Welcome to Purslow

Purslow is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated in the heart of the countryside and is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and fields. The village is home to a small community of around 200 people and has a rich history dating back to the 11th century.

One of the most notable features of Purslow is its beautiful church, St. Andrew's. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is a popular destination for visitors to the village and is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. The church is also home to a number of interesting historical artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit.

Despite its small size, Purslow has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local events throughout the year. These include an annual village fete, a Christmas market, and a number of charity events. The village also has a small pub, The Three Horseshoes, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. Overall, Purslow is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Blizzard

Temp: 2.1°C

Feels Like: -4.4°C

Wind: 22.6 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Clunbury C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Anna Cook	Clunbury Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 0HE 01588660207 School Website
Lydbury North C Of E A Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Reynolds	Lydbury North Shropshire SY7 8AU 01588680277 School Website
Bedstone College Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Toby Mullins	Bedstone Bucknell Shropshire SY7 0BG 1547530303 School Website
St George's Cofe Academy, Clun Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Manning	School Road Clun Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 8JQ 1588640229 School Website
St Marys C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Anna Cook	Chapel Lawn Road Bucknell Shropshire SY7 0AA 01547530264 School Website
Stokesay Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul O'malley	Market Street Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9NW 01588672275 School Website
Leintwardine Endowed Ce Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Gorry	Watling Street Leintwardine Craven Arms Herefordshire SY7 0LL 01547540641 School Website
The Community College Bishops Castle Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Reuben Thorley	Brampton Road Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5AY 01588638257
Wistanstow C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Phillips (Hos) Marilyn Hunt (Eht) (Marilyn.Hunt@Taw.Org.Uk)	Wistanstow Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 8DQ 01588673347 School Website
Bishops Castle Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Mather	Oak Meadow Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5PA 1588638522 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Broome Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT 2.49 Miles

Hopton Heath Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QD 2.51 Miles

Bucknell Weston Road, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0AD 4.47 Miles

Craven Arms Station Crescent, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RR 4.71 Miles

Knighton Station Road, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1DT 6.88 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A To B With Craven Arms Taxis 01588 660448 Townsend, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0PX 2.35 Miles
Arms Cars 01588 672734 12A Meadow Rd, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9QY 4.53 Miles
Rocket Cars 07890 904732 3 Grove Drive, Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8DA 5.17 Miles
Knighton Taxis 01547 528165 The Dingle, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1LD 7.10 Miles
Able Taxi Sevices 01694 724770 Gernant, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PN 8.45 Miles
Access Taxis 01544 267739 Milbank, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2EH 9.40 Miles
Better Travel 07813 255991 10 Milbank, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2EH 9.40 Miles
Longmynd Limo And Private Hire 01694 722472 45 Swains Meadow, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6HT 9.65 Miles
Annette's Taxis 01584 878787 68 Old St, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1NX 10.41 Miles
Garrods Taxis 01544 267220 Broad St, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AF 10.54 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Purslow Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Brampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clunbury Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kempton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twitchen Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clunton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hopton Castle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aston On Clun Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hopesay Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hopton Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broome Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brunslow Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Walcott Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clungunford Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
The Hurst Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Meadows Medical Practice 01588 640573	The Meadows Medical Pract Turnpike Meadow Clun Shropshire SY7 8HZ
Leintwardine 01547 540355	The Surgery Jay Lane Leintwardine Shropshire SY7 0LG
South West Shropshire Pcn 01588 672309	Craven Arms Medical 20 Shrewsbury Road Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9PY
Craven Arms Surgery 01588 672309	The Surgery 20 Shrewsbury Road Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9PY
Bishops Castle Medical Practice 01588 638285	Schoolhouse Lane Bishops Castlee Shropshire SY9 5ER

Local Stores

Bishops Castle
59-63 Church Street
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5AD
01588 638411
shop.5955@coop.co.uk
Store Website
5.42 miles

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SPAR - Clun
The Square
Clun
Craven Arms
SY7 8JA
01588 640275
Store Website
3.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Severn Edge Veterinary Group Ltd
Mckinnon House Corvedale Road Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9ND 01588 673 354 cravenarms@severnedgevets.co.uk Website 4.73 miles
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Bishop'S Castle Vets
Crowgate Veterinary Surgery Unit 1A Bishops Castle Business Park Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5BX 01588 638356 allwood_jones@office-mail.net 5.02 miles

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Hafren Veterinary Group Limited
1 Station Road Knighton Powys LD7 1BU 01547 529600/01597 528292 knightonsmallanimals@hafrenvets.co.uk Website 6.99 miles
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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.

Hafren Veterinary Group
Knighton Surgery Ludlow Road Knighton Powys LD7 1HP 01547 528292 knighton@hafrenvets.co.uk Website 7.02 miles
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Thu	08:30	17:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Fri	08:30	17:00
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Sat	08:30	12:00
Outside office hours - to contact the emergency service phone 01547 528292
Sun	closed	closed
Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292

Marches Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3 Church Farm Studios Stanton Lacy Ludlow Shropshire SY8 2AE office@marchesfarmvets.co.uk Website 8.58 miles

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Medivet Ludlow / Marches Veterinary Group
Corve Veterinary Surgery Coronation Avenue Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1DN 01584 877877 ludlow@medivet.co.uk Website 9.88 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Vinnalls Loop Mortimers Forest
This Trail Ascends To The Summit Of The High Vinnalls Giving Panoramic Views In All Directions And Then Passes Through A Variety Of Timber Crops And Open Deer Lawns. Wigmore Rd Ludlow Lancashire SY8 2HG 8.41 miles

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Mortimer Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Mortimer Forest, Near Ludlow. The Black Pool Loop Trail (Orange Marked) Includes Archaeological Features Such As Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks), Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement. Lancashire SY8 2HD 9.40 miles Off The B4361 Ludlow To Richard's Castle Road, 2 Miles South-West Of Ludlow.

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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. 9.77 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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Ludlow Castle
The Walk Starts In Front Of The Castle, The Walk Is On A Hard Surface, It Takes You A Steady Slope Around The Castle Paths, There Are Paths Leading Off Down To The River And Park , Play Area And Toilets. What Goes Down Must Go Up, There Is Quite A Steep Path Up The Other Side Of The Castle And Through Some Of The Castle Walls Through The Gardens Leading Back Up To Castle Front. 13 Dinham Lancashire 10.03 miles

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Black Pool Loop Trail 24?Km (15?Miles)
Black Pool Loop Trail 2.4?Km (1.5?Miles) Archaeological Features In This Area Include Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks) Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement. B4361 Lancashire 10.51 miles

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

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Weather Forecast

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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

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