Norton in Hales
Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.937, -2.46 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 69 37 |
| Dialling code: | 01630 (Market Drayton) |
Norton in Hales is a small, rural parish in north‑east Shropshire, sitting close to the county boundary with Staffordshire and within easy reach of the market town of Market Drayton. The landscape is classic midlands countryside of rolling farmland, hedgerows and quiet lanes, making it popular with walkers and those seeking a peaceful village life.
Locally the economy is dominated by agriculture and small businesses, and the community revolves around a handful of historic houses, a traditional parish church and village amenities such as a hall and pub; there are also regular village fêtes and events that keep a strong sense of local identity. Its mix of listed buildings, rural character and proximity to nearby towns gives it both heritage interest and commuter appeal.
Postcode districts covering Norton in Hales
Most populated places nearby
- Stoke-on-Trent 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Telford 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Chester Castle 24.9 miles40 km
- Cannock 24.8 miles39.8 km
- Shrewsbury 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Crewe 11 miles17.7 km
- Stafford 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Wrexham 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Northwich 22.4 miles36 km
- Winsford 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Kidsgrove 13.9 miles22.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Norton in Hales Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Market Drayton East Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Market Drayton Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Market Drayton West Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Adderley Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Buerton Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Loggerheads Built-up area 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Woore Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Moreton Say Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Audlem Built-up area 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Ashley Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Sutton upon Tern Parish 4.4 miles7 km
Example postcodes in Norton in Hales
TF9 3TR, TF9 3TW, TF9 4BF, TF9 4AS, TF9 4QX, TF9 4AN, TF9 4AW, TF9 4AX, TF9 4BH … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 29.8 miles48 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 31.8 miles51.2 km
- Wrenbury Railway Station 8.1 miles13 km
- Whitchurch Railway Station 9.1 miles14.6 km
Hotels near Norton in Hales Ad
- The Bear Inn 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Hawkstone Hall Hotel & Gardens 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Courtyard by Marriott Keele Staffordshire 4 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Pepper Street Rooms 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Cheshire Cat 4 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Wychwood Park 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Crown Hotel 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Hawkstone Park Hotel 3 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort 4 9.8 miles15.7 km
- The Old Mill Thai Vintage 4 9.7 miles15.5 km
Schools in Norton in Hales
- Norton-in-Hales C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Blore Heath Historic site 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Doddington Hall Estate 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Springfield House Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Combermere Abbey Archaeological site 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Crewe Hall Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Alexandra Stadium Stadium 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Britannia Stadium Stadium 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Etruria Hall Country house 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Vale Park Stadium 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Moreton Hall Estate 16.5 miles26.6 km
- New Bucks Head Stadium 16.6 miles26.7 km