Towns & cities · West Midlands
Albrighton
Albrighton — village in Albrighton and Donington, Shropshire in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Albrighton · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Albrighton in the West Midlands, the nearest railway station is Albrighton, located 0.7 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Albrighton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 4,157 people. Address: WV7. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Albrighton and Donington, Shropshire in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.6344°, -2.2770°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Albrighton is a large village in the civil parish of Albrighton and Donington, in Shropshire, England, 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Wolverhampton and 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Bridgnorth. In 2021 the parish of Albrighton had a population of 4444. The village has a railway station on the Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton Line, and is near to RAF Cosford and the M54 motorway. It is the most easterly settlement in Shropshire. Immediately to the north is the hamlet and parish of Donington, which is separated from Albrighton by Humphreston Brook.
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Background
History
Mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Albricston(e) or the home/farm of Albric/Aethelbeorht, it received its charter granting Borough status in 1303, which was renewed in 1662 for rather unusual reasons. The charter declared that "because Albrighton (then) adjoined Staffordshire on the east, south and west sides, felons and other malefactors fled Staffordshire to escape prosecution because there was no resident justice of the peace in that part of Shropshire" and on account of its remoteness from Shrewsbury, Shropshire's county town. The Borough status meant that there was a Justice of the Peace who could order the arrest of criminals. After the charter's renewal in 1662 it seemed to…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6344, -2.2770
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Albrighton and Donington
- Postcode
- WV7
- Parliamentary constituency
- The Wrekin
- Population
- 4,157
- Nearest railway station
- Albrighton — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q728994 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Albrighton, east Shropshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Shrewsbury Arms, Albrighton - geograph.org.uk - 1414809.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Donington and Albrighton
Parks · 0.6 km
Albrighton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Albrighton railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.7 km
Donington
Towns & cities · 1.1 km
Churchyard cross, St Chad's churchyard
Historic churches · 1.5 km
David Austin Rose Garden
Botanic gardens · 1.9 km
Bishton Manor
Manor houses · 2.5 km
Royal Air Force Museum Midlands
Museums · 2.6 km
BAC VC10 C.1K
Museums · 2.7 km
Cosford, Shropshire
Museums · 2.7 km
RAF Museum Midlands
Museums · 2.8 km
Bristol Britannia 312
Museums · 2.8 km
Albrighton is a town located in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 4,157. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 4,157
- Constituency
- The Wrekin
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Albrighton
12 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Albrighton →
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Patshull Hall
Patshull Hall — Grade I listed building in South Staffordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
St Mary's Church, Patshull
St Mary's Church, Patshull — church in Patshull, Staffordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Westgate, Forecourt Wall And Gate Piers
Westgate, Forecourt Wall And Gate Piers — architectural structure in Brewood and Coven, South Staffordshire, England, UK.
📷 3Manor houses · West Midlands
Chillington Hall
Chillington Hall — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · West Midlands
Albrighton railway station
Albrighton railway station — a Grade II-listed railway station in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Churchyard cross, St Chad's churchyard
Churchyard cross, St Chad's churchyard — a Grade II-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · West Midlands
Bishton Manor
Bishton Manor — Grade II* listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Number 9 (Chillington Bridge)
Shropshire Union Canal Number 9 (Chillington Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Number 11 (Giffard's Cross Bridge)
Shropshire Union Canal Number 11 (Giffard's Cross Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bridge On West Side Of The Pool
Bridge On West Side Of The Pool — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Beckbury War Memorial
Beckbury War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Police Memorial
Police Memorial — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 4Parks · West Midlands
Donington and Albrighton
Donington and Albrighton — park in United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Albrighton War Memorial
Albrighton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · West Midlands
Albrighton railway station
Albrighton railway station — a Grade II-listed railway station in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Towns & cities · West Midlands
Donington
Donington — village in Albrighton and Donington, Shropshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Churchyard cross, St Chad's churchyard
Churchyard cross, St Chad's churchyard — a Grade II-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Botanic gardens · West Midlands
David Austin Rose Garden
David Austin Rose Garden — a botanic garden in england west midlands.
Where to eat & stay near Albrighton
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Ted's Caravan and Camp Site
Ted's Caravan and Camp Site — a campsite in england west midlands.
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📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Premier Inn (Telford Central)
Premier Inn (Telford Central) — a hotel in england west midlands. 3-star. Brand: Premier Inn.
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Ramada by Wyndham Park Hall
Ramada by Wyndham Park Hall — a hotel in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Pigot Arms
The Pigot Arms in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Codsall Station
Codsall Station — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Hail to the Ale
Hail to the Ale in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
Hundred House Hotel
Hundred House Hotel in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Plough Inn
The Plough Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Colton
Colton — village and civil parish in Lichfield District, Staffordshire, England.
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Albrighton?
- Albrighton is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WV7), in the parish of Albrighton and Donington.
- What is Albrighton?
- Albrighton — village in Albrighton and Donington, Shropshire in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Albrighton?
- The nearest railway station is Albrighton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode WV7.
- Is Albrighton free to visit?
- Yes, Albrighton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Albrighton?
- The nearest railway station is Albrighton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WV7.