Beckbury
Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.616, -2.341 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 77 02 |
Beckbury is a small, quietly rural village in south-east Shropshire, England, set among rolling farmland and hedged lanes a short drive from market towns such as Bridgnorth and the larger conurbation of Telford. The surrounding landscape is typical of the county, with a mix of arable fields, meadows and pockets of woodland that give the area a peaceful, bucolic character and make it popular with walkers and those seeking a quieter pace of life.
Historically the village has an old centre with some timber-framed and later brick buildings and a parish church that reflects its long rural heritage; economically it remains largely agricultural while also accommodating commuters who work in nearby towns. Socially there’s a strong local community feel, sustained by village events, a village hall and local clubs that keep traditional rural connections alive even as the area adapts to modern life.
Postcode districts covering Beckbury
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Wolverhampton 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Dudley 13.1 miles21 km
- Walsall 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Telford 7.2 miles11.6 km
- West Bromwich 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Sutton Coldfield 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Cannock 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Shrewsbury 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Stafford 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Kidderminster 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Stourbridge 14.2 miles22.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Ryton Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Badger Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Ackleton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Boningale Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Sutton Maddock Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Kemberton Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Stockton Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Albrighton Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Pattingham and Patshull Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Shifnal South and Cosford Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Donington Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Rudge Parish 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Beckbury
TF11 9DF, WV6 7HS, TF11 9DD, TF11 9DN, TF11 9BZ, TF11 9DA, TF11 9DL, TF11 9BX, TF11 9DH … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 27.3 miles44 km
- East Midlands Airport 44.9 miles72.3 km
- Cosford Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
- Albrighton Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
Hotels near Beckbury Ad
- The Old Vicarage 3 3.9 miles6.2 km
- The Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 4.6 miles7.3 km
- The Huntsman of Little Wenlock 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
- The Lion 4 6 miles9.6 km
- International Hotel Telford 5.7 miles9.2 km
- A Park View Hotel 3 8.7 miles14 km
- Ramada by Wyndham Telford Ironbridge 3 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Park House Hotel 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Parlors Hall Hotel 6.4 miles10.2 km
- The Falcon Hotel & Restaurant 6.4 miles10.3 km
Schools in Beckbury
- Beckbury C of E Primary School and Nursery Primary
Local points of interest
- Patshull Hall Estate 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Davenport House Estate 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Madeley Court Estate 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Wolverhampton Racecourse Recreation 8.3 miles13.3 km
- New Bucks Head Stadium 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Molineux Stadium Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
- Viroconium Archaeological site 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Attingham Estate 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Bescot Stadium Stadium 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Acton Hill Estate 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Wyre Forest Forest 16.1 miles25.8 km
- Hagley Hall Country house 16.1 miles25.9 km