Welcome to Downton

Downton Shropshire is a small town located in the county of Shropshire, England. The town is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and charming atmosphere. Downton Shropshire is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a peaceful retreat in the countryside.

One of the main attractions in Downton Shropshire is the historic Downton Castle. The castle was built in the 18th century and is a fine example of Georgian architecture. The castle is surrounded by beautiful gardens and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can take a guided tour of the castle and learn about its fascinating history.

Another popular attraction in Downton Shropshire is the local market. The market is held every Saturday and offers a wide range of locally produced goods, including fresh produce, handmade crafts, and artisanal foods. The market is a great place to meet locals and get a taste of the town's unique culture. Overall, Downton Shropshire is a charming town that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of rural England.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bitterley C Of E Primary School Aided Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kerrie Lewis	Bitterley Ludlow Shropshire SY8 3HF 01584890228 School Website
Ludlow Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Mather	Clee View Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1HX 1584873602 School Website
Ludlow Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Hearle	Bromfield Road Burway Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1GJ 1584872691 School Website
St Laurence C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Matthews	Jockeyfield Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1TP 01584872766 School Website
Corvedale C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Brough	Diddlebury Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9DH 01584841630 School Website
Onny C Of E A Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Reynolds	Onibury Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9AW 01584856320 School Website
Overton School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Chokkuea	Hereford Road Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4AD 1584707091 School Website
Clee Hill Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Ceri Little	Tenbury Road Clee Hill Ludlow Shropshire SY8 3NE 01584890384 School Website
Moor Park School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Charlie Minogue	Moor Park Richards Castle Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DZ 1584872342
Bishop Hooper Church Of England Primary Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Gittins	Ashford Carbonel Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4BX 01584831110 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ludlow Station Drive, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2PQ 2.80 Miles

Craven Arms Station Crescent, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RR 6.44 Miles

Broome Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT 8.05 Miles

Hopton Heath Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QD 9.22 Miles

Church Stretton Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG 9.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ludlow Taxis 01584 876666 56 Sandpits Avenue, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TB 2.77 Miles
Teaky's Taxis 01584 879478 54, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TB 2.77 Miles
Annette's Taxis 01584 878787 68 Old St, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1NX 3.22 Miles
Tracy's Taxis And Private Hire 01584 890820 1 Knowbury, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 3JR 4.08 Miles
Arms Cars 01588 672734 12A Meadow Rd, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9QY 6.48 Miles
Rocket Cars 07890 904732 3 Grove Drive, Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8DA 6.72 Miles
Broadstone Cars Ltd 01584 841505 Broadstone, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6LE 6.77 Miles
Swan Cabs 01584 810310 Webco House, Tenbury, Worcestershire, WR15 8ZJ 7.68 Miles
Bizzy Cars 0800 040 7323 Webco House/Boraston La, Tenbury, Worcestershire, WR15 8ZJ 7.68 Miles
A To B With Craven Arms Taxis 01588 660448 Townsend, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0PX 8.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sy8 Downton Hall Ludlow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Sy8 Haytons Bent Ludlow Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Sy8 Hopton Changeford Ludlow Collection Today available until:08:30 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Sy8 Upper Hayton Haytons Bent Ludlow Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Sy8 Middleton Post Office Ludlow Collection Today available until:08:15 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Sy8 Round Thorn Middleton Ludlow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Sy8 Lower Hayton Ludlow Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Sy8 Stanton Lacy Post Office Ludlow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Sy8 Henley Ludlow Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Sy8 Rock Green Ludlow Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Sy8 Weyman Road Ludlow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Red Furlongs No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy8 Fishmore Ludlow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy8 Bitterley Village Ludlow Collection Today available until:10:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Sy8 Stoke Lodge Clee Downton Ludlow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:45

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Station Drive Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Station Drive Ludlow SY8 2AB
Station Drive Surgery 01584 872461	The Surgery Station Drive Ludlow Shropshire SY8 2AB
Ludlow - Portcullis 01584 872939	Portcullis Surgery Portcullis Lane Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1GT
Brunswick House	Tenbury Road Clee Hill Ludlow Shropshire SY8 3NE
South West Shropshire Pcn 01588 672309	Craven Arms Medical 20 Shrewsbury Road Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9PY

Local Stores

Ludlow
Foldgate Lane
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1LS
01584 877080
Store Website
3.10 miles

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SPAR Ludlow
1
Castle Street
Ludlow
SY8 1AS
01584 878758
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Marches Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3 Church Farm Studios Stanton Lacy Ludlow Shropshire SY8 2AE office@marchesfarmvets.co.uk Website 1.98 miles

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Medivet Ludlow / Marches Veterinary Group
Corve Veterinary Surgery Coronation Avenue Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1DN 01584 877877 ludlow@medivet.co.uk Website 2.69 miles

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Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Ludlow
Unit 10, The Business Quarter Eco Park Road Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1FD 01584 874566 Website 3.01 miles
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Teme Vets Ltd
The Casemill Temeside Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1JW 01584 872147 ludlow@temevets.co.uk Website 3.13 miles
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Severn Edge Veterinary Group Ltd
Mckinnon House Corvedale Road Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9ND 01588 673 354 cravenarms@severnedgevets.co.uk Website 6.29 miles
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Tenbury Veterinary Services Ltd
The Aspire Centre Burford Tenbury Wells Worcestershire WR15 8HE 7.59 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.16 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 3.81 miles Off The B4361 Ludlow To Richard's Castle Road, 2 Miles South-West Of Ludlow.

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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 5.17 miles

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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 6.11 miles

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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. 12.00 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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Wyre Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through The Wyre Forest, Near Bewdley And Kidderminster. This Walk Is Marked As The 'Buzzard Trail' And Will Allow You To Experience The Mixed Woodland And Forest Pools. Lancashire DY14 9XQ 14.15 miles Wyre Is Located At Callow Hill 3 Miles West Of Bewdley On The A456. The Site Is Well Sign-Posted.

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