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Mercia, sometimes spelled Mierce , was one of the kingdoms of the Anglo-Saxon heptarchy, in what is now the Midlands region of England, with its heart in the Trent valley and its tributary streams. This site shows  places of Interest & Events in  Shropshire. 

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According to sources such as the History of Bede, after the invasion of Britannia, the Angles split up and founded the kingdoms of the Nord Angelnen (Northumbria), Ost Angelnen (East Anglia), and the Mittlere Angelnen (Mercia).  Confirmation is afforded by English and Danish traditions relating to two kings named Wermund and Offa of Angel, from whom the Mercian royal family claimed descent and whose exploits are connected with Angeln, Schleswig, and Rendsburg. Danish tradition has preserved record of two governors of Schleswig, father and son, in their service, Frowinus (Freawine) and Wigo (Wig), from whom the royal family of Wessex claimed descent. During the 5th century, the Anglii invaded Great Britain, after which time their name does not recur on the continent except in the title of Suevi Angili.
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Some of the more important hillforts in Shropshire appear to have been re-occupied after the departure of the Romans in the early 5th century. 13 Shropshire hillforts adjoined important lowland areas in the 11th century, suggesting there was a direct movement from the hillforts to the lowland settlements sometime in the Saxon period. In the early 7th century a prince called Cyndrwyn ruled in the area around Wroxeter (to the South East of Shrewsbury). Cyndrwyn’s son Cynddlan fought at the Battle of Chester in AD 616 (fought between the Northumbrians and the kingdoms of Northern Wales) and won a victory for himself against a Saxon army at Wall, near Lichfield. Soon after he was killed and his sons fled to Powys.  The district which is now Shropshire was annexed to the kingdom of Mercia by Offa, who in 765 constructed Watt's Dyke to defend his territory against the Welsh, and in 779, having pushed across the River Severn, drove the king of PowysShrewsbury, then known as Pengwerne, and secured his conquests by a second defensive earthwork known as Offa's Dyke, which, entering Shropshire at Knighton, traverses moor and mountain by Llanymynech and Oswestry, in many places forming the boundary line of the county, and finally leaves it at Bron y Garth and enters Denbighshire.   In the 9th and 10th centuries the district was frequently overrun by the Danes, who in 874 destroyed the famous priory of Wenlock, said to have been founded by St Milburga, granddaughter of Penda of Mercia, and in 896 wintered at Quatford. In 912 Ethelfleda, the Lady of Mercia, erected a fortress at Bridgnorth against the Danish invaders, and in the following year she erected another at Chirbury. 
During the 10th century the Kingdom of Mercia was organised into Shires (smaller areas of administration) and Shropshire was the only Mercian shire not to derive its name directly from its main town. In keeping with most other Anglo-Saxon shires, Shropshire’s affairs were dealt with by a Sheriff, who normally acted on behalf of the king. Although no record exists to identify the Sheriff of Shropshire, we do know that he had the authority to collect taxes and raise armies for attacks into Wales, as well as being responsible for enforcing law and order. In 886 AD the last Mercian king died and Shropshire came under the control of the Kings of Wessex, the only kingdom which had been able to withstand the Danes.

The first mention of Shropshire in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is in AD 1006 when the Danish invaders were raiding and destroying great parts of England and the king is said to have spent the winter in Shropshire. In 1016 Edmund Ironside, King of England, and half-brother of Edward the Confessor plundered Shrewsbury and the surrounding area, possibly to prevent it being used as a base by the invading Danish King Knute. Edmund Ironside was later defeated by Knute (or Canute) but they reached an agreement to divide the kingdom between them and Knute took control of Mercia. Edmund died the following year leaving Knute as sole ruler of England. In the years before the Norman Conquest much of Shropshire was laid to waste by the Welsh and recovery took several years.

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Shropshire County Agricultural Show 26th May 2016 The Agricultural Showground, Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF Shropshire County Agricultural Show is a great day of education, entertainment and enjoyment for all the family. Show features include cattle, sheep, heavy horses, poultry and a Kids Zone
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Chetwynd Deer Park, Newport Shropshire, TF10 8EU
The Newport Show features sheep, cattle & horse classes plus an open dog show & horticultural prizes. Family fun for all.
Burwarton Show 4th August 2016 The Showground, Cleobury North, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 6RP
Voted Best one day agricultural show by readers of the Farmers Guardian in 2012, the Burwarton Show features livestock, heavy horses & a variey of entertainment for all the family.
 

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Bridgnorth
 
 
The Library, Listley Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4AW
Tel: 01746 763257  Fax: 01746 766625
E-mail: info@bridgnorthshropshire.com
Church Stretton
 
County Branch Library, Church Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6DG
Tel: 01694 723133  Fax: 01694 723045
E-mail: churchstretton.tourism@shropshire-cc.gov.uk
Ellesmere
 
The Mereside, Ellesmere, SY12 0HD
Tel: 01691 622981  Fax: 01691 622981
E-mail: ellesmere.tourism@shropshire-cc.gov.uk
Ironbridge

 
The Wharfage, Ironbridge Telford, TF8 7AW
Tel: 01952 432166  Fax: 01952 432204
E-mail: tic@ironbridge.org.uk
Ludlow
 
Castle Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AS
Tel: 01584 875053  Fax: 01584 877931
E-mail: ludlow.tourism@shropshire-cc.gov.uk
Market Drayton
 
49 Cheshire Street, Market Drayton, TF9 1PH.
Tel: 01630 6512139  Fax: 01630 652139
Email: marketdrayton.tourism@shropshire-cc.gov.uk
Much Wenlock
 
The Museum, High Street, Much Wenlock, TF13 6HR
Tel: 01952 727679  Fax: 01952 727679
E-mail: muchwenlock.tourism@shropshire-cc.gov.uk
Oswestry Town
 
Heritage Centre, 2 Church Terrace, Oswestry, SY11 2TE
Tel: 01691 662753  Fax: 01691 65811
E-mail: ot@oswestry-welshborders.org.uk
Oswestry Mile End
 
Mile End, Oswestry, SY11 4JA
Tel: 01691 662488  Fax: 01691 662883
E-mail: oswestry.tourism@oswestry-bc.gov.uk
Shrewsbury
 
The Music Hall, The Square, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 281200  Fax: 01743 218213
E-mail: tic@shrewsburytourism.co.uk
Telford
 
The Telford Shopping Centre, Telford, TF3 4BX
Tel: 01952 230032  Fax: 01952 291723
E-mail: info@telfordshopping.co.uk
Whitchurch
 
12 St Mary's Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1QY
Tel: 01948 664577  Fax: 01948 665432
E-mail: whitchurch.heritage@ukonline.co.uk
 
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 Shropshire (including Telford and Wrekin) has 22 settlements which are officially towns. Many of them are very small (such as Clun and Cleobury Mortimer) and there are many villages in the county, such as Bayston Hill and Albrighton, that are larger than the smaller of these towns. Out of the 22 towns, 6 are in Telford and Wrekin, of which all but Newport now make up the Telford new town. The five main towns of Shropshire are (in order of size) - Telford, Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Bridgnorth and Newport, though Ludlow is also considered a main town.

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Shropshire Council
Chief Executive's Office
Shirehall, Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
Shropshire, SY2 6ND


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2-4 Boscobel Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 3TT
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Shropshire Star Building, Waterloo Road, Ketley, Telford. TF1 5HU.
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14 Salop Road, Oswestry, SY11 2NU

Acton Burnell Castle
The castle of Acton Burnell is located in a remote village of the same name and isn’t a traditional castle at all. It is one of several fortified manor houses located in Shropshire that would have been built for comfort, rather than battle,The building was believed to have started in 1283 as a replacement for the original building, home of the Burnell family. The head of the family, Robert Burnell, was the Chancellor of England and a personal friend of King Edward I.Acton Burnell
Acton Burnell Castle
Acton Burnell
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
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Tel: 0871 716 1942

Acton Scott Historic Working Farm Museum

This museum is dedicated to telling the story of the working man in this area of the country, and how lives of ordinary people have changed through history. Filled with interesting pieces of documentation, artefacts and pictures, the museum offers a fascinating social history, which is quite different from the classic top down history that you often receive.


Acton Scott
Wenlock Lodge,
Acton Scott,
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6QN
Map
ACTON SCOTT CLICK
Tel   01694 781306/7
 
Fax: 01694 781569

Adcote House
Adcote is a Grade I listed building designed by Norman Shaw and built to a Tudor design in 1879. Its features include a Great Hall, Minstrels' gallery, William De Morgan tiled fireplaces and stained glass windows. Landscaped gardens include many fine trees. It is now a girls' boarding and day school.
Adcote
                  House
Little Ness
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 2JY
ADCOTE HOUSE SCHOOL CLICK
Tel: +44 (0)1939 260202
Fax: +44 (0)1939 261 300
Angel Gardens, Springfield
Angel Gardens are situated at 1000 feet and have panoramic views of the stunning Shropshire countryside and Welsh ranges.  They nestle in the lee of Titterstone Clee Hill one of the highest Shropshire hills.  The views can be appreciated from a six sided gazebo. There is a large lake spanned by a Willow Pattern bridge and surrounded by myriads of plants including hostas, day lilies and crocosmias. A smaller pool lies between the Italian Rosette garden and a contemplative Chinese Swing.A sheltered cottage garden is surrounded by stone walls and hosts exotica including trachcarpus. There are colourful rockeries and a fernery with lych gate. There is a children's cottage and Pavilion Tea Rooms serving teas and lunches.
Angel
                  Gardens
Springfield
Angel Lane
Bitterley
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 3HZ 
ANGEL GARDENS CLICK
Tel: +44 (0) 1584 890381
Fax: +44 (0) 1584 890381

Attingham Park
Attingham Park was the ancestral home of the Berwick family for over 160 years.  Each generation has left its unique mark on the house which vividly recalls the England of Jane Austen. This huge mansion is set in a magnificent deer park, artfully landscaped by the great Humphrey Repton.Visit the newly restored icehouse and greenhouses and see restoration in action as work continues on the Nash Staircase and Lady Berwick's sitting room. Visitors enjoy the magnificent Regency interiors that were created to reflect the delicate elegance of the time.  The collections include ambassadorial silver, Italian furniture and Grand Tour paintings collected by the 3rd Lord Berwick.Costumed guides bring Attingham's colourful history to life including the story of the most corrupt election in the history of politics.  There are guided tours from 12noon (booking essential, on the day of your visit, please ask at reception).The house offers a fascinating insight in to life above and below stairs and visitors are fascinated by the kitchens, tenants parlour and servants hall.Visitors can enjoy a number of woodland walks along the river Tern and through the Deer Park, taking in the picturesque views of the Wrekin and Shropshire Hills.  Walks range from one mile to three miles. Opening hours for 2007: House3rd - 25th March: 1pm - 4pm Saturday and Sunday 26th March - 30th October: 1pm - 5.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Attingham Park
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4TN  
Attingham Park is located 4 miles SE of Shrewsbury in Atcham on the B4380. Turn into the estate via the entrance opposite the Mytton & Mermaid Hotel.

