Welcome to Whitchurch

Whitchurch is a market town located in the north of Shropshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Weaver and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The town 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 St. Alkmund's Church, which dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. The town also has a number of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for visitors.

In addition to its historic buildings and landmarks, Whitchurch is also home to a number of annual events and festivals. One of the most popular is the Whitchurch Food and Drink Festival, which takes place every May and attracts thousands of visitors from across the region. The festival features a wide range of local food and drink producers, as well as live music and entertainment. Other events include the Whitchurch Carnival, which takes place in July, and the Whitchurch Heritage Open Days, which give visitors the chance to explore some of the town's historic buildings and landmarks.

Overall, Whitchurch is a charming and picturesque town that offers something for everyone. Whether you're interested in history, culture, or simply enjoying the great outdoors, there is plenty to see and do here. With its friendly locals, vibrant community, and beautiful surroundings, it's no wonder that Whitchurch is such a popular destination for visitors to Shropshire.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 10°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 16.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Whitchurch Cofe Infant And Nursery Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Camacho	Station Road Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 1RJ 1948662905
Whitchurch Cofe Junior Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Brislen	Salisbury Road Whitchurch SY13 1RX 1948662255 School Website
Sir John Talbots Technology College Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tim Stonall	Tilstock Road Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2BY 01948660600 School Website
Tilstock Cofe Primary And Nursery Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rowena Kaminski	Tilstock Lane Tilstock Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 3JL 1948880347 School Website
Tushingham With Grindley C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cathy Davies	Tushingham Whitchurch Cheshire SY13 4QS 01948820360 School Website
Acorn Wood Other Independent Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Morgan Fcct	Watery Lane Coton Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 3LR 7968086169
Whixall Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicola Brayford	Brownsbrook Whixall Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2SB 1948880330 School Website
Physis Academy Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Craig Seretny	Heathgates Farm Prees Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2AJ 1948841070 School Website
Prees Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicola Brayford	Cross End Prees Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2ER 1948840209 School Website
Wrenbury Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bessa Cador	Nantwich Road Wrenbury Nantwich Cheshire CW5 8EN 01270260656 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Whitchurch (Shropshire) Station Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1RL 0.37 Miles

Prees Station Road, Prees, Shropshire, SY13 2DW 4.69 Miles

Wrenbury Station Road, Wrenbury, Cheshire, CW5 8EX 5.09 Miles

Wem Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ 7.82 Miles

Nantwich Pillory Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5SS 9.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tony's Taxis 01948 664305 31 Wayland Rd, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1RN 0.27 Miles
Halls Taxis 01948 662222 11 Meadow View Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1JT 0.41 Miles
S And M Cars Ltd 01948 666957 Beech Avenue, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1UE 0.46 Miles
Drive Zone Taxis 01948 800405 Tarporley Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1LR 0.69 Miles
Fair Taxis 01948 665454 35 The Gr/Tarporley Rd, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1LU 0.89 Miles
Richards Taxis 01948 665454 Elm Tree Cottage, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 4BX 1.40 Miles
Acorn Taxis 01948 665540 24 Twemlows Avenue, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2EX 3.38 Miles
Gilberts Taxi 01270 812617 Old Acre/Bagley La, Crewe, Cheshire, CW3 0DS 7.38 Miles
Wem Travel 01939 233673 102 Lowe Hill Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5UT 7.63 Miles
Silverline Cars 01939 234432 44 Mill Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5EX 8.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sy13 Dodington Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Whitchurch Meter Box Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Sy13 Rosemary Lane Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sy13 Newport Road Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Bredwood Arcade Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sy13 Bredwood Arcade Green End Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sy13 Fountain Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Edward German Drive Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Alkington Gardens Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Brownlow Street Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Station Road Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Talbot Street Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Gasworks Sherrymill Hill Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Alport Road Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy13 Alkington Road Whitchurch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bridgewater Family Medical Practice	Drumcarrig Bridgewater Street Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 1QH
Claypit Street Medical Practice	Claypit Street Whitchurch SY13 1NT
Prees Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Whitchurch Road Prees Whitchurch SY13 2DG
Prees 01948 840206	The Grocott Medical Centre Whitchurch Road Prees Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 2DG
Laurel Bank Surgery 01948 860205	Laurel Bank Surgery Old Hall Street Malpas Cheshire SY14 8PS

Local Stores

Malpas - Old Hall Street
Old Hall Street
Malpas
Cheshire
SY14 8NE
01948 860507
Store Website
5.04 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Whitchurch
Euro Garages
Wrexham Road
Whitchurch
SY13 1JZ
01948 664 180
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Leonard Brothers Veterinary
Station Road Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 1RE 01948 662424 whitchurch@lbvc.co.uk Website 0.23 miles


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Medivet Whitchurch Barclay Moore Partnership
Waymills Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 1RT 01948 662754 whitchurch@medivet.co.uk Website 0.49 miles

Animals Treated
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Elite Kennel Fertility Ltd
Ash Lane Ash Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 4BP 01948 668059 anna@elitekennelfertility.com Website 2.37 miles

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Llm Farm Vets
Old Woodhouses Broughall Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 4AQ 01948 663000 info@lambertleonardmay.co.uk Website 3.09 miles

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Sophie Harding
Lambert, Leonard And May Old Woodhouses Broughall Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 4AQ sophievet@hotmail.com 3.09 miles

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Horizon Dairy Vets
Higher Wych Road Iscoyd Whitchurch Shropshire SY13 3AU 01952 350095 info@horizondairyvets.co.uk Website 3.14 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Nantwich/Willaston Circular
Nantwich Lancashire 6.98 miles

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Bickerton Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Maiden Castle, Bickerton Hill, Cheshire. Bickerton Hill Lies To The South Of The Sandstone Ridge At The Southern Tip Of The Peckforton Hills And Covers Approximately 280 Acres. This Walk Will Provide You With Views Across The Dee Valley To The Welsh Hills. SY14 8LN 7.60 miles From The A534 Between Bulkeley And Barnhill, Take The Turn Onto Long Lane And Then Turn Onto Goldford Lane Where A Little Way Down You Will Find The National Trust Bickerton Hill Car Park.

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Nantwich Marina
Of Chester Road In Nantwich, Straight Into The Marina Car Park, Where You Are Created By Friendly Walkers With They Dogs... The Smell Of Bacon From The Cafe Draws You In But The Sense Of Adventure When You Go On Walks Puts Your Off, Head Towards The Canal Over The Bridge And You Are Greeted By Neat Painted Barges With Tenants Rustling Up There Full English Breakfast, You Are Greeted By A Wooden War Horse Which You Can Have Pictures On, When All This Is Done You Can Enjoy The Walk Down The Canal. Chester Rd Nantwich Lancashire CW5 8LB 9.32 miles

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Tattenhall Millennium Mile
I Think It Is A Bit Longer Than A Mile! 30 Covert Rise Tattenhall Chester CH3 9HA 11.33 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 15.36 miles

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Alyn Waters
Perfect For All Sizes. With Plenty Of Benches Along The Way. Cafe And Picnic Areas. Park For The Kids And Parking. Alyn Waters 16.23 miles It Has Two Entrances One In Gwersyltt And One In Llay

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Weather Forecast

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