Welcome to Great Ness

Great Ness is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles north-west of the town of Shrewsbury and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Great Ness is a popular destination for those who enjoy walking, cycling, and exploring the great outdoors.

One of the main attractions in Great Ness is the St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to a number of historic graves and monuments. Another popular attraction in the village is the Great Ness Village Hall, which hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year, including concerts, plays, and community gatherings.

Great Ness is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a post office, and a pub. The village shop is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a range of groceries, snacks, and household items. The pub, known as The Three Pigeons, is a traditional English pub that serves a range of local beers and ciders, as well as classic pub food. Overall, Great Ness is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Light rain shower

Temp: 15.4°C

Feels Like: 15.4°C

Wind: 13.4 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Andrews C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Steph Burgoyne	Hopton Lane Nesscliffe Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1DB 01743741331 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
St John The Baptist C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Ball	Church Street Ruyton Xi Towns Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1LA 01939260445 School Website
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
Packwood Haugh School Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mr Robert Fox	Park Bank Ruyton Xi Towns Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1HX 1939260217 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
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
Kinnerley Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Elizabeth Madin	School Road Kinnerley Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8DF 01691682289 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 7.15 Miles
10:05 to Birmingham New Street Platform:6 On time 10:19 to Crewe Platform:7B On time 10:25 to Holyhead Platform:3 On time
Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 7.44 Miles
10:29 to Crewe Platform:1 On time 11:59 to Shrewsbury Platform:2 On time
Wem Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ 9.85 Miles
10:35 to Crewe Platform:1 On time 11:54 to Shrewsbury Platform:2 On time
Gobowen Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS 10.73 Miles
10:43 to Holyhead Platform:2 On time 10:53 to Cardiff Central Platform:1 On time 11:45 to Holyhead Platform:2 On time
Welshpool Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ 12.53 Miles
10:51 to Aberystwyth Platform:2 On time 10:56 to Birmingham International Platform:1 On time 11:49 to Aberystwyth Platform:2 On time

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shropshire Motorhome Hire 01743 884864 Lower House Farm, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 9AH 3.53 Miles
Swiftline Private Hire 07786 902680 2 Oakley Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2AS 5.06 Miles
A A A Shrewsbury Taxis 01743 244555 10 Leyburn Av, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8TP 6.13 Miles
One To 1 Cars 01691 654004 Desandra, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8JB 6.41 Miles
Sue's Private Hire 01743 350350 10 Middlegate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3XD 6.56 Miles
Johns Prestige Private Hire 01743 468346 21 Corbet Cl, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3RP 6.56 Miles
Ajs Taxis 07974 329131 101 Little Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3PD 6.62 Miles
Central Taxis Ltd 01743 441144 Battlefield Enterprise Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3EH 6.62 Miles
Centre Cars 01952 404040 Unit C1/Centrepoint/Stafford Dr, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3BF 6.81 Miles
Access Cars Ltd 01743 545454 Unit A, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LN 6.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Great Ness No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Felton Butler No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hopton Cross Roads No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Ness No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hopton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilcot No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alderton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nesscliffe Camp No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ensdon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Adcote No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nibs Heath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kinton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clifton House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pentre Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Prescott Surgery 01939 260210	Prescott Surgery Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2DR
Ford	The Village Ford Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9LG
Knockin Medical Centre 01691 682203	Knockin Medical Centre Knockin Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8HL
Severn Hospice 01743 236565	Bicton Heath Shrewsbury SY3 8HS
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
4.95 miles

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SPAR Baschurch
SPAR
Shrewsbury Road
Newtown
Baschurch
SY4 2AY
01939 261187
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Warner Equine Veterinary Services
Wood Farm Adcote Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2JP 1.52 miles

Animals Treated
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Green Hollow Veterinary Surgery
School Road Ruyton Xi Towns Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1JT 01939 261216 d.w.thurston@btinternet.com 2.32 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries 9 to 9.30 am and 11 to 11.30 am
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm

Fyrnwy Equine Group Ltd
Whitmore Lane Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2EY 01939 260 251 office@fyrnwy.co.uk Website 2.46 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 6.44 miles
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Copthorne Veterinary Clinic
114 Copthorne Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8NA 01743 360614 hello@shrewsburyvets.com Website 6.44 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 6.89 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 7.04 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 9.55 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 9.68 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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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 13.29 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. 14.71 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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Ty Mawr Country Park
A Linear Walk In Cefn Mawr Five Miles South Of Wrexham. Ty Mawr Is A 35-Acre Country Park, Situated Between The Cefn Viaduct And The Pontcycyllte Aqueduct. LL14 3PE 15.80 miles Located Off The B5605, Follow The Brown Country Park Signs Off The A483.

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Mist	Fog	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	19.2°C	17.3°C	17.2°C	15.2°C	17.6°C	21.5°C	24.3°C	25.4°C	25.9°C	24.7°C	21.6°C	19.7°C
Feels Like	19.2°C	17.3°C	15.8°C	15.1°C	17.6°C	21.5°C	25.6°C	26.4°C	26.9°C	26°C	21.6°C	19.7°C

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	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy
Temp	18.5°C	16.6°C	15.5°C	15.2°C	18.5°C	21.6°C	23.3°C	23.9°C	23.6°C	22.8°C	21.2°C	18.2°C
Feels Like	18.5°C	16.6°C	15.5°C	15.2°C	18.5°C	21.6°C	24.9°C	25.3°C	25.2°C	24.9°C	21.2°C	18.2°C

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Temp	17.6°C	16.1°C	14.9°C	14.3°C	18.2°C	21.8°C	23.9°C	25.1°C	25.3°C	24.5°C	23°C	20.4°C
Feels Like	17.6°C	16.3°C	15.1°C	14.4°C	18.2°C	21.9°C	25.3°C	26.2°C	26.4°C	25.9°C	25.1°C	20.4°C

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