Email:- attingham.park@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Tel: +44 (0)1743 708 123
Fax: +44 (0)1743 708 175

Bear Steps Hall
A set of medieval buildings restored by Shrewsbury Civic Society with varying exhibitions.
Bear Steps
St Alkmond's Square
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 1UH | 

Tel: +44 (0) 1743 356511
Fax: +44 (0) 1743 344994

Benthall Hall
is a 16th century English country house located close to the town of Broseley, Shropshire, England, and a few miles from the historic Ironbridge Gorge. It retains much of its fine oak interior, and an elaborate 17th century staircase. It is still occupied by the Benthall family, but has been owned by the National Trust since 1958, and is open to the public two to three afternoons a week during the summer season (March-September).The Hall was built around 1580, probably on the site of an earlier 12th century medieval manor and manor house. During the Civil War it was garrisoned, and was a site of several skirmishes.
Benthall
                  Hall
Broseley
Shropshire
TF12 5RX
BENTHALL CLICK
Tel: +44 (0) 1952 882159
Bishop's Castle
Bishop's Castle is a small market town in Shropshire, England, and formerly its smallest borough. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 1,630. Bishop's Castle is one and a half miles east of the Welsh border, about twenty miles north-west of Ludlow and about twenty miles south-west of Shrewsbury. To the south is Clun and to the east is Church Stretton. The town is best known as a thriving market town with a strong agricultural community and has more recently become known for its alternative community including artists, musicians, writers and craftspeople. This is excellent walking country and Bishop's Castle is a "Walkers are Welcome Town", gaining the award this year( 2008). The long distance path The Shropshire Way runs through the town and Offa's Dyke is only a few miles away to the west. The ancient Kerry Ridgeway, a pre-bronze age route, runs from the town. The BC Ring, a 60 mile challenging route around the town, was published this year (2008). The town has two breweries, many pubs and eating places and a wide variety of places to stay in the town itself and the surrounding countryside.
Bishops Castle

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Bitterley Court
'Bitterley''' is a village and civil parish in the South Shropshire district of Shropshire, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 802. The village is about four miles east of Ludlow. Bitterley is the location for Bitterley Court, the longtime seat of the Walcott family, who had previously sold their Walcot Hall to Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive, known as Lord Clive of India.
Bitterley
                  Court
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 3HL 
BITTERLEY COURT CLICK
Tel: +44 (0) 1584 890265
Fax: +44 (0) 1584 891414

Blists Hill -Victorian Town
This interesting exhibition comprises one of the largest open air museums in the entire United Kingdom. Created in over thirty acres of woodland and open land, the town is a recreation of a village from Victorian times. There are all of the major amenities that one would expect to see in a community and as a visitor you can really step back in time and see how people in this area might have lived in the past.
Victorian Town
Exit J4 of M54. Follow signs for Ironbridge Gorge. Then follow signs for Blists Hill Museums
BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN CLICK
Tel: 01952 884391

Boscobel House & The Royal Oak

Let the romance of Boscobel flow over you. This modest but beautiful timber-framed hunting lodge sheltered Charles II after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. He evaded capture by sheltering in a nearby Oak tree, which soon became known as the 'Royal Oak'. He then escaped to France, later returning to restore the monarchy to England in the 1660's.Explore this fully refurbished house and gardens. Visit the dairy, farmyard and smithy. Hear tales of the 'Priest Holes' on your guided tour and afterwards relax in the tea room. A visit is not complete without seeing the descendant of the original 'Royal Oak', badly damaged in recent storms, but still standing as a reminder of dramatic events over 350 years ago!Whilst in the area, you can also visit White Ladies Priory, the remains of a nunnery once part of White Ladies House. It was in this house that Charles initially took refuge after his defeat.
Boscobel House
 Brewood, Bishops Wood,
Shropshire ST19 9AR

 Located on a minor road from A41 to A5. 8 miles North West of Wolverhampton. 5 minutes drive from M54 junction 3.
 BOSCOBEL CLICK
Tel:-01902 850244

Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth is a town in Shropshire, England, along the Severn Valley. It is split into Low Town and High Town, named on account of their elevations relative to the River Severn, which separates the upper town on the right bank from the lower on the left. It is the seat and most populous town of Bridgnorth district. The population of the town of Bridgnorth was 11,891 at the 2001 Census and a 2008 estimate puts it at 12,216. Bridgnorth is named after a bridge over the River Severn, that was built further north than an earlier bridge at Quatford. The earliest historical reference to the town is in 895, at which time it is recorded that the Danes created a camp at Cwatbridge,  and subsequently in 912, Æthelfleda constructed a mound on the west bank of the River Severn, or possibly on the site of Bridgnorth Castle, as part of an offensive against the Danes. In 2005, unverified German papers dating from 1941 were found, outlining new details about Operation Sealion, the military plans of Nazi Germany for an invasion of Britain. Two quiet Shropshire towns were mentioned in the documentation—Ludlow and Bridgnorth. Some experts believe that it was Hitler's intention to make Bridgnorth the German headquarters in Britain, due to its central position in the UK, rural location, rail connections and now-disused airfield.
Bridgenorth

Tourist Offices
The Library, Listley Street, Bridgnorth,
Shropshire, WV16 4AW.
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9.30am - 5pm In addition April - October Thursday 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm.

Tel : 01746 763257 Fax : 01746 766625
Bridgnorth Castle (ruin)

The remains of Bridgnoth Castle are set on a cliff by the side of the River Severn. Today the castle is little more than a ruin, comprising of a 70 foot tall, 12th century Norman tower and some other small stonework built in the time of Henry II.The tower leans at an alarming angle of 15 degrees, three times greater than that of the leaning tower of Pisa. This is due to an attempt to blow it up during the Civil War.The castle was founded in 1101 by Robert de Belleme, who is reputed to have been a very nasty character. He tortured men and women and even is reported to have gouged his godson’s eyes out with his bare fingernails. He was the son of the French Earl, Roger de Montgomery, and was also a rich and powerful Norman baron who succeeded his father to become the Earl of Shrewsbury.


Bridgenorth Castle
West Castle Street
Bridgnorth
Shropshire

Broseley Pipeworks

The museum at Broseley Pipeworks will make 'Church Wardens' of us all, in the pipe-smoking sense that is. The Broseley Pipeworks were abandoned in 1957 closing the door on 350 years of traditional pipe making skills. The site remained abandoned for many years until it was re-opened in 1996 as a part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museums.  Today visitors will find the traditional tools of the job preserved, lying on benches, just as it would have looked when the workers left and the factory closed all those years ago.  At one time, there were three pipe manufacturers in Broseley, making it one of the largest pipe-making areas in the world.  Broseley is the site of the earliest industrial settlements. The museum here acts as a time capsule, preserving the ancient local industry of making clay pipes and other products.


Broseley Pipeworks
Exit J4 of M54. Follow signs for Ironbridge Gorge. Then follow signs for Blists Hill Museums

BROSELEY PIPEWORKS CLICK

Tel: 01952 884391
Bridgnorth Cliff  Railway Company

For over a century Bridgnorth Cliff Railway has been transporting the people of Bridgnorth up and down the 111 ft sandstone cliffs that separate High Town from Low Town and the River Severn. It is first and foremost a working railway; its importance to both the townspeople of Bridgnorth and to visitors to the town is undiminished by age.The railway operates two carriages on parallel tracks. Connected by steel cables, the carriages serve to counterbalance each other - as one rises to the top station, the other runs to the bottom station. The cars are now powered by an electric winding engine, but were originally driven by a system of water balance, each carriage carrying water ballast in a tank beneath the passenger compartment.

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway
6a Castle Terrace
Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4AH
From Bridgnorth Low Town car parks, walk across river bridge to Bottom Station. From Bridgnorth High Town car parks, follow fingerpost signs to Cliff Railway - Top Station is on Castle Terrace. From SVR Station, cross footbridge and follow signs.  

Email:-office@bridgnorthcliffrailway.co.uk
BRIDGNORTH CLIFF
RAILWAY CLICK 

Tel: 01746 762052
Fax: 01746 762124

Buildwas Abbey

Impressive ruins of a Cistercian abbey, including its unusually unaltered 12th-century church, beautiful vaulted and tile-floored chapter house, and recently re-opened crypt chapel. In a wooded Severn-side setting, not far from the Iron Bridge and Wenlock Priory.

Buildwas Abbey
Ironbridge
Telford
Shropshire
TF8 7BW
BUILDWAS ABBEY CLICK
Tel: 0871 716 1942
 Caer Caradoc
Caer Caradoc is one of the most prominent of the South Shropshire Hills, with a summit of approximately 459 metres or 1500 feet above sea level. Close to the summit is the site of an iron age hill fort. The history of Caer Caradoc is often associated with Caradoc, one of the last British leaders to resist the Roman invasion around 43AD. The Romans called him Caractacus. According to the record (or is it legend?), Caractacus made a last stand with his followers on a hill that might possibly have been what we now know as Caer Caradoc. Caractacus was defeated and taken, as a prisoner, to Rome.It seems, though, that there are a number of other locations that might also have been the location for his defeat and capture.Caer Caradoc is one of the most prominent of the South Shropshire Hills, with a summit of approximately 459 metres or 1500 feet above sea level. Close to the summit is the site of an iron age hill fort. The history of Caer Caradoc is often associated with Caradoc, one of the last British leaders to resist the Roman invasion around 43AD. The Romans called him Caractacus.According to the record (or is it legend?), Caractacus made a last stand with his followers on a hill that might possibly have been what we now know as Caer Caradoc. Caractacus was defeated and taken, as a prisoner, to Rome.It seems, though, that there are a number of other locations that might also have been the location for his defeat and capture.

