Welcome to Halfway House

Halfway House is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. The village is situated halfway between the towns of Shrewsbury and Welshpool, hence the name Halfway House. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the scenic views and peaceful atmosphere.

The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the Halfway House Inn, which dates back to the 17th century. The inn is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a warm welcome, good food, and a selection of local ales. The village also has a small church, St. Luke's, which dates back to the 12th century and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture.

Despite its small size, Halfway House has a strong sense of community, with several local events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the annual Halfway House Festival, which celebrates the village's history and culture, and the Halfway House Show, which showcases the best of local produce and crafts. The village also has a primary school, a post office, and a village hall, which is used for a variety of community events and activities.

Local Schools

School	Details
The Henslow And Evolution School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Brooks	Middletown Nr Welshpool Shropshire Shrewsbury Shropshire SY21 8FF 1938739077 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
Worthen C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beth Rowe	Worthen Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9HT 01743891320 School Website
Minsterley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Katie Wilcox	Minsterley Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0BE 01743791398 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
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
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
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
The Fitzroy Academy Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Mcconnell	Cruckton Shrewsbury SY5 8PR 1939210040 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Welshpool Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ 7.29 Miles

Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 9.64 Miles

Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 12.73 Miles

Church Stretton Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG 13.36 Miles

Gobowen Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS 13.75 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shropshire Motorhome Hire 01743 884864 Lower House Farm, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 9AH 2.16 Miles
Anglowelsh Cab 07725 076720 7 Cae Perthi, Llansantffraid Ym Mechain, Powys, SY22 6QS 5.78 Miles
Alans Taxis Oswestry 07891 092826 9 Y Clawdd, Llansantffraid Ym Mechain, Powys, SY22 6TX 6.11 Miles
Stonebridge Taxi's 01938 555119 Stonebridge Ho/Salop Rd, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9HP 6.53 Miles
Amber Cabs 01938 556611 53 Bryn Y Ddol, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7TW 7.18 Miles
Castle Cabs Welshpool 01938 555343 86 Borfa Green, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7QH 7.29 Miles
Mc2 Taxi And Silver Service Executive Cars 01938 552277 6 Dolwen, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9PL 7.40 Miles
M C 2 Taxi 01938 552277 6 Dolwen, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9PL 7.40 Miles
Wright Taxis Ltd 01938 552531 Church Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DP 7.59 Miles
A A A Shrewsbury Taxis 01743 244555 10 Leyburn Av, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8TP 8.44 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Marche Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westbury Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halfway House Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stanford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wollaston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wattlesborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vennington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winnington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Tollgate Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Westbury Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coed Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alberbury Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Builthy Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alberbury Lane End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Breidden Hotel No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Westbury Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Westbury Shrewsbury SY5 9QX
Westbury Medical Centre 01743 884727	Westbury Medical Centre Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QX
Ford	The Village Ford Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9LG
Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice 01743 790325	Pontesbury Medical Prac Hall Bank, Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0RF
Knockin Medical Centre 01691 682203	Knockin Medical Centre Knockin Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8HL

Local Stores

Petrol Minsterley
Station Road
Minsterley
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0BE
01743 792465
Store Website
4.60 miles

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SPAR - Lewis Of Llandrinio
Lewis Of Llandrinio
Llandrinio
Llanymynech
SY22 6SB
01691 830102
Store Website
5.2 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 4.54 miles
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Four Crosses Veterinary Centre
Hafod Offa Four Crosses Llanymynech Powys SY22 6RD 01691 830235 info@fourcrossesvets.co.uk Website 6.16 miles
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Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
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Warner Equine Veterinary Services
Wood Farm Adcote Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2JP 6.69 miles

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Camlas Farm Vets Llp
Nant Y Coed Leighton Welshpool Powys SY21 8HH 01938 553124 camlasfarm@hotmail.co.uk Website 7.09 miles

Animals Treated
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24 hour emergency care outside of office opening hours
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24 hour emergency care outside of office opening hours
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24 hour emergency care outside of office opening hours
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24 hour emergency care outside of office opening hours
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24 hour emergency care outside of office opening hours
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24 hour emergency care outside of office opening hours

Shropshire Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3, The Depot Hanwood Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 8NY 01743 860 920 farm@shropshirefarmvets.com Website 7.09 miles
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Camlas Petcare Vets
Waterloo Place Salop Road Welshpool Powys SY21 7HE 01938 559088 info@camlaspetcarevets.co.uk Website 7.11 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 8.63 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 10.88 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. 11.30 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 12.82 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 12.93 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 18.05 miles

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