Albrighton and surrounding area

Albrighton is an attractive village lying in a quiet corner of east Shropshire. The area is predominantly rural but lies close to the M54 and A41, with train stations at Albrighton and Cosford. Important visitor attractions in the area are the RAF Museum at Cosford, the award winning David Austin Roses, and the 600-year-old church of St Bartholomew’s at Tong, famous for its connections with Charles Dickens and Little Nell. Boscobel House, built in about 1630, gained fame when the future King Charles II in 1651 sought refuge after the Battle of Worcester, hiding first in a tree known as The Royal Oak and spending a night in a priest-hole in the house attic. 

For up-to-date area profile and census information, please take a look at our Albrighton profile.

Place plans were developed to include a main centre (often a market town) and its surrounding smaller towns, villages and rural hinterland. These areas are recognised in the local plan as functioning geographical areas, with strong linkages to and from the main town and the wider area.

The Albrighton and Surrounding Area Place Plan covers the area identified on the map on this page. It summarises and prioritises the local infrastructure needs which are required to support the sustainable development of the area, and identifies the wider investment needs to assist delivery of the community’s vision and aspirations.

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