 
Caer Caradoc
                  Hill
Church Stretton
Shropshire
CAER CARADOC CLICK

Cantlop Bridge
The great engineer Thomas Telford was responsible for designing this famous bridge, located just outside of the small Shropshire community of Cantlop. Instrumental in shaping Shropshire and the West Midlands, Telford on this occasion built a single span cast-iron road bridge for traffic to cross the Cound Brook. The bridge is now overseen and maintained by English Heritage.
Cantlop Bridge
Cantlop,
 Shropshire SY5 7DB
Map
CANTLOP BRIDGE CLICK

Cardingmill Valley
Carding Mill Valley , above Church Stretton, cuts into the side of the Long Mynd and offers walks to the top of the escarpment and stunning views. It's in the care of the National Trust and is free to enter, although visitors have to pay to park.
Carding Mill
                  Valley
Chalet Pavilion
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6JG 
CARDING MILL VALLEY CLICK
Tel: +44 (0) 1694 722631
Fax: +44 (0) 1694 723068

Childhood and Costume Museum
The Museum Collection presents a collection of replicas, cards and gifts from some of the leading museums and galleries in Britain as well as many overseas. Most items are produced by or with the museums themselves, so your purchases will help the respective institutions.
Childhood
                  & Costume Museum
Newmarket Building
Postern Gate
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 4AA 
map
Tel: +44 (0) 1746 - 764636
Church Stretton
Church Stretton is a small town in southern Shropshire, England, located approximately 13 miles (21 km) south of Shrewsbury, the county town. At the 2001 census, the town's population was 4,186. The area has been settled since the Iron Age, during which a hillfort was constructed on Caer Caradoc Hill.  The town was nicknamed "Little Switzerland" during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, due to its hilly terrain. The local geology is complex and incorporates some of the oldest rocks in England. Major local employers include a water-bottling plant, polymer laboratories and the tourist trade, and the town is a centre for the sport of archery.
Church Stretton
Tourist Offices
County Branch Library, Church Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6DG
 E-mail: churchstretton.tourism@shropshire-cc.gov.uk

Tel: 01694 723133  Fax: 01694 723045
Cleobury Mortimer
Cleobury Mortimer is a small rural market town in Shropshire, England. The town's parish has a population of 1,962 according to the 2001 census. Although often regarded as a village, it is in fact the second smallest town in Shropshire (after Clun), having been granted a Town charter in 1253. Several pronunciations of the town's name are in use. In Cleobury itself "Clib-bree" is commonly used, while in surrounding areas such variations as "Cleb-bree" and "Clee-bree" are not unusual. The name is believed to derive from the contraction of the Old English clifu meaning a steep place and bury meaning fortified settlement. Mortimer comes from Roger de Mortimer of Normandy to whom the land was gifted after the Norman conquest. He founded the Mortimer dynasty of Marcher Lords who held power in the Welsh Marches throughout the Middle Ages and were closely involved with power struggles with successive English monarchs and other powerful Lords. Cleobury has a significant entry in the Domesday Book, and is the site of at least two castles.
Cleobury-Mortimer


Tourist Offices
Tourist Information Point -
New Market Hall, Church Street  

CLEOBURY MORTIMER CLICK

Clun
Clun (IPA: /klʌn/) is a small town in South Shropshire, England. The town is located entirely in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The 2001 census recorded 642 people living in the town. The town is situated in the Clun Valley, through which the River Clun flows. The valley is dominated by agriculture, though some areas of woodland remain. The town's name is taken from the River Clun, which flows from west to east through the settlement. The River Unk joins the Clun just to the west of the town.
The A488 and B4368 roads cross in the town of Clun. Craven Arms, Bishop's Castle and Ludlow are the neighbouring Shropshire towns, and Knighton, which is in Wales, is to the south. Nearby is Offa's Dyke and the Offa's Dyke Path. Clun Forest is to the west of the town, further upstream of the Rivers Unk and Clun. The Jack Mytton Way passes through the town as does the Shropshire Way and further significant historic routes pass through the area. The Clun Bridge, which the A488 and B4368 routes use to cross the River Clun, is at 181m above sea level, the town centre on the north bank is at 185m, while St. George's church on the south bank is situated at 193m. As well as Clun Bridge there is also a ford further downstream in the town, at Waterloo, which has recently been made usable to most motor vehicles. A third crossing point, a footbridge, exists just upstream of Clun Bridge and connects the town's main car park with the castle grounds.

Clun


Tourist Offices
Tourist Information Point
 Clun Garage, High Street.


Clun Castle (ruin)

Situated next to the River Clun this dramatic setting is home to the ruins and extensive earthworks of a 13th Century keep, unusually sitting on the side, rather than the top, of its mound. The castle was built as a defence on the Welsh borders and is owned and operated by English Heritage. There are several noticeboards on-site that carry a wealth of information about the history of this area.


Clun Castle
Clun
Craven Arms
Shropshire
 Map
Tel: 0871 716 1942
Clun Local History Museum
Clun Museum is a fascinating place to visit and is filled with artefacts, pictures and documents that help to tell the story of this small and interesting community. The museum was established in order to protect the heritage of the town and its people, and is home to a large archaeological collection that shows the earliest roots of settlements in this region, as well as many more contemporary pieces.
Clun Town
                  Hall & Museum
Clun Town Hall
Clun
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 8JT 
Map
CLUN MUSEUM CLICK
 
Tel: +44 (0) 1588 - 640681
Fax: +44 (0) 1588 - 640681

Clun Town Trust
The town trust is an attraction and a reference point for those who were interested in becoming more acquainted with the history of the community. The collection of archives dates back many hundreds of years, and there are many clues in the collection that has been put together by the local authority as to how the people and politics of this community have changed throughout the centuries.

The Square, Clun,
Shropshire SY7 8JA
Map

Phone: +44 (0)1588 640026
Coalbrookedale Museum of Iron

Shropshire has a long industrial history that is connected with the iron mining industry. This museum and heritage centre is based on the site of a former mine and once would have been a bustling and dirty place of business where the mineral were extracted. The museum celebrates this rich history that has helped to shape the community into what it is today, and affected the social and political progress of the region for decades.


Museum of Iron
Exit J4 of M54. Follow signs for Ironbridge Gorge. Then follow signs for Blists Hill Museums

COALBROOKEDALE MUSEUM OF IRON CLICK

Tel: 01952 884391
Coalport China Museum

Coalport China Museum houses vast displays of two centuries of china, and is home to National collections of Caughley and Coalport porcelain (housed in the original riverside buildings), which were made in the factory from 1796 until 1926 when production moved to the neighbouring county of Staffordshire.Coalport was once one of the country's largest porcelain manufacturers, with a worldwide reputation for fine china. Today the award-winning museum includes a range of exhibits tracing the history of the factory and the lives and working conditions of its workforce.In the old workshops, china painting, clay modelling and china flower making take place regularly and pre-booked one-day courses are available, with expert tuition and museum entry for the enjoyment of children and adults of all ages .visitors can purchase examples of all the fine china from the museum shop.  The slip room cafe serves a variety of refreshments and has a seating capacity of 70 people.


Coalport China Museum
Exit J4 of M54. Follow signs for Ironbridge Gorge. Then follow signs for Blists Hill Museums

COALPORT CHINA MUSEUM CLICK
Tel: 01952 884391
Coleham Pumping Station
Coleham Pumping Station is an important piece of industrial heritage in this region. The vast pumps have stood for much of the 20th Century. Built in 1900, for seventy years the machinery operated within this chapel like building under the dirty but effective power of coal burning. The station is a real piece of industrial history and is a fascinating place to browse around and look at the machinery.

Coleham Pumping Station
Longden Coleham
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 7DN 
Map

 COLEHAM CLICK
Tel:  01743 361 196
Fax: 01743 358 411

Craven Arms
Craven Arms is a small town and civil parish in South Shropshire, England. The town is surrounded to the north by the Shropshire Hills AONB, and to the south is the fortified manor house Stokesay Castle. Craven Arms is located on the A49 road and the Welsh Marches and Heart of Wales railway lines, which connect it north and south to the larger towns of Shrewsbury and Ludlow respectively. The town has a small railway station. Craven Arms boasts many local attractions and as a place to visit it is ideally situated for walking and cycling. Craven Arms is a relatively new town (for Shropshire), being only a small village "Newton" on a map of 1695. The settlement grew when the railways came during the mid to late 19th Century. Newton is still the name for the southeastern part of the present day town, while the northern part is called Newington or New Inn (another small village which existed prior to the town). The town takes its name from the Craven Arms Hotel, situated on the junction of the A49 and B4368 roads, which in turn is named after the Lords Craven (who owned nearby Stokesay Castle). The civil parish of Craven Arms was formed from two older parishes — Stokesay and Halford. Small parts of the settlement overlap into neighbouring Wistanstow and Sibdon Carwood parishes.
Craven Arms

Tourist Offices
Tourist Information Point
-
 located at Secret Hills - Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre


Daniel's Mill

Picturesque working water mill with 38ft. cast iron waterwheel producing wholemeal flour traditionally. Family owned for 200 years. Guided tours for all visitors.Daniels Mill is set in the idyllic Shropshire countryside, deep in a wooded valley crossed by a 19th Century viaduct carrying the Severn Valley Railway to Bridgnorth. Visitors are taken back in time when the mill wheel turns and a steam train crosses the viaduct at the same time. See whats being turned into flour by the heavy millstones in the traditional way used for centuries and experience the sight and sounds of yesteryear.There is also an exhibition of old country tools and domestic bygones with conducted tours for all visitors to the mill. A gift shop is open and 100% wholemeal flour is available for sale, during weekends and Bank Holidays, tea, coffee and scones made from our own flour mill are available to mill visitors. We are situated near the Severn Valley Railway half a mile from the junction of the Highley (B4555) and Cleobury Mortimer (B4363) roads out of Bridgnorth.Organised parties and schools are welcome by prior appointment throughout the year. Evening parties accepted between May and end of August. Please allow up to 2 hours to visit. Reductions for parties numbering 20 and over. Light refreshments available by arrangment. DUE TO STORM DAMAGE DANIELS MILL IS NOW CLOSED. RE-OPENING DATE TO BE ADVISED.


