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BC Online has promoted businesses and community groups in Bishop's Castle since 1999. Sadly, we're unable to continue maintaining the site for the foreseeable future, so we've closed the listings sections. However, the general information is still here and we'll continue to update this from time to time.

Thank you to all the following businesses who have supported the site over the years.

  The Boar's Head Hotel
  The Boar's Head Hotel  
Historic hotel with comfortable and well appointed accommodation.
Church Street
Bishop's Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5AE

 
Phone:   +44 (0)1588 638521
Email:   sales@boarsheadhotel.co.uk
Web:   www.boarsheadhotel.co.uk
 
         
  Broughton Farm
  Broughton Farm  
Bed & Breakfast and Self Catering Accommodation close to town.
Lower Broughton Farm
Montgomery
Powys
SY15 6SZ

 
Tom & Kate Bason
Phone:   +44 (0)1588 638393
Email:   mail@broughtonfarm.org.uk
Web:   www.broughtonfarm.org.uk
 
         
  Castle Cottage
  Castle Cottage  
Fully inclusive self catering holiday cottage overlooking the historic castle site. Sleeps 6 people. Available for weekly lets throughout the year.
1 Castle Street
Bishop's Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5BT

  Gary Hamer
Phone:   +44 (0)1269 851453
Email:   hamergary@tiscali.co.uk
Web:   www.hamerholidayhomes.co.uk/castlecottage
 
         
  The Castle Hotel
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  Castle Hotel  
Seventeenth century coaching inn with fine views across the town.
The Square
Bishop's Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5BN

  Dave & Nicky Simpson
Phone:   +44 (0)1588 638403
 
         
  Decorative Antiques
  Decorative Antiques  
Come to us for original pieces from 1900 - 1950s, mainly Art Deco ceramics, glass, metal ware and jewellery, with some Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts items. We carry out, or arrange for, repairs to and valuations of jewellery, clocks & watches, with engraving of cups, bracelets etc. also available. Open 9.30 - 5.30, closed Wed & Sun.
47 Church Street
Bishop's Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5AD

  Richard Moulson & Evelyn Bowles
Phone:   +44 (0)1588 638851
Email:   richard@decorative-antiques.co.uk
Web:   www.decorative-antiques.co.uk
 
         
  Elvan Cottage
  Elvan Cottage  
Fully inclusive self catering holiday cottage in the heart of the town. Sleeps 6 people. Available for weekly lets throughout the year.
14 Welsh Street
Bishop's Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5BT

  Gary Hamer
Phone:   +44 (0)1269 851453
Email:   hamergary@tiscali.co.uk
Web:   www.hamerholidayhomes.co.uk/elvancottage
 
         
Foggy Bottom
  Foggy Bottom  
A small and tranquil holiday home park on the Welsh border, situated beside the river Caebitra with lovely views of the three hills of Churchstoke.
Churchstoke
Montgomery
Powys
SY15 6SP

  Geoff & June Ferguson
Phone:   +44 (0)1588 620079
Web:   www.foggybottom.co.uk
 
         
Foxholes Castle Camping
  Foxholes Castle Camping  
A relaxed, family-run rural campsite on a 28-acre small holding, surrounded by glorious views of South West Shropshire's beautiful hill country.
Foxholes
Montgomery Road
Bishop's Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5HA
  Chris and Wendy Jones
Phone:   +44 (0)1588 638924
Web:   www.foxholes-castle.co.uk
 
         
  Judith Bishop Knitwear
  Country Pursuits and Judith Bishop Knitwear  
Knitwear designed and hand made by Judith Bishop using Merino wool. A collection of Fair Trade pure Alpaca knitwear from Peru including fine lightweight socks.

Bishops Castle
SY9 5AJ

 
Phone:   +44 (0)1588 638163
Email:   info@judithbishopknitwear.co.uk
Web:   www.judithbishopknitwear.co.uk
 
         
Metal Malarkey Engineering
  Metal Malarkey Engineering  
Metal fabrication and mechanical engineering business specialising in motorcycle frame manufacture, specialist welding and in advanced design and development projects.
Unit 9
Love Lane Ind Est
Bishop's Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5DW
  Malcolm Shepherdson
Phone:   +44 (0)1588 630288
Fax:   +44 (0)1588 638038
Email:   malcolm@malarkeyengineering.co.uk
Web:   www.malarkeyengineering.co.uk
 
         
Peter Harris Insurance Brokers
     
General and farm insurance specialists.
Agents for NATIONWIDE Building Society.
 
30 Church Street
Bishop's Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5AE
  Simon Harris
Phone:   +44 (0)1588 638778
Fax:   +44 (0)1588 638931
Email:   mail@pharrisinsurance.co.uk
 
         
  The Porch House
  The Porch House  
Two cosy apartments in the historic Porch House in the centre of Bishop's Castle. Recently refurbished, each with double bedroom, modern fitted kitchen, sitting room with open fire or wood burning stove, bathroom. Off street parking.
33-35 High Street
Bishop's Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5BE
  Gill and John Lucas
Phone:   +44 (0)1588 638854
Email:   info@theporchhouse.com
Web:   www.theporchhouse.com
 
         
  The Six Bells Inn
  The Six Bells Inn  
Friendly, award-winning local pub and brewery, serving real ale and good food.
Church Street
Bishop's Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5AA
  Nev Richards
Phone:   +44 (0)1588 630144
Web:   www.sixbellsbrewery.co.uk
 
         
Textile Traders
  Textile Techniques  

The Bishops Castle home of Textile Techniques; specialists in batik and handmade textiles from Indonesia and all over the world. We can supply the most comprehensive stock of genuine Indonesian batik equipment and materials in the UK, and offer talks and workshops around the country. Our shop holds a wide variety of batik clothes, jewellery and crafts, or you can order online.

37 High Street
Bishop's Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5BE
  Jim & Diane Gaffney
Phone:   +44 (0)1588 638712
Email:   enquiries@textiletechniques.co.uk
Web:   www.textiletechniques.co.uk
 
         
  Yarborough House
  Yarborough House  
Secondhand Books, Classical LPs, Gifts and Coffee Shop.
The Square
Bishop's Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5BN
  Jock & Carol Wright
Phone:   +44 (0)1588 638318
Email:   mail@yarboroughhouse.com
Web:   www.yarboroughhouse.com
 
         

Further Information

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Acknowledgements

BC Online would like to thank Sally Chappell and Rita Coxall for permission to use numerous archive photographs.


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