Baschurch
Built-up area in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.791, -2.854 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 42 21 |
| Population: | 1,595 |
Baschurch is a sizeable village in north Shropshire, England, set in open agricultural countryside a short distance north of Shrewsbury. It sits among rolling fields and hedgerows typical of the county, giving good rural views and easy access to walking country; historically the village grew around its parish church and scattered farmsteads and retains a mix of stone cottages and later Victorian housing.
Locally the community is lively for a village of its size, with a village hall, pubs and sports clubs that form the social hub, while many residents commute to nearby towns for work. The economy is still partly agricultural but also driven by small businesses and the commuter market; culturally and historically the place has long, quiet roots in Shropshire life and is noted for its strong village identity and regular local events.
Postcode districts covering Baschurch
Most populated places nearby
- Telford 17.5 miles
- Shrewsbury 6.5 miles
- Wrexham 18.8 miles
- Rhosllannerchrugog 17.4 miles
- Wellington 15.3 miles
- Oswestry 9.4 miles
- Oswestry Rural 9.4 miles
- Brymbo 21.8 miles
- Nantwich 23.6 miles
- Ryton 23.7 miles
- Newport 20.1 miles
- Market Drayton 17 miles
Neighbouring places
- Walford Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Little Ness Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Ruyton-XI-Towns Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Ruyton and Baschurch Ward 2.4 miles
- Great Ness Parish 2.9 miles
- Petton Parish 2.9 miles
- Myddle Built-up area 3 miles
- Montford Parish 3.3 miles
- Bomere Heath Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Myddle, Broughton and Harmer Hill Parish 3.4 miles
- Wilcott Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Pimhill Parish 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Baschurch
SY4 2FX, SY4 2EW, SY4 2EL, SY4 2BS, SY4 2FA, SY4 2BN, SY4 2EH, SY4 2GA, SY4 2HQ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 37.5 miles
- Manchester Airport 45.7 miles
- Yorton Railway Station 5.1 miles
- Shrewsbury Railway Station 7 miles
Hotels near Baschurch Ad
- Old Rectory Hotel 3 6.8 miles
- Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals 4 4.9 miles
- Burlton Inn 4 5.3 miles
- The Old Post Office 7.2 miles
- The Bull Inn 4 7.1 miles
- Premier Inn Shrewsbury North 3 4.1 miles
- The Alb 3 7 miles
- Rowton Castle 6.4 miles
- Prince Rupert Hotel 4 7.1 miles
- Albright Hussey Manor 4 5.4 miles
Schools in Baschurch
- Baschurch C of E Primary School Primary
- The Corbet School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Whattal Castle Historic site 5.5 miles
- Aston Hall Estate 6.8 miles
- Osbaston Wood Forest 7.1 miles
- Sundorne Castle Estate 7.6 miles
- Greenhous Meadow Stadium 8.3 miles
- Park Hall Stadium 9.3 miles
- Bomere Wood Forest 9.8 miles
- Attingham Estate 10.8 miles
- Viroconium Archaeological site 12 miles
- Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 12.9 miles
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 14.5 miles
- Welshpool Stadium 15.2 miles