Welcome to Wilcott Marsh

Wilcott Marsh is a beautiful and serene location situated in the heart of Shropshire. The marsh is a vast expanse of wetland that is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The area is a popular destination for birdwatchers, as it is home to a variety of bird species, including the rare bittern. The marsh is also a great place for nature lovers to explore, with its winding paths and tranquil waterways providing a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The marsh is also steeped in history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The area was once used for grazing livestock, and the remains of old farm buildings can still be seen dotted around the landscape. The marsh was also an important site during the Second World War, with a number of military installations being built in the area. Today, visitors can explore the remains of these structures, which provide a fascinating insight into the area's wartime history.

Wilcott Marsh is a truly unique location that offers something for everyone. Whether you are a nature lover, a history buff, or simply looking for a peaceful escape from the stresses of modern life, the marsh is the perfect destination. With its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and diverse range of wildlife, Wilcott Marsh is a must-visit location for anyone visiting Shropshire.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Kinnerley Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Elizabeth Madin	School Road Kinnerley Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8DF 01691682289 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
Packwood Haugh School Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mr Robert Fox	Park Bank Ruyton Xi Towns Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1HX 1939260217 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
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
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
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
West Felton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen Hughes	School Road West Felton Oswestry Shropshire SY11 4JR 01691610388 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ 8.25 Miles

Yorton Station Road, Yorton, Shropshire, SY4 3EP 8.61 Miles

Gobowen Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS 10.13 Miles

Wem Aston Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AZ 10.86 Miles

Welshpool Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ 11.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shropshire Motorhome Hire 01743 884864 Lower House Farm, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 9AH 2.87 Miles
One To 1 Cars 01691 654004 Desandra, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8JB 5.46 Miles
Swiftline Private Hire 07786 902680 2 Oakley Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2AS 5.67 Miles
Alans Taxis Oswestry 07891 092826 9 Y Clawdd, Llansantffraid Ym Mechain, Powys, SY22 6TX 6.62 Miles
A A A Shrewsbury Taxis 01743 244555 10 Leyburn Av, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8TP 7.17 Miles
A To B Taxis (Oswestry) Ltd 01691 679911 Maes-Y-Clawdd, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8NN 7.22 Miles
Anglowelsh Cab 07725 076720 7 Cae Perthi, Llansantffraid Ym Mechain, Powys, SY22 6QS 7.69 Miles
Johns Prestige Private Hire 01743 468346 21 Corbet Cl, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3RP 7.78 Miles
Sue's Private Hire 01743 350350 10 Middlegate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3XD 7.78 Miles
Ajs Taxis 07974 329131 101 Little Harlescott Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3PD 7.84 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wilcot Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nesscliffe Camp Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kinton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hopton Cross Roads Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pentre Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hopton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alderton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Ness Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Felton Butler Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edgerley Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Knockin Heath Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Little Ness Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clifton House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dovaston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Farm Hall Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Prescott Surgery 01939 260210	Prescott Surgery Baschurch Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2DR
Knockin Medical Centre 01691 682203	Knockin Medical Centre Knockin Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8HL
Ford	The Village Ford Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9LG
Westbury Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Westbury Shrewsbury SY5 9QX
Westbury Medical Centre 01743 884727	Westbury Medical Centre Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QX

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Baschurch
SPAR
Shrewsbury Road
Newtown
Baschurch
SY4 2AY
01939 261187
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Green Hollow Veterinary Surgery
School Road Ruyton Xi Towns Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 1JT 01939 261216 d.w.thurston@btinternet.com 2.53 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Fri	08:30	18:30
Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm
Sat	09:00	12:00
Surgeries 9 to 9.30 am and 11 to 11.30 am
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Surgeries by appointment 9 to 9.30am 2 to 3pm and 5 to 6pm

Warner Equine Veterinary Services
Wood Farm Adcote Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2JP 2.77 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 3.40 miles
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Lower House Equine Clinic
Plas Cerrig Lane Llanymynech Oswestry Shropshire SY22 6LG 01691 830444 office@lhec.vet Website 6.49 miles
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Four Crosses Veterinary Centre
Hafod Offa Four Crosses Llanymynech Powys SY22 6RD 01691 830235 info@fourcrossesvets.co.uk Website 6.54 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
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Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Wed	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Thu	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Fri	08:30	18:30
Consultations by appoinment 9am - 10am, 2pm - 4pm, 5pm - 6.30pm
Sat	08:30	13:00
Consultations by appointment 9am - 11am
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Shropshire Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3, The Depot Hanwood Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 8NY 01743 860 920 farm@shropshirefarmvets.com Website 7.20 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 8.28 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 10.77 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 10.89 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 13.10 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. 14.87 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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Ty Mawr Country Park
A Linear Walk In Cefn Mawr Five Miles South Of Wrexham. Ty Mawr Is A 35-Acre Country Park, Situated Between The Cefn Viaduct And The Pontcycyllte Aqueduct. LL14 3PE 15.30 miles Located Off The B5605, Follow The Brown Country Park Signs Off The A483.

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