Shropshire Attractions and Activites

Wildegoose Garden and Nursery is a beautifully restored walled garden with plant nursery Brought back from the brink in 2013, the Walled Garden at Millichope Park set amongst the Shropshire Read more...

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. Read more...

Woodland fantasy of caves and cliffs where paths twist and turn, rise and fall, and almost without fail reveal something unexpected around every corner: dramatic cliffs, towers monuments, tunnels and Read more...

South Shropshire’s lively arts and community centre. Read more...

The highest waterfall in Wales. Tea Shop and Car Parking. Two good walks including one to the top of the Waterfall. Read more...

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

Centrepiece to Shrewsbury’s Square the Hall originally served as a cloth market. Now beautifully refurbished, the building serves as an arts venue and café, showcasing films and digital media. Read more...

English Heritage – The ruins of a late 12th -century church of the small priory of Augustinian canonesses. Located halfway between the A41 and A5 north of Albrighton Read more...

North Shropshire market town. Located in North Shropshire, Market Drayton is a traditional Shropshire market town with origins dating back to before the Domesday book. Modern buildings in the town Read more...

We are Ludlow’s premier play centre, with a three-tiered jungle themed soft play experience and a separate area for toddlers. Ideal for children of all ages up to and including 12 Read more...

English Heritage – King Charles II hid in the house and the nearby Royal Oak to avoid capture by Cromwell’s troops. Read more...

Coleham Pumping Station was built circa 1900 to house two massive steam-driven beam engines, which were used to pump sewage as part of Shrewsbury’s new sewerage system. The museum is Read more...

Golf at Hawkstone Park is truly a unique experience. The tremendous landscape is ideal for its two championship courses and 6 hole par 3 course, offering a wonderful contrast, suitable Read more...

Originally a Norman castle, now retains various medieval buildings, including the magnificent ruins of the inner bailey. Situated in Ludlow town centre, the castle makes a spectacular backdrop to the 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 & Read more...

The Romans started mining here and the mine continued until 1955 when underground operations ceased. Located in the beautiful South Shropshire Hills, the surface and underground have been preserved by Read more...

Stunning town centre park in a unique setting by the River Severn. Walk along tree lined avenues and relax in  the beautiful Dingle garden with its spectacular bedding displays, alpine Read more...

A quintessentially English town, off the beaten track and the birthplace of William Penny Brookes,the inspiration for the modern Olympic Movement. Do you want to remember or experience for the Read more...

A Shropshire haven for all book and music lovers! Much More Books Ltd is a family business that has been trading for over 10 years selling out of print, second-hand Read more...

Located just across the southern Shropshire border, the arboretum is set in 134 acres with more than 3,000 tree & shrub species, a variety of pools & extensive footpaths. Read more...

Shrewsbury Prison is a recently (2013) decommissioned Victorian jail where you can walk in the footsteps of our social history and listen whilst an ex prison officer shines a light Read more...

Perched high on a sandstone cliff overlooking the Severn Valley the Castle Keep is the only remaining part of the original buildings.  Leaning at a precarious fifteen degrees angle the remains Read more...

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. Read more...

Renowned as amongst one of the the finest gardens in the country.  Sixty acres of brilliantly coloured flowers, magnificent forest trees and formal gardens planted to give delight during every Read more...

Frames and professional framing. Read more...

Beauty and wonder in a tranquil countryside haven with many breeds of deer, goats and lots more friendly, cuddly animals. Woodland walks with picnic areas and beautiful wood carvings. Tea Read more...

Beautiful Georgian church overlooking The Quarry. Open to visitors and regular events thoughout the year. Read more...

The Shropshire Golf Centre Read more...

National Trust. Secluded Elizabethan Manor House, home of Thomas Smallman, a Royalist Major in the Civil War. Now also a YHA youth hostel. Read more...

Newport is a small market town located near to the Staffordshire border. Its origins date back to the 12th century, but many of the original buildings were destroyed by a 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 Read more...

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 Read more...

