Ellesmere
Built-up area in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.904, -2.9 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 39 34 |
| Population: | 3,686 |
Ellesmere in Shropshire, England is a compact market town in the county's north, close to the border with Wales. It sits beside The Mere, a large natural lake surrounded by reedbeds and popular for walking, birdwatching, boating and angling, which gives the town a distinctly watery character and attracts visitors year‑round.
Historically a market and agricultural centre, Ellesmere retains a mix of Georgian and older buildings, independent shops, pubs and a lively community life; tourism, local services and light industry underpin the economy. The town feels closely connected to nearby centres such as Oswestry and Shrewsbury, and local conservation groups work to protect the meres and surrounding countryside that define the area.
Postcode districts covering Ellesmere
Most populated places nearby
- Telford 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Chester 20 miles32.2 km
- Chester Castle 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Shrewsbury 14.3 miles23 km
- Crewe 23 miles36.9 km
- Wrexham 10.8 miles17.5 km
- Buckley 20 miles32.1 km
- Hawarden 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Rhosllannerchrugog 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Wellington 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Oswestry 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Oswestry Rural 8.5 miles13.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Ellesmere Urban Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Ellesmere Rural Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Dudleston Heath Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Welshampton and Lyneal Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Welshampton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- The Meres Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Overton and Maelor South Ward 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Maelor South Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Penley Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Hordley Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Cockshutt Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Rednal Built-up area 4.6 miles7.4 km
Example postcodes in Ellesmere
SY12 9BE, SY12 9DG, SY12 0AS, SY12 0EZ, SY12 0BX, SY12 0BQ, SY12 0BP, SY12 9FF, SY12 0HG … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 29.7 miles47.8 km
- Manchester Airport 40.5 miles65.1 km
- Gobowen Railway Station 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Chirk Railway Station 7.2 miles11.6 km
Hotels near Ellesmere Ad
- Ellesmere Hotel 0.4 miles0.6 km
- The Wynnstay Hotel, Oswestry, Shropshire 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Old Rectory 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Lion at Malpas 4 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Ye Old Boote Inn 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Pen-Y-Dyffryn Country Hotel 3 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Moreton Park Lodge 3 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Lion Quays Hotel & Spa 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Old Mill Thai Vintage 4 9.9 miles16 km
Schools in Ellesmere
- Ellesmere College Independent - all ages
- Ellesmere Primary School Primary
- Lakelands Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Whattal Castle Historic site 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Park Hall Stadium 5.6 miles9 km
- Aston Hall Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 6.5 miles10.4 km
- NEWI Cefn Druids Stadium 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Osbaston Wood Forest 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Erddig Country house 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Racecourse Ground Stadium 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 13 miles20.9 km
- Combermere Abbey Archaeological site 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Aldersey Hall Estate 14.2 miles22.8 km