Facilities on site
The town of Ellesmere is situated ½ mile from the marina, a 10 to 15 minute stroll. Set in a very rural setting, within minutes by car in any direction one is in the country side. Within the town the following amenities are available.
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Shop |
Gifts, confectionery, magazines |
Chandlery |
Yes, but please contact us to check we have the item in stock before travelling to the marina or order via www.webchandler.com for delivery to your door. Also maps and Guides. |
Toilets |
Yes |
Showers |
No |
Waste disposal |
Yes |
Recycling Facilities |
Yes |
Moorings |
Subject to availability |
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On site parking at owners risk |
| WiFi |
Wifi access available please visit www.ineedbroadband.co.uk for more information. |
Pay Phone |
No |
Postal service |
No |
Power Hook-up |
Yes |
Site Security |
Yes |
Pub/Restaurant on site |
No |
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| Local Facilities |
Shops |
Co-op Mini Super Market. Cross Street Ellesmere
Spar Mini Super Market. Scotland Street. Ellesmere
Tesco Store-just on the out skirts of town, opening August 2009.
Market Day is on a Tuesday morning, and held in the hall on Scotland Street (opposite the Post Office)
B. Hawkins & Son Family Butchers, 4 Cross Street, Ellesmere, Phone 01691-622329
V. Sanchi MBHI Watchmaker & Jeweller-5 Scotland Street, Ellesmere, Phone 01691-622282
Mobile Phones-Mere Mobiles. 10 Market Street Ellesmere, Phone 01691-623111, or Mobile 07976-068487
J.C. Dykes Builders Merchants. D-I-Y Market Street Ellesmere. Phone 01691-624085
North Shropshire Tyres for a lot more than just tyres. Willow Street, Ellesmere. Phone 01691-622088 or 624060
Newdell Computer Solutions, 11 Scotland Street, Ellesmere. Phone 01691-623232
Vermeulen’s Deli and Bakery Cross Street Ellesmere. Phone 016914-622521 |
Banks |
Banks- HSBC. 6 High Street, Ellesmere, Phone 08457-404-404
Lloyds TSB. The Square, Ellesmere, Phone 0845-3-000-000
Nat West. Scotland Street, Ellesmere. Phone 0845-300-7817 |
Laundrettes |
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Post Office |
Post Office & Party Shop 26 Scotland Street, Ellesmere,
Phone 01691-622541 |
Chemist |
Chemist- Rowlands Pharmacy, 5 Cross Street, Ellesmere, Phone 01691-622698. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 6 pm. Saturday 9.00am to 5.30pm |
Doctors |
In case of any medical problems,you can contact NHS DIRECT ON 0845 4647 and they can put you in touch with a local doctor.
Doctors- Ellesmere Medical Practise Trimpley Street. Ellesmere. Phone 01691-622711 or 622798 or 623256 |
Dentist |
Dentist-High Street Dental Practice, 18 High Street, Ellesmere, Phone 01691-623333 |
Optometrist |
Stephen R. Drinnan. 12 Market Street. Ellesmere. Phone 01691-623300 |
Veterinary Surgeons |
Blakemere Veterinary Centre. 12 Talbot Street, Ellesmere. Phone 01691-622201. Consultation by appointment, Monday to Friday, 9-10am, 2-2.30pm, 5-5.45pm. Sat 9-10am |
Internet Cafe |
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Restaurants |
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Pubs |
Black Lion. Scotland Street, Ellesmere, Phone 01691-622418
Red Lion. Church Street Ellesmere. Phone 01691-622632. www.ellesmere.info/redlion
Several other Pubs, one of which is reputedly the oldest pub in Shropshire, on the way into town from the marina. |
Take Away Food |
Asian Spices Indian Restaurant & Takeaway 1 Birch Street, Ellesmere. Phone 01691-623689. Closed on Monday(Except Bank Holidays)
Thai-Mere Licensed Restaurant, 5 High Street Ellesmere, Phone 01691-624670 or 624318. Open Monday to Saturday 5.30 to 10.30 pm |
Police |
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Hospital |
Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital at Gobowen.
Phone 01691-404000 |
Accomodation |
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation. Mereside Farm (Just minutes away from the marina) Sandy Lane. SY12 0PA. Phone 01691-622418. email nicky@meresidefarm.co.uk website www.meresidefarm.co.uk |
Library |
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Cinemas |
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Petrol Station |
Mere Motors Ltd. Church Street. Ellesmere. Phone 01691-622343 |
Theatre |
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Swimming Pools |
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Nearest Health Club & Fitness |
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Churches |
St. Mary’s Parish Church C. of E. Church Street. Ellesmere.
St Michaels Church & Poor Clare Monastery.
Methodist Church. Trimpley Street. |
Public Transport |
Railway Station |
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Bus Service |
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Taxis |
Dave’s. Phone 01691-622132 or Mobile 07779-339801
Lionel’s. Phone 01691-690319 or Mobile 07831-308994
Les Wolfenden. Phone 01691-624229 or Mobile 07980-297108
Mike Cornes( for a 6 seater taxi) Phone 01691-624468 or Mobile 07850-808916 |
Tourist Information Centre |
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Nearest Cashpoint |
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