Welcome to Alberbury

Alberbury is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Severn and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The name Alberbury is believed to have originated from the Old English words "alor" meaning alder tree and "burh" meaning fortified place.

One of the most notable landmarks in Alberbury is the St. Michael and All Angels Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. It features a Norman doorway, a 14th-century tower, and a 15th-century chancel. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Alberbury is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. The village is known for its strong sense of community, with many events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include an annual village fete, a Christmas market, and a range of sporting events. Alberbury is a charming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 7.7°C

Wind: 23.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Henslow And Evolution School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Brooks	Middletown Nr Welshpool Shropshire Shrewsbury Shropshire SY21 8FF 1938739077 School Website
Westbury School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Nadia Chelpa	School Lane Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QZ 1743884195 School Website
St Andrews C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Steph Burgoyne	Hopton Lane Nesscliffe Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1DB 01743741331 School Website
Trinity C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Jack Pittaway	Butt Lane Ford Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9LG 01743850227 School Website
Kinnerley Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Elizabeth Madin	School Road Kinnerley Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8DF 01691682289 School Website
Adcote School For Girls Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mrs Diane Browne	Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2JY 1939260202 School Website
The Fitzroy Academy Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Mcconnell	Cruckton Shrewsbury SY5 8PR 1939210040 School Website
St John The Baptist C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Ball	Church Street Ruyton Xi Towns Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1LA 01939260445 School Website
Condover College Limited Special Post 16 Institution Ages:18-24 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Gillett	Grafton Centre Grafton Montford Bridge Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1HF 1743872250 School Website
St Thomas And St Anne C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Mcgrath	Cruckmeole Hanwood Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 8JN 01743860400 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 8.52 Miles

Welshpool Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ 9.06 Miles

Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 10.83 Miles

Gobowen Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS 12.33 Miles

Wem Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ 13.44 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shropshire Motorhome Hire 01743 884864 Lower House Farm, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 9AH 0.11 Miles
Alans Taxis Oswestry 07891 092826 9 Y Clawdd, Llansantffraid Ym Mechain, Powys, SY22 6TX 6.09 Miles
Anglowelsh Cab 07725 076720 7 Cae Perthi, Llansantffraid Ym Mechain, Powys, SY22 6QS 6.40 Miles
One To 1 Cars 01691 654004 Desandra, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8JB 7.19 Miles
A A A Shrewsbury Taxis 01743 244555 10 Leyburn Av, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8TP 7.32 Miles
Access Cars Ltd 01743 545454 Unit A, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LN 8.07 Miles
Stonebridge Taxi's 01938 555119 Stonebridge Ho/Salop Rd, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9HP 8.22 Miles
Bibbys Taxis 01743 366666 Chester St, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1NX 8.43 Miles
Windsor Taxis 01743 233456 8 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AE 8.44 Miles
Vincents Taxis 01743 367777 8 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AE 8.44 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Alberbury Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coed Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eyton Ford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Tollgate Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Alberbury Lane End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wattlesborough Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halfway House Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crew Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marche Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melverley Crossroads Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Pentre Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Westbury Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wollaston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bausley Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Westbury Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Westbury Shrewsbury SY5 9QX
Westbury Medical Centre 01743 884727	Westbury Medical Centre Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QX
Ford	The Village Ford Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9LG
Knockin Medical Centre 01691 682203	Knockin Medical Centre Knockin Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8HL
Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice 01743 790325	Pontesbury Medical Prac Hall Bank, Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0RF

Local Stores

Pontesbury - Hall Bank
Hall Bank
Pontesbury
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0RF
01743 793871
Store Website
5.69 miles

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Sun	07:00	22:00

SPAR - Lewis Of Llandrinio
Lewis Of Llandrinio
Llandrinio
Llanymynech
SY22 6SB
01691 830102
Store Website
5.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Warner Equine Veterinary Services
Wood Farm Adcote Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2JP 4.74 miles

Animals Treated
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Green Hollow Veterinary Surgery
School Road Ruyton Xi Towns Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1JT 01939 261216 d.w.thurston@btinternet.com 5.50 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:30
Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Tue	08:30	18:30
Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Wed	08:30	18:30
Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Thu	08:30	18:30
Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Fri	08:30	18:30
Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Sat	09:00	12:00
Surgeries 9 to 9.30 am and 11 to 11.30 am
Sun	closed	closed
Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm

Malthouse Veterinary Group Ltd
Malthouse Leigh Road Minsterley Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0AA 01743 791246 reception@malthouseveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 5.84 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Four Crosses Veterinary Centre
Hafod Offa Four Crosses Llanymynech Powys SY22 6RD 01691 830235 info@fourcrossesvets.co.uk Website 6.08 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mon	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Tue	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Wed	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Thu	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Fri	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Sat	08:30	13:00
Consultations by appointment 9am - 11am
Sun	closed	closed

Fyrnwy Equine Group Ltd
Whitmore Lane Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2EY 01939 260 251 office@fyrnwy.co.uk Website 6.10 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	00:00	23:59
Sun	00:00	00:00

Shropshire Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3, The Depot Hanwood Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 8NY 01743 860 920 farm@shropshirefarmvets.com Website 6.44 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

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 9.38 miles

Location what3words toned.saying.riders

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

Location what3words flaunting.villas.irritate

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 11.54 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 11.66 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.

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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. 12.45 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 what3words stamp.curtail.wrist

The Wrekin
Around The Bottom Of The Wrekin. The Wrekin Lancashire 17.23 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.5°C	-2.8°C	-3.5°C	-3.6°C	-4.3°C	-2.7°C	0°C	2.4°C	2.2°C	1.5°C	0°C	-0.8°C
Feels Like	-7.5°C	-8.9°C	-9.9°C	-10.1°C	-9.9°C	-8.2°C	-4.6°C	-1.3°C	0.1°C	-1.7°C	-3.6°C	-4.9°C

Monday	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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Clear
Temp	-0.8°C	-0.8°C	-0.9°C	-1°C	-0.2°C	2.2°C	5.8°C	7.2°C	7°C	5.9°C	4.4°C	1.5°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.6°C	-5.4°C	-2.2°C	2.5°C	4.7°C	4.8°C	3.7°C	2.1°C	-1.9°C

Tuesday	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	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	2.2°C	2°C	1.7°C	1.5°C	2.4°C	5.1°C	9°C	12°C	12.2°C	9.9°C	10.5°C	6.5°C
Feels Like	-0.9°C	-1.4°C	-2°C	-2.6°C	-2°C	1°C	5.8°C	9.6°C	9.9°C	7.2°C	8.3°C	4°C

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