Welcome to Upper Wigginton

Upper Wigginton is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Shrewsbury and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

The village of Upper Wigginton has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The village was originally a farming community and was home to a number of small farms. Over the years, the village has grown and developed, but it has managed to maintain its rural charm and character. Today, the village is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the beautiful countryside and explore the local history.

One of the main attractions in Upper Wigginton is the St. Michael and All Angels Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture. The village also has a number of walking trails that take visitors through the beautiful countryside surrounding the village. These trails offer stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys and are a great way to explore the area.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 5.4°C

Wind: 3.1 MPH

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Local Schools

School Details
Chirbury C Of E Vc Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Les Ball
Chirbury
Montgomery
Shropshire
SY15 6BN
01938561647
School Website
Bishops Castle Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kate Mather
Oak Meadow
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5PA
1588638522
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
Worthen C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Beth Rowe
Worthen
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 9HT
01743891320
School Website
Stiperstones C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Les Ball
Snailbeach
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0LZ
01588650207
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
Newcastle C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Anna Cook
Newcastle
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 8QL
01588640260
School Website
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
Minsterley Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Katie Wilcox
Minsterley
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0BE
01743791398
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Welshpool
Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ
7.36 Miles
Newtown
Old Kerry Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1BP
9.08 Miles
Church Stretton
Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG
12.73 Miles
Broome
Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT
12.84 Miles
Knucklas
Glyndwr, Knucklas, Powys, LD7 1PN
13.23 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Classic Bridal Car
07855 024631
Bank House, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6PD
1.99 Miles
Wright Taxis Ltd
01938 552531
Church Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DP
7.65 Miles
Castle Cabs Welshpool
01938 555343
86 Borfa Green, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7QH
7.97 Miles
Stonebridge Taxi's
01938 555119
Stonebridge Ho/Salop Rd, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9HP
8.05 Miles
Amber Cabs
01938 556611
53 Bryn Y Ddol, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7TW
8.15 Miles
Ross Cabs
07776 375342
Unit 2 Lion Works, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3AG
8.75 Miles
Newtown Station Travel
01686 621966
Railway Station/Old Kerry Rd, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1BP
9.10 Miles
Station Cars Ltd
01686 621818
10 Severn Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2AQ
9.23 Miles
Mc2 Taxi And Silver Service Executive Cars
01938 552277
6 Dolwen, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9PL
10.19 Miles
M C 2 Taxi
01938 552277
6 Dolwen, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9PL
10.19 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sy15 Penybryn Hopton Montgomery
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Blue Bell/Hopton
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Sy15 Churchstoke Montgomery
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Sy15 Tan-Y-Mur Montgomery
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Sy15 Chirbury Post Office Montgomery
Collection Today available until:16:45
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Special Mailbox:
Sy15 Chirbury Road Montgomery Welshpool
No More Collections Today
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Sy15 Montomery Post Office Arthur Street Montgome
Collection Today available until:17:00
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Special Mailbox:
Sy15 Cross Likey Church Stoke Welshpool
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Special Mailbox:
Sy15 Arthur Street Mngomery Welshpool
No More Collections Today
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Sy15 Old Church Stoke Montgomery
Collection Today available until:16:15
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Sy15 The Mount Llandyssil Montgomery
No More Collections Today
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Sy15 Cann Smithy Church Stoke Montgomery
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Sy15 Pentrenant Church Stoke Montgomery
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Sy15 Priest Weston Montgomery
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Sy15 Pentre Hopton Church Stoke Montgomery
No More Collections Today
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Bishops Castle Medical Practice
01588 638285
Schoolhouse Lane
Bishops Castlee
Shropshire
SY9 5ER
The Meadows Medical Practice
01588 640573
The Meadows Medical Pract
Turnpike Meadow
Clun
Shropshire
SY7 8HZ
Westbury Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Westbury
Shrewsbury
SY5 9QX
Westbury Medical Centre
01743 884727
Westbury Medical Centre
Westbury
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 9QX
Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice
01743 790325
Pontesbury Medical Prac
Hall Bank, Pontesbury
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0RF
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Local Stores

Churchstoke
Crosslikey
Churchstoke
Powys
SY15 6AR
01588 620226
Store Website
1.97 miles
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SPAR - Montgomery
Broad Street
Montgomery
SY15 6PH
01686 668224
Store Website
1.9 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Trefaldwyn Vets
Trefaldwyn Veterinary Clinic
Forden Road
Montgomery
Powys
SY15 6EU
01686 668234
info@trefaldwynvets.com
2.07 miles
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Dogs

Equines

Pigs

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Yorton Farm Stud
Poolton
Leighton
Welshpool
Powys
SY21 8HJ
Website
6.03 miles
Amenities
Referrals only
Animals Treated
Equines

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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
6.49 miles
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Camelids

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Camlas Farm Vets Llp
Nant Y Coed
Leighton
Welshpool
Powys
SY21 8HH
01938 553124
camlasfarm@hotmail.co.uk
Website
6.62 miles
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24 hour emergency care outside of office opening hours
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Kerry Vale Vets Ltd
Common Road
Kerry
Newtown
Powys
SY16 4NZ
07709 080018
Jonathan@kerryvalevets.com
Website
7.59 miles
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Cattle

Equines

Poultry

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Camlas Petcare Vets
Waterloo Place
Salop Road
Welshpool
Powys
SY21 7HE
01938 559088
info@camlaspetcarevets.co.uk
Website
7.78 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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
6.68 miles

Park At The Bog Car Park, Just Past The Visitor Centre (Grid Ref: So 357 977).
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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.
10.48 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.
Location
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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
19.60 miles

Location
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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
20.13 miles

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

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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
20.65 miles

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