Welcome to Fitz

Fitz Shropshire is a small town located in the county of Shropshire, England. The town is known for its picturesque landscapes, historic buildings, and friendly locals. It is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the beauty of the English countryside. The town has a rich history that dates back to the medieval times, and visitors can explore the many historic sites and landmarks that are scattered throughout the town.

One of the most popular attractions in Fitz Shropshire is the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This stunning landscape is home to rolling hills, lush green valleys, and picturesque villages. Visitors can explore the area on foot, by bike, or on horseback, and there are plenty of trails and paths to follow. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red kites, buzzards, and peregrine falcons.

Another popular attraction in Fitz Shropshire is the historic Ludlow Castle. This impressive fortress dates back to the 11th century and has played an important role in English history. Visitors can explore the castle's many rooms and towers, and learn about its fascinating history. The castle is also home to a variety of events and activities throughout the year, including medieval reenactments, concerts, and festivals. Overall, Fitz Shropshire is a charming and beautiful town that offers visitors a unique glimpse into English history and culture.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Bomere Heath C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Ball	The Crescent Bomere Heath Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 3PQ 01939290359 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
Baschurch C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Williams	Eyton Lane Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2AU 01939260443 School Website
The Corbet School Technology College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jane Tinker	Eyton Lane Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2AX 01939260296 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
The Prepatoria School Other Independent School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Smalley	7 Park Plaza Battlefield Enterprise Park Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 3AF 1743460199 School Website
Harlescott House School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-17 Head Teacher Kirsty Treherne	Harlescott House Harlescott House Lane Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 3BA 7584167323
Grange Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Charlotte Summers	Bainbridge Green Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 3QR 1743462984 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 4.15 Miles

Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 5.13 Miles

Wem Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ 8.18 Miles

Prees Station Road, Prees, Shropshire, SY13 2DW 11.48 Miles

Wellington Station Road, Wellington, Shropshire, TF1 1BY 13.18 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sue's Private Hire 01743 350350 10 Middlegate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3XD 3.22 Miles
Johns Prestige Private Hire 01743 468346 21 Corbet Cl, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3RP 3.24 Miles
Central Taxis Ltd 01743 441144 Battlefield Enterprise Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3EH 3.28 Miles
Ajs Taxis 07974 329131 101 Little Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3PD 3.30 Miles
A A A Shrewsbury Taxis 01743 244555 10 Leyburn Av, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8TP 3.39 Miles
Centre Cars 01952 404040 Unit C1/Centrepoint/Stafford Dr, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3BF 3.47 Miles
All Aboard Minibuses 07504 102362 Unit 3/Tower Park/Ennerdale Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3TD 3.78 Miles
Access Cars Ltd 01743 545454 Unit A, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LN 3.91 Miles
Limoz 01743 359470 St Michael's St, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2ES 4.02 Miles
Comet Cars 01743 344444 27 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2EE 4.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fitz Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mytton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forton Heath Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mock Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leaton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walford Heath Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yeaton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broomfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Woods Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Forton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bicton Lane Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Dunns Heath Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nibs Heath Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Montford Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drury Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Severn Hospice 01743 236565	Bicton Heath Shrewsbury SY3 8HS
Prescott Surgery 01939 260210	Prescott Surgery Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2DR
Urgent Treatment Centre 01743 261180	Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8XQ
Shropshire Bcsc 01743 261000	Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ
Mytton Oak Medical Pract. 01743 362223	Mytton Oak Medical Pract. Mytton Oak Surgery Racecourse Lane Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 5LZ

Local Stores

Bomere Heath
Shrewsbury Road
Bomere Heath
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 3NX
01939 290941
shop.8389@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.99 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Warner Equine Veterinary Services
Wood Farm Adcote Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2JP 1.87 miles

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Fyrnwy Equine Group Ltd
Whitmore Lane Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2EY 01939 260 251 office@fyrnwy.co.uk Website 3.14 miles
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Advanced Pet Care Ltd
6 Knights Park Hussey Road Battlefield Enterprise Park Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 3TE 01743 453970 operations@apclteam.com 3.55 miles

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Copthorne Veterinary Clinic
114 Copthorne Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8NA 01743 360614 hello@shrewsburyvets.com Website 3.65 miles
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Medivet 24 Hour Shrewsbury
2 Longbow Close Harlescott Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 3GZ 01743 465554 24hour.shrewsbury@medivet.co.uk Website 3.75 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Centre - Shrewsbury
16 Holywell Street Abbey Foregate Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 5DB 01743 232713 admin.abbey@cvsvets.com Website 4.54 miles
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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 3.70 miles

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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 6.22 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 6.35 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 12.69 miles

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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 13.62 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. 14.05 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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