Welcome to Edge

Edge is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Much Wenlock and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Edge is the St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, and its stunning architecture and rich history make it a must-see attraction in Shropshire.

Another notable feature of Edge is its proximity to the Wenlock Edge, a long limestone escarpment that runs for over 15 miles through the Shropshire countryside. The Wenlock Edge is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape and a chance to explore the area's rich flora and fauna. The Edge is also home to a number of historic sites, including Iron Age hill forts and Roman ruins, making it a fascinating destination for history buffs.

Despite its small size, Edge is a vibrant and welcoming community, with a range of local amenities and events throughout the year. The village has a thriving pub, the Edge Tavern, which serves up delicious food and drink in a cosy and welcoming atmosphere. There are also a number of local shops and businesses, including a post office and convenience store, making Edge a convenient and practical place to live or visit. Whether you're looking for history, nature, or simply a warm welcome, Edge is a wonderful destination in the heart of Shropshire.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12°C

Feels Like: 9.3°C

Wind: 17.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
The Fitzroy Academy Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Mcconnell	Cruckton Shrewsbury SY5 8PR 1939210040 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
Westbury School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Nadia Chelpa	School Lane Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QZ 1743884195 School Website
Minsterley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Katie Wilcox	Minsterley Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0BE 01743791398 School Website
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
Oxon C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Rogers	Racecourse Lane Bicton Heath Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 5BJ 01743351948 School Website
Bicton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Johnson	Bicton Lane Bicton Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8EH 01743850212 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 6.32 Miles

Church Stretton Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG 10.16 Miles

Welshpool Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ 10.61 Miles

Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 11.26 Miles

Wem Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ 14.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shropshire Motorhome Hire 01743 884864 Lower House Farm, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 9AH 4.35 Miles
A A A Shrewsbury Taxis 01743 244555 10 Leyburn Av, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8TP 5.25 Miles
Tonys Taxis And Courior Services 07773 949821 4 Shomere Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9PF 5.38 Miles
Access Cars Ltd 01743 545454 Unit A, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LN 5.86 Miles
Windsor Taxis 01743 233456 8 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AE 6.21 Miles
Vincents Taxis 01743 367777 8 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AE 6.21 Miles
Bibbys Taxis 01743 366666 Chester St, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1NX 6.23 Miles
Station Taxis 01743 343305 Shrewsbury Railway Station, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 6.29 Miles
Bruces Taxis 01743 545464 Shrewsbury Railway Station, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 6.29 Miles
Comet Cars 01743 344444 27 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2EE 6.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Edge Weekday Last Collection:09:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Hinton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Yockleton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoney Stretton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halston Cross Roads Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lea Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Exfords Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pontesford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Minsterley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pontesbury Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Plealey Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cruckton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Malehurst Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cemetery Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice 01743 790325	Pontesbury Medical Prac Hall Bank, Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0RF
Ford	The Village Ford Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9LG
Westbury Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Westbury Shrewsbury SY5 9QX
Westbury Medical Centre 01743 884727	Westbury Medical Centre Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QX
Mytton Oak Medical Pract. 01743 362223	Mytton Oak Medical Pract. Mytton Oak Surgery Racecourse Lane Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 5LZ

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Four Crosses
Holyhead Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8EF
01743 850 406
Store Website
4.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Malthouse Veterinary Group Ltd
Malthouse Leigh Road Minsterley Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0AA 01743 791246 reception@malthouseveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 2.95 miles
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Shropshire Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3, The Depot Hanwood Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 8NY 01743 860 920 farm@shropshirefarmvets.com Website 3.34 miles
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Animals Treated
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The Animal Health Centre
105 Longden Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 9DZ 01743 369 999 contact@animalhealthvets.co.uk Website 4.82 miles
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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 5.04 miles

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Quarry Veterinary Group
57 Lythwood Road Bayston Hill Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 0NA 01743 873651 quarryvets@lineone.net 5.04 miles

Animals Treated
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Copthorne Veterinary Clinic
114 Copthorne Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8NA 01743 360614 hello@shrewsburyvets.com Website 5.46 miles
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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 7.41 miles Park At The Bog Car Park, Just Past The Visitor Centre (Grid Ref: So 357 977).

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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 8.21 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. 8.53 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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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 9.58 miles

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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 9.69 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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The Wrekin
Around The Bottom Of The Wrekin. The Wrekin Lancashire 14.12 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	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°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

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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