Welcome to Picklescott

Picklescott is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated in the beautiful countryside of the West Midlands and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the natural beauty of the English countryside.

The village of Picklescott has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. It was once a thriving market town and was an important center for trade and commerce. Today, the village is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the 12th-century St. Nicholas Church and the Picklescott Manor House, which dates back to the 16th century.

Despite its small size, Picklescott is a vibrant and active community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. It is also home to a number of local businesses, including a farm shop and a pottery studio. The village is known for its strong sense of community and is a welcoming and friendly place to live or visit.

Local Weather

Blizzard

Temp: 2.6°C

Feels Like: -3.6°C

Wind: 21.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Church Stretton School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr John Parr	Shrewsbury Road Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6EX 01694722209 School Website
St Lawrence C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Alan Brannen	Shrewsbury Road Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6EX 01694722682 School Website
St Edward's Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerrie Lewis	Church Road Dorrington Shrewsbury SY5 7JL 1743718462 School Website
Longnor C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs L Edgerton	Frodesley Road Longnor Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 7PP 01743718493 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
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
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
Stiperstones C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Les Ball	Snailbeach Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0LZ 01588650207 School Website
Minsterley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Katie Wilcox	Minsterley Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0BE 01743791398 School Website
Condover Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerrie Lewis	Condover Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 7AA 1743872108 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Church Stretton Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG 3.89 Miles

Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 9.18 Miles

Craven Arms Station Crescent, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RR 10.13 Miles

Broome Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT 11.63 Miles

Welshpool Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ 13.56 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Longmynd Limo And Private Hire 01694 722472 45 Swains Meadow, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6HT 4.04 Miles
Able Taxi Sevices 01694 724770 Gernant, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PN 4.89 Miles
Tonys Taxis And Courior Services 07773 949821 4 Shomere Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9PF 7.32 Miles
Interspeed Cars 01743 761549 Cound Arbour Bungalow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 6AW 8.34 Miles
A A A Shrewsbury Taxis 01743 244555 10 Leyburn Av, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8TP 8.79 Miles
Access Cars Ltd 01743 545454 Unit A, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LN 8.91 Miles
Vincents Taxis 01743 367777 8 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AE 9.06 Miles
Windsor Taxis 01743 233456 8 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AE 9.06 Miles
Broadstone Cars Ltd 01584 841505 Broadstone, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6LE 9.08 Miles
Abbey Cabs 01743 246100 Clifford Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5EU 9.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Picklescott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Betchcote Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smethcote Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woolstaston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pulverbatch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Padmore Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lowerwood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Pulverbatch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ratlinghope Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leebotwood Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Inwood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wrentnall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
All Stretton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollyhurst Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dorrington Surgery 01743 718486	The Maitlands Church Road Dorrington Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 7LD
Church Stretton Medical Centre 01694 722127	The Medical Centre Easthope Road Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6BL
Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice 01743 790325	Pontesbury Medical Prac Hall Bank, Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0RF
Beeches Medical Practice 01743 874565	1 Beeches Road Bayston Hill Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 0PF
Radbrook Green Surgery 01743 231817	Radbrook Green Surgery Bank Farm Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 6DU

Local Stores

Church Stretton
Lion Meadow
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6BX
01694 723690
Store Website
3.79 miles

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SPAR Bayston Hill
15
Lansdowne Road
Bayston Hill
Shrewsbury
SY3 0HX
01743 872788
Store Website
6.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Stretton Hills Veterinary Practice Ltd
Dudgeley Farm Lower Wood All Stretton Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6LE 01694 751748 info@theequinevet.co.uk Website 2.53 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Malthouse Veterinary Group Ltd
Malthouse Leigh Road Minsterley Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0AA 01743 791246 reception@malthouseveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 5.24 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 6.50 miles

Animals Treated
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Quarry Veterinary Group
57 Lythwood Road Bayston Hill Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 0NA 01743 873651 quarryvets@lineone.net 6.50 miles

Animals Treated
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Shropshire Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3, The Depot Hanwood Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 8NY 01743 860 920 farm@shropshirefarmvets.com Website 6.82 miles
Amenities
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 7.28 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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. 2.70 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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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 4.96 miles Park At The Bog Car Park, Just Past The Visitor Centre (Grid Ref: So 357 977).

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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 11.67 miles

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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 11.69 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 11.72 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 13.14 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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Fog
Temp	0.9°C	1.3°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.8°C	4.6°C	5°C	4.9°C	4.6°C	5.4°C
Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°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

	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	4.5°C	3.8°C	3.4°C	3.1°C	2.8°C	2.9°C	3.2°C	3.4°C	3.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	4°C	2.8°C	1.6°C	0.9°C	0.3°C	0.2°C	0.8°C	1.1°C	0.9°C	0.4°C	0.1°C	1.9°C

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