The Stiperstones are a series of  rocky outcrops spread along a beautiful ridge in South Shropshire with stunning views over Shropshire Hills and the Welsh border. The site is a Read more...

This is the oldest and steepest inland funicular railway in England, a unique and historic Victorian Cliff Railway. Opened in 1892 to link High Town with Low Town and riverside Read more...

A early 19th century villa near Shrewsbury. Please note only open on selected days throughout the year. See National Trust website for details. Read more...

Home Farm Attingham is a working farm open to the public. As well as being able to look around the historic farm and see its animals, visitors are able to Read more...

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

Cosford is one of the UK’s top aircraft museums. The huge site houses over 70 aircraft and a host of exhibitions and features, including the Cold War exhibition. FREE admission Read more...

English Heritage. Beautiful perfectly preserved 13th-century fortified manor house – the best example of its type in England. Set in the stunning south Shropshire countryside. Read more...

A series of seasonal Shuttle Bus Services offering easy access into the Shropshire Hills. Perfect for walking, shopping, sightseeing, pub lunches, picnics and more! Read more...

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

The vibrant border market town of Oswestry sits between the patchwork plains of Shropshire and the hill country of the Welsh borders. Since The Middle Ages Oswestry has been a Read more...

National Trust Castle & Parkland located near Leominster in Herefordshire.   Read more...

Caer Caradoc is an impressive 1,506ft (459 m) hill located close to Church Stretton.  Popular with walkers, the summit offers spectacular views over the town and the Shropshire countryside. The Read more...

The beautiful timber-framed St Peter’s Church is located in the village of Melverley, Shropshire. The current church was constructed  in 1406 and is one of the oldest of its type Read more...

Bridgnorth Golf Club Read more...

Daniels Mill is one of Shropshire’s hidden gems. It holds the distinction of having the largest diameter waterwheel of any working corn mill in England. The watermill is virtually unaltered since Read more...

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom is a real children’s paradise where between March and December there is always something happening. A clean, friendly farm that appeals to all ages and offers Read more...

The focus of many local legends, Mitchell’s Fold is a bronze-age stone circle located in a dramatic moorland setting in South Shropshire near to Bishops Castle. English Heritage. 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 Read more...

A stunning example of Victorian architecture and film location for ‘Atonement’, the Grade II listed mansion, gardens and landscaped parkland is open on regular dates (or by appointment) for guided Read more...

Historical centre of Shrewsbury with regular events and markets throughout the year Read more...

Stunning formal gardens located near Market Drayton.  Covering 4 acres, it consists of a series of linked garden “rooms” filled with modern planting, Plants are available for sale in the Read more...

The market town of Shifnal originally developed as a staging post on the main London to Holyhead trading route. A scattering of quaint black and white buildings still survive amongst Read more...

National Trust country house and gardens located near Leominster in Herefordshire. Read more...

The impressive 70 foot high Chirk Aqueduct carries the Llangollen Canal across the English-Welsh border over the Ceiriog Valley. Read more...

Dominating the High Street this magnificent timber framed building was built in 1652. The splendidly preserved interior contains numerous historical town artifacts. Read more...

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

16th century timber-framed house with exhibits depicting local history and rural life in South Shropshire. Read more...

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

Beautiful riverside park, with nature trails, visitor centre, cafe. Events throughout the year Read more...

Canoe UK Ltd, which incorporates the Sun Valley and Severn Valley Canoeing Companies, has over 27 years of experience in running canoe trips on the River Severn at Bridgnorth, Shropshire, Read more...

Over 200 years ago natural bitumen trickled like treacle into pools. It was turned into pitch, lamp black and rheumatics remedies. Now you can walk along this brick-lined tunnel where Read more...

Where nursery rhymes and fairy tales come to life. Discover favourite characters and their houses. Visit the dinosaurs in Dinosaur valley, the Dragon’s crazy castle or indoor soft play area. Read more...

Birthplace of Charles Darwin, Shrewsbury is set amