Welcome to Annscroft

Annscroft is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles south of Shrewsbury and has a population of around 500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village has a rich history, with evidence of Roman occupation in the area and a 12th-century church, St. Michael's, which is still in use today.

Annscroft has a strong sense of community, with a village hall and a local pub, The Woodman Inn, which serves traditional pub food and real ale. The village also has a primary school, Annscroft C of E Primary School, which has been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted. The school has a strong focus on outdoor learning and has a large playing field and forest school area.

The village is well-connected, with regular bus services to Shrewsbury and surrounding areas. The nearby A5 provides easy access to the M54 motorway, making Annscroft an ideal location for commuters. Despite its small size, Annscroft has a lot to offer, with a strong community spirit, beautiful countryside, and easy access to nearby towns and cities.

Local Weather

Blizzard

Temp: 1.7°C

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Wind: 21.9 MPH

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Local Schools

School Details
Longden C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Sally Johnson
Plealey Road
Longden
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 8EX
01743860480
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
Oakmeadow Church Of England Primary And Nursery School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Samantha Hill
Longmeadow Site
Bayston Hill
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 0NU
1743875020
School Website
The Fitzroy Academy
Other Independent Special School
Ages:7-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Kim Mcconnell
Cruckton
Shrewsbury
SY5 8PR
1939210040
School Website
Meole Brace Church Of England Primary And Nursery
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Henry Bray
Church Road
Meole Brace
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 9HG
01743351027
School Website
Meole Brace School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Alan Doust
Longden Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 9DW
1743235961
School Website
Condover Cofe Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kerrie Lewis
Condover
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 7AA
1743872108
School Website
Mary Webb School And Science College
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Peter Lowe - Werrell
Pontesbury
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0TG
1743792100
School Website
Radbrook Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Miss Kate Linnell
Calverton Way
Bank Farm Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 6DZ
1743232895
School Website
Pontesbury C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Richard Langford
Bogey Lane
Pontesbury
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0TF
01743790226
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shrewsbury
Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ
4.44 Miles
Church Stretton
Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG
8.67 Miles
Yorton
Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP
10.72 Miles
Wellington
Station Road, Wellington, Shropshire, TF1 1BY
12.85 Miles
Welshpool
Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ
13.52 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Tonys Taxis And Courior Services
07773 949821
4 Shomere Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9PF
2.85 Miles
A A A Shrewsbury Taxis
01743 244555
10 Leyburn Av, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8TP
3.81 Miles
Access Cars Ltd
01743 545454
Unit A, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LN
4.08 Miles
Vincents Taxis
01743 367777
8 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AE
4.31 Miles
Windsor Taxis
01743 233456
8 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AE
4.31 Miles
Bibbys Taxis
01743 366666
Chester St, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1NX
4.36 Miles
Station Taxis
01743 343305
Shrewsbury Railway Station, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ
4.40 Miles
Bruces Taxis
01743 545464
Shrewsbury Railway Station, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ
4.40 Miles
Comet Cars
01743 344444
27 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2EE
4.50 Miles
Abbey Cabs
01743 246100
Clifford Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5EU
4.56 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Annscroft Cross Roads
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Annscroft
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Longden
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Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Lyth Bank
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
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Arscott
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Exfords Green
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pound Lane
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stapleton Common
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hanwood Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:17:15
Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Hook-A-Gate
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hanwood North
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyth Hill
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Cruckmeole
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Plealey
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hanwood Bank
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Beeches Medical Practice
01743 874565
1 Beeches Road
Bayston Hill
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 0PF
Radbrook Green Surgery
01743 231817
Radbrook Green Surgery
Bank Farm Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 6DU
Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice
01743 790325
Pontesbury Medical Prac
Hall Bank, Pontesbury
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0RF
Dorrington Surgery
01743 718486
The Maitlands
Church Road
Dorrington
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 7LD
Mytton Oak Medical Pract.
01743 362223
Mytton Oak Medical Pract.
Mytton Oak Surgery
Racecourse Lane
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
SY3 5LZ
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Local Stores

Radbrook Green
Bank Farm Road
Radbrook Green
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 6DU
01743 232308
Store Website
2.92 miles
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SPAR Bayston Hill
15
Lansdowne Road
Bayston Hill
Shrewsbury
SY3 0HX
01743 872788
Store Website
2.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Shropshire Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3, The Depot
Hanwood
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 8NY
01743 860 920
farm@shropshirefarmvets.com
Website
1.75 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Poultry Health Services
Quarry Veterinary Practice
57 Lythwood Road
Bayston Hill
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 0NA
01829 740639
barton@poultryhealthservices.com
Website
2.23 miles
Animals Treated
Poultry

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Quarry Veterinary Group
57 Lythwood Road
Bayston Hill
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 0NA
01743 873651
quarryvets@lineone.net
2.23 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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The Animal Health Centre
105 Longden Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 9DZ
01743 369 999
contact@animalhealthvets.co.uk
Website
2.53 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Shrewsbury Meole Brace Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Unit 13, Brace Retail Park
Hereford Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 9NB
01743 264 040
shrewsburymeolebrace@vets4pets.com
Website
3.29 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Medivet Sutton Farm
Maxfield Road
Off Oteley Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6QZ
01743 352274
sutton.farm@medivet.co.uk
Website
3.70 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

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
6.85 miles

Location
what3words
toned.saying.riders
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
7.44 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
7.52 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
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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.
7.74 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
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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
8.26 miles

Park At The Bog Car Park, Just Past The Visitor Centre (Grid Ref: So 357 977).
Location
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The Wrekin
Around The Bottom Of The Wrekin.
The Wrekin
Lancashire
11.15 miles

Location
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