Bishop's Castle
Built-up area in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.492, -2.998 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 32 88 |
| Population: | 1,893 |
| Dialling code: | 01588 (Bishops Castle) |
Bishop's Castle is a small market town in Shropshire, England, tucked into the western foothills of the Long Mynd and close to the rocky ridge of the Stiperstones. The town sits near the course of the River Onny and lies within the rolling landscape of the Shropshire Hills AONB, making it a popular base for walkers, cyclists and people seeking a quiet rural break just a short drive from the Wales border.
With medieval origins and surviving castle earthworks, Bishop's Castle has kept a distinctive independent spirit: steep, narrow streets are lined with small shops, cafés, traditional pubs and a lively arts scene, and the local economy leans on tourism, small-scale farming and artisan businesses such as microbreweries. Regular markets, seasonal events and an active community life give it a social atmosphere that feels more like a village with town facilities than a typical commuter suburb.
Postcode districts covering Bishop's Castle
Most populated places nearby
- Shrewsbury 18.3 miles
- Oswestry Rural 23.8 miles
- Bridgnorth 24.4 miles
- Newtown 13.5 miles
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 13.3 miles
- Leominster 21.2 miles
- Ludlow 14.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Lydham Parish 0.8 miles
- Colebatch Parish 1 mile
- Lydbury North Parish 2.5 miles
- More Parish 3.1 miles
- Norbury Parish 3.4 miles
- Mainstone Parish 3.5 miles
- Edgton Parish 4.3 miles
- Churchstoke Built-up area 4.5 miles
- Myndtown Parish 4.7 miles
- Wentnor Parish 5 miles
- Clun Built-up area 5 miles
- Clunbury Parish 5.3 miles
Example postcodes in Bishop's Castle
SY9 5AN, SY9 5BB, SY9 5BT, SY9 5DE, SY9 5BD, SY9 5DJ, SY9 5AL, SY9 5BP, SY9 5BE … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 52.7 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 58.4 miles
- Broome Railway Station 6.8 miles
- Craven Arms 7.6 miles
Hotels near Bishop's Castle Ad
- The Dragon Hotel 5 7.9 miles
- The Bucks Head Hotel 3 8.6 miles
Schools in Bishop's Castle
- Bishops Castle Primary School Primary
- The Community College, Bishop's Castle Secondary
Local points of interest
- Clun Forest Forest 5.9 miles
- Kerry Hill Hill 10.7 miles
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 12.5 miles
- Welshpool Stadium 12.9 miles
- Powis Castle Estate 13 miles
- Latham Park Stadium 13.7 miles
- Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 14.2 miles
- Clee Hills Hill 14.9 miles
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 15.3 miles
- Bomere Wood Forest 16.3 miles
- Greenhous Meadow Stadium 17.1 miles
- Caersws FC Stadium 18.2 miles