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About Buildwas

Buildwas lies in eastern Shropshire along the Severn, perfectly placed for exploring the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage sites. The A4169 connects it directly to Ironbridge, whilst the M54 (Junction 4 at Shifnal) provides the quickest route from Birmingham and beyond. With over 50 EV charging points nearby, it's well-equipped for electric vehicles. The village's crowning glory is Buildwas Abbey, whose remarkably complete 12th-century Cistercian ruins create one of England's most atmospheric monastic sites.

Where is Buildwas on the map?

Buildwas is in England, at 52.634, -2.527 - about 14 km south-east of Uppington, Shropshire.

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11 chargers

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Buildwas. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Buildwas9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Buildwas?

The closest airport to Buildwas is Birmingham Airport, 81 km (about 1 h 4 min by car).

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