Welcome to Somerwood

Somerwood is a picturesque village located in the heart of Shropshire, England. The village is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush green forests, and crystal-clear streams. The village is home to a small but tight-knit community of friendly locals who are always happy to welcome visitors with open arms. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the beautiful St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the most popular attractions in Somerwood is the village's annual summer fair. The fair is a celebration of all things local, with stalls selling everything from handmade crafts to delicious local produce. Visitors can enjoy live music, traditional games, and a range of other activities, making it the perfect day out for families and friends. The fair is also a great opportunity to meet the locals and learn more about the village's rich history and culture.

Somerwood is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with a range of hiking and cycling trails that wind their way through the surrounding countryside. The village is located close to a number of nature reserves and national parks, including the stunning Shropshire Hills, which offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Whether you're looking for a gentle stroll or a challenging hike, Somerwood has something to offer everyone, making it the perfect destination for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 4.3°C

Feels Like: 1.6°C

Wind: 6.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Tuition Medical And Behaviour Support Service Pupil Referral Unit Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mrs Gregory Portman	Shropshire Council Tmbss Central Office Administration Sundorne Education Centre 218 Sundorne Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 4RG 01743368189 School Website
Harlescott Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss S Peters	Featherbed Lane Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 4QN 01743462087 School Website
St Lucias C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Catherine Coleman	Upton Magna Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 4TZ 01743709652 School Website
Shrewsbury Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Julie Johnson	Corndon Crescent Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 4LL
Sundorne Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Peters	Corndon Crescent Sundorne Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 4LE 01743462087 School Website
Belvidere Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Davis	Tenbury Drive Telford Estate Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 5YB 01743365211 School Website
Severndale Specialist Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Ms Brian Thomas	Woodcote Way Monkmoor Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 5SH 01743563333 School Website
The Wilfred Owen School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Lynch	The Monkmoor Campus Woodcote Way Monkmoor Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 5SH 1743282360 School Website
Belvidere School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Paul Farr (Head Of School) Peter Johnstone (Exec Head)	Crowmere Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 5LA 1743235073 School Website
St Giles C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Gardner	Portland Crescent Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 5NJ 01743356579 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 3.11 Miles

Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 5.96 Miles

Wellington Station Road, Wellington, Shropshire, TF1 1BY 7.17 Miles

Wem Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ 8.85 Miles

Oakengates Station Road, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6DH 10.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A 2 B Travel 01743 468888 Lodge 1, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4SD 1.27 Miles
Hr Private Hire And Courier Services 07976 612181 31 Dale Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5TE 1.87 Miles
A Js Taxis 07974 329131 5 Rural Cottages, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4BT 2.10 Miles
Griffiths Executive Travel 01743 344956 16 Sedgeford Dr, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5NS 2.21 Miles
All Aboard Minibuses 07504 102362 Unit 3/Tower Park/Ennerdale Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3TD 2.34 Miles
Centre Cars 01952 404040 Unit C1/Centrepoint/Stafford Dr, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3BF 2.60 Miles
Ajs Taxis 07974 329131 101 Little Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3PD 2.72 Miles
Shrewsbury Taxi Service 01743 244477 3, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5HA 2.76 Miles
Central Taxis Ltd 01743 441144 Battlefield Enterprise Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3EH 2.77 Miles
Johns Prestige Private Hire 01743 468346 21 Corbet Cl, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3RP 2.78 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Haughmond Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Uffington Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sundorne Grove Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allerton Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upton Magna Business Park Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arlington Way Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadow Farm Drive Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Upton Magna Post Office Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monkmoor Road (Ind Estate) Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Conway Drive Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Battlefield Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whitchurch Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sundorne Road Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Severn Fields Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Sundorne Road Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ
Severn Fields Medical Practice 01743 281950	Severn Fields Hth Village Sundorne Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 4RQ
Unit A 0844 4068888	Unit A 3 Longbow Close Shrewsbury SY1 3GZ
Belvidere Medical Pract. 01743 363640	Belvidere Medical Pract. 23 Belvidere Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 5LS
The Skin Clinic 01743 590019	St Michaels Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 2JE

Local Stores

Monkmoor - Monkmoor Road
186 Monkmoor Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 5BH
01743 353542
Store Website
2.16 miles

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SPAR - Robson Stores Shrewsbury
4 Sundorne Avenue
Shrewsbury
SY1 4JP
01743 362640
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet 24 Hour Shrewsbury
2 Longbow Close Harlescott Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 3GZ 01743 465554 24hour.shrewsbury@medivet.co.uk Website 2.27 miles
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Advanced Pet Care Ltd
6 Knights Park Hussey Road Battlefield Enterprise Park Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 3TE 01743 453970 operations@apclteam.com 2.50 miles

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Abbey Veterinary Centre - Shrewsbury
16 Holywell Street Abbey Foregate Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 5DB 01743 232713 admin.abbey@cvsvets.com Website 2.88 miles
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Acer Agri Ltd
Rodenhurst Business Park Rodington Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 4QU 01925 344244 enquiries@avivets.com 3.03 miles

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Quarry Veterinary Group
Brassey Road Off Old Potts Way Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 7FA 01743 362 556 quarryvets@lineone.net Website 3.13 miles

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Animal Trust Vets Cic Shrewsbury
Coleham Head Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 7BJ 01743 296246 shrewsbury@animaltrust.org.uk Website 3.13 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 0.21 miles

Location what3words villa.hush.medium

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 0.33 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 foil.amount.firm

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 2.41 miles

Location what3words toned.saying.riders

The Wrekin
Around The Bottom Of The Wrekin. The Wrekin Lancashire 6.88 miles

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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 10.89 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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Granville County Park
Nice Walk Along A Flat Path, Approx 3-4 Miles. Granville Country Park Donnington Lancashire 11.20 miles

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Weather Forecast

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