Whitton
Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.352, -2.624 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 57 72 |
| Dialling code: | 01584 (Ludlow) |
Whitton is a small, rural parish set in the rolling countryside of Shropshire, England, made up of scattered farms, a handful of stone cottages and quiet lanes. Its landscape is typical of the county, with hedgerows, pasture and a sense of openness rather than a single built-up centre, and the local economy remains largely agricultural with a mix of small businesses and commuters who travel to nearby towns for work.
Historically the area preserves features of its farming past - old farmhouses, a parish church and some listed buildings - giving the place a longstanding, lived-in character. Social life tends to be community-focused, centred on village gatherings, seasonal events and countryside pursuits such as walking and wildlife-watching that attract both locals and visitors looking for a tranquil rural experience.
Postcode districts covering Whitton
Most populated places nearby
- Dudley 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Telford 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Worcester 20.5 miles33 km
- Hereford 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Kidderminster 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Stourbridge 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Halesowen 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Bromsgrove 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Great Malvern 21 miles33.9 km
- Brierley Hill 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Droitwich Spa 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Wellington 24.9 miles40.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Clee Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Hope Bagot Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Greete Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Caynham Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Knowbury Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Nash Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Cleehill Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Coreley Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Burford Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Bitterley Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Little Hereford Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Boraston Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Whitton
SY8 3AB, SY8 3AA, SY8 3AD, SY8 3DB, SY8 3DA
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 37.6 miles60.5 km
- East Midlands Airport 63.7 miles102.5 km
- Ludlow Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Leominster Railway Station 9.8 miles15.8 km
Hotels near Whitton Ad
- The Town House Ludlow 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Bridge 3 miles4.8 km
- The Clive Arms 5 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Hopton Crown 4 4.4 miles7 km
- The Feathers Hotel 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Baiting House 4 9 miles14.5 km
- The Wheatsheaf Inn 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Fishmore Hall 3 4.4 miles7 km
Local points of interest
- Easton Court Estate 2.5 miles4 km
- Clee Hills Hill 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 6 miles9.7 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Wyre Forest Forest 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Witley Court Historic site 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Aggborough Stadium 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Davenport House Estate 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 17.9 miles28.8 km
- University of Worcester University 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Westwood House Estate 19.5 miles31.4 km