Daniels Mill
Eardington
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 5JL  
Tel:  01746 762753
 Darby Houses

At the Darby Houses you'll gain an insight into the gracious lifestyle of the Darby family.Rosehill House, was one of the homes of the Darby family and their decendents during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and many of the rooms are lavishly decorated with the original furniture. Adjacent to Rosehill House is Dale House, which includes the original wood-panelled study, where the great Quaker Ironmaster Abraham Darby III finalised his preparations and plans for the construction of the worlds first Iron brige. As you wonder around the Darby Houses, you can read extracts from the personal Darby family papers, giving you further insight into the thoughts of this revolutionary family.


Dale House (Darby Houses)
Exit J4 of M54. Follow signs for Ironbridge Gorge. Then follow signs for Blists Hill Museums
DARBY HOUSES CLICK
Tel: 01952 884391
The Dingle
The Dingle was Percy Thrower’s personal garden, which has been encapsulated inside The Quarry, although remains separate by its high hedges and fences around the perimeter. Inside the Dingle, there are many little passages, allowing you to walk around the whole perimeter. During the Second World War, it was used for farming. Percy Thrower was appointed the Park Superintendent in 1946, and transformed it to what it is today. The Dingle is a perfect place just to relax: the central focal point is full of colour during the summer and the benches just above are perfect for those hot summer days in the shade.

The Dingle
Shrewsbury,
Shropshire
Map

Dingle Nurseries & Gardens
The beds are colour-themed to look good all year. Autumn is breathtaking, an acre of primroses in spring; spectacular plantings of shrubs trees and herbaceous. Exciting shapes in winter, always good in summer. Large nursery alongside, selling all plants for the garden.
Dingle Nurseries

 
Frochas, Welshpool, Shropshire, SY21 9JD
From the junction of the A5/A458 (N) Shrewsbury. Take the A458 to Welshpool turn right on to the A490. Turn left to Dingle nurseries (signposted).

Email:- jill@dinglenurseries.co.uk
DINGLE CLICK  

Tel:-01938 555145
Dorothy Clive Garden
The Dorothy Clive Garden is intimate and informal. It embraces a variety of landscape features, including a superb woodland garden, an alpine scree, gravel garden and many fine mixed borders. Visitors will discover the great variety of form and colour and the fine views of the surrounding hilly countryside. The plant enthusiast will find many unusual species. Visitors can rest on the garden seats provided throughout the grounds and enjoy the tearoom's home-baking on the terrace lawn, while taking pleasure from the lovely views of the Staffordshire countryside.

Dorothy Clive Garden
Willoughbridge
Market Drayton
Shropshire
TF9 4EU
DOROTHY CLIVE GARDENS CLICK
Tel: +44 (0) 1630 647237
Fax: +44 (0) 1630 647902

Dudmaston Hall

The National Trust acquired this beautiful late 17th Century mansion in 1978. It houses a fascinating series of collections, including Dutch flower paintings and rare ceramics. Important 20th Century sculptures by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth can be found at the property, alongside a collection of Lady Laboucheres childhood clothes. The grounds are a pleasant place for walking and soaking up the historic atmosphere.

Dudmaston Hall
Quatt Bridgnorth
Shropshire WV12 6XZ
From A5/A49 juncrtion Shrewsbury take directions for town centre Follow directions for Bridgnorth A458 Continue until you reach Bridgnorth Follow directions for A442 towards Kidderminster Dudmaston Hall is situated in Quatt, just off the A442.

Email:-dudmaston@nationaltrust.org.uk
  NATIONAL TRUST CLICK


Tel: +44 (0)1746 780 866
Fax: +44 (0)1746 780 744
Ellesmere
Ellesmere is a small market town near Oswestry in north Shropshire, England, notable for its proximity to a number of prominent lakes, the Meres. The town is located by the side of 'The Mere', the largest natural Mere (lake) in England outside the Lake District and one of nine glacial Meres in the area. ('Glacial' means that the depression occupied by the mere was the location of a block of ice that persisted at the end of the last Ice Age.)

An artificial island in the Mere was constructed in 1812 from soil dug out during the making of the gardens at Ellesmere House. This was later named Moscow Island, as Napoleon was forced to withdraw from Moscow that year. The mere has a visitors' centre and is popular with birdwatchers, many of whom visit to see Grey Herons nesting. There are eight other meres nearby: Blakemere, Colemere, Crosemere, Kettlemere, Newtonmere, Whitemere, Sweatmere & Hanmer Mere.

The civil parish which constitutes the town is Ellesmere Urban - see also the parish of Ellesmere Rural. It lies in North Shropshire district.

Ellesmere
Tourist Offices
The Mereside, Ellesmere, SY12 0HD
 E-mail: ellesmere.tourism@shropshire-cc.gov.uk


Tel: 01691 622981  Fax: 01691 622981

Enginuity
Enginuity is the tenth in the series of Ironbridge Gorge Museums and opened in 2002 to acclaim and cries of amazement.
Enginuity is a design and technology centre that lets you and your family become apprentice engineers for a while. The museum is split into four 'zones' - Materials, Energy, Design, and Systems & Controls where you can find out how everyday objects by looking inside them. You'll use the latest technology to move a simulated x-ray machine over objects such as an electric guitar, a mobile phone and a teddy bear. You'll experiment with gadgets and gizmos used to design things we see and use everyday. This is your opportnity to fulfil a childhood dream and pull a real 5-ton locomotive. You can even control the flow of water to generate electricity or flood the surrounding villages and you pitch your wits against the speed and accuracy of a robotic arm. The museum also holds an array of weird and wonderful activities throughout the year. Previous events have included puppet designing and constructing and launching rocket-propelled witches! At Enginuity you will discover a wealth of innovative ideas, activities and exhibitions to amuse and challenge all visitors who are young-at-heart.

Engineuity
Exit J4 of M54. Follow signs for Ironbridge Gorge. Then follow signs for Blists Hill Museums
ENGINUITY

Tel: 01952 884391
Gallery On The Move
Gallery on the Move offers a multi-thematic art project that is committed to developing the talents of new and emerging talents in this area and across the country, as well as giving a forum for more established artists to show their works. As a visitor you will be pleased by the regular updating of the collection, making for a fresh and exciting place to view art of the highest standards.
Gallery On The Move
Madeira Walk, Church Stretton,
Shropshire SY6 6JQ
Map
GALLERY ON THE MOVE CLICK
Phone: +44 (0)1694 722130
Haughmond Abbey
Haughmond Abbey is a substantial Augustinian ruin, including spectacular stone carvings and a roofed chapter house. An introductory exhibition explains the history of the abbey, providing information about site finds and their relation to monastic life. Group discounts available..

Haughmond Abbey
Upton Magna
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4RW
Map

Tel: 0871 716 1942
Hawkstone Hall and Gardens

Hawkstone Hall is an early 18th century Georgian mansion set in extensive parkland in Shropshire, England. It now serves the church as an international centre for spiritual renewal. It has been a welcoming home to a multitude of priests, religious and lay people in their search for growth and understanding.Since 1975, Hawkstone Hall has been an important station for many in their pilgrimage of faith, providing the opportunity for rest and renewal through the three month courses. People continue to journey from the far reaches of the world to this place, to be renewed by the quickening power of the ancient Christian story

Hawkstone
                  Hall
Marchamley
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5LG
HAWKSTONE HALL CLICK
Tel: +44 (0) 1630 685242
Fax: +44 (0) 1630 685565

Hawkstone Park
Discover a hidden world of secret tunnels, concealed grottos, winding pathways and romantic valleys. Hawkstone Park is a captivating world of wonder, make believe and astounding natural beauty. An ideal day out for both young and old, discover the enchantment of Hawkstone Park and embark upon a magical mystery tour, which can last 3-4 hours. Climb to the top of grotto hill, where from Ravens Shelf you can view the panoramic view of the incredible Shropshire countryside and beyond to the Welsh hills – exhilarating!
Hawkstone Park
Weston-under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 5UY 
Hawkstone Park Web site
Tel:01939 200611  -  Fax: 01939 200311
Hodnet Hall Gardens

There have been gardens at Hodnet since the 11th century when the Heber-Percy family constructed their first house in the parkland, their serious development began in 1921 by the late Brigadier Heber-Percy.  Today, the 60+ acres are renowned as amongst the finest in the country.  Forest trees provide a wonderful backdrop for formal gardens planted to give delight during every season, woodland walks amongst flowering shrubs and a daisy chain of ornamental pools. The Restaurant serves light lunches and afternoon teas.

Special Open Days 12 noon to 5 p.m.

Hodnet Hall
                  Gardens
Hodnet
Market Drayton
Shropshire
TF9 3NN 

HODNET HALL GARDENS CLICK
Tel: +44 (0)1630 685 786
Fax: +44 (0)1630 685 853

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom

A real children’s paradise with animals and fun, bottle-feeding lambs, milking, egg collecting, animal handling, plus the famous sheep steeplechase. Junior quad bikes, pony rides, craft and play areas, rifle range, gift shop and tea room. Visit Hoo at Halloween and Christmas World from 23rd November onwards.
Hoo Farm
 
Preston-on-the-Weald-Moors, Telford, Shropshire TF6 6DJ

HOO FARM CLICK
 

Tel:01952 677917  -  Fax: 01952 677944

House on Crutches Museum

Delightful museum illustrating the life of the town. Much of the collection has been donated or loaned to the museum by the local inhabitants and serves to paint a lively picture of life in a thriving Victorian town which has had a market since 1128. There are four display rooms in this very unique early 15th century building and the stewards are all volunteers who enjoy sharing the delight of visitors from far and wide.Because of the nature of the building itself there is very limited access for visitors with mobility difficulties. The two ground floor rooms, for instance, have one step down from street level and two steps up into the second room - so not totally impossible. The two upper rooms are accessed by a staircase.

