Welcome to Churchtown

Churchtown is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, close to the border with Wales. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and green fields surrounding it. The village has a population of around 200 people, and it is a close-knit community where everyone knows each other.

The village of Churchtown has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period. The village was once home to a number of small farms and cottages, which were used to support the local community. Today, many of these buildings have been converted into homes, and the village has a mix of old and new architecture. The village also has a number of historic landmarks, including the Church of St. Mary, which dates back to the 12th century.

Despite its small size, Churchtown has a strong sense of community, with a number of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a small primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which serves as a popular meeting place for locals. The village is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, with a number of walking and cycling routes available for those who enjoy outdoor activities. Overall, Churchtown is a charming and peaceful village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Newcastle C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Cook	Newcastle Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 8QL 01588640260 School Website
Bishops Castle Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Mather	Oak Meadow Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5PA 1588638522 School Website
The Community College Bishops Castle Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Reuben Thorley	Brampton Road Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5AY 01588638257
St George's Cofe Academy, Clun Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Manning	School Road Clun Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 8JQ 1588640229 School Website
Lydbury North C Of E A Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Reynolds	Lydbury North Shropshire SY7 8AU 01588680277 School Website
Chirbury C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Les Ball	Chirbury Montgomery Shropshire SY15 6BN 01938561647 School Website
Norbury Primary School And Nursery Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Leslie Ball	Norbury Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5EA 01588650207 School Website
Clunbury C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Anna Cook	Clunbury Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 0HE 01588660207 School Website
Bedstone College Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Toby Mullins	Bedstone Bucknell Shropshire SY7 0BG 1547530303 School Website
St Marys C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Anna Cook	Chapel Lawn Road Bucknell Shropshire SY7 0AA 01547530264 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Knucklas Glyndwr, Knucklas, Powys, LD7 1PN 8.19 Miles

Llangynllo [Un-Named Lane], Near Llangynllo, Powys, LD7 1SY 9.20 Miles

Broome Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT 9.33 Miles

Knighton Station Road, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1DT 9.47 Miles

Hopton Heath Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QD 9.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Classic Bridal Car 07855 024631 Bank House, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6PD 6.10 Miles
Ross Cabs 07776 375342 Unit 2 Lion Works, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3AG 9.49 Miles
A To B With Craven Arms Taxis 01588 660448 Townsend, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0PX 9.58 Miles
Newtown Station Travel 01686 621966 Railway Station/Old Kerry Rd, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1BP 9.74 Miles
Station Cars Ltd 01686 621818 10 Severn Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2AQ 9.96 Miles
Knighton Taxis 01547 528165 The Dingle, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1LD 9.97 Miles
Arms Cars 01588 672734 12A Meadow Rd, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9QY 10.73 Miles
Rocket Cars 07890 904732 3 Grove Drive, Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8DA 10.73 Miles
Robs Taxis 01686 624314 236 Heol Y Nant, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1QZ 10.81 Miles
Able Taxi Sevices 01694 724770 Gernant, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PN 11.46 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Mainstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Cefneinion No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Mardu No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Bryn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy15 Cann Smithy Church Stoke Montgomery No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitcott No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy15 Pentre Hopton Church Stoke Montgomery No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Banks Head No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy15 Pentrenant Church Stoke Montgomery No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newcastle On Clun P.O. No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Acton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bicton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colebatch No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Cabin No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Kerry Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bishops Castle Medical Practice 01588 638285	Schoolhouse Lane Bishops Castlee Shropshire SY9 5ER
The Meadows Medical Practice 01588 640573	The Meadows Medical Pract Turnpike Meadow Clun Shropshire SY7 8HZ
Craven Arms Surgery 01588 672309	The Surgery 20 Shrewsbury Road Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9PY
South West Shropshire Pcn 01588 672309	Craven Arms Medical 20 Shrewsbury Road Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9PY
Leintwardine 01547 540355	The Surgery Jay Lane Leintwardine Shropshire SY7 0LG

Local Stores

Bishops Castle
59-63 Church Street
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5AD
01588 638411
shop.5955@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.82 miles

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SPAR Bishops Castle
SPAR PFS
Church Street
Bishops Castle
SY9 5AA
01588 630390
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bishop'S Castle Vets
Crowgate Veterinary Surgery Unit 1A Bishops Castle Business Park Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5BX 01588 638356 allwood_jones@office-mail.net 3.98 miles

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Trefaldwyn Vets
Trefaldwyn Veterinary Clinic Forden Road Montgomery Powys SY15 6EU 01686 668234 info@trefaldwynvets.com 6.57 miles

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Kerry Vale Vets Ltd
Common Road Kerry Newtown Powys SY16 4NZ 07709 080018 Jonathan@kerryvalevets.com Website 7.38 miles

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Medivet Newtownvastre Veterinary Centre
8 Vastre Industrial Estate Newtown Powys SY16 1DZ 01686 626111 newtown@medivet.co.uk Website 9.37 miles
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Hafren Veterinary Group Limited
1 Station Road Knighton Powys LD7 1BU 01547 529600/01597 528292 knightonsmallanimals@hafrenvets.co.uk Website 9.50 miles
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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.

Hafren Veterinary Group
Knighton Surgery Ludlow Road Knighton Powys LD7 1HP 01547 528292 knighton@hafrenvets.co.uk Website 9.71 miles
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Animals Treated
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Fri	08:30	17:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Sat	08:30	12:00
Outside office hours - to contact the emergency service phone 01547 528292
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292

Local Dog Walks

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

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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. 10.96 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.

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Vinnalls Loop Mortimers Forest
This Trail Ascends To The Summit Of The High Vinnalls Giving Panoramic Views In All Directions And Then Passes Through A Variety Of Timber Crops And Open Deer Lawns. Wigmore Rd Ludlow Lancashire SY8 2HG 15.61 miles

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Mortimer Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Mortimer Forest, Near Ludlow. The Black Pool Loop Trail (Orange Marked) Includes Archaeological Features Such As Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks), Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement. Lancashire SY8 2HD 16.59 miles Off The B4361 Ludlow To Richard's Castle Road, 2 Miles South-West Of Ludlow.

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Ludlow Castle
The Walk Starts In Front Of The Castle, The Walk Is On A Hard Surface, It Takes You A Steady Slope Around The Castle Paths, There Are Paths Leading Off Down To The River And Park , Play Area And Toilets. What Goes Down Must Go Up, There Is Quite A Steep Path Up The Other Side Of The Castle And Through Some Of The Castle Walls Through The Gardens Leading Back Up To Castle Front. 13 Dinham Lancashire 17.18 miles

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Black Pool Loop Trail 24?Km (15?Miles)
Black Pool Loop Trail 2.4?Km (1.5?Miles) Archaeological Features In This Area Include Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks) Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement. B4361 Lancashire 17.74 miles

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