Welcome to Smithies The

Smithies is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, charming cottages, and friendly locals. It is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the beauty of rural England. The village has a rich history that dates back to the medieval times, and there are several historic buildings and landmarks that visitors can explore.

One of the most notable landmarks in Smithies is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and features a stunning stained glass window that depicts scenes from the Bible. Visitors can also explore the nearby Smithies Castle, which was built in the 14th century and is now a popular tourist attraction. The castle offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a great place to learn about the history of the village.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Smithies is also known for its vibrant community. The village has a number of local shops, cafes, and pubs where visitors can sample traditional English cuisine and meet the friendly locals. There are also several events and festivals that take place throughout the year, including the annual Smithies Fair, which is a celebration of the village's history and culture. Overall, Smithies is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the beauty and history of rural England.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 3.1°C

Feels Like: 0.9°C

Wind: 4.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School Details
Crudgington Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Adam Ames
School Lane
Crudgington
Telford
Shropshire
TF6 6JF
1952386910
School Website
Tibberton Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Miss Rebecca Nash
Off Maslan Crescent
Tibberton
Newport
Shropshire
TF10 8NN
01952387790
School Website
High Ercall Primary School And Nursery
Foundation School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Roberts
Church Road
High Ercall
Telford
Shropshire
TF6 6AF
01952387570
School Website
Harper Adams University
Higher Education Institutions
Head Teacher
Dr David Llewellyn
Newport
Shropshire
TF10 8NB
1952820280
School Website
St Lawrence Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca Nash
Preston-Upon-The-Wealdmoors
Telford
Shropshire
TF6 6DH
01952387780
School Website
Hinstock Primary School
Community School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachael Williams
Hinstock
Market Drayton
Shropshire
TF9 2TE
01952550220
School Website
Stoke On Tern Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Ms Jen Brotherhood
Rosehill Road
Stoke Heath
Market Drayton
Shropshire
TF9 2LF
01630638332
School Website
Hodnet Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Penny Lyall
Shrewsbury Street
Hodnet
Market Drayton
Shropshire
TF9 3NS
01630685300
School Website
St Peter's Bratton Church Of England Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Mark Davis
Squirrel Meadow
Bratton
Telford
Shropshire
TF5 0NT
1952387980
School Website
St Peters Church Of England Controlled Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Claire Medhurst
Stackyard Lane
Edgmond
Newport
Shropshire
TF10 8JQ
01952811692
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wellington
Station Road, Wellington, Shropshire, TF1 1BY
5.98 Miles
Oakengates
Station Road, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6DH
7.34 Miles
Telford Central
Euston Way, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4LZ
8.19 Miles
Yorton
Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP
8.91 Miles
Wem
Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ
9.28 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Shropshire Airport Travel
01743 562025
21 Mytton La, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4JE
4.97 Miles
R And J Taxis Of Shrewsbury
0845 839 1949
21 Mytton Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4JE
4.97 Miles
R And J Travel
01939 250280
21 Mytton Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4JE
4.97 Miles
Chauffeurwright
07989 974448
49 Church Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4JY
5.53 Miles
Shawbury Taxis
01939 250777
71 Church Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4JY
5.53 Miles
Bains Executive Travel
01952 404244
9 Stratford Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7DR
5.94 Miles
Roger's First Class Travel Airport Transfers
01952 820003
9 Dungarven Drive, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7UR
6.02 Miles
Telford Taxi Hire
01952 610610
Unit 10, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5SW
6.05 Miles
A 1 Taxis
01952 414141
21 Victoria Avenue, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1NN
6.08 Miles
Ambassador Taxis
01952 610610
50 Victoria Avenue, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1NP
6.08 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Great Bolas
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Meeson
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Severn Stars
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Malt House
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Tf9 Eaton On Tern Market Drayton
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Bolas Heath
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Sytch Lane
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Shray Hill
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Tf10 Cherrington Newport
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Waters Upton Post Office
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Cold Hatton
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Ellerdine
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Tf10 Maslan Crescent Tibberton Newport
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Rowton
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Tf9 Peplow Market Drayton
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Saturday Last Collection:09:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Ellerdine
01630 685230
The Village Hall
Ellerdine
Telford
Shropshire
TF6 6QT
High Ercall
01952 770224
The Surgery
73 Talbot Road
High Ercall
Shropshire
TF6 6LY
Harper Adams(Lisk)
01952 815329
Harper Adams University
Linden Hall Surgery
Edmond
Newport
Shropshire
TF10 8NB
Shawbirch Medical Centre
01952 641555
Brandon Avenue
Admaston
TF5 0DU
Hodnet Medical Practice
01630 685230
18 Drayton Road
Hodnet
Shropshire
TF9 3NF
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Local Stores

Shawbury
Drayton Road
Shawbury
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4NZ
01939 250227
Store Website
5.39 miles
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SPAR Shawbirch
SPAR
1 Acorn Way
Shawbirch Shopping Centre
Telford
TF5 0LW
01952 260552
Store Website
4.8 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Shawbirch
Acorn Way
Shawbirch
Telford
Shropshire
TF5 0LW
01952 249141
shawbirch@medivet.co.uk
Website
4.81 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Nurse appointments available 9am - 11am then 1pm - 4.15pm
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Nurse appointments available 9am - 11am then 1pm - 4.15pm
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Acer Agri Ltd
Rodenhurst Business Park
Rodington
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4QU
01925 344244
enquiries@avivets.com
5.00 miles
Animals Treated
Poultry

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Green Hollow Veterinary Group
High Ridge
Wem Road
Shawbury
Shaftesbury
Shropshire
SY4 4NW
01939 251180
greenhollowvets@gmail.com
Website
5.45 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

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Cats

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Deer

Dogs

Equines

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Wrekin View Veterinary Practice
13 Queen Street
Wellington
Telford
Shropshire
TF1 1EH
01952 223032
Website
5.89 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Haygate Veterinary Centre - Muxton
Unit 2
Wellington Road
Muxton
Telford
Shropshire
TF2 8NQ
01952 677717
admin.haygate@cvsvets.com
Website
5.93 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
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Closed between 13:00 and 14:00
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Closed between 13:00 and 15:00
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Closed between 13:00 and 15:00
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Sat09:0011:00
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Gladstone Veterinary Clinic
Unit 9, The Hadley Centre
High Street
Hadley
Telford
Shropshire
TF1 5GQ
01952 245145
info@gladstonevets.co.uk
Website
5.94 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Granville Country Park
This Is The Old Mining Area Of Muxton Which Is Now A Country Park. The Main Route(55) Is Mainly Flat With A Separate Bridal Way Running Adjacent. There Are Some Walks Off The Main Track That Involve Some Steps.
Muxton Ln
Muxton
Telford
TF2 8PQ
6.89 miles

Free Car Park At The End Of Muxton Lane, Past The Entrance To The Shropshire Golf Centre
Location
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Granville County Park
Nice Walk Along A Flat Path, Approx 3-4 Miles.
Granville Country Park
Donnington
Lancashire
7.07 miles

Location
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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
7.44 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
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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
7.53 miles

Location
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The Wrekin
Around The Bottom Of The Wrekin.
The Wrekin
Lancashire
8.25 miles

Location
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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
9.07 miles

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