House on
                  Crutches Museum
High Street
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5AA 
map

HOUSE ON CRUTCHES CLICK
Tel: +44 (0) 1588 630007
The Iron Bridge
Ironbridge is a settlement on the River Severn, at the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge in Telford, Shropshire, England. It lies in the parish of The Gorge, in the borough of Telford and Wrekin. The village developed beside, and takes its name from the famous Iron Bridge, a 30 metre (100 ft) cast iron bridge that was built across the river there in 1779.The area around Ironbridge is described as the "Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution" because it is near a the place where Abraham Darby I perfected the technique of smelting iron with coke, allowing much cheaper production of iron. The grandson of the first Abraham Darby, Abraham Darby III, built the famous bridge - originally designed by Thomas Farnolls Pritchard - to link the two areas. Construction began in 1779 and the bridge opened on New Year's Day 1781. Soon afterwards the ancient Madeley market was relocated to the new purpose built square and Georgian Butter Cross and the former dispersed settlement of Madeley Wood gained a planned urban focus as Ironbridge, the commercial and administrative centre of the Coalbrookdale coalfield. The Iron Bridge proprietors also built the Tontine Hotel to accommodate visitors to the new Bridge and the industrial sights of the Severn Gorge. On the hillside above the river are situated the stone-built 16th century hunting Lodge at Lincoln Hill, many 17th and 18th century workers cottages, some imposing Georgian houses built by ironmasters and mine and canal barge owners, and many early Victorian villas built from the various coloured bricks and tiles of the locality.
The Iron Bridge
Tourist Offices
The Wharfage, Ironbridge Telford, TF8 7AW
Tel: 01952 432166  Fax: 01952 432204
E-mail: tic@ironbridge.org.uk

Adjacent to A4169, Ironbridge, Shropshire TF8 7JU
Tel: 01952 432166  Fax: 01952 432204 
Ironbridge Gorge Museums

Ironbridge is a World Heritage Site, chosen for its outstanding character and the historic importance its monuments. The ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums tell this revolutionary story. Most famous is the Iron Bridge built by Abraham Darby in 1779. The Museums catalogue the remarkable innovation and invention which followed. The social history of the managers and men of the Industrial Revolution is brought to life through the illustration and demonstration of their labours - most vividly at Blists Hill Victorian Town, set in a 50 acre woodland site, where you can step back in time. The 19th Century ceramic industry also flourished, and original bottle ovens are the backdrop to the China Museum, where the premier collection of Coalport China is exhibited. The original factory at Jackfield houses a kaleidoscopic collection of tiles and art pottery. Both Museums offer 'hands on' workshops. A Museum of Iron, the Broseley Pipeworks and the Tar Tunnel complete your visit to the 'most extraordinary district in the world'. New for 2003 is Enginuity - it opened August last year and is a hands-on Design Technology Centre. Passport Tickets admit you to all ten Museums in your own time.

Museum of The Gorge
Exit J4 of M54. Follow signs for Ironbridge Gorge. Then follow signs for Blists Hill Museums
The IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUM TRUST, Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, TF8 7DQ
A QUICK TASTER OF IRONBRIDGE CLICK
Tel:  01952 435 900
Fax:01952 435 999

Jackfield Tile Museum
You are invited to wander through the original gas lit trade floor of the factory and see machinery and infrastructure that was in place to produce these famous British tiles. The main museum and heritage centre is filled with excellent examples of tiles that have been produced by the factory over the years. A real experience for anyone interested in industrial art or technological history in Britain.



Jackfield Tile Museum
Exit J4 of M54. Follow signs for Ironbridge Gorge. Then follow signs for Blists Hill Museums

JACKFIELD TILE MUSEUM CLICK


Langley Chapel
Set alone in the charming Shropshire countryside, this small chapel is managed by English Heritage which has erected several informative information points, telling the history of the church. The atmospheric interior contains a perfect set of 17th Century timber furnishings that have been well preserved along with a musician’s pew. The church has played an important role in this community for many centuries and remains a popular attraction.

Langley, Acton Burnell,
Shropshire SY5 6AP
Map


Lilleshall Abbey

Lilleshall Abbey offers extensive, evocative and remarkably peaceful remains of the abbey church and cloister buildings, surrounded by lawns and ancient yew trees. It was later a Civil War stronghold but much of the church still survives and it is unusually visible from gallery level.



Lilleshall, Newport,
Shrewsbury, Shropshire TF10 9HW 
 Map
Phone: +44 (0)121 625 6820

Llanymynech Rocks
Up until the First World War this area had been mined for almost 2,000 years and is now a designated nature reserve. See the old stone tramways from the mining heyday, or simply take in the view across the Shropshire Plains.

A unique opportunity to discover our industrial past. As one of only 3 remaining Hoffman Kilns in the country, this is a nationally significant industrial heritage area. The site forms part of the limeworks landscape, from rock extraction on the high cliffs of Llanymynech Rocks, down the inclined plains through to the kilns and beyond, transporting the finished lime via the Montgomery Canal and Railway.

This area was a major centre of the lime industry until the beginning of the 1900's and retains a number of important features of industrial archaeology. The impressive 39 metre high chimney of the Hoffman Kiln dominates the site and provides visitors with a focal point to a varied site. Short circular walks (30 mins - 2 hrs) take you past impressive lime kilns, through woodland, along canals and disused railways, and across grazed pasture with views of Llanymynech Rocks, a Shropshire Wildlife Trust reserve.

Llanymynech
c/o Heritage Centre, 2 Church Terrace,
Oswestry, SY11 2TE

Email:- ot@oswestry-welshborders.org.uk

Tel:-01691 662753
Ludlow
Ludlow is a market town in Shropshire, England close to the Welsh border and in the Welsh Marches. It lies within a bend of the River Teme, on its eastern bank, forming an area of 350 acres (1.4 km²) and centred on a small hill. Atop this hill is the site of Ludlow Castle and the market place. From there the streets of the medieval town slope downward to the River Teme, and northward toward the River Corve. The town is in a sheltered spot beneath the Clee Hills which are clearly visible from the town . With a population of around 10,000, Ludlow is the largest town in the South Shropshire district and home of the district council headquarters . Ludlow has nearly 500 listed buildings . They include some fine examples of medieval and Tudor-style half-timbered buildings including the Feathers Hotel. The parish church, St Laurence Church, is the largest in the county. The name 'Lodelowe' (Welsh: Llwydlo) was in use for this site before 1138. At the time this section of the Teme river contained rapids, and so the hlud of Ludlow came from 'the loud waters', while hlaw meant hill.  Thus Ludlow meant a place on a hill by a loud river. Some time around the 12th century weirs were added along the river, taming these rapid flows. Later in the same century the larger outer bailey was added to the castle.
Ludlow
Tourist
                  Offices
Castle Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AS

email: ludlow.tourism@shropshire-cc.gov.uk
Tel: 01584 875053

Fax: 01584 877931

Ludlow Castle
Construction of Ludlow Castle began in the late 11th Century as the border stronghold of one of the Marcher Lords, Roger De Lacy.
Early in the 14th Century it was enlarged into a magnificent palace for Roger Mortimer, then the most powerful man in England. Later, in the 15th Century under the ownership of Richard, Duke of York, the Castle was involved in the Wars of the Roses before becoming a royal palace. In 1472 Edward IV sent the Prince of Wales and his brother (later the 'Princes in the Tower' of Shakespeare fame), to live at the Castle, which was also the seat of Government for Wales and the boarder Counties.


Ludlow Castle
Castle Square Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1AY
From the junction of the A5/A49 (S) Shrewsbury Take the A49 south to Ludlow Follow signs for Ludlow Town centre On Corve street turn right down knig street and follow the road to the castle.

Tel:-01584 873355
Email:-info@ludlowcastle.com
LUDLOW CASTLE CLICK
Tel:-01584 873355
Ludlow Museum
Ludlow Museum is a well-loved part of the community and holds a wealth of information on a range of subjects that relate to the growth and development of this town. There is a vast quantity of artefacts, documents, photographs and other interesting testimonials that have been passed down through the oral tradition for visitors to examine and piece together here.

Castle Street, Ludlow,
Shropshire SY8 1AS
Map
Phone: +44 (0)1584 875384

Ludlow Racecourse
Tradition has it that in the fourteenth century soldiers from Ludlow Castle came here to match their horses. There is certainly a record of racing in 1729.
The course retains not only its Edwardian character but also a strong club atmosphere. Though now a National Hunt course, jumping did not start until the mid-nineteenth century and even today the hurdles track is for a large part separate and follows for 1 mile of the original flat course.


Ludlow Races
 
Ludlow Racecourse
Bromfield, ,Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2BT
 Fax: 01584 856217
Email: mail@ludlowracecourse.co.uk
 LUDLOW RACETRACK CLICK 

Tel: 01584 856221
Fax: 01584 856217

Market Drayton
Market Drayton is a small market town in north Shropshire, England. It is on the River Tern, between Shrewsbury and Stoke-on-Trent, and was formerly known as "Drayton in Hales" (c. 1868) and earlier simply as "Drayton" (c. 1695). Market Drayton is on the Shropshire Union Canal and on National Cycle Route 75. The A53 road by-passes the town. Although near the Western edge of England, very close to Wales, it can be said to be the most central town in England by means of a geometric exercise : if one draws a rectangle just touching the north, south, east and west extremities of the country (including the Isles of Scilly), the central point falls about two miles south of the town, near the village of Woodseaves.
Market Drayton
Tourist
                Offices
49 Cheshire Street, Market Drayton, TF9 1PH.
Email: marketdrayton.tourism@shropshire-cc.gov.uk

Tel: 01630 6512139  Fax: 01630 652139

Moreton Corbett Castle
is a magnificent and unusual, ornate ruin that is, disturbingly atmospheric. It is one of the most exciting places to visit in Shropshire, with the ruins looking like the setting for the most romantic melodrama.Set within the village of Moreton Corbett near Shawbury, the castle at Moreton Toret, as the site was then known, was built by Bartholomew Torret following the Norman conquest in 1066 in the 11th Century.In approximately 1239 the Corbett family acquired Moreton Toret through marriage and built a stone castle on the site.


