Welcome to Plowden

Plowden is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated in the beautiful countryside of the Welsh Marches, surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque landscapes. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Margaret's Church, which is a Grade II listed building. The church is a popular destination for visitors who come to admire its stunning architecture and learn about its rich history.

Plowden is also home to a number of other historic buildings, including the Plowden Hall, which was built in the 17th century and is now a private residence. The village is also known for its traditional pubs, which offer a warm welcome to visitors and locals alike. The Plowden Arms is a popular spot for a pint of local ale and a hearty meal, while the Crown Inn is a cosy pub with a roaring fire and a friendly atmosphere.

Despite its small size, Plowden is a vibrant and active community, with a range of events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village hosts an annual summer fete, which is a popular event for families and visitors. There are also regular music and theatre performances at the local community centre, as well as a range of sports and fitness classes. Plowden is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
The Community College Bishops Castle Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Reuben Thorley	Brampton Road Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5AY 01588638257
Bishops Castle Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Mather	Oak Meadow Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5PA 1588638522 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
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 Lawrence C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Alan Brannen	Shrewsbury Road Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6EX 01694722682 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Craven Arms Station Crescent, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RR 4.04 Miles

Broome Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT 4.10 Miles

Church Stretton Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG 5.88 Miles

Hopton Heath Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QD 6.25 Miles

Bucknell Weston Road, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0AD 8.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Rocket Cars 07890 904732 3 Grove Drive, Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8DA 3.61 Miles
Arms Cars 01588 672734 12A Meadow Rd, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9QY 4.09 Miles
Able Taxi Sevices 01694 724770 Gernant, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PN 4.51 Miles
A To B With Craven Arms Taxis 01588 660448 Townsend, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0PX 5.47 Miles
Longmynd Limo And Private Hire 01694 722472 45 Swains Meadow, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6HT 5.65 Miles
Broadstone Cars Ltd 01584 841505 Broadstone, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6LE 10.29 Miles
Knighton Taxis 01547 528165 The Dingle, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1LD 11.35 Miles
Classic Bridal Car 07855 024631 Bank House, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6PD 11.47 Miles
Annette's Taxis 01584 878787 68 Old St, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1NX 11.52 Miles
Ludlow Taxis 01584 876666 56 Sandpits Avenue, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TB 11.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Eyton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edgton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Totterton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eaton Stations No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horderley Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Round Oak No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brunslow Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Lydbury North Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Leas No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asterton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hamperley Collection Today available until:09:45 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Woolaston / Bank House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hopesay No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walcott Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitcott No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bishops Castle Medical Practice 01588 638285	Schoolhouse Lane Bishops Castlee Shropshire SY9 5ER
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
The Meadows Medical Practice 01588 640573	The Meadows Medical Pract Turnpike Meadow Clun Shropshire SY7 8HZ

Local Stores

Bishops Castle
59-63 Church Street
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5AD
01588 638411
shop.5955@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.82 miles

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SPAR Bishops Castle
SPAR PFS
Church Street
Bishops Castle
SY9 5AA
01588 630390
Store Website
3.8 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 3.54 miles

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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 4.23 miles
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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 7.76 miles
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Marches Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3 Church Farm Studios Stanton Lacy Ludlow Shropshire SY8 2AE office@marchesfarmvets.co.uk Website 8.82 miles

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Medivet Ludlow / Marches Veterinary Group
Corve Veterinary Surgery Coronation Avenue Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1DN 01584 877877 ludlow@medivet.co.uk Website 10.83 miles

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Malthouse Veterinary Group Ltd
Malthouse Leigh Road Minsterley Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0AA 01743 791246 reception@malthouseveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 10.98 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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. 5.41 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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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 6.65 miles Park At The Bog Car Park, Just Past The Visitor Centre (Grid Ref: So 357 977).

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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 10.79 miles

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

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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 11.16 miles

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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 12.33 miles

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Weather Forecast

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