Bishop's Castle, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Bishop's Castle is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,843. Elevation: 656 ft (200 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Bishop's Castle
Bishop's Castle is a market town in the south west of Shropshire, England. According to the 2011 Census it had a population of 1,893.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,843 |
| Population Density | 182 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.4921°, -3.0021° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.8 inches (1,162 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bishop's Castle
Bishop's Castle is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,843. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet (200 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4921°N, 3.0021°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Bishop's Castle has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 37°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.6").
Schools in Bishop's Castle
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Community College, Bishop's Castle | - | - | - | - |
| Lydbury North Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop's Castle Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bishop's Castle
27 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (MP3) | christmas music, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - POP (MP3) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHILL (MP3) | chill, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hereme 2000s pop | 2000's, pop | MP3 | |
| Sunshine 855 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - LOVE (MP3) | love songs, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - HOLIDAY CLASSICS (MP3) | classics, holiday | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - NEW (MP3) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (MP3) | dance anthems, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand (AAC+) | dance, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ONE (AAC+) | music | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ALT (AAC+) | alternative | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - COUNTRY (AAC+) | country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Hereford FC | edgar street, hereford fc | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand (MP3) | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ALT (MP3) | alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - NEW (AAC+) | pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (AAC+) | dance anthems, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ONE (MP3) | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (AAC+) | christmas music, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - RETRO (AAC+) | pop, retro | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ANTHEMS (AAC+) | anthems, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - HOLIDAY (MP3) | holiday, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ANTHEMS (MP3) | anthems, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHILL (AAC+) | chill, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - COUNTRY (MP3) | country | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bishop's Castle
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture | ||||
| Clive Museum | ||||
| Cloverlands Model Car Collection | ||||
| Land of Lost Content | ||||
| Powysland Museum | ||||
| Shrewsbury Museum (The Music Hall) | ||||
| The House on Crutches Museum | ||||
| The Judge's Lodging | ||||
| The Old Bell Museum | ||||
| Town Hall (museum) |
Libraries in Bishop's Castle
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishop's Castle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Church Stretton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Craven Arms Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Montgomery Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Presteigne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Welshpool Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bishop's Castle
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Hall | |||||
| The Square | |||||
| Welshpool Market |
Hotels in Bishop's Castle
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bishop's Castle
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bishop's Castle
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bishop's Castle
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bishop's Castle
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bishop's Castle
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monty's Brewery | ||||
| St. Annes Brewery | ||||
| Three Tuns Brewery | ||||
| Three Tuns Brewery | ||||
| Three Tuns Brewery Sales |
Airports Near Bishop's Castle
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cosford | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Shawbury | - | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berrow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breidden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ditton Priors Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elan Valley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hanley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hoe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ledbury Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Little Down Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Llangarron Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club | - | Small Airport |
| Longford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Midland Glider Club | - | Small Airport |
| Mill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nantclwyd Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Over Farm Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| Pencraig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peplow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Phocle Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pillows Barn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pound Green Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rhigos Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sandford Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shelsley Beauchamp Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shifnal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shobdon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sleap Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Spence Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stitchin's Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Swinmore Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bishop's Castle
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bishops Castle Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bishop's Castle
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Brockton Methodist Church | |
| St John the Baptist | |
| St Michael and All Angels |
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UFO Sightings Near Bishop's Castle
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Bishop's Castle.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops castle (uk/england) | 2006 | Two moon sized orange globes hanging in the sky in countryside above hills which were alongside each other then shot off at speed and d |
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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What is the population of Bishop's Castle?
Bishop's Castle has a population of 1,843 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 182 people per square mile, spread across 10.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bishop's Castle?
Bishop's Castle has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 45.8 inches.
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