Moreton Corbet
Take the A53 north-east from Shrewsbury to centre of Shawbury, and follow signs to the castle on the B5063.

Moreville Hall
A stone built Elizabethan house of some note, Morville Hall has been owned and maintained by the National Trust since 1965. Altered and enlarged in the 18th Century, the house is set in an attractive series of landscaped gardens. There are still live-in tenants at the house that means that visits can only be made if prior written appointments are made.

Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 5NB
Map
Phone: +44 (0)1746 780838
The Mount
Charles Darwin was born at The Mount in February 1809. Although you can’t actually enter the house, you may look around the grounds during normal working hours, as the district valuer now occupies the house. The Mount was built by Charles’ father, Robert Darwin in 1800, to house his wife and six children. Around the side of the house you can see the greenhouse, built by Robert Darwin, to house a banana tree on Charles’ advice. You can also see the kitchen garden and orchard, where Charles’ would scrump apples as a child.

The Mount- Charles Darwin
Frankwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Map


Museum of The Gorge

The Museum of the Gorge provides an excellent introduction to the valley and its attractions. The museum building was originally a somewhat gothic riverside warehouse where the fine porcelain goods from the Coalbrookdale company began there journey to the rest of the world.The museum houses an impressive 40ft scale model of the town, as it was in 1796 and you can use the latest interactive computer technology to discover the environmental effects of the years of industry have had on the Gorge.The Museum of the Gorge is the ideal place to learn about the history of the severn and it offers its visitors hands-on experiences.

Museum of The Gorge

Exit J4 of M54. Follow signs for Ironbridge Gorge. Then follow signs for Blists Hill Museums
MUSEUM OF THE GORGE CLICK
Tel: 01952 884391
Much Wenlock

Much Wenlock, earlier known simply as "Wenlock" ("White Place") in Celtic ("Gwyn-loc"), is a small town in central Shropshire, England. It lies in the Bridgnorth district, on the A458 road between Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth. Nearby, to the northeast, is the Ironbridge Gorge. The population of the town's parish, according to the 2001 census, is 2605.The town grew around an abbey or monastery founded in 680 by Merewalh, a son of King Penda of Mercia. King Penda installed his daughter Milburga as Abbess in 682. Milburga of Wenlock was credited with many miraculous works. The abbey flourished until around 874 when a Danish Viking attack occurred. In the 11th Century another religious house was built on the same site by Leofric, Earl of Mercia and Countess Godiva his wife. In the twelfth century this was replaced by the Priory a Cluniac priory, established by Roger de Montgomerie after the Norman Conquest, the ruins of which can still be seen and which is now in the hands of English Heritage. It prospered until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1539.

MUCH WENLOCK

Tourist
                    Offices
The Museum, The Square, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6HR.
 Email : Click Here

Open :
Daily 10.30 - 13.00, 13.30 - 17.00 April - October.


Tel : 01952 727679 Fax : 01952 727679
Much Wenlock Museum
Much Wenlock Museum is dedicated to the people and institutions that make up this area and brings together a good-sized collection of pieces that date from many hundreds of years of interesting history. You will enjoy browsing through old maps and photographs as well as antique furniture, paintings and other ancient artefacts that help to bring life to the story of the region.

High Street, Much Wenlock,
Shropshire TF13 6HR
Map


Phone: +44 (0)1952 727773

Much Wenlock Priory

Wenlock Priory today consists of picturesque ruins of a large priory of Cluniac monks and enjoys a pastoral setting on the edge of lovely Much Wenlock. Its grandeur can still be traced in the ruins of its 13th Century church, ornate Norman chapter house and rare monks’ washbasin.
Much Wenlock Priory
Much Wenlock,
Shropshire TF13 6HS
Map

Phone: +44 (0)1952 727 466
Mythstories
The oral tradition is one of the most powerful in our society, and many of the things that we believe and take as fact have been passed down from generation to generation by this method. This museum carries a large and interesting archive of ideas and stories, myths and legends that have been transferred in this way over a period of many hundreds of years.
Mythstories
Aston Street, Wern,
Shropshire SY4 5AU
Map
info@mythstories.com
MYTHSTORIES CLICK

Phone: +44 (0)1939 235500
Northgate Museum
The Northgate Museum is located in Bridgnorth and is filled with an archive of treasures that relate to the people and institutions of this area. From the very earliest examples of archaeological artefacts that have been discovered here, all the way through to modern antiques; this collection is wide-ranging and beautifully arranged. Highlights include an Edwardian till and a model of Trevithick’s Steam Engine.
Nortgate Museum
Northgate, High Street, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 4ER
Map
NORTHGATE MUSEUM CLICK
Phone: +44 (0)1746 762830
Offa's Dyke
was constructed in the late eighth century on the orders of King Offa. The Dyke is the longest archaeological monument in Britain. The Dyke was originally contructed to mark the boundary between the Kingdom of Mercia and the Welsh Kingdoms to the west; probably intended to serve as a means of regulating access to and from Wales and today lengths of the Dyke form part of the National boundary between England and Wales. See our Mercian History page.
Offa's Dyke
                  Near Clun
Nr. Oswestry, Shropshire
Tel: 01547 528192
Oswestry Hillfort

Just a mile north of the town of Oswestry in Shropshire is one of the best examples in the country of an Iron Age hillfort. Old Oswestry is on a huge scale (around 40 acres), with its massive earthwork ramparts and salients. Excavations have failed to unlock its mysteries and so there is a quite unique atmosphere. The site is freely accessible to the public.
Oswestry Hillfort
Oswestry, Shropshire
Map
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Tel: 01691 671323
Oswestry Town

Oswestry (pronounced /ˈɒzwəstɹɪ/) is a town and civil parish in Shropshire, England, very close to the Welsh border. It is at the junction of the A5, A483, and A495 roads. The town is the administrative headquarters of the borough of Oswestry and is the third largest town in Shropshire, following Telford and Shrewsbury. The 2001 Census records the population of the town as 16,660, and a 2008 estimate suggests the population has grown to 17,116.The area has long been settled. Old Oswestry is the site of a large Iron Age hill fort with evidence for occupation dating back to the 550s BC. The Battle of Maserfield is thought to have been fought here in 642, between the Anglo-Saxon kings Penda and Oswald. Oswald was killed in this battle and was dismembered; according to a legend, one of his arms was carried to an ash tree by a bird, an eagle, and miracles were subsequently attributed to the tree (as Oswald was considered a saint). Thus it is believed that the name of the site derived from a reference to "Oswald's Tree". The spring Oswald's Well is supposed to have originated where the bird dropped the arm from the tree. Offa's Dyke runs nearby to the west.

Oswestry
Tourist Offices
Heritage Centre, 2 Church Terrace, Oswestry, SY11 2TE
 E-mail: ot@oswestry-welshborders.org.uk


Tourist Offices
Mile End, Oswestry, SY11 4JA
E-mail: oswestry.tourism@oswestry-bc.gov.uk
Oswestry Town Council
Tel: 01691 662753  Fax: 01691 65811


Tel: 01691 662488  Fax: 01691 662883

Oswestry Market

The weekly market in Oswestry was given its charter in 1190, and with over 100 stalls its the largest market in the Welsh borders.The influence of Wales is still strong and as you walk around, you'll hear a distinct fusion of languages. You'll also see it reflected in the unique creativity of the local arts and crafts.Oswestry actually boasts two markets - one in town at the Horse Market & Bailey Head. The other, outside town, is the Oswestry Smithfield livestock auctions. If you fancy fresh farm produce and home-made foodstuff, plus the necessary bargain ofer, you'll enjoy Market Day hugesly.Markets in Oswestry take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays.


Oswestry Market
OSWESTRY MARKET
OSWESTRY MARKET
OSWESTRY
SHROPSHIRE
Email:- enquiries@oswestry-tc.gov.uk
Tel:-01691 680222
Oswestry Transport Museum
This museum is located in Shropshire and carries a large and interesting archive and collection that is related to land transport. The history of transport in this area is discussed, along with a more general overview of the way that public and private transport has changed throughout the years. One of the most visited exhibitions in the museum is dedicated to the history of the Cambrian Railway and there are eleven full-sized engines on display.

Oswald Road, Oswestry,
 Shropshire SY11 1RE
Map

Phone: +44 (0)1691 671 749
Quarry Park
As you enter Quarry Park, you will cross a magnificent suspension bridge, as you can see in the photograph, which is the most eye-catching part of the park. The park itself holds the Shrewsbury Flower Show and the Shrewsbury Summer Season every year, which includes open air plays, concerts and comedy. The Quarry Park is perfect to start off your day in Shrewsbury: your walking distance from sights such as St. Chad’s Curch and the Abbey Gardens.

Quarry Park
Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Royal Air Force Museum -Cosford
These wartime hangars have been heated to provide a pleasant atmosphere in which to browse an extensive collection of Second World War aircraft, as well as older pieces that have been involved in great achievements of flight over nearly a hundred years of history. One of the largest aviation collections in the country, there are nearly eighty aeroplanes on display as well as material related to submarines and nuclear warfare.
Open daily 10am - 6pm (last admission 4pm) including Bank Holidays.  Closed 24-26 December, 1, 7-11 January 2008.  Entry and parking are both FREE of charge.
RAF Cosford

 
Cosford, Shifnal, Telford, Shropshire TF11 8UP 

From junction 3 of the M54 take the A41 south towards Wolverhampton.  Follow brown signs to Royal Air Force Museum.
Email:-cosford@rafmuseum.org
RAF COSFORD CLICK 


Tel:-01902 376200
Rays Farm Country Matters
At Rays Farm you will see a variety of deer, friendly goats and farm animals. Watch the grace and splendour of many owls and explore a streamside walk of myth and magic woodcarvings. Back at the farm, take a rest in the tea shop or browse around our interesting selection of toys and gifts. So bring the family, bring your friends... to where the country matters. A great day out for all ages.

