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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · West Midlands

Leighton

In or near Wroxeter.

Leighton — a village in england west midlands.

Garmston Sewage Treatment Works - geograph.org.uk - 7366714

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Spring Village · 6.9 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Leighton is a village located in the West Midlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional English village architecture. The area offers a quiet atmosphere, typical of many villages in the region, making it a place for leisurely exploration. Visitors can expect a blend of local history and community life.

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Coordinates
52.6500, -2.5833
District
Shropshire
Parish
Leighton and Eaton Constantine
Postcode
SY5 6RL
Parliamentary constituency
South Shropshire
Nearest railway station
Spring Village6.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Rear view of the Mill at Leighton - geograph.org.uk - 7648956📷 7

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Kynnersley Arms Public House Incorporating Remains Of Mill And Furnace

Kynnersley Arms Public House Incorporating Remains Of Mill And Furnace in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Baxter's House📷 3

Historic houses · West Midlands

Baxter's House

Baxter's House — house in Leighton and Eaton Constantine, Shropshire, England, UK.

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The Wrekin - Tree on summit of Little Hill - geograph.org.uk - 5237123📷 5

Mountains & hills · West Midlands

Little Hill

Little Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 232 m.

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Close up, Elizabeth II postbox, Cressage - geograph.org.uk - 6110765📷 5

Literary houses · West Midlands

Cressage Old Hall

Cressage Old Hall — a literary house museum in wales mid.

Close up, Elizabeth II postbox, Cressage - geograph.org.uk - 6110765📷 5

Castles · West Midlands

Cressage

Cressage — a castle in wales mid.

Recently-felled woodland in Gibbons Coppice - geograph.org.uk - 6467478📷 5

Campsites · West Midlands

Wrekin Scout Camp

Wrekin Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.

Where to eat & stay near Leighton

Places to stay

Recently-felled woodland in Gibbons Coppice - geograph.org.uk - 6467478📷 5

Campsites · West Midlands

Wrekin Scout Camp

Wrekin Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.

Power station chimney - geograph.org.uk - 6663655📷 5

Caravan parks · West Midlands

Pool View Caravan Park

Pool View Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.

24 Sheinton Street, Much Wenlock - geograph.org.uk - 7263113📷 5

Campsites · West Midlands

Sytche Camping and Caravan Park

Sytche Camping and Caravan Park — a campsite in england west midlands.

Down in stile - geograph.org.uk - 6128982📷 5

Campsites · West Midlands

Iron Gorge Camping

Iron Gorge Camping — a campsite in england west midlands.

Freeirongorgecamping.co.uk
Caolbrookdale war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 5534116📷 5

Hostels · West Midlands

YHA Coalbrookdale

YHA Coalbrookdale — a hostel in england west midlands.

Pylons beside Lodge Lane - geograph.org.uk - 8194000📷 5

Caravan parks · West Midlands

The Leopard

The Leopard — a caravan park in england west midlands.

Places to eat & drink

Rear view of the Mill at Leighton - geograph.org.uk - 7648956📷 7

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Kynnersley Arms Public House Incorporating Remains Of Mill And Furnace

Kynnersley Arms Public House Incorporating Remains Of Mill And Furnace in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Barns at Walcot Grange - geograph.org.uk - 8093528📷 7

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Grove Hotel

The Grove Hotel in Wales North, United Kingdom.

Cast-iron lamppost in Coalbrookdale - geograph.org.uk - 6226811📷 7

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Coalbrookdale Inn

The Coalbrookdale Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Better days have been seen at The Crown - geograph.org.uk - 5394382📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Crown Inn Including Outbuildings Adjoining South West

Crown Inn Including Outbuildings Adjoining South West in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

The Dun Cow, Wellington - geograph.org.uk - 6084574📷 7

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Dun Cow Public House

Dun Cow Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Memorial plaque on the Wesleyan Infants School - geograph.org.uk - 5391843📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Golden Ball Public House

The Golden Ball Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

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Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on Bond End, Yoxall - geograph.org.uk - 5334696📷 5

Villages · West Midlands

Yoxall

Yoxall — a village in england east midlands.

Close up, Elizabeth II postbox, Pipe Ridware - geograph.org.uk - 5333291📷 5

Villages · West Midlands

Pipe Ridware

Pipe Ridware — a village in england east midlands.

Moat Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5236075📷 5

Villages · West Midlands

Newborough

Newborough — a village in england east midlands.

Farmhouses at Marchington Woodland - geograph.org.uk - 2119551📷 5

Villages · West Midlands

Marchington Woodlands

Marchington Woodlands — a village in england east midlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Leighton?
Leighton is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 6RL), in the parish of Leighton and Eaton Constantine.
What is Leighton?
Leighton — a village in england west midlands.
How do I get to Leighton?
The nearest railway station is Spring Village, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY5 6RL.
Is Leighton a protected site?
Yes — Leighton is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Leighton?
The nearest railway station is Spring Village, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 6RL.