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 miles
- Chester 20 miles
- Chester Castle 19.5 miles
- Shrewsbury 14.3 miles
- Crewe 23 miles
- Wrexham 10.8 miles
- Buckley 20 miles
- Hawarden 20.7 miles
- Rhosllannerchrugog 9.9 miles
- Wellington 21.1 miles
- Oswestry 7.2 miles
- Oswestry Rural 8.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ellesmere Urban Parish 0.7 miles
- Ellesmere Rural Parish 1.5 miles
- Dudleston Heath Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Welshampton and Lyneal Parish 2.4 miles
- Welshampton Built-up area 2.6 miles
- The Meres Ward 3 miles
- Overton and Maelor South Ward 3.1 miles
- Maelor South Parish 3.4 miles
- Penley Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Hordley Parish 3.7 miles
- Cockshutt Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Rednal Built-up area 4.6 miles
Example postcodes in Ellesmere
SY12 0GA, SY12 0EU, SY12 0RA, SY12 0NA, SY12 9QA, SY12 9PL, SY12 0BN, SY12 9PQ, SY12 0HG … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 29.7 miles
- Manchester Airport 40.5 miles
- Gobowen Railway Station 5.8 miles
- Chirk Railway Station 7.2 miles
Hotels near Ellesmere Ad
- Ellesmere Hotel 0.4 miles
- The Wynnstay Hotel, Oswestry, Shropshire 4 7.3 miles
- The Lion at Malpas 4 9.8 miles
- The Old Rectory 3 7.7 miles
- Ye Old Boote Inn 4.7 miles
- Pen-Y-Dyffryn Country Hotel 3 9.8 miles
- Moreton Park Lodge 3 6.1 miles
- Lion Quays Hotel & Spa 4 5.9 miles
- The Hand Hotel 3 6.8 miles
- The Old Mill Thai Vintage 4 9.9 miles
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 miles
- Park Hall Stadium 5.6 miles
- Aston Hall Estate 6.4 miles
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 6.5 miles
- NEWI Cefn Druids Stadium 8.4 miles
- Osbaston Wood Forest 9.2 miles
- Erddig Country house 9.6 miles
- Racecourse Ground Stadium 11.1 miles
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 13 miles
- Combermere Abbey Archaeological site 13.5 miles
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 13.5 miles
- Aldersey Hall Estate 14.2 miles