All Places in ‘Shropshire Attractions and Activites’

South Shropshire’s lively arts and community centre.

Situated in an elevated location on the Shropshire / Welsh border, this picturesque course offers a golfing challenge with breathtaking views. This is where Ian Woosnam began his golfing career and here you play your round in a unique fashion with 15 holes in Wales and 3 in England.

Restored tobacco pipe-making works. Operated by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust

Unique ‘upstairs downstairs’ property, most interesting are the kitchens, laundry, bake house stables, sawmill & smithy used by the servants. The stunning staterooms display most of their original 18th & 19th century furniture. The large walled garden has been restored to its 18th century formal design.

An audio-video presentation will give you a flavour of what the gorge has to offer. There also is a scale model showing how busy the river was in Victorian times when it played a vital role transporting goods from gd_place to gd_place. Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Group

Vibrant arts centre with cinema screenings, performances, workshops and art gallery.

All year indoor family attraction with slides, challenges and obstacles to climb up, down, over and through. Food available.

Discover a wonderland of rare trees, walled gardens and child-friendly attractions. Easy to get around and with lovely tea rooms, it’s a great day out for all the family.

In the event of nuclear war Hack Green would have been a Wartime HQ. Located just across the North Shropshire border near Whitchurch, the Nuclear Bunker is now open to the public as a museum dedicated to the Cold War.

This unique shop is home to a huge range of traditional and limited edition teddy bears, Cheeky Bears, Punkie bears and unusual Merrythought soft toys. All of the current collection are in stock as well as a number of rare discontinued items and shop exclusives. Within the shop is a Read more [...]

This North Shropshire market town has many splendid buildings dating from Medieval, Tudor and Georgian times. Whitchurch is amongst the oldest continually inhabited towns in the country. Within the town is the pleasantly wooded Victoria Jubilee Park and picturesque Memorial Garden. Named Mediolanum by the Romans and chosen for its Read more [...]

National Trust. World famous terraced garden & medieval castle containing one of the finest collections of paintings in Wales. It was originally built as a fortress by Welsh princes & was later enriched by generations of Herberts & Clives.A beautiful collection of Indian treasures is displayed in the Clive Museum.

Traditional home-thown pottery for sale. Cafe.

Shrewsbury Town Football Club

Burway Books is situated in the charming market town of Church Stretton surrounded by the Stretton Hills, The Long Mynd, Caer Caradoc etc.. Carding Mill Valley is only a 10 minute walk from Burway Books – buy a book, a local walking guide or a local map then spend a Read more [...]

Located under the shadow of the Clee Hills in South Shropshire, Cleobury Mortimer’s most striking landmark is the twisted spire of the Parish Church. Though classed as a town, the tranquil atmosphere is more akin to a village. The main street offers a mix of red-brick Georgian and older timbered Read more [...]

National Trust House, extensive parklands, gardens & woodland walks. House contains varied art collections, botanical art, costumes and much more. Events throughout the year. Home of the Labouchere family.

The picturesque remains of an 11th Century castle and an Elizabethan mansion house. This is an English Heritage site, free admission.

Working with musicians and media artists, the Hive Music and Media Centre aims to give young people opportunities to learn, develop skills, have fun and be creative.

Family run outdoor pursuits centre based at the beautiful Bulthy Hill Farm. We can cater for paintballing, quad biking, mountain biking, laser clays and much more.

Horse-riding and carriage driving for the disabled.

This is the ancient frontier between England & Wales. The Dyke was built in the 8th Century by the King Offa of Mercia & was used to mark & defend his western boundary against the Welsh princes. It runs for 177 miles & is an earth bank up to 8 Read more [...]

Manufacturers of The Williams Etching Press, a high quality press suitable for lithography,collagraphy, and dry point.

Professional skydiving centre based at Tilstock Airfield on the A41, 3 miles south of Whitchurch.

One of Shropshire’s most icon landmarks. The world’s first Iron Bridge was built by Abraham Darby III in 1779. Today it is closed to vehicle traffic but you can walk across it and enjoy the lovely views of the Severn Gorge.  An exhibition within the original Tollhouse explains how and Read more [...]

The Dana Prison, Shrewsbury: ‘the world’s most interactive prison tour’. Jailhouse Tours conducts guided tours run by ex-prison officers who once managed these very wings. Our two-hour tours give you the opportunity to view this historic building and learn more about its history dating back to 1793. Once inside, your Read more [...]

Bridgnorth Tae Kwon-Do is run by a young family who are Bridgnorth born and bred! The Principal Instructor, Gary Plant, is a 4th Degree Black Belt who started martial arts at the age of 10 and has been practising Tae Kwon-Do since 2000. Assistant Instructor Anna Bradford has been practising Read more [...]

Drummond Outdoor Kayak & Canoe Centre – Original Paddlesport Specialist Providing courses, guiding and hire

Darky Dale Forest Stables is set in the most beautiful forestry setting allowing miles of fantastic off road tracks and bridle paths to explore within the stunning South Shropshire countryside and into the Welsh Borders beyond. We offer outstanding trekking experiences for all ages and abilities on our wonderful horses Read more [...]

Flounders’ Folly is an imposing stone tower located on Callow Hill, near Craven Arms.  Constructed in 1838 by Benjamin Flounders , was restored in 2004-2005 by the Flounders’ Folly Trust and is now open to the public one day each month. enabling visitors to scale the 78 steps  to the Read more [...]

Plant Centre & Tea Room. A collection of roses renowned across the world!

See wonderful collections of Caughley and Coalport china. Visit the original Victorian kilns and take part in  demonstrations & workshops.  Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Group.

Historic market town with castle, world-renown annual arts festival and a reputation for good food! Ludlow is arguably one of the finest historic towns in England with a wealth of beautiful period buildings. Centrepiece to the town is the dramatic medieval Ludlow Castle, home to the world renown arts festival Read more [...]

English Heritage’s Langley Chapel was constructed in 1601 and located in a remote part of Shropshire near to the village of Acton Burnell. It is  is notable for having a complete set of original 17th-century wooden furniture, and its lack of a chancel.

A small informal museum with around 60 vehicles including cars, motorcycles, invalid carriages and pedal cars.  

Experienced Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbal medicine dispenser, Amanda Hair LicAc, MBAcC, Dipherbs, is now practising in Shropshire. Based from The Mayfair Centre in Church Stretton and The Centre for Integral health in Shrewsbury, she offers treatments for Fertility (specialising in natural and assisted conception) as well as treatments for skin, Read more [...]

Contemporary theatre in a stunning riverside location. Owned by Shropshire Council. The main auditorium seats 638, over three levels, and features a busy schedule of music, theatre and comedy. Regular performances and events also take place in the more intimate Walker Theatre,

Hoverdays in an established outdoor activity centre which takes pride in providing quality experiences at affordable prices. Set in acres of green pastureland, situated in Rednal, Shropshire, Hoverdays is a lively outdoor activity centre offering a range of activities. Whether you are looking for a vocational day, to improve relations Read more [...]

National Trust. A magnificent Marcher Fortress built 700 years ago by Edward I, situated close to the Welsh border. It has continuously lived in by the Myddelton family for the past 400 years. The beautiful gardens offer commanding views over the Cheshire/Shropshire plains.

An Ironbridge Gorge Museum Site. As the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, Coalbrookdale changed the world forever. The museum shows you how with trails galleries and interactive displays.  This is also the location of the Darby furnace where ground breaking technology was used to smelt iron with coke resulting in Read more [...]

Shrewsbury Abbey has found fame throughout the world as the home of the fictional Brother Cadfael. The Abbey was founded as a Benedictine Monastery in 1083 on the site of an existing Saxon church. After the dissolution of the monasteries in the reign of King Henry VIII a large part of Read more [...]

Located at the Nant Nawr Visitor Centre near Oswestry, the Tanat Valley Light Railway is the last remaining section of the ‘Old Potts’ which ran in its heyday from the Abbey station in Shrewsbury out to Criggion, Llanymynech and Nant Mawr.

The Welsh Guards Collection is a magnificent exhibition of uniforms, arms, artefacts and memorabilia, which depict ‘the life in the Welsh Guards’ since its formation in 1915. Located at Park Hall The Countryside Experience

Bury Ditches is an ancient Iron Age hill fort located between Clun and Bishop’s Castle in the Shropshire Hills. Dating from around 500 BC the site is managed by the Forestry Commission.

Based on beautiful Wenlock Edge in Shropshire, The centre offers a huge range of activities including Quad Biking / Trekking, Mountain Boarding / Grass boarding, 4x Mountain Biking, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Off Road Karting, Archery and Team Building Activities such as High Ropes, Zip Line and Orienteering

The small market town of Bishop’s Castle is located in South Shropshire, close to the Welsh Border. The nearby Shropshire Hills are popular with walkers and the town is an excellent base for exploring Shropshire and the Welsh Marches. A small museum “The House on Crutches” with exhibits of local Read more [...]

English Heritage Castle & woodland park located near Tarporley in Cheshire

Craven Arms is located in South Shropshire on the main A49 Shrewsbury to Ludlow road. The name originates from the 17th century Craven Arms Inn and it was the creation of a major railway junction that stimulated growth of the settlement in Victorian times. Nearby you will find the stunningly Read more [...]

The Maurice Chandler Sports and Leisure Centre is a registered charity run by a volunteer management committee. The centre has been serving the community since the 1960’s. The Centre is wheelchair friendly and has a refreshment area and spectators viewing area. Lots on offer, there is something for everyone any Read more [...]

White Horse in Ironbridge welcomes customers with camper vans. The pub has a large car park and beer garden and gives a warm welcome to dogs and their owners. The pub is family friendly and serves real ales and also has a real fire. It has dart board, pool table Read more [...]

You must visit the amazing National Museum of British Popular Culture. A Million Memories from the 20th. Century! Britain’s foremost collection of pop culture ephemera, obscure and ordinary objects from the pre-digital era. See All We Enjoyed & All We Endured, Everything You, your Parents, Grandparents, Sons & Daughters Owned, Read more [...]

The restored homes of the Darby Family, located near to the Museum of Iron in Coalbrookdale. An Ironbridge Gorge Museum Site.

A fascinating collection of town artifacts run by Bridgnorth & District Historical Society.

Byways Breaks, cycling and walking holidays in the gentle Shropshire and Cheshire countryside. We know the best places to stay and our cycling and walking routes are carefully planned to explore the most beautiful countryside, visit places of interest, and stop at the best pubs and tea shops. Our Holidays Read more [...]

River cruises on the River Severn at Shrewsbury on ‘Sabrina Goddess of the River”.  Take in the beauty of Shrewsbury as you take a daytime cruise past the stunning Quarry Park and the town’s historic buildings. Alternatively enjoy one of the many evening themed cruises, from ghost trips to wine Read more [...]