Welcome to Rea

Rea is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Rea, which flows through the village and provides a picturesque setting for visitors. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, which is perfect for walking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. There are several footpaths and bridleways that lead through the surrounding fields and woods, offering stunning views of the Shropshire Hills.

One of the main attractions of Rea is its historic church, St. Michael and All Angels. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. It features a Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century tower. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture. The churchyard is also a peaceful and tranquil place to sit and enjoy the surroundings.

Rea is also home to a number of small businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village shop. The pub, The Swan Inn, is a traditional English pub that serves a range of local beers and ciders, as well as home-cooked food. The post office and village shop provide essential services to the local community, including postal services, groceries, and newspapers. These businesses are an important part of village life and help to create a sense of community in Rea.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8.4°C

Wind: 16.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Brown Clee C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Sue Relph	Station Road Ditton Priors Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 6SS 01746712652 School Website
Compass Community School Vicarage Park Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mr Konrad Katarzynski	The Old Vicarage The Bullring Stottesdon Kidderminster DY14 8UH 7547414661
Stottesdon C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Jones	Stottesdon Cleobury Mortimer Kidderminster Shropshire DY14 8UE 01746718617 School Website
Morville C Of E Controlled Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Gaskin	Morville Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4RJ 01746714219 School Website
Farlow C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Davies	Farlow Cleobury Mortimer Kidderminster Shropshire DY14 0RQ 01746718661 School Website
Bridge School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Tonia Lewis	Astbury Lane Chelmarsh Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 6AX 1746860379 School Website
Castlefields Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Lee	Castlefields Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 5DQ 1746764072 School Website
Brockton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Marilyn Hunt	Brockton Much Wenlock Shropshire TF13 6JR 01746785671 School Website
Oldbury Wells School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Lee Tristham	Oldbury Wells Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 5JD 01746765454 School Website
St Johns Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Buzzing	Innage Gardens Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4HW 01746762061 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ludlow Station Drive, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2PQ 11.20 Miles

Church Stretton Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG 11.87 Miles

Craven Arms Station Crescent, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RR 13.18 Miles

Telford Central Euston Way, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4LZ 13.93 Miles

Shifnal Market Place, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 9QB 14.08 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Micks Taxis 01746 769988 52 Sydney Cottage Dr, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4PQ 5.44 Miles
S W Private Hire 01746 761500 33 Sydney Cottage Dr, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4PH 5.48 Miles
Bruce's Cab 01746 766161 6 Linley View Dr, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4RT 5.65 Miles
Bridgnorth Taxis 01746 765000 Whitburn Street, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4QP 5.69 Miles
Limo Hire Bridgenorth 07968 805431 North Gate, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4DN 5.78 Miles
Aerolink Executive Travel 01746 769224 21 East Castle St, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4AN 5.78 Miles
Broadstone Cars Ltd 01584 841505 Broadstone, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6LE 5.84 Miles
A Line Taxis 01746 767777 12 Springfield, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6DN 5.87 Miles
Brambles Private Hire 01746 767076 25 Queens Rd, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 5DG 6.15 Miles
A T R Taxis 01746 769000 17 Hazel View, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 5DX 6.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Neenton Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Lower Faintree Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Cleobury North Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cleobury North Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Middleton Priors Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Brown Clee Road Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Dittons Prior Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Burwarton Lamp Box Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Oldfield Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Upton Park Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Chetton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Aston Botterell Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Middleton Scriven Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
The Down Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Painters Bank Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Brown Clee Medical Centre 01746 712672	Station Road Ditton Priors Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 6SS
Stottesdon 01746 718257	The Surgery Stottesdon Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 8TY
Bridgnorth Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Northgate Bridgnorth WV16 4EN
Bridgnorth Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Northgate Bridgnorth WV16 4EN
Bridgnorth Medical Practice 01746 767121	Northgate Health Centre Northgate Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4EN

Local Stores

Highley
High Street
Highley
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 6LP
01746 861215
Store Website
5.86 miles

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SPAR Much Wenlock
SPAR
67 High Street
Much Wenlock
TF13 6AE
01952 727798
Store Website
7.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Severn Edge Farm Vets
Bridgnorth Agricultural Centre The Livestock And Auction Centre Wenlock Road Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4QR 01746 713911 farmadmin@severnedgevets.co.uk Website 5.09 miles
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Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Bridgnorth Equine
The Bull Ring Hollybush Road Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4AR 01584 841080 Website 5.64 miles

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Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Bridgnorth Pets
Hollybush Road Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4AR 01746 763 998 office@severnedgevets.co.uk Website 5.64 miles
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Bridgnorth Veterinary Centre Ltd
52A Whitburn Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4QP 01746 711561 hello@bridgnorthvets.co.uk Website 5.77 miles
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Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Much Wenlock
Victoria Road Much Wenlock Shropshire TF13 6AH 01952 727371 office@severnedgevets.co.uk Website 7.44 miles
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Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Cleobury Mortimer
Tenbury Road Cleobury Mortimer Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 8RB 01299 271967 office@severnedgevets.co.uk Website 7.98 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Dudmaston
The Six-Mile Captain Geoffrey’S Woodland Walk Takes You Through A Working Estate That Dates From Norman Times. Captain Geoffrey Wolryche-Whitmore Took Over The Estate In The Early 20Th Century And Saved It From Ruin. WV15 6HD 6.87 miles Follow The A442 From Kidderminster To Bridgnorth. If Driving From Kidderminster, Go Through Alveley And Look Out For The National Trust Sign For Hampton Loade Car Park. Turn Left At This Sign And Follow The Road Into Hampton Loade. Follow The Signs For The Car Park.

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Ironbridge
Ironbridge Is A Town On The River Severn At The Heart Of The Ironbridge Gorge, Near Telford, Shropshire. Site Of The World’S First Iron Bridge, Erected Over The River Severn In 1779. We Detail A Short, 1.3 Mile, Walk Here, Which Encompasses The Town Of Ironbridge And Crosses Over The Iron Bridge Itself. This Will Give You Chance To Explore The Town And River Area A Little, As Part Of The Walk. TF8 7JP 9.83 miles From The M54 Telford, Head South On The A442 Toward Ironbridge. Pass Through Madeley And When On The B4373 Follow This To A Roundabout At Ironbridge, Go Around This To Take An Effective Left Turn. Pass By Bedlam Furnaces, Then Take Right Over The Bridge, Right Again Then The First Right, Just Off The Sharp Bend In The Road. The Car Park Is Located On The Right, Next To The River Severn.

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Trimpley Reservoir Near Bewdley
Unnamed Road Lancashire 10.07 miles

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Wyre Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through The Wyre Forest, Near Bewdley And Kidderminster. This Walk Is Marked As The 'Buzzard Trail' And Will Allow You To Experience The Mixed Woodland And Forest Pools. Lancashire DY14 9XQ 11.09 miles Wyre Is Located At Callow Hill 3 Miles West Of Bewdley On The A456. The Site Is Well Sign-Posted.

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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 11.57 miles

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Kinver Edge
A Walk Around The Borders Of Staffordshire And Worcestershire, Progressing Through Woodland And Allowing Spectacular Views Of The Surrounding Counties From Kinver Edge High Sandstone Ridge, Along With The Remains Of An Iron Age Hill Fort. DY7 5NP 12.35 miles Kinver Edge Is Located Just West Of Kinver, About Four Miles West Of Stourbridge (Off The A458), And Four Miles North Of Kidderminster (Off The A449).

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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