Welcome to Whixall

Whixall is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated near the Welsh border and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings to explore. One of the most notable landmarks is the Whixall Moss, which is a large peat bog that covers over 1,000 acres of land. The moss is home to a variety of rare plants and animals, and it is a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Whixall is also known for its vibrant community. The village has a number of local businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall. There are also several community groups and organizations that host events and activities throughout the year, such as the Whixall Social Club and the Whixall Parish Council. These groups help to bring the community together and create a strong sense of belonging.

Overall, Whixall is a charming village that offers a unique blend of history, nature, and community. Whether you are interested in exploring the local landmarks, hiking through the moss, or getting involved in the community, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this beautiful part of Shropshire.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 4°C

Wind: 23.5 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Whixall Cofe Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Miss Nicola Brayford
Brownsbrook
Whixall
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 2SB
1948880330
School Website
Acorn Wood
Other Independent Special School
Ages:5-16
Head Teacher
Ms Sarah Morgan Fcct
Watery Lane
Coton
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 3LR
7968086169
Newtown C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ben Crompton
Newtown
Wem
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5NU
01939233353
School Website
Tilstock Cofe Primary And Nursery
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rowena Kaminski
Tilstock Lane
Tilstock
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 3JL
1948880347
School Website
Prees Cofe Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Nicola Brayford
Cross End
Prees
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 2ER
1948840209
School Website
The Thomas Adams School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Mark Cooper
Lowe Hill
Wem
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5UB
1939237000
School Website
St Peter's Cofe Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Sarah Kynaston
Shrubbery Gardens
Wem
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5BX
1939232292
School Website
Loppington House Fe Unit
Miscellaneous
Ages:18-99
Head Teacher
Mrs Carolyn Parks
Loppington
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5NF
1939233926
The Mews
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Miss Tonia Lewis
Wem Lane
Wem
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5RT
Physis Academy
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Craig Seretny
Heathgates Farm
Prees
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 2AJ
1948841070
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Prees
Station Road, Prees, Shropshire, SY13 2DW
1.99 Miles
Wem
Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ
3.45 Miles
Whitchurch (Shropshire)
Station Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1RL
4.96 Miles
Yorton
Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP
6.64 Miles
Wrenbury
Station Road, Wrenbury, Cheshire, CW5 8EX
9.67 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Wem Travel
01939 233673
102 Lowe Hill Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5UT
3.07 Miles
Acorn Taxis
01948 665540
24 Twemlows Avenue, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2EX
3.50 Miles
Silverline Cars
01939 234432
44 Mill Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5EX
3.75 Miles
S And M Cars Ltd
01948 666957
Beech Avenue, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1UE
4.25 Miles
Richards Taxis
01948 665454
Elm Tree Cottage, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 4BX
4.41 Miles
Halls Taxis
01948 662222
11 Meadow View Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1JT
4.58 Miles
Tony's Taxis
01948 664305
31 Wayland Rd, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1RN
4.81 Miles
Drive Zone Taxis
01948 800405
Tarporley Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1LR
5.12 Miles
Fair Taxis
01948 665454
35 The Gr/Tarporley Rd, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1LU
5.28 Miles
Mike's Private Hire And Airport Services
07850 808916
43 Swan Hill, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0LZ
6.76 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sy13 Church Lane Whixall Whitchurch
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Sy13 Browns Brook Whitchurch
No More Collections Today
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Sy13 Stanley Green Whitchurch
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Sy13 Platt Lane Welsh End Whixall Whitchurch
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Sy13 Waterloo Whitchurch
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dobsons Bridge
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Sy13 Coton Hall Coton Whitchurch
No More Collections Today
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Quina Brook
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Platt Lane Bridge Whitchurch
No More Collections Today
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Sy13 Hollinwood Whixall Shrewsbury
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edstaston
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Coton Whitchurch
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Sy13 Prees Station Prees Whitchurch
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:08:15
The Lawn
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:12:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
The Lowe
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:08:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Prees Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Whitchurch Road
Prees
Whitchurch
SY13 2DG
Prees
01948 840206
The Grocott Medical Centre
Whitchurch Road
Prees
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 2DG
Wem And Prees Medical Practice
01939 232424
Wem Medical Practice
New Street, Wem
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5AF
Roden Grove-Wem
01939 233386
The Surgery
Roden Grove
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5HG
Bridgewater Family Medical Practice
Drumcarrig
Bridgewater Street
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 1QH
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Local Stores

Wem
Morris Central Shopping Park
Wem
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5NY
01939 234900
Store Website
3.48 miles
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SPAR - Euro Garages - Whitchurch
Euro Garages
Wrexham Road
Whitchurch
SY13 1JZ
01948 664 180
Store Website
4.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Siddle Veterinary Service
Long Barn
Chapel Lane
Northwood
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5NP
01948 710959
info@svs-vet.co.uk
Website
1.85 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Medivet Wem Barclay Moore Partnership
Central Carpark
Smithfield Park
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5AA
01939 232291
wem@medivet.co.uk
Website
3.42 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Elite Kennel Fertility Ltd
Ash Lane
Ash
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 4BP
01948 668059
anna@elitekennelfertility.com
Website
4.26 miles
Animals Treated
Dogs

Equines

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St David'S Poultry Team Ltd
The Malt House
Trench Farm
Tilly Green
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5PJ
01392 872932
nfo@stdavids-poultryteam.co.uk
Website
4.69 miles
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Leonard Brothers Veterinary
Station Road
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 1RE
01948 662424
whitchurch@lbvc.co.uk
Website
4.90 miles
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Medivet Whitchurch Barclay Moore Partnership
Waymills
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 1RT
01948 662754
whitchurch@medivet.co.uk
Website
4.96 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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
10.96 miles

Location
what3words
toned.saying.riders
Bickerton Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Maiden Castle, Bickerton Hill, Cheshire. Bickerton Hill Lies To The South Of The Sandstone Ridge At The Southern Tip Of The Peckforton Hills And Covers Approximately 280 Acres. This Walk Will Provide You With Views Across The Dee Valley To The Welsh Hills.
SY14 8LN
11.46 miles

From The A534 Between Bulkeley And Barnhill, Take The Turn Onto Long Lane And Then Turn Onto Goldford Lane Where A Little Way Down You Will Find The National Trust Bickerton Hill Car Park.
Location
what3words
striving.building.inspected
Nantwich/Willaston Circular
Nantwich
Lancashire
11.54 miles

Location
what3words
impressed.parts.sapping
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
12.41 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
12.46 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
Nantwich Marina
Of Chester Road In Nantwich, Straight Into The Marina Car Park, Where You Are Created By Friendly Walkers With They Dogs... The Smell Of Bacon From The Cafe Draws You In But The Sense Of Adventure When You Go On Walks Puts Your Off, Head Towards The Canal Over The Bridge And You Are Greeted By Neat Painted Barges With Tenants Rustling Up There Full English Breakfast, You Are Greeted By A Wooden War Horse Which You Can Have Pictures On, When All This Is Done You Can Enjoy The Walk Down The Canal.
Chester Rd
Nantwich
Lancashire
CW5 8LB
13.93 miles

Location
what3words
toothpick.surcharge.advice
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Weather Forecast

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