Welcome to Shelton

Shelton 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. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Today, Shelton is a thriving community with a range of amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a primary school.

One of the main attractions of Shelton is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect place for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby River Tern also provides opportunities for fishing and boating. The village is also home to a number of wildlife species, including badgers, foxes, and deer, making it a great place for nature lovers.

Despite its small size, Shelton has a rich cultural heritage. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The village also has a strong community spirit, with a range of events and activities taking place throughout the year, including a popular annual fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Shelton is a charming and welcoming village that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, history, and community spirit.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 7.3°C

Feels Like: 2.8°C

Wind: 20.4 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Manor Field Infant And Nursery School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Heather Haines
Manor Road
Long Stratton
Norwich
Norfolk
NR15 2XR
1508530356
School Website
Long Stratton High School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Alexander Lewis
Manor Road
Long Stratton
Norwich
Norfolk
NR15 2XR
1508530418
School Website
St Marys Church Of England Junior School
Academy Converter
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Adam Riley
Swan Lane
Long Stratton
Norwich
Norfolk
NR15 2UY
01508530459
School Website
Aurora Eccles School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Mr Christopher Mackinnon
Quidenham
Norfolk
NR15 2NZ
1953887217
School Website
Hempnall Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Alex Griffiths
The Street
Hempnall
Norwich
Norfolk
NR15 2AD
01508499264
School Website
Preston Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Matthew Walker
Henry Preston Road
Tasburgh
Norwich
Norfolk
NR15 1NU
01508470454
School Website
Pulham Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Harriet Beckett
Harleston Road
Pulham Market
Diss
Norfolk
IP21 4SZ
01379676313
School Website
Forncett St Peter Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Callum Richards
Aslacton Road
Forncett St Peter
Norwich
Norfolk
NR16 1LT
01508530506
School Website
Saxlingham Nethergate C Of E Vc Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Matthew Walker
Church Hill
Saxlingham Nethergate
Norwich
Norfolk
NR15 1TD
01508499271
School Website
Aslacton Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Heather Haines
Church Road
Aslacton
Norwich
Norfolk
NR15 2JH
1379677345
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Spooner Row
Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH
8.73 Miles
Diss
Station Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN
9.09 Miles
Wymondham
Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ
9.10 Miles
Attleborough
Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS
10.87 Miles
Norwich
Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF
10.88 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Stratton Cabs
01508 532452
Edges View/The St, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2AH
1.90 Miles
Alm Taxis
01379 608602
32 Saint Michael's Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2PH
2.03 Miles
Alm Taxis
01508 536825
10 Wellesley Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2PD
2.25 Miles
City Cabs
01603 446666
3 Hastings Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1NY
3.11 Miles
Norwich City Taxis
01603 446666
3 Hastings Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1NY
3.11 Miles
A L M Taxis
01379 608602
2 Bank Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4TG
3.26 Miles
Stratton Cabs
01379 674791
New House/Church Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2JH
3.89 Miles
I W Travel Solutions
01508 571055
32 Bluebell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8BN
6.00 Miles
Pj's Cabs
07789 847234
The Glebe/School La, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4HU
7.48 Miles
Byre Chauffeur Driven Cars
01986 893217
The Byre, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RU
7.49 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Street (D)
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Shelton Green (D)
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Church Farm (D)
Collection Today available until:09:00
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The Lodge The Common (D)
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Mill Lane (D)
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Hawthorn Ipswich Rd (D)
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Church House Ips. Rd (D)
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Swan Lane Shopping Centre P.O.
Collection Today available until:16:45
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Flower Pot Lane (D)
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Norwich Road (D)
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Manor Rd (D)
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3 Horseshoes (D)
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Bayspole Rd/Porters Rd (D)
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Wellesley Rd/Tharston Ind Est (D)
Collection Today available until:09:00
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10 Field Lane (D)
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Long Stratton Medical Partnership
01508 530781
Swan Lane Surgery
Long Stratton
Norwich
Norfolk
NR15 2UY
Dr Fox & Partners
01508 499333
Millgates Surgery
Mill Road
Hempnall
Norwich
Norfolk
NR15 2LP
Church Hill Surgery
01379 676227
Church Hill Surgery
Station Rd, Pulham Market
Diss
Norfolk
IP21 4TX
Newton Flotman Surgery
01508 470300
St. Marys Close
Newton Flotman
Norwich
Norfolk
NR15 1AH
Paddock Road Surgery
Paddock Road
Harleston
Norfolk
IP20 9AR
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Local Stores

