Welcome to Walcot

Walcot is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Telford and 10 miles east of the county town of Shrewsbury. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. Michael and All Angels Church.

The village of Walcot has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. The church of St. Michael and All Angels is believed to have been built in the 12th century and is one of the oldest buildings in the village. The church features a number of interesting architectural features, including a Norman doorway and a 14th-century font. Other historic buildings in the village include Walcot Hall, a Grade II listed country house that dates back to the 18th century.

Despite its small size, Walcot is a vibrant and active community. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall. There are also a number of community groups and organizations, including a gardening club and a local history society. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market, which bring together residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 6.1°C

Feels Like: 5°C

Wind: 3.8 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School Details
Overley Hall School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:8-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Beverley Doran
Wellington
Telford
Shropshire
TF6 5HE
1952740262
School Website
Rodenhurst School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:6-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Earing
Rodenhurst Business Park
Rodenhurst Lane
Roddington
Shropshire
SY4 4QU
7583988672
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
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
Dothill Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca Butler
Severn Drive
Wellington
Telford
Shropshire
TF1 3JB
01952386870
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
St Patricks Catholic Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Graeme Hawes
North Road
Wellington
Telford
Shropshire
TF1 3ER
01952386160
School Website
Wrekin View Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Adrian Pembleton
North Road
Wellington
Telford
Shropshire
TF1 3ES
1952388088
School Website
Charlton School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Andrew Mcnaughton
Apley Avenue
Telford
TF1 3FA
1952386800
School Website
Ercall Wood Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Richard Gummery
Golf Links Lane
Wellington
Telford
Shropshire
TF1 2DT
1952387300
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wellington
Station Road, Wellington, Shropshire, TF1 1BY
3.62 Miles
Shrewsbury
Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ
6.16 Miles
Oakengates
Station Road, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6DH
6.50 Miles
Telford Central
Euston Way, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4LZ
7.02 Miles
Yorton
Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP
9.12 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Uppington Travel
01952 740462
15 New Cottages, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 5HH
1.59 Miles
Darwin Classic Cars
01952 255330
5 Haygate Drive, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2BX
3.19 Miles
Ambassador Taxis
01952 610610
50 Victoria Avenue, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1NP
3.80 Miles
A 1 Taxis
01952 414141
21 Victoria Avenue, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1NN
3.80 Miles
Diamond Cars
01952 222222
127 King Street, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1NX
3.87 Miles
Jc Airport Transfers
01952 457277
Cherry Tree Close, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2HQ
4.00 Miles
I C Executive Travel
01952 410959
30 Dawley Rd, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2HR
4.16 Miles
A 2 B Travel
01743 468888
Lodge 1, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4SD
4.70 Miles
Interspeed Cars
01743 761549
Cound Arbour Bungalow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 6AW
4.71 Miles
Griffiths Executive Travel
01743 344956
16 Sedgeford Dr, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5NS
4.86 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Walcot
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Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Charlton
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:12:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Withington
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leaton
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:12:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Allscott
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:12:15
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rodington Post Office
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marsh Green
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:12:15
Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Uppington
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:11:45
Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Atcham Business Park
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Atcham Meter Box
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rodington Heath
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aston
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:11:45
Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Uckington
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Atcham Industrial Estate
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wrockwardine
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:12:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:15
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Shawbirch Medical Centre
01952 641555
Brandon Avenue
Admaston
TF5 0DU
High Ercall
01952 770224
The Surgery
73 Talbot Road
High Ercall
Shropshire
TF6 6LY
Wellington Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Chapel Lane
Wellington
Telford
TF1 1PZ
Wellington Medical Practice
01952 226000
Wellington Medical Pract.
Chapel Lane, Wellington
Telford
Shropshire
TF1 1PZ
Trinity Healthcare Partnership - Leegomery
27 Lawton Farm Way
Leegomery
Telford
Shropshire
TF1 6PP
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Local Stores

Shrewsbury - Wenlock Road
Wenlock Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
01743 231285
Store Website
5.08 miles
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SPAR Shawbirch
SPAR
1 Acorn Way
Shawbirch Shopping Centre
Telford
TF5 0LW
01952 260552
Store Website
3.2 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Acer Agri Ltd
Rodenhurst Business Park
Rodington
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4QU
01925 344244
enquiries@avivets.com
2.20 miles
Animals Treated
Poultry

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Medivet Shawbirch
Acorn Way
Shawbirch
Telford
Shropshire
TF5 0LW
01952 249141
shawbirch@medivet.co.uk
Website
3.16 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
Wed08:3017:00
Nurse appointments available 9am - 11am then 1pm - 4.15pm
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Haygate Veterinary Centre - Wellington
78 Haygate Road
Wellington
Telford
Shropshire
TF1 1QN
01952 223122
admin.haygate@cvsvets.com
Website
3.30 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Companion Care (Telford) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home
Wrekin Retail Park
Whitchurch Drive
Telford
Shropshire
TF1 2DE
01952 246 483
Website
4.74 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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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
4.96 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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

Location
what3words
kingpin.wage.salmon
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
3.38 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
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
3.50 miles

Location
what3words
villa.hush.medium
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
6.12 miles

Location
what3words
toned.saying.riders
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
7.32 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.
Location
what3words
retrial.recline.deriving
Granville County Park
Nice Walk Along A Flat Path, Approx 3-4 Miles.
Granville Country Park
Donnington
Lancashire
7.85 miles

Location
what3words
pesky.encodes.obstruction
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