Welcome to Presthope

Presthope is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated in the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich industrial history. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the area's many attractions.

One of the main attractions in Presthope is the Ironbridge Gorge Museum, which tells the story of the Industrial Revolution and the impact it had on the local area. The museum is home to a number of historic buildings, including the world-famous Iron Bridge, which was the first bridge to be made entirely of iron. Visitors can also explore the nearby Blists Hill Victorian Town, which is a living museum that recreates life in a 19th-century industrial town.

Presthope is also a great place for outdoor enthusiasts, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and fishing. The village is located near the Severn Way, a long-distance footpath that follows the River Severn from its source in Wales to its mouth in the Bristol Channel. There are also several fishing lakes in the area, including the popular Severn Valley Trout Fishery. Overall, Presthope is a charming village that offers something for everyone, whether you're interested in history, nature, or outdoor activities.

Local Weather

Fog

Temp: 1.3°C

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Wind: 7.2 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Much Wenlock Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Carl Litchfield	Racecourse Lane Racecourse Lane Much Wenlock Shropshire TF13 6JG 1952727634 School Website
William Brookes School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Richards	Farley Road Much Wenlock Shropshire TF13 6NB 01952728900 School Website
Church Preen Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Sue Phillips (Hos) Ms Marilyn Hunt (Eht) Marilyn.Hunt@Taw.Org.Uk	Church Preen Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 7LH 01694771359 School Website
Brockton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Marilyn Hunt	Brockton Much Wenlock Shropshire TF13 6JR 01746785671 School Website
Christ Church C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Cansdale	Sheinton Road Cressage Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 6DH 01952510383 School Website
Barrow 1618 C Of E Free School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Charlotte Hayes	Barrow Broseley Shropshire TF12 5BW 01952388640 School Website
Concord College Other Independent School Ages:12-20 Head Teacher Dr Michael Truss	Acton Burnell Hall Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 7PF 1694731631 School Website
Buildwas Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jason Millington	Buildwas Road Buildwas Telford Shropshire TF8 7DA 01952387827 School Website
Morville C Of E Controlled Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Gaskin	Morville Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4RJ 01746714219 School Website
Coalbrookdale And Ironbridge C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Mandy Dhaliwal	Dale End Coalbrookdale Telford Shropshire TF8 7DS 01952386620 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wellington Station Road, Wellington, Shropshire, TF1 1BY 8.96 Miles

Church Stretton Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG 9.15 Miles

Telford Central Euston Way, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4LZ 9.58 Miles

Oakengates Station Road, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6DH 9.88 Miles

Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 11.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Wenlock Cars Taxi Service 07897 383157 Southfield Road, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6AY 1.86 Miles
Interspeed Cars 01743 761549 Cound Arbour Bungalow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 6AW 5.09 Miles
Broseley Taxis 01952 882666 12 Birch Meadow, Broseley, Shropshire, TF12 5LL 5.49 Miles
Broadstone Cars Ltd 01584 841505 Broadstone, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6LE 6.00 Miles
Ironbridge Horseless Carriages 01952 585888 Ironbridge Road, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5JX 6.88 Miles
Uppington Travel 01952 740462 15 New Cottages, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 5HH 6.93 Miles
Central Taxis 01952 501050 Horsehay House, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3PY 7.19 Miles
Bruce's Cab 01746 766161 6 Linley View Dr, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4RT 7.41 Miles
S W Private Hire 01746 761500 33 Sydney Cottage Dr, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4PH 7.43 Miles
Micks Taxis 01746 769988 52 Sydney Cottage Dr, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4PQ 7.45 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Streton Westwood Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Presthope Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Bourton Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Havelock Crescent Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Callaughton Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Lower Springs No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gaskell Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Hughley Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harley Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hodgecroft No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Much Wenlock Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hill Top Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Tf13 Crescent Much Wenlock No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walton Hills No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Patton Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Much Wenlock & Cressage Medical Practice 01952 726011	Kingsway Lodge King Street Much Wenlock Shropshire TF13 6BL
Cressage 01952 510318	Clifton Lodge Surgery Sheinton Road Cressage Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 6DH
Broseley Medical Practice 01952 882854	Broseley Medical Practice Bridgnorth Road Broseley Shropshire TF12 5EL
Ironbridge Medical Practice 01952 432568	Ironbridge Medical Pract Trinity Hall Dale Road Coalbrookdale,Telford TF8 7DT
Brown Clee Medical Centre 01746 712672	Station Road Ditton Priors Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 6SS

Local Stores

Ironbridge - Wharfage Road
Wharfage Road
Ironbridge
Telford
Shropshire
TF8 7NJ
01952 432614
Store Website
5.57 miles

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SPAR Much Wenlock
SPAR
67 High Street
Much Wenlock
TF13 6AE
01952 727798
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Much Wenlock
Victoria Road Much Wenlock Shropshire TF13 6AH 01952 727371 office@severnedgevets.co.uk Website 1.79 miles
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Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Broseley
Ironbridge Road Broseley Shropshire TF12 5DJ 01952 883859 office@severnedgevets.co.uk Website 5.62 miles

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Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Madeley
44 Park Street Madeley Telford Shropshire TF7 5LD 01952 680287 office@severnedgevets.co.uk Website 7.02 miles

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Severn Edge Farm Vets
Bridgnorth Agricultural Centre The Livestock And Auction Centre Wenlock Road Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4QR 01746 713911 farmadmin@severnedgevets.co.uk Website 7.10 miles
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Telford Madeley Vets4pets Ltd
Madeley Court Parkway Telford Shropshire TF7 5FL 01952 682100 telfordmadeley@vets4pets.com Website 7.28 miles
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Haygate Veterinary Centre - Madeley
20/21 Bridgnorth Road Madeley Telford Shropshire TF7 4JB 01952 586182 admin.haygate@cvsvets.com Website 7.78 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Ironbridge
Ironbridge Is A Town On The River Severn At The Heart Of The Ironbridge Gorge, Near Telford, Shropshire. Site Of The World’S First Iron Bridge, Erected Over The River Severn In 1779. We Detail A Short, 1.3 Mile, Walk Here, Which Encompasses The Town Of Ironbridge And Crosses Over The Iron Bridge Itself. This Will Give You Chance To Explore The Town And River Area A Little, As Part Of The Walk. TF8 7JP 5.73 miles From The M54 Telford, Head South On The A442 Toward Ironbridge. Pass Through Madeley And When On The B4373 Follow This To A Roundabout At Ironbridge, Go Around This To Take An Effective Left Turn. Pass By Bedlam Furnaces, Then Take Right Over The Bridge, Right Again Then The First Right, Just Off The Sharp Bend In The Road. The Car Park Is Located On The Right, Next To The River Severn.

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The Wrekin
Around The Bottom Of The Wrekin. The Wrekin Lancashire 6.39 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 10.62 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.

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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 10.67 miles

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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. 11.00 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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Granville County Park
Nice Walk Along A Flat Path, Approx 3-4 Miles. Granville Country Park Donnington Lancashire 11.73 miles

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Weather Forecast

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