Welcome to Preston Montford

Preston Montford is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Severn and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its stunning views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions in Preston Montford is the Field Studies Council (FSC) centre. The centre offers a range of courses and activities for people of all ages, including wildlife walks, bird watching, and environmental education. The FSC centre is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and badgers, making it a great place for nature lovers to visit.

In addition to the FSC centre, Preston Montford is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Preston Montford Hall. The hall was built in the 18th century and is now used as a conference centre and wedding venue. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, serving locally sourced food and drink, making it a great place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring the surrounding countryside.

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
Adcote School For Girls Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mrs Diane Browne	Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2JY 1939260202 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
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
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
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
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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 5.38 Miles

Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 7.09 Miles

Wem Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ 9.94 Miles

Gobowen Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS 12.60 Miles

Welshpool Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ 12.89 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shropshire Motorhome Hire 01743 884864 Lower House Farm, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 9AH 3.78 Miles
A A A Shrewsbury Taxis 01743 244555 10 Leyburn Av, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8TP 4.29 Miles
Access Cars Ltd 01743 545454 Unit A, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LN 5.00 Miles
Johns Prestige Private Hire 01743 468346 21 Corbet Cl, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3RP 5.05 Miles
Sue's Private Hire 01743 350350 10 Middlegate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3XD 5.10 Miles
Ajs Taxis 07974 329131 101 Little Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3PD 5.11 Miles
Central Taxis Ltd 01743 441144 Battlefield Enterprise Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3EH 5.22 Miles
Bibbys Taxis 01743 366666 Chester St, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1NX 5.31 Miles
Comet Cars 01743 344444 27 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2EE 5.31 Miles
Limoz 01743 359470 St Michael's St, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2ES 5.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ensdon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broomfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Montford 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
Montford Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shrawardine Post Office 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
Drury Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forton Heath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mytton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mock Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Preston Montford 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
Compton Mews No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ford	The Village Ford Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9LG
Prescott Surgery 01939 260210	Prescott Surgery Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2DR
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
Shropshire Bcsc 01743 261000	Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ

Local Stores

Bicton Heath
Bicton Heath Shopping Centre
Welshpool Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 5AD
01743 365629
Store Website
3.23 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Warner Equine Veterinary Services
Wood Farm Adcote Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2JP 1.39 miles

Animals Treated
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Fyrnwy Equine Group Ltd
Whitmore Lane Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2EY 01939 260 251 office@fyrnwy.co.uk Website 3.35 miles
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Green Hollow Veterinary Surgery
School Road Ruyton Xi Towns Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1JT 01939 261216 d.w.thurston@btinternet.com 4.01 miles
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Shropshire Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3, The Depot Hanwood Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 8NY 01743 860 920 farm@shropshirefarmvets.com Website 4.57 miles
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Copthorne Veterinary Clinic
114 Copthorne Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 8NA 01743 360614 hello@shrewsburyvets.com Website 4.61 miles
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The Animal Health Centre
105 Longden Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 9DZ 01743 369 999 contact@animalhealthvets.co.uk Website 5.42 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 5.66 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 8.02 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 8.15 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 12.22 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. 13.22 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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The Wrekin
Around The Bottom Of The Wrekin. The Wrekin Lancashire 14.20 miles

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