Welcome to Westbury

Westbury is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Severn and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable is the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which features a stunning Norman doorway and a rare 14th-century font.

Westbury is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a range of amenities for residents and visitors alike. There is a local pub, The Crown, which serves traditional pub food and real ale, as well as a village shop and post office. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a sports field, which is home to the local cricket and football teams. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there are plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and fishing in the surrounding countryside.

Despite its small size, Westbury has a strong sense of community, and there are many events and activities throughout the year that bring residents together. These include the annual Westbury Show, which features a range of agricultural and horticultural displays, as well as live music and entertainment. The village also hosts a popular Christmas market, where visitors can browse stalls selling handmade gifts and festive treats. Overall, Westbury is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 2.1°C

Feels Like: -0.7°C

Wind: 5.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Westbury School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Nadia Chelpa	School Lane Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QZ 1743884195 School Website
The Henslow And Evolution School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Brooks	Middletown Nr Welshpool Shropshire Shrewsbury Shropshire SY21 8FF 1938739077 School Website
Minsterley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Katie Wilcox	Minsterley Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0BE 01743791398 School Website
Worthen C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beth Rowe	Worthen Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9HT 01743891320 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
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
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
The Fitzroy Academy Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Mcconnell	Cruckton Shrewsbury SY5 8PR 1939210040 School Website
St Thomas And St Anne C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Mcgrath	Cruckmeole Hanwood Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 8JN 01743860400 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Welshpool Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ 7.90 Miles

Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 8.86 Miles

Church Stretton Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG 11.67 Miles

Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 12.83 Miles

Gobowen Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS 15.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shropshire Motorhome Hire 01743 884864 Lower House Farm, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 9AH 3.16 Miles
Stonebridge Taxi's 01938 555119 Stonebridge Ho/Salop Rd, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9HP 7.26 Miles
Anglowelsh Cab 07725 076720 7 Cae Perthi, Llansantffraid Ym Mechain, Powys, SY22 6QS 7.33 Miles
A A A Shrewsbury Taxis 01743 244555 10 Leyburn Av, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8TP 7.70 Miles
Alans Taxis Oswestry 07891 092826 9 Y Clawdd, Llansantffraid Ym Mechain, Powys, SY22 6TX 7.79 Miles
Amber Cabs 01938 556611 53 Bryn Y Ddol, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7TW 7.94 Miles
Castle Cabs Welshpool 01938 555343 86 Borfa Green, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7QH 8.02 Miles
Tonys Taxis And Courior Services 07773 949821 4 Shomere Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9PF 8.13 Miles
Wright Taxis Ltd 01938 552531 Church Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DP 8.25 Miles
Access Cars Ltd 01743 545454 Unit A, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LN 8.39 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Westbury Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vennington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Hurst No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westbury Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wattlesborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halfway House Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Westley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dumble Holes No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marche Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoney Stretton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Tollgate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Asterley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wallop No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aston Rogers No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Westbury Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Westbury Shrewsbury SY5 9QX
Westbury Medical Centre 01743 884727	Westbury Medical Centre Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QX
Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice 01743 790325	Pontesbury Medical Prac Hall Bank, Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0RF
Ford	The Village Ford Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9LG
Mytton Oak Medical Pract. 01743 362223	Mytton Oak Medical Pract. Mytton Oak Surgery Racecourse Lane Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 5LZ

Local Stores

Petrol Minsterley
Station Road
Minsterley
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0BE
01743 792465
Store Website
2.92 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Malthouse Veterinary Group Ltd
Malthouse Leigh Road Minsterley Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0AA 01743 791246 reception@malthouseveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 2.89 miles
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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 6.04 miles
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Warner Equine Veterinary Services
Wood Farm Adcote Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2JP 7.04 miles

Animals Treated
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Yorton Farm Stud
Poolton Leighton Welshpool Powys SY21 8HJ Website 7.47 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Camlas Farm Vets Llp
Nant Y Coed Leighton Welshpool Powys SY21 8HH 01938 553124 camlasfarm@hotmail.co.uk Website 7.52 miles

Animals Treated
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24 hour emergency care outside of office opening hours
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24 hour emergency care outside of office opening hours
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24 hour emergency care outside of office opening hours
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24 hour emergency care outside of office opening hours
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24 hour emergency care outside of office opening hours

The Animal Health Centre
105 Longden Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 9DZ 01743 369 999 contact@animalhealthvets.co.uk Website 7.53 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 7.21 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. 9.64 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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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 10.43 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 12.11 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 12.22 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 16.91 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	16.9°C	18.1°C	9.3°C	5°C	5.2°C

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Feels Like	4.6°C	4.4°C	4.4°C	4.5°C	4.4°C	5.2°C	7.1°C	10.3°C	10.6°C	7.7°C	4.6°C	3.6°C

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Temp	5°C	3.6°C	2.2°C	0.4°C	2°C	3.8°C	4.7°C	4.8°C	4.1°C	3.1°C	4.9°C	5.3°C
Feels Like	0.5°C	-0.6°C	-1.5°C	-2.6°C	-1.1°C	0.6°C	1.6°C	1.6°C	0.7°C	-0.8°C	2.1°C	1.6°C

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