Acton Burnell: pretty village shop which sells milk, bread, sweets and a range of other goods including newspapers. Distance: 2.5 miles

Condover: village shop which includes an excellent butchery. The village also has a Post Office which sells newspapers and magazines. Distance: 2.5 miles

Upper Battlefield: farm shop, butchery and café right next to the Battle of Shrewsbury site: www.battlefield1403.com. Distance: 8 miles