Ellesmere Rural
Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.915, -2.93 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 37 35 |
| Population: | 3,686 |
| Dialling code: | 01691 (Oswestry) |
Ellesmere Rural is the predominantly agricultural area that wraps around the market town of Ellesmere in Shropshire, close to the border with Wales. Its landscape is notable for the large glacial meres and low-lying peat mosses nearby, and it lies within easy reach of the Fenn's, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses national nature reserve; these wetland habitats give the area a strong identity for birdwatching, walking and quiet countryside recreation.
Economically and socially the area remains rooted in farming, with scattered villages and traditional farmsteads, while the proximity of the market town provides services and a sense of community life through village halls and local events. Historic features survive in the form of old churches, listed cottages and lanes that reflect its borderland past, and the mix of rural tranquillity with easy access to outdoor pursuits makes it a popular spot for both residents and visitors.
Postcode districts covering Ellesmere Rural
Most populated places nearby
- Telford 25 miles
- Chester 19.3 miles
- Chester Castle 18.8 miles
- Shrewsbury 15.5 miles
- Crewe 23.6 miles
- Wrexham 9.7 miles
- Buckley 18.8 miles
- Flint 24.5 miles
- Hawarden 19.7 miles
- Rhosllannerchrugog 8.5 miles
- Wellington 22.5 miles
- Oswestry 6.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dudleston Heath Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Ellesmere Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Ellesmere Urban Parish 1.5 miles
- Overton and Maelor South Ward 3.2 miles
- St. Martins Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Welshampton and Lyneal Parish 3.5 miles
- Penley Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Overton Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Welshampton Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Maelor South Parish 3.9 miles
- Whittington Built-up area 4.2 miles
- The Meres Ward 4.4 miles
Example postcodes in Ellesmere Rural
SY12 9NE, SY11 4NX, SY12 0ND, SY12 9HS, SY11 4NY, SY12 9LF, SY12 9JQ, SY12 9AF, SY11 3HE … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 29.1 miles
- Manchester Airport 40.7 miles
- Gobowen Railway Station 4.7 miles
- Chirk Railway Station 5.8 miles
- Wrexham Bus Station 9.6 miles
Hotels near Ellesmere Rural Ad
- Ellesmere Hotel 1.6 miles
- The Wynnstay Hotel, Oswestry, Shropshire 4 6.6 miles
- The Mulberry Inn 9.4 miles
- The Lion at Malpas 4 10 miles
- Ye Old Boote Inn 4 miles
- Moreton Park Lodge 3 4.8 miles
- Pen-Y-Dyffryn Country Hotel 3 8.8 miles
- Lion Quays Hotel & Spa 4 4.7 miles
- The Old Rectory 3 9.1 miles
- The Lemon Tree 3 9.8 miles
Schools in Ellesmere Rural
- Criftins C of E Primary School and Nursery Primary
- Ellesmere College Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Whattal Castle Historic site 4.6 miles
- Park Hall Stadium 4.8 miles
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 5.6 miles
- Aston Hall Estate 6.4 miles
- NEWI Cefn Druids Stadium 6.9 miles
- Erddig Country house 8.3 miles
- Osbaston Wood Forest 9.2 miles
- Racecourse Ground Stadium 9.9 miles
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 11.6 miles
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 13.8 miles
- Aldersey Hall Estate 13.9 miles
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 14.2 miles