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Wilcott

Built-up area in Shropshire, England

Coordinates:52.762, -2.925
OS grid ref:SJ 37 18
Population:228

Wilcott is a small, quiet hamlet in Shropshire, England, tucked into rolling farmland and hedgerow-lined lanes. It has the low-key, agricultural feel common to the county’s smaller settlements, with a handful of cottages and working farms rather than shops or services.

Geographically and socially it’s typical of rural Shropshire: a landscape of field patterns, historic farmsteads and parish ties, with locals often travelling to nearby villages and market towns for trade and events. Its peaceful footpaths and country lanes make it appealing to walkers and anyone looking for a glimpse of traditional rural life rather than a tourist hotspot.

Postcode districts covering Wilcott

Nearby towns and villages

Neighbouring places

Transport links

  • Airport Liverpool John Lennon Airport 39.6 miles63.8 km
  • Airport Manchester Airport 49 miles78.9 km
  • Railway station Llynclys South Railway Station 6.6 miles10.6 km
  • Railway station Shrewsbury Railway Station 8.1 miles13.1 km

Local points of interest

  • Osbaston Wood Forest 4.7 miles7.6 km
  • Aston Hall Estate 5.9 miles9.4 km
  • Whattal Castle Historic site 8.2 miles13.2 km
  • Greenhous Meadow Stadium 8.9 miles14.4 km
  • Park Hall Stadium 8.9 miles14.4 km
  • Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 9.3 miles15 km
  • Sundorne Castle Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
  • Bomere Wood Forest 10.2 miles16.4 km
  • Welshpool Stadium 11.6 miles18.7 km
  • Attingham Estate 12.1 miles19.5 km
  • Powis Castle Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km
  • Viroconium Archaeological site 13.2 miles21.3 km

Example postcodes in Wilcott