Welcome to Shropshire — England’s border county, where hills meet market towns and the A5 keeps Shrewsbury and Telford firmly connected. With around 325,000 residents who know the shortcut past Ironbridge better than any sat‑nav, Shropshire blends rural calm with industrial heritage.

Schools That Actually Impress

Shrewsbury School (the independent heavyweight), Thomas Telford School, and Wrekin College all carry strong reputations. Translation: your kids will get a solid education, and you’ll have plenty of parents comparing exam results at the school gates.

Economy With a Balance

Shropshire’s economy mixes agriculture, tourism, and advanced manufacturing with growing service and tech hubs in Telford. Add in commuters heading to Birmingham and Wolverhampton, and you’ve got a county that’s practical, connected, and quietly thriving.

Things to Do (Besides Timing the A5 Traffic)

• Ironbridge Gorge – birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and UNESCO heritage site.

• Shrewsbury Castle & Abbey – history wrapped around a medieval market town.

• Local favourites – Ludlow Food Festival for gourmets, Shrewsbury Town FC for matchday buzz, and countryside walks for fresh air and photo ops.

Moving Services That Keep It Simple

At M&G, we can’t fix the A5 bottleneck, but we can make moving day a whole lot easier:

• Full packing services

• Secure, insured storage (ideal if your chain moves slower than traffic at Emstrey Island)

• Local, national, European & overseas moves (because sometimes Shropshire is just a stepping stone to Singapore)

Visit Us (We’ll Put the Kettle On)

Our depot in Acocks Green (B27 6AP) is within easy reach of Shropshire via the M54/A5. Pop in during opening hours or contact us directly:

• Freephone: 0800 783 2323

• Tel: 0121 705 2323

• Email: hello@mgtr.co.uk

• Website: www.mgtr.co.uk

• WhatsApp: Little blue button bottom right!

We can arrange a quotation or survey in 60 seconds flat. Fast, efficient, and just cheeky enough to make moving day feel less like hard work.