Hinstock
Hinstock is a small village located in Shropshire, England. Situated between the towns of Market Drayton and Newport. Hinstock is part of rural North Shropshire. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, and its active community making it a great place to live or visit.
Be somewhere different
Nestled in the North Shropshire countryside with the market towns of Market Drayton to the north and Newport to the South. Hinstock has a long history that is typical of many rural villages in England, with evidence of settlement going back centuries. The village retains its historical charm with old buildings and countryside that reflects its agricultural past.
The community is close-knit, and the village's calm and rural character makes it an attractive location for those seeking a quieter lifestyle. While small, Hinstock embodies the charm and tradition of Shropshire’s countryside villages.
It's a village with an awful lot going for it. Many a village is without facilities yet Hinstock is still thriving with its own shop, post office, pub, primary school, village hall, snooker room, 2 churches, football pitch, multi sports area, tennis courts, cricket pitch, fishing lake, wood land walks and surrounded by thousands of acres of farmland and nature walks
The Falcon Inn
Many believe that heart and soul of a village is its pub, and nothing could be truer that The Falcon Inn.
The Falcon has been serving its residents for over 200 years, and as a community pub since 2023, it is run by the village for the village.
The Falcon has regular events, come and visit for a warm welcome and a well stocked bar.
Village Housing
Hinstock has a great mix of new housing from barn conversions and farm houses, to modern and mature estates with detached and semi-detached family homes and bungalows.
Perfect homes for families and couples, young and old.
Easily commutable to the Potteries, Birmingham and the Blackcountry, Telford and Shrewsbury. See if anything floats your boat:
Worship
St Oswalds Church has a thriving congregation that is a committed and welcoming group of people who are passionate about its church andvillage. As well as Sunday worship which now includes CAFE CHURCH on 1st and 3rd Sunday at 10.00am, the occasional Messy Church, a School club called 'Treasure Seekers', a benefice youth club and regular social events.
Hinstock also has a Methodist Chapel that holds regular services
Hinstock Sports
If you like sport and exercise then Hinstock is the village for you.
With its own tennis club, multi-sport's pitch, football pitch, cricket pitch, snooker hall and fishing lake it is well served. If you add to that the rural pathways around the village for walking, running and cycling, there is plenty to keep you active or relaxed.
If you add the well regarded Hinstock 10k to your list of annual challenges, you are well placed.
Hinstock Memorial Hall
For that special occasion, whether it be a wedding, engagement, christening, children's birthday party, 18th or 21st birthday celebration, disco, club or company event, Hinstock Memorial Hall is the ideal venue.
Hinstock Memorial Hall also has a wealth of activities and classes on a weekly and monthly basis. Everything from Art classes to Zumba and everything in between.
Hinstock Gallery
Hinstock is a modern rural community with lots of history
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