocket Cars
07890 904732
3 Grove Drive, Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8DA
10.04 Miles
Knighton Taxis
01547 528165
The Dingle, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1LD
10.04 Miles
Arms Cars
01588 672734
12A Meadow Rd, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9QY
10.07 Miles
Ross Cabs
07776 375342
Unit 2 Lion Works, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3AG
10.15 Miles
Newtown Station Travel
01686 621966
Railway Station/Old Kerry Rd, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1BP
10.41 Miles
Station Cars Ltd
01686 621818
10 Severn Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2AQ
10.63 Miles
Able Taxi Sevices
01694 724770
Gernant, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PN
10.70 Miles
Robs Taxis
01686 624314
236 Heol Y Nant, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1QZ
11.50 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Mainstone
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Cefneinion
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Bryn
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Mardu
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Banks Head
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Sy15 Cann Smithy Church Stoke Montgomery
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Sy15 Pentre Hopton Church Stoke Montgomery
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Colebatch
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The Cabin
No More Collections Today
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Acton
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kerry Lane
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Church Street
No More Collections Today
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Bishops Castle Post Office
Collection Today available until:17:15
Weekday Last Collection:17:15
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Welsh Street
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Whitcott
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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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
Leintwardine
01547 540355
The Surgery
Jay Lane
Leintwardine
Shropshire
SY7 0LG
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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
3.06 miles
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SPAR Bishops Castle
SPAR PFS
Church Street
Bishops Castle
SY9 5AA
01588 630390
Store Website
3.0 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
3.23 miles
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Trefaldwyn Vets
Trefaldwyn Veterinary Clinic
Forden Road
Montgomery
Powys
SY15 6EU
01686 668234
info@trefaldwynvets.com
6.73 miles
Animals Treated
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Kerry Vale Vets Ltd
Common Road
Kerry
Newtown
Powys
SY16 4NZ
07709 080018
Jonathan@kerryvalevets.com
Website
8.08 miles
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Cattle

Equines

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Hafren Veterinary Group Limited
1 Station Road
Knighton
Powys
LD7 1BU
01547 529600/01597 528292
knightonsmallanimals@hafrenvets.co.uk
Website
9.60 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
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Hafren Veterinary Group
Knighton Surgery
Ludlow Road
Knighton
Powys
LD7 1HP
01547 528292
knighton@hafrenvets.co.uk
Website
9.79 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Wed08:3017:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Thu08:3017:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Fri08:3017:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Sat08:3012:00
Outside office hours - to contact the emergency service phone 01547 528292
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Medivet Newtownvastre Veterinary Centre
8 Vastre Industrial Estate
Newtown
Powys
SY16 1DZ
01686 626111
newtown@medivet.co.uk
Website
10.03 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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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
8.11 miles

Park At The Bog Car Park, Just Past The Visitor Centre (Grid Ref: So 357 977).
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.
10.22 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
15.15 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
16.05 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
16.62 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
17.24 miles

Location
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