Market Drayton Map

Market Drayton map, view the Shropshire town of Market Drayton, located in the county of Shropshire, England.

Detailed Street Map of Market Drayton Shropshire & Guide to the Area

Market Drayton Map Shropshire: Interactive map of Market Drayton, displaying the town situated in the county of Shropshire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Market Drayton area and a Market Drayton town centre map, showing Market Drayton Town Football Club and the Festival Drayton Centre.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Market Drayton map are: Buttercross Market Drayton, Market Drayton Library, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Lidl, Aldi, B&M Bargains, Home Bargains, Boots, Superdrug, WHSmith, Holland & Barrett, Poundland, Costa Coffee, Greggs, Subway, Domino's Pizza, The Red Lion, The Talbot, The Sandbrook Vaults, The Gingerbread Man, The Clive & Coffyne, The Royal Oak, The Bear at Hodnet, Oruna Indian Restaurant, Jaipur Lounge, Jones's Coffee House, Costa Lounge, The Buttercross Tearoom, The Olde Jack Inn, The Raven, The Shropshire Inn, The Lord Hill, The Bell, The Coach & Horses, The Loggerheads, The Red Lion Inn, The Crown Hotel, The Four Alls, The Hunt House Medical Practice, Market Drayton Medical Practice, Cheshire House Surgery, Market Drayton Community Hospital, Market Drayton Infant School, Market Drayton Junior School, Grove School, Longlands Primary School, St Mary's Church, Methodist Church Market Drayton, St Peter's Church Adderley.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Adderley, Norton-in-Hales, Loggerheads, Ashley, Tyrley, Hales, Cheswardine, Childs Ercall, Hinstock, Mucklestone, Hodnet, Marchamley, Wollerton, Prees, Calverhall, Ightfield, Whitchurch, Tilstock, Ash Parva, Moreton Say, Longslow, Stoke on Tern, Peplow, Stanton upon Hine Heath, Tern Hill, Wistanswick, Great Bolas, Waters Upton, Crudgington, High Ercall, Ellerdine.

Market Drayton sits quietly in the north of Shropshire, tucked away amongst green fields and winding country lanes. It's one of those proper old market towns where life moves at a comfortable pace, the locals know each other, and the high street is still very much at the heart of the community. With a good mix of independent shops, regular markets, and beautiful countryside all around, Market Drayton gives you that friendly, small-town feel but still has plenty to offer.

The town's roots go way back to Saxon times, with its name first appearing in records from the Domesday Book. Over the centuries, Market Drayton became known for its weekly markets, which still run today. The gingerbread trade played a big part in its history too — the town's still famous for its gingerbread biscuits, which have been made here for over 200 years. It's also home to a long tradition of brewing, farming and canals. The Shropshire Union Canal runs through the town, once vital for trade, now more for leisure. These days, the town has a population of around 12,000 and offers a peaceful but lively place to live and visit.

There's plenty to see and do both in Market Drayton and nearby. The town centre has its historic Buttercross, traditional markets, and a selection of cafés, pubs, and shops that give it plenty of character. The canal offers lovely walking routes and is popular with narrowboats. Nearby, National Trust's Hawkstone Park and Follies provides dramatic scenery with cliffs, towers, tunnels and grottoes to explore. Hodnet Hall Gardens, with its beautiful landscaped grounds, is another peaceful spot just a few miles away. English Heritage's Wroxeter Roman City and Haughmond Abbey can be reached with a short drive, offering fascinating glimpses into the area's rich history.

The wider Shropshire area gives even more options for days out. You've got Shrewsbury not far away with its medieval streets, independent shops and riverside charm. Ironbridge Gorge, often called the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, offers plenty of museums and attractions alongside the famous Iron Bridge itself. Ludlow, down to the south, boasts its castle and food scene, while the Shropshire Hills AONB offers endless walking across places like The Long Mynd and Wenlock Edge. Stokesay Castle, one of England's finest fortified manor houses, sits quietly surrounded by Shropshire countryside.

Market Drayton's location makes it fairly easy to reach. The A53 runs through the town, linking to Shrewsbury and Newcastle-under-Lyme, while the A41 heads down towards Wolverhampton and up towards Whitchurch. The town doesn't have its own train station, but Nantwich and Whitchurch both offer nearby rail links. For air travel, Manchester Airport is about an hour away, while Birmingham Airport is also within reasonable reach. Local buses connect Market Drayton to nearby towns and villages, though most people tend to get about by car.

Shropshire as a whole always feels like one of England's best-kept secrets. Full of history, countryside, and proper market towns like Market Drayton, it has a quiet confidence about it. The people are friendly, the landscape is beautiful, and there's always another castle, pub or scenic walk waiting around the next corner. Whether you're after peace, history or a bit of both, Shropshire delivers without any fuss.

Some More Nearby Places: Adderley, Norton-in-Hales, Loggerheads, Ashley, Tyrley, Hales, Cheswardine, Childs Ercall, Hinstock, Mucklestone, Hodnet, Marchamley, Wollerton, Prees, Calverhall, Ightfield, Whitchurch, Tilstock, Ash Parva, Moreton Say, Longslow, Stoke on Tern, Peplow, Stanton upon Hine Heath, Tern Hill, Wistanswick, Great Bolas, Waters Upton, Crudgington, High Ercall, Ellerdine.

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