Rays Farm

 
Billingsley  Bridgnorth  Shropshire WV16 6PF

From the juncton of the A5/A458 (S) Shrewsbury take the A458 south towards Bridgnorth. From Bridgnorth take the B4363 south to Billingsley. Pass Billingsley and follow signs to Rays farm.Map
 
Email:- info@raysfarm.com
   RAYS FARM CLICK 


Tel:-01299 841255
St. Chad’s Church
overlooking the Quarry Park, is one of the largest circular naves (open space in the centre of a church) in the country. Just outside in the churchyard, you can see Ebenezer Scrooge’s “grave”, which was used in the filming if “A Christmas Carol”. The Old St. Chad’s Church was situated in the centre of town, but after its tower collapsed in the late 1700’s, the new St. Chad’s was built where it can be found now. Inside the church you can see the spectacular art of the disciples carrying Jesus down from the cross to the tomb.
St Chads Church Shrewsbury
Claremont Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1RD 

Tel:01743 235834

Shrewsbury
The town was known to the ancient Britons as Pengwern, signifying "the alder hill";and to the Anglo-Saxons as Scrobbesburh (dative Scrobbesbyrig), which has several meanings; "fort in the scrub-land region", "Scrobb's fort", "shrubstown" or "the town of the bushes". This name was gradually corrupted in three directions, into 'Sciropscire' which became Shropshire, into 'Sloppesberie', which became Salop/Salopia (the historical name for the county), and into 'Schrosberie' which eventually became the name of the county town, Shrewsbury.  Its Welsh name Amwythig means "fortified place". Shrewsbury is known as a town with significant medieval heritage, having been founded ca. 800 AD. It was during the late Middle Ages (14th/15th Centuries) when the town was at its height of commercial importance. This was mainly due to the wool trade, a major industry at the time, with the rest of Britain and Europe, especially with the River Severn and Watling Street as trading routes.[16] It is believed that Henry VIII intended to make Shrewsbury a cathedral city after the formation of the Church of England, but the citizens of the town declined the offer
Shrewsbury
Tourist Offices
The Music Hall, The Square, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LH
 E-mail: tic@shrewsburytourism.co.uk



Tel: 01743 281200  Fax: 01743 218213
Shrewsbury Abbey
As well as Shrewsbury Abbey being a practicing, Anglican church, it’s also filled with historical facts and evidence from the past. In the 1980s, the Abbey was restored to its original form, including a herb garden, which would’ve been used by monks for spiritual, medicinal and culinary use. The most famous link with Shrewsbury Abbey is Brother Cadfael, a fictional character in murder mysteries by Edith Pargeter. Cadfael was a herbalist Benedictine monk, which the herb garden was based on, and opened by the author.
Shrewsbury Abbey
The Abbey Office, Abbey Foregate,
Shrewsbury SY2 6BS 
Map
SHREWSBURY ABBEY CLICK
 Tel: 01743 232723

Shrewsbury Castle & Shropshire Regimental Museum
Shrewsbury Castle started off life as a Norman castle, owned by Roger de Montgomery. The only part which remains from the original castle is the entrance. Laura’s Tower, which was built by Sir William Paulteney offers the best vantage point for panoramic views around the town. The Regimental Museum, which is situated just outside the castle itself, hold many artefacts from the 1700’s to present day, including uniforms, medals, and munitions.
Shrewsbury Castle
Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
From Junction A5/A49 Shrewsbury follow signs for Meole Brace At Meole Brace roundabout take the 1st exit onto Roman Road - A5191 (signposted Belle Vue, Porthill) Continue forward onto Coleham Head - A458 Turn left onto Wyle Cop - A5191 (signposted Town Centre) Turn right onto Mardol Quay - A488 (signposted Town Centre, Ellesmere, Whitchurch, Newcastle) Turn right onto Castle Gates - A5191
Map


Tel: 01743 358516  -
 Fax: 01743 358411

Shrewsbury Museum
Shrewsbury Museum was reopened in January 2001. The museum is housed in a traditional timber-framed Tudor building, and a stone Tudor dwelling. Inside the museum, you can find many artefacts from natural history and geology, local history, and archaeology. The archaeology section features many pieces as early as 12,000 BC. There is also a small section assigned to art. As well as the permanent displays, the museum holds many temporary exhibitions.
Shrewsbury Museum
Rowley’s House, Barker Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1QH
Email:-museums@shrewsbury-atcham.gov.uk
 SHREWSBURY MUSEUM CLICK


Tel 01743 361196  -  Fax: 01743 358411

Shrewsbury Treasure Hunt
No prior knowledge of Shrewsbury is required as all clues are solved by observation.  Both young and old will be fascinated whilst getting out for a couple of hours seeing the sites and solving the clues. Children will enjoy beating adults to solve the clues!  We even supply a map just in case you get lost.  The answers are at the back of the book so you can check any unsolved ones before you leave.The hunt starts at the Tourist Information Centre , The Square, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LH. From Shrewsbury or just visiting, you will be surprised at how much you walk past without even noticing. We so often walk around blinkered without appreciating the great features which make our towns and cities fabulous. By following our hunt these things will be highlighted rather than hidden away. Our Shrewsbury treasure hunt packs contain all the necessary elements for you need including maps, clues, answer sheet, and tips on how to get things going.
Shrewsbury Treasure Hunt

Local stockists of single hunts

W H Smith

SHREWSBURY TREASURE
HUNT CLICK


Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre

Take a walk in our 25 acres of meadowland. Visit our craft display area where we regularly have different exhibitions. Soak up the geological, historical, archaeological and cultural significance. Beneath the amazing grassy roof is a series of galleries telling the story of the Shropshire Hills, the folk who lived here and the forces which shaped the landscape. Discover the writers, poets and artists who have drawn inspiration from this unique countryside and step inside our simulated hot-air balloon ride for a bird's eye view of those "Blue Remembered Hills".The Secret Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms is housed in an extraordinary grass-roofed building designed to echo the hill forts in the surrounding Shropshire countryside. The centre allows the visitor to step inside and discover for themselves just how the Shropshire landscape evolved into what we see today. The exhibition guides the visitor through a geological history of the Shropshire Hills pointing out the key features of the Shropshire landscape. You'll also see the Shropshire Mammoth - surprising perhaps as they haven't walked around Shropshire since the end of the last Ice Age some 13,000 years ago. It is only with modern forensic research that visitors can see exactly what Shropshire looked like when mammoths walked the Shropshire plains.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre

 
School Road,Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9R

Tel:-01588 676000
Email:-secret.hills@shropshire-cc.gov.uk
SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE CLICK 


Tel:-01588 676000

Stokesay Castle

Set in a green valley amid the Shropshire countryside stands Stokesay Castle, England’s most delightful fortified manor house. This beautiful house dates back to the 11th Century and its Great Hall remains unaltered since it was built in 1291. Admire the superb timber-framed gatehouse or take the lovely moat walk around the castle. Finally, enjoy the tea room at Stokesay in tranquil cottage garden surroundings, and watch time pass... very slowly. Stokesay Castle also has an extensive gift shop.
Stokesay Castle
Near Ludlow,
Shropshire SY7 9AH
Map
Phone: +44 (0)1588 672544
The Story of Drayton

We call it “The Story of Drayton”, because that’s exactly what it is.It’s all about the Town.  Everything in the Collection was donated by the people of Market Drayton, used by them, and often manufactured by them.  So the families, lifestyle, events, and stories emerge from all these bits and pieces....  more than 10,000 of them, collected over the course of nearly thirty years.In the Shop we sell the Town - a potted history in five quick chapters, from earliest times to the present.  There’s also the odd diversion and digression.In the House behind we show off our home.... with the trophies on the mantelpiece, china in the dresser, medicine in the bathroom, and so on in kitchen, yard and shed.  Here, as you can imagine, the past often rubs shoulders with the present.The things you can see range from a prehistoric plant stem to a hand-pulled hearse, a bottle collection, horse-drawn seed drill, and Victorian mangles.And you’ll find stories ranging from Clive of India’s Pies to Gingerbread Secrets, the WC War, and Death at the Theatre....  not to mention Arthur Phillips’ vertical take-off aircraft of 1908. At present we’re open all day Wednesday (10.00-16.00), Saturday morning (10.00-13.00), and Sunday afternoon (14.00-17.00), and admission is free.  If you can’t make these times, give us a ring, and we’ll see what we can do.  Our season is normally from April to October.

Story of Drayton
 
Museum & resource Centre, 53 Shropshire Street, Market Drayton, Shropshire TF9 3DA
Email:-sublime16@btinternet.com
 STORY OF DRAYTON CLICK
Tel:-01630 657455
Tar Tunnel

The Tar tunnel is another remarkable and interesting feature of the Ironbridge Gorge.Located along the banks of the River Severn in the Village of Coalport, the tunnel starts near the foot of the Hay Inclined Plane and runs under the hill for at least 1000 yards.The Tar tunnel was dug from the hillside in 1787 - probably in connection with the nearby coal workings. The miners struck a gushing underground spring of thick, treacle-like natural bitumen that was one of the great curiosities of the eighteenth century and still oozes from the walls today.It was used to treat ropes and for caulking ships however small amounts of the bitumen was processed, bottled and packaged as 'Betton's British Oil'. It was sold as a remedy for 'rheumatic and scorbutic affections'.


Tar Tunnel
Exit J4 of M54. Follow signs for Ironbridge Gorge. Then follow signs for Blists Hill Museums
TAR TUNNEL CLICK
Tel: 01952 884391
Telford

Telford (pronunciation (help·info); IPA: /ˈtɛlfɚd/) is a large new town in the borough of Telford and Wrekin and ceremonial county of Shropshire, England, approximately 13 miles (21 km) east of Shrewsbury, and 30 miles (48 km) west of Birmingham.[1] With a population of 138,241 people (2001 census), and a projected population growth within the next 20 years to over 200,000,  Telford is by far the largest town in Shropshire, and one of the fastest growing towns in the United Kingdom.  It is named after Thomas Telford, the famous civil engineer. The town was built in the 1960s and 1970s as a new town on previously industrial and agricultural land. Similarly to other planned towns of the era, Telford was created from the merger of other, smaller settlements, most notably the towns of Wellington, Oakengates, Madeley and Dawley. Telford Shopping Centre, a modern shopping mall, was constructed at the new town's geographical centre, along with an extensive Town Park. The M54 motorway was completed in 1983, connecting the town with the West Midlands conurbation, and vastly improving the transport infrastructure between Telford's component settlements. Telford also incorporates the northern half of Ironbridge Gorge, a scenic tourist destination and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town advertises itself as "The Birthplace of Industry", due to its proximity to Coalbrookdale, and its own activity during the Industrial Revolution as part of the Shropshire Coalfield. The River Severn flows along its southernmost boundary.

Telford
Tourist Offices
The Telford Shopping Centre, Telford, TF3 4BX
 E-mail: info@telfordshopping.co.uk

TELFORD SHOPPING
 CENTRE CLICK

Telford Photos
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telford
Tel: 01952 230032  Fax: 01952 291723
Walcot Hall
There are 30 acres of garden and arboretum at Walcot Hall, which are open to the public on Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays throughout April to October. Entry is between 12 and 4.30p.m. with admission £2 per adult and free for children under 16. There are winding walks, fishing pools and magnificent specimen trees to be seen. The grounds are particularly beautiful in May and early June when there is a profusion of Rhododendrons and Azaleas.
Walcot Hall
Lydbury North,
Shropshire SY7 8AZ
Map
enquiries@walcothall.com
WALCOT HALL CLICK
tel: +44 (0)1588 680570
Wem
Wem is a small market town in Shropshire, England. It is the administrative centre of North Shropshire District Council, which has its headquarters at Edinburgh House in the centre of Wem . The town has a railway station - Wem railway station on the Shrewsbury to Crewe railway line. Nine miles south of the town is the county town of Shropshire, Shrewsbury. The civil parish which constitutes the town is Wem Urban . The area now known as Wem is believed to have been settled prior to the Roman Conquest of Britain, by the Cornovii, Iron Age settlers. The town is recorded in the Domesday Book as consisting of four manors. In 1202, Wem became a market town. The town supported the Parliamentarians in the English Civil War, and was subject to an attack by Lord Capel, in which the town held off the attackers. In 1677, a fire destroyed many of the wooden buildings in the town.  Within the town the Sweet Pea was first born, under the name the Eckford Sweet Pea, after its inventor, nursery-man Henry Eckford. He first introduced a variety of the sweet pea in 1882, and set up in Wem in 1888, developing and producing many varieties. There is a road to signify the Eckford name, called Eckford Park (within Wem). Each year, the Eckford Sweet Pea Society of Wem hold a Sweet Pea Festival. In Victorian times, the town was known as "Wem, where the sweet peas grow".The name of the town is derived from the Saxon "Wamm", meaning a marsh, as marshy land exists in the area of the town. Over time, this was corrupted to form "Wem".

Wem

Weston Park & Gardens

Weston Park is a house and gardens that is overseen by a charitable foundation. The interior of the house contains a wealth of treasures, ranging from the French Gobelin Tapestries to the Oriental ceramics and royal makers Morel and Hughes. Other exhibits include paintings by masters such as Van Dyck, Gainsborough and John Constable. The grounds offer a fantastic place to walk and enjoy pastoral splendour.

Weston Park

 

 Weston-under-Lizard, Telford,
Shropshire TF11 8LE
From the M54 take junction 3. On the roundabout take a left on the A41 towards Newport. At the next roundabout take a right towards Weston under Lizard. Finish on the right at Weston Park (signposted)

Email:- enquiries@weston-park.com
  WESTON PARK CLICK 

Tel:-01952 852100
Whitchurch
Whitchurch is a market town in North Shropshire, England. It is the oldest continuously inhabited town in Shropshire.  According to the 2001 Census, the population of the town is 8,673, and a more 2008 estimate puts the population of the town at 8,934.  The town is located in the Whitchurch Urban civil parish, and is twinned with the French town of Neufchâtel-en-Bray. Originally a settlement founded by the Romans around AD 52 or 70, it was called Mediolanum, meaning The place in the middle of the plain. The settlement was located on a major Roman route between Chester and Wroxeter and Roman artifacts can be seen at the Whitchurch Heritage Centre. The current name comes from White church, and refers to a church (from Norman times) made from white stone. As might be expected, there are other towns of the name Whitchurch in England. The current church of St Alkmund, built in 1712 using sandstone, stands on the site of the Norman church.
Whitchurch
Tourist Offices
12 St Mary's Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1QY
 E-mail: whitchurch.heritage@ukonline.co.uk
Tel: 01948 664577  Fax: 01948 665432

Whiteladies Priory

Built on the grounds of a medieval nunnery, it was to White Ladies that Charles II then a Prince was first taken, after fleeing from Worcester. He arrived at White Ladies Priory on Thursday 4th September 1651 after riding throughout the night and was admitted by a servant of the house named George Penderel.The name 'White Ladies' refers to the nuns who lived there who wore white (undyed) habits.Whilst the large timber-framed nunnery has now gone, the remains of the nunneries medieval church, and the nineteenth boundary wall of the small graveyard still remain.In 1535 White Ladies Priory was valued at having an annual income of less than £17 and, owing to an Act of Parliament in 1536 it was shut as its annual value was less than the £200 needed to keep the Priory open.The Priory is located close to Boscobel House (which grounds include the famous Royal Oak), which is about a mile up the road, where Charles II briefly stayed.The Priory is also rumoured to be where Queen Guinevere retired to after the death of King Arthur.

White Ladies Priory
 WHITELADIES
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Whittington Castle

Looking at the remains of this once extensive Marches Castle one wonders why this particular site was chosen. In most cases castles had natural defensive features to prevent easy access for attacking forces, such as a river, steep cliffs or deep moat. The highest land in the village, Pen-y-bryn, would have given excellent views towards Offa's Dyke, over which the Welsh raiders frequently invaded English territory. It was protection provided by the treacherous marshlands surrounding the site which was the decisive factor in its choice for the first earthworks and wooden Castle. William Peverel built the Norman Motte and Bailey castle after the demolition of the previous stronghold built at the time of King Offa, probably of wood with a stockade of sharp posts. William Peverel had no male heir so his eldest daughter Mellet inherited the castle. The victor of a tournament for her hand in marriage was Warin de Metz of Lorraine who founded a long line of Fitzwarines. They held the castle until 1420.Much of the remains of the keep which can be reached by climbing the iron circular stairs date from a rebuilding in 1222. The outer gatehouse with two towers had a 42 foot long drawbridge leading to the drier land to the East.During the civil war it was loyal to the Royalists until Oliver Cromwell's Roundheads took it by force in 1643. At the time of Queen Mary II ownership of the castle was granted to Fitz-Alan, Earl of Arundel. Later it was sold to Francis William Albany Esq, a London merchant whose Manor and Estate was Fernhill. When his granddaughter Sarah married Thomas Lloyd Esq of Aston the two estates were united.So to the present time, when the joint owners Mrs A Hamilton-Hill and the Lady Newborough are of the Lloyd lineage.

Whittington Castle
Castle Street Whittington
Oswestry Shropshire SY11 4DF
From Shrewsbury take the A5 towaards Oswestry At the Mile end roundabout (Little chef) turn right following the A5 At the next roundabout turn right on to the A495 to Whittington Follow road over level crossing, at the next junction turn left to the castle

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Wilderhope Manor
Wilderthorpe Manor stands on the slopes of Wenlock Edge offering fine views of the unspoilt surrounding countryside. The National Trust has owned the Elizabethan gabled manor house since 1971. It has a beautiful interior that includes noteworthy features such as a remarkable wooden spiral staircase and fine plastered ceilings. The grounds are a popular place for walkers and ramblers.
Wilderhope Manor
Longville, Much Wenlock,
Shropshire TF13 6EG
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The Wrekin

Seek the spiritual heart of Shropshire and you’ll find the Wrekin. The Wrekin plays an important role in Shropshire folk-lore. To us it represents home, and we love it.Visitors, pilgrims, honoured guests – we give you the Shropshire toast.The Wrekin is perhaps Shropshire’s best known landmark, a curious legendary hill that, from this way it looks like a mountain, and that way, it crouches low. From the top you can see fifteen counties. It was also the inspiration for Tolkien's Middle Earth in the acclaimed series of books - The Lord of The Rings. Tolkien used to live nearby and drew inspiration from the magnificent Shropshire landscape.It dominates the view of Telford and Ironbridge being 1335 ft tall and who would have guessed that Shropshire folk-lore tells us it was built by a giant who took a dislike to Shrewsbury.The Giant in question was a Welshman who dug a spadeful of soil and planned to dump it into the river severn, flooding the town. However, whilst slogging across the Shropshire hills, this giant lost his bearings and having only got as far as Wellington stopped for a rest. Sitting on the roadside he called out to a passing cobbler trying to find the direction to Shrewsbury. He told the cobbler he was going to flood the town.The cobbler, a quick thinking business man, thought for a moment and realized if the giant flooded Shrewsbury, he’d lose all his customers.The cobbler quickly emptied his sack of worn out shoes onto the roadside and told the giant that he’d worn these shoes out himself coming from Shrewsbury.The giant, thinking better of his plan then decided to forget about Shrewsbury and go home instead. The Giant dumped his spadeful of soil on the roadside, and then scraped his boots clean with his spade.The mound of earth became the Wrekin and the smaller hill where he scraped his boots became the Ercall

The Wrekin
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