Welcome to Penley

Penley is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated near the Welsh border and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful way of life. Penley has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was also an important centre for the coal mining industry in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

One of the most notable features of Penley is its beautiful church, St. Mark's. The church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is known for its stunning stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Penley is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a popular annual carnival, which attracts visitors from across the region. Overall, Penley is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and relaxed way of life.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 5.2°C

Feels Like: 0.7°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Ellesmere Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jade Wilcox	Elson Road Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 9EU 1691622288 School Website
Welshampton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ben Crompton	Welshampton Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0PG 01948710325 School Website
Lakelands Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Sophy Bellis	Oswestry Road Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0EA 01691622543 School Website
Criftins C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Mandy Jones	Criftins Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 9LT 01691690207 School Website
Ellesmere College Other Independent School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Brendan Wignall	Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 9AB 1691622321 School Website
Cockshutt C Of E Primary School And Nursery Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mandy Jones	Cockshutt Shrewsbury Road Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0JE 01939270616 School Website
St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Ms Sue Lovecy	Moors Bank St Martins Oswestry Shropshire SY10 7BD 1691776500 School Website
Whixall Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicola Brayford	Brownsbrook Whixall Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2SB 1948880330 School Website
Newtown C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Crompton	Newtown Wem Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 5NU 01939233353 School Website
Loppington House Fe Unit Miscellaneous Ages:18-99 Head Teacher Mrs Carolyn Parks	Loppington Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 5NF 1939233926

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ruabon Station Road, Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6DL 7.47 Miles

Gobowen Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS 7.58 Miles

Chirk Station Avenue, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5LU 7.84 Miles

Wrexham Central Island Green Shopping Centre, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL11 7LW 8.54 Miles

Whitchurch (Shropshire) Station Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1RL 8.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mike's Private Hire And Airport Services 07850 808916 43 Swan Hill, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0LZ 2.41 Miles
Motor Home And Camper Van Hire 07900 273422 Welsh Frankton, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4NX 4.81 Miles
Col's Private Hire And Airport Transfers 07497 030364 6 Ifton View, St Martins, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3BA 5.50 Miles
Swan Taxis 01691 773535 Rose Bank Cottage/Church La, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3AN 5.79 Miles
Chirk And District Taxis 01691 773535 Rose Bank Cottage, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3AN 5.79 Miles
K And P Cars 01978 660660 Unit 9/Ridley Wood Ind Complex/Bryn La, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL13 9UT 7.25 Miles
Meseret Taxis 07875 404229 7 Ash Grove, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL14 5RF 7.29 Miles
Berwyn Cars Of Gobowen 01691 652000 Meadow View, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3PP 7.29 Miles
A1 Taxis 01691 770043 24 Walden Crescent, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL14 5LH 7.42 Miles
B And L Taxis 01691 776444 27 West View, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL14 5HN 7.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Northwood Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Coptiviney Cross Roads Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
The Cross Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Trotting Mare Collection Today available until:10:45 Weekday Last Collection:10:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Haughton Turn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Swanmere Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elson Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Sy13 Breaden Heath Whitchurch Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brownlow Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cherry Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trimpley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cambrian Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fox Inn Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:11:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Churchmere Medical Group	Ellesmere Medical Practice Trimpley Street Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0DB
Churchmere Medical Group 01691 242222	Trimpley Street Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0DB
Laurel Bank Surgery 01948 860205	Laurel Bank Surgery Old Hall Street Malpas Cheshire SY14 8PS
Bridgewater Family Medical Practice	Drumcarrig Bridgewater Street Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 1QH
Claypit Street Medical Practice	Claypit Street Whitchurch SY13 1NT

Local Stores

Ellesmere
25-29 Cross Street
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 0AW
01691 622560
Store Website
2.62 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Whitchurch
Euro Garages
Wrexham Road
Whitchurch
SY13 1JZ
01948 664 180
Store Website
7.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Ellesmere Talbot Street
12 Talbot Street Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0HQ 01691 622201 Ellesmere.talbot.st@medivet.co.uk Website 2.59 miles
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Medivet Overton
The Old Surgery Penyllan Street Overton Wrexham Clwyd LL13 0EE 01978 711975 overton@medivet.co.uk Website 2.92 miles

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Brownlow Veterinary Centre
Ellesmere Business Park Oswestry Road Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0EW 01691 622152 info@brownlowvetgroup.co.uk Website 3.21 miles
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Wetreins Equine
Knolton Hall Oswetry Road Wrexham Clwyd LL13 0LG annie-rose@msn.com Website 3.41 miles

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Siddle Veterinary Service
Long Barn Chapel Lane Northwood Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 5NP 01948 710959 info@svs-vet.co.uk Website 5.54 miles
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Drop in clinic at SVS 11am-3pm every Thursday at SY45NP
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Horizon Dairy Vets
Higher Wych Road Iscoyd Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 3AU 01952 350095 info@horizondairyvets.co.uk Website 5.81 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 8.17 miles Located Off The B5605, Follow The Brown Country Park Signs Off The A483.

Nant Mill Coedpoeth Near Wrexham
8 Rhos Berse Rd Coedpoeth 10.27 miles Coedpoeth On A525 Wrexham To Ruthin Road. Signposted. Turn Left As Soon As You Enter The Village Of Coedpoeth. Follow The Road Until You Get To A Fork In The Road. Entrance To Nant Mill Is On The Right. It Is Owned By The Wrexham Borough Council. See Their Website For Details. It Has A Long And Short Walks. Dogs Are Welcome, Has Pony Trails In The Area. Rangers For Children'S Activities And An Education Centre. Toilets Available For The Disabled. River Runs Along The Path, It Has A Ford, Car Park, Toilets And Shop. Lots Of Other Walks Available.

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Bickerton Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Maiden Castle, Bickerton Hill, Cheshire. Bickerton Hill Lies To The South Of The Sandstone Ridge At The Southern Tip Of The Peckforton Hills And Covers Approximately 280 Acres. This Walk Will Provide You With Views Across The Dee Valley To The Welsh Hills. SY14 8LN 10.43 miles From The A534 Between Bulkeley And Barnhill, Take The Turn Onto Long Lane And Then Turn Onto Goldford Lane Where A Little Way Down You Will Find The National Trust Bickerton Hill Car Park.

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Alyn Waters
Perfect For All Sizes. With Plenty Of Benches Along The Way. Cafe And Picnic Areas. Park For The Kids And Parking. Alyn Waters 11.30 miles It Has Two Entrances One In Gwersyltt And One In Llay

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Tattenhall Millennium Mile
I Think It Is A Bit Longer Than A Mile! 30 Covert Rise Tattenhall Chester CH3 9HA 12.95 miles

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Nantwich/Willaston Circular
Nantwich Lancashire 14.57 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	9.2°C	8.1°C	7.3°C	6.5°C	5.4°C	5.8°C	7.9°C	13.5°C	14.5°C	11.6°C	7.4°C	5.2°C
Feels Like	6.9°C	6.1°C	4.7°C	3.4°C	2.4°C	2.7°C	5°C	12.8°C	13.6°C	10.2°C	5.5°C	3°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3.8°C	2.7°C	1.5°C	1.1°C	1.4°C	4.3°C	9.3°C	12.4°C	12.8°C	11.3°C	9.6°C	9.2°C
Feels Like	1.3°C	0.3°C	-1.3°C	-2.1°C	-1.1°C	2.2°C	7.6°C	11.1°C	11.8°C	10°C	7.7°C	7°C

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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Heavy rain at times	Moderate rain	Moderate rain	Heavy rain at times	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Overcast	Overcast
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