Welcome to Wrockwardine Wood

Wrockwardine Wood is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Telford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village was once a thriving mining community, and evidence of this can still be seen in the form of old mine shafts and buildings.

One of the most notable landmarks in Wrockwardine Wood is the St. Peter's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church has a beautiful Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The churchyard is also home to a number of interesting graves, including that of a local hero who fought in the Battle of Waterloo.

Wrockwardine Wood is also home to a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a post office, and a village hall. The village hall is a popular venue for local events and is used for everything from weddings to community meetings. The village also has a number of local shops and pubs, making it a great place to visit for a day out or a weekend away. Overall, Wrockwardine Wood is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of local amenities.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 5.8°C

Wind: 17.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

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
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 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
Dothill Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Butler	Severn Drive Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 3JB 01952386870 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
Wrekin College Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tim Firth	Sutherland Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 3BH 1952265600 School Website
The Old Hall School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Karacen	Stanley Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 3LB 1952223117 School Website
Short Wood Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gail Butele	Limekiln Lane Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 2JA 01952387360 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wellington Station Road, Wellington, Shropshire, TF1 1BY 1.66 Miles

Oakengates Station Road, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6DH 4.56 Miles

Telford Central Euston Way, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4LZ 5.12 Miles

Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 8.12 Miles

Shifnal Market Place, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 9QB 8.34 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Darwin Classic Cars 01952 255330 5 Haygate Drive, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2BX 1.36 Miles
A 1 Taxis 01952 414141 21 Victoria Avenue, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1NN 1.85 Miles
Ambassador Taxis 01952 610610 50 Victoria Avenue, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1NP 1.85 Miles
Diamond Cars 01952 222222 127 King Street, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1NX 1.92 Miles
Jc Airport Transfers 01952 457277 Cherry Tree Close, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2HQ 2.11 Miles
I C Executive Travel 01952 410959 30 Dawley Rd, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2HR 2.24 Miles
Uppington Travel 01952 740462 15 New Cottages, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 5HH 2.38 Miles
Diamond Cars Telford Ltd 01952 222222 Unit 35/36/Ketley Business Pk, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5JD 3.17 Miles
Mini Bus Hire Telford 01952 258285 Lydmar/Wrens Nest La, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5HL 3.32 Miles
Telford Taxi Hire 01952 610610 Unit 10, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5SW 3.56 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wrockwardine Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Tf5 Admaston Wellington Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Leaton Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Allscott Weekday Last Collection:12:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tf1 Lawrence Road Wellington Telford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cluddley Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:45
Tf1 Brooklands Wellington Telford Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tf5 Bratton Admaston Telford Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Tf1 Springhill Wellington Telford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tf1 Cheney Hill Court Severn Drive Wellington Te Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tf1 Holyhead Road Haygate Wellington Telford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tf5 Hazelmere Village Glovers Way Shawbirch Telf Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Tf1 Haygate Road Wellington Telford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tf1 North Road Wellington Telford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tf1 Tee Lake Boulevard Shawbirch Telford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Shawbirch Medical Centre 01952 641555	Brandon Avenue Admaston TF5 0DU
Wellington Medical Practice 01952 226000	Wellington Medical Pract. Chapel Lane, Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1PZ
Wellington Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Chapel Lane Wellington Telford TF1 1PZ
Trinity Healthcare Partnership - Leegomery	27 Lawton Farm Way Leegomery Telford Shropshire TF1 6PP
Hadley Health Centre	High Street Hadley Telford Shropshire TF1 5NG

Local Stores

Telford Milners Lane
Milners Lane
Lawley Bank
Telford
Shropshire
TF4 2JH
01952 501174
Store Website
4.20 miles

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SPAR Shawbirch
SPAR
1 Acorn Way
Shawbirch Shopping Centre
Telford
TF5 0LW
01952 260552
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Haygate Veterinary Centre - Wellington
78 Haygate Road Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1QN 01952 223122 admin.haygate@cvsvets.com Website 1.38 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Medivet Shawbirch
Acorn Way Shawbirch Telford Shropshire TF5 0LW 01952 249141 shawbirch@medivet.co.uk Website 1.41 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Nurse appointments available 9am - 11am then 1pm - 4.15pm
Wed	08:30	17:00
Nurse appointments available 9am - 11am then 1pm - 4.15pm
Thu	08:30	17:00
Fri	08:30	17:00
Sat	closed	closed
Sun	closed	closed

Wrekin View Veterinary Practice
13 Queen Street Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 1EH 01952 223032 Website 1.51 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Companion Care (Telford) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Wrekin Retail Park Whitchurch Drive Telford Shropshire TF1 2DE 01952 246 483 Website 2.84 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 2.99 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Vets Now Telford
C/O Gladstone Veterinary Clinic Unit 9 The Hadley Centre Telford Shropshire TF1 5GQ 01952 879034 telfordclinic@vets-now.com Website 2.99 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

The Wrekin
Around The Bottom Of The Wrekin. The Wrekin Lancashire 2.44 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 5.19 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 5.32 miles

Location what3words villa.hush.medium

Granville County Park
Nice Walk Along A Flat Path, Approx 3-4 Miles. Granville Country Park Donnington Lancashire 5.89 miles

Location what3words pesky.encodes.obstruction

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 6.15 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 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 6.19 miles Free Car Park At The End Of Muxton Lane, Past The Entrance To The Shropshire Golf Centre

Location what3words lawns.strutting.steadily

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-10.6°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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