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About Ellesmere

Ellesmere is a Shropshire market town near the Welsh border, built around natural meres in gently rolling countryside. The A495 provides the main southern approach from Whitchurch, whilst the A528 connects north via Shrewsbury to the M54. Local traffic dominates, with regular movements to nearby villages and occasional longer journeys from Chester or Shrewsbury. Around 30 fast EV chargers serve the area. The town centres on The Mere, an 18-hectare lake with an established heronry that's been active for over 150 years.

Where is Ellesmere on the map?

Ellesmere is in England, at 52.908, -2.898 - about 18 km north of Prescott, Shropshire.

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The closest airport to Ellesmere is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 83 km (about 1 h 14 min by car).

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