Astley Abbotts
Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.565, -2.442 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 70 96 |
| Dialling code: | 01746 (Bridgnorth) |
Astley Abbotts is a small, rural parish in Shropshire, a short distance from the market town of Bridgnorth. It sits in rolling countryside of the Severn valley with hedged fields, small woods and attractive views towards the River Severn, making it a pleasant spot for country walks and quiet farming life.
Historically the "Abbotts" suffix points to medieval monastic links, and the parish still contains an ancient church and several listed, often timber‑framed buildings that reflect its long history. Today the community is small and active, centred on village events and local amenities, with agriculture prominent locally and many residents commuting to nearby towns for work and services.
Postcode districts covering Astley Abbotts
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Wolverhampton 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Dudley 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Walsall 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Telford 7.8 miles12.6 km
- West Bromwich 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Cannock 20.2 miles32.4 km
- Shrewsbury 17 miles27.3 km
- Stafford 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Kidderminster 14.9 miles24.1 km
- Stourbridge 15 miles24.1 km
- Halesowen 17.8 miles28.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Tasley Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bridgnorth West and Tasley Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bridgnorth Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Morville Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Stockton Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Barrow Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Oldbury Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Stanmore Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Aston Eyre Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Worfield Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Acton Round Parish 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Astley Abbotts
WV16 4ST, WV16 4SW, WV16 4SN, WV16 4SH, WV16 4SJ, WV16 4SP, WV16 4RZ, WV16 4TB, WV16 4SZ … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 30.2 miles48.6 km
- East Midlands Airport 50.2 miles80.7 km
- Bridgnorth Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
- Hampton Loade Railway Station 6.8 miles11 km
Hotels near Astley Abbotts Ad
- The Woodberry 5 1.8 miles2.9 km
- The Old Vicarage 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Parlors Hall Hotel 2.4 miles3.8 km
- The Falcon Hotel & Restaurant 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Ye Olde Punchbowl Country Inn & Gardens 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- The Lion 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Huntsman of Little Wenlock 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Best Western Valley Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Tontine Hotel & Bar 4.7 miles7.6 km
Local points of interest
- Davenport House Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Madeley Court Estate 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Patshull Hall Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- New Bucks Head Stadium 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Viroconium Archaeological site 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Attingham Estate 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Wolverhampton Racecourse Recreation 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Wyre Forest Forest 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Molineux Stadium Stadium 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Clee Hills Hill 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Bomere Wood Forest 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Aggborough Stadium 15.2 miles24.5 km