Prees
in Shropshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.897 and -2.664 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 53' 48" and W -2° 39' 50"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:47 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:39 am and 4:12 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Prees

Prees in Shropshire (England) with it's 939 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 144 mi (or 232 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Prees is now 08:47 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports close to Prees, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Hawarden Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 38 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), North-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Clive, Shawbury, Astley, Stoke upon Tern and Bickley. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 75%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Monday, 18th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

2°C (36 °F)
0°C (32 °F)
Rain and snow, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Wednesday, 20th of November 2024

3°C (38 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Light snow, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

HAWKSTONE PARK

Address
2,9 mi
WESTON UNDER REDCASTLE
SY4 5UY Shropshire
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Macdonald Hill Valley Golf and Spa

Address
5,9 mi
Tarporley Road,
SY13 4JH Whitchurch
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

175108 passes Prees station and level crossing

Published: July 19, 2014
Length: 26:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: stephensrailways

A quick look at the small station and level crossing at Prees, situated on the Crewe to Shrewsbury line. The level crossing is a new modular design that uses li-dar technology to ensure the...


Prees Heath Common Reserve

Published: July 30, 2007
Length: 48:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Fylingdales

Prees Heath Common Reserve, the last refuge in the whole of the Midlands for the Silver-studded Blue butterfly, was officially opened on Wednesday 4th July by Dr Martin Warren, Chief Executive...


Steam Train passing Prees Station

Published: October 05, 2013
Length: 07:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Stephen Mills


Class 47580 & 47851 on 1Z43 Cardiff to Dumfries

Published: May 12, 2012
Length: 31:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Georgeper10

Class 47580 (Top) & 47851 (Tail) on 1Z43-The heart of Wales scenic rambler (Cardiff Central to Dumfries) passes Prees on Friday 11th May 2012.


Christmas Carol at Harlequin Theatre, CW9

Published: November 11, 2011
Length: 00:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: henhouseproductions

The real story behind Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol? After his death on Christmas Eve, Jacob Marley finds himself condemned to stagger under the weight of his lifetime's worth of cashboxes,...


Black 5's on the Central Wales Explorer, 03/07/10.

Published: July 04, 2010
Length: 23:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MG06ZT (Keith Turner)

The Central Wales Explorer on the 03/07/10 was hauled by Black 5's 44871 and 45407 from Crewe through Wales. Several shots, the first (out of sequence) is the water stop at Llandrindod Wells...


Driving Along The A41 From Grindley Brook To Higher Heath, Shropshire 19th February 2011

Published: March 06, 2011
Length: 36:01 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Mike Fairman

Driving along the A41 from Grindley Brook To Higher Heath, Shropshire, England Videoed on Saturday, 19th February 2011 Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=546D03AE1B80846B.


Charity Skydive for St Lukes Cheshire Hospice

Published: February 20, 2015
Length: 30:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: siwilk0

Tandem Skydive for St Lukes Cheshire Hospice http://www.theparachutecentre.com.


Narrowboat Trip and Chat

Published: August 22, 2014
Length: 23:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dan Brown

Let's go for a trip on a narrowboat and have a chat! Feel free to add me on Facebook and twitter etc... Links at the bottom of the description! Boats ahoy! Help me out! Subscribe, Like the...


LMS No 5690 Leander @ Whitchurch Station Shorpshire

Published: October 03, 2010
Length: 37:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 65philipic

LMS No 5690 Leander traveling though whats left of an overgrown Whitchurch Station on the 02:10:10 with the Seven Valley Railway Ltd trip from Bridgnorth to Blackpool.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Hawkstone Park

Hawkstone Park Follies is an historic landscape park with pleasure grounds and gardens formerly belonging to Hawkstone Hall, near to Market Drayton, in Shropshire, England, UK, one mile (1.6 km) east of the A49 road. Today the park consists of 100 acres of follies and landscaped parkland grounds and rocky outcrops, based around the authentic Norman castle of Red Castle.

Located at 52.8576, -2.64298 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gardens in Shropshire, Visitor attractions in Shropshire, Folly buildings in England, Golf clubs and courses in Shropshire

Soulton Hall

Soulton Hall is a country house in Shropshire, England, located two miles east of the town of Wem, on the B5065.

Located at 52.8678, -2.679 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in Shropshire, Hotels in Shropshire, Grade II* listed buildings in Shropshire

Prees railway station

Prees railway station serves the village of Prees in Shropshire, England, although the actual village is a mile to the east of the station. The station is 18 miles 36 chains from Crewe South Junction (approximately 14.0 mi north of Shrewsbury) on the Welsh Marches Line. The station has two platforms and trains only stop here upon request.

Located at 52.8992, -2.6895 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Shropshire, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1858, Railway stations served by Arriva Trains Wales, DfT Category F2 stations, Railway request stops in Great Britain

Wem Rural

Wem Rural is a civil parish in Shropshire, England that encircles the market town of Wem which is a separate parish ("Wem Urban"). The parish has three wards - Edstaston ward to the north and north east of Wem, Newtown ward to the north and north west of Wem and the confusingly named Wem ward to the west, south and east of Wem. The parish was formed in 1900 from the outer part of Wem, the inner part of which became the parish of Wem Urban in the Wem urban district.

Located at 52.876, -2.693 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Local government in Shropshire, Civil parishes in Shropshire

Tilstock Airfield

Tilstock Airfield is an airfield located in Shropshire, England Located close north of the village of Prees, it is 2 miles west of the village of Tilstock, and 3 miles south of Whitchurch.

Located at 52.931, -2.651 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in England, Transport in Shropshire, Buildings and structures in Shropshire

Hawkstone Hall

Hawkstone Hall is a large early 18th century country mansion near Hodnet, Shropshire, England which is occupied as the pastoral centre of a religious organisation. It is a Grade I listed building. The manor was acquired by Sir Rowland Hill (MP) in 1556 and remained the seat of the family for some 350 years. The present house was built between 1700 and 1725 by Richard Hill, second of the Hill Baronets.

Located at 52.8652, -2.6233 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade I listed buildings in Shropshire, Country houses in Shropshire

Prees Heath Common

Prees Heath Common is a nature reserve near Whitchurch in the county of Shropshire, England. Butterfly Conservation owns and manages this reserve. It comprises 145 acres .

Located at 52.927, -2.657 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Butterfly Conservation reserves


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Precs, Prees