Ice House
8 Ice House Precinct
Long Stratton
Norwich
Norfolk
NR15 2XW
01508 530011
Store Website
1.77 miles
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SPAR - Mulbarton
45 Birchfield Ln
Mulbarton
Norwich
NR14 8AA
01508486861
Store Website
6.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
Wellesley Road
Tharston Industrial Estate
Long Stratton
Norfolk
NR15 2PD
01508 530686
longstratton@chapelfieldvets.co.uk
Website
2.23 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Paws Indoors Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery
Broaden Lane
Hempnall
Norwich
Norfolk
NR15 2LU
01508 498718
info@pawsindoors.co.uk
Website
2.66 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Cherry Tree Vets Ltd
3 Broad Street
Harleston
Norfolk
IP20 9AZ
01379 852999
harleston@cherrytree-vets.co.uk
Website
4.92 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Equines

Poultry

Small Mammals

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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
Fri08:0018:30
24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
Sat15:0018:00
Open clinic - no appointment required Diss practice open clinic 10am-1pm
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24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
Oakwood Veterinary Practice Ltd
Oakwood House
Fuller Road
Harleston
Norfolk
IP20 9EA
01379 852146
admin@oakwoodvets.co.uk
Website
5.33 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
Brooke Equine Clinic
Bungay Road
Brooke
Norwich
Norfolk
NR15 1DX
01508 558 228
brookeequine@chapelfieldvets.co.uk
Website
6.28 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Three Rivers Vets
The Surgery
Norwich Road
Mulbarton
Norwich
Norfolk
NR14 8DE
reception.mulbarton@threeriversvetgroup.co.uk
Website
6.99 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

A Walk In The Saints
A Long Circular Walk Taking In The 2-Moated Buildings In The Area-Either Take A Picnic Or Refresh Yourself With A Pint And A Sandwich At St Peters Hall (Normally Open Wednesday To Sunday But Telephone Beforehand 01986 782288)
Abbey Rd
Bungay
Lancashire
NR35 1NL
6.72 miles

Location
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Bungay And Surrounding Area
Three Circular Walks From Earsham Street Cafe In The Centre Of The Pituresque Waveney Valley Town Of Bungay. There Is A 1 Mile Walk Around The Centre Of The Town, A 2½ Mile Walk Around Outney Common And A 5½ Mile Walk That Takes In Bungay, Earsham And The Bath Hills.
7-9 Earsham St
Bungay
Lancashire
NR35 1AE
7.18 miles

Location
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Ladybelt Country Park
A Woodland And Heathland Walk Not Too Far From The Centre Of Norwich. The Land Was Once Part Of The Ketteringham Hall Estate Owned By Sir John Boulieau, An Eminent Victorian Figure.
Hethersett Rd
Norwich
Lancashire
NR14 8HX
7.82 miles

Location
what3words
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Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area.
Wortham
Diss
IP22 1ST
10.77 miles

Make Sure You Go To Wortham Ling And Not The Village Of Wortham Which Is Further South. There Are Two Car Parks.
Location
what3words
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Whitlingham Lake
Beautiful Part Of Norfolk Countryside That Has The Scenery Of A Coastal Area, But Handy Location Of Being Inner City. On A Day With Good Weather The Atmosphere Is Buzzing With Families, Dog Walkers And Naturists. Perfect For A Change Of Scenery And Lovely Views.
Whitlingham Ln
Lancashire
10.80 miles

Location
what3words
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Earlham Park
Lovely Park On The Edge Of Uea Campus. Open Fields, The River And Woodlands To Explore.
2 The Gardens
Norwich
Lancashire
NR4 7TQ
10.83 miles

Location
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Weather Forecast

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