The village of Chirbury in the county of Shropshire finds itself on the thoroughfare between England and Wales, with more roads leading to Wales than England. This makes the quaint Chirbury Shop and Cafe perfectly placed to serve both the local community and those regularly passing through.
Having taken on the tenancy of Powis Estate’s village shop in Chirbury, Dawn Cordingley runs what is now called ‘Chirbury Cafe, Shop and Post Office’.
Drawing on her catering skills and championing local suppliers and producers, Dawn has created a thriving village shop and cafe selling delicious produce and delightful hand-crafted items. She offers as many services as she can to support the local community and those from further afield.
The Chirbury shop is well stocked and well priced, with all the everyday basics you’d expect from a traditional village shop. Alongside basic food staples and newspapers, it also offers a wonderful selection of local artisan gifts from cards and flowers to award-winning jams!
Whether you’re a local just looking to pick up the essentials or a traveller on the hunt for some locally made souvenirs, Chirbury shop stocks it all.
The spacious dog-friendly cafe at the rear of Chirbury shop is open five days a week (closed on Tuesdays) and offers delicious locally sourced foods for breakfast and lunches.
More than just a village cafe, this is a destination in its own right – the perfect place to while away a Saturday afternoon or enjoy a Sunday brunch.
The cakes are baked in the village, the milk is literally from down the road and there’s even Shropshire roasted coffee! With gluten-free options and takeaway also available, the cafe is a perfect pitstop on your rural commute.
Equally, the village shop makes for a quintessential weekend outing to pick up some gifts, local produce or essentials, with a visit to the cafe the cherry on top.
Dawn has a keen eye for events and a hearty community spirit, hosting monthly themed nights and charity events with a licensed bar and live music to raise money for great causes. This includes summer pizza parties in the garden and seasonal-themed events to get the locals of Chirbury together.
In the village cafe, Dawn can also cater for small private functions, and the newly landscaped outside space holds around 60 people.
To stay up to date with upcoming events, notices and cafe specials follow the Facebook page: Chirbury Cafe, Shop and Post Office.