Knowbury
Built-up area in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.369, -2.622 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 57 74 |
| Dialling code: | 01584 (Ludlow) |
Knowbury is a small rural village in south Shropshire, England, nestling in rolling countryside not far from the county border with Worcestershire. It sits within easy reach of market towns such as Cleobury Mortimer and is a short drive from the scenic landscapes of the Shropshire Hills AONB, making it popular with walkers and people seeking a quieter base for exploring the region.
Historically agricultural, the village retains a mix of traditional cottages and later Victorian buildings and has the feel of a close-knit community with local clubs, a village hall and modest services rather than big industry. Many residents commute to larger towns like Ludlow or Kidderminster, while locally the emphasis remains on farming, small-scale enterprises and community events that mark the rhythms of rural life.
Postcode districts covering Knowbury
Most populated places nearby
- Dudley 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Telford 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Worcester 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Shrewsbury 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Hereford 22 miles35.3 km
- Kidderminster 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Stourbridge 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Halesowen 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Bromsgrove 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Great Malvern 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Brierley Hill 22.4 miles36 km
- Droitwich Spa 21 miles33.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Clee Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Caynham Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Hope Bagot Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Cleehill Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Whitton Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Bitterley Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Coreley Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Nash Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Greete Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Doddington Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Sheet Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Hopton Wafers Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Knowbury
SY8 3LE, SY8 3LT, SY8 3JJ, SY8 3JH, SY8 3JE, SY8 3LH, SY8 3LL, SY8 3JR, SY8 3LG … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 37.3 miles60 km
- East Midlands Airport 63 miles101.3 km
- Ludlow Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
- Craven Arms 10.4 miles16.7 km
Hotels near Knowbury Ad
- The Town House Ludlow 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Clive Arms 5 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Bridge 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Hopton Crown 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Feathers Hotel 4 4 miles6.5 km
- The Wheatsheaf Inn 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Fishmore Hall 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Baiting House 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
Local points of interest
- Easton Court Estate 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Clee Hills Hill 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Wyre Forest Forest 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Witley Court Historic site 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Aggborough Stadium 16 miles25.8 km
- Davenport House Estate 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Madeley Court Estate 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Westwood House Estate 19.8 miles31.9 km
- University of Worcester University 19.9 miles32.1 km