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Walford

Built-up area in Shropshire, England

Coordinates:52.779, -2.838
OS grid ref:SJ 43 20

Walford is a small rural village in Shropshire, England, set among the county’s rolling farmland, hedgerows and winding lanes. Its character is typically Shropshire: stone and brick cottages, farmsteads and quiet footpaths that attract walkers and people seeking a tranquil countryside base.

The local economy remains centred on agriculture with a handful of small businesses and commuters travelling to nearby towns; historically the settlement grew from medieval farming communities and still shows older buildings and a modest social life centred on a village hall or pub and occasional local events.

Postcode districts covering Walford

Nearby towns and villages

Neighbouring places

Transport links

  • Airport Liverpool John Lennon Airport 38.3 miles61.6 km
  • Airport Manchester Airport 46.1 miles74.1 km
  • Railway station Yorton Railway Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
  • Railway station Shrewsbury Railway Station 5.9 miles9.6 km

Local points of interest

  • Whattal Castle Historic site 6.3 miles10.2 km
  • Sundorne Castle Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
  • Greenhous Meadow Stadium 7.3 miles11.7 km
  • Aston Hall Estate 7.7 miles12.5 km
  • Osbaston Wood Forest 7.9 miles12.7 km
  • Bomere Wood Forest 8.7 miles14.1 km
  • Attingham Estate 9.8 miles15.7 km
  • Park Hall Stadium 10.3 miles16.6 km
  • Viroconium Archaeological site 11 miles17.6 km
  • Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 13.1 miles21 km
  • New Bucks Head Stadium 15.2 miles24.4 km
  • Welshpool Stadium 15.3 miles24.6 km

Example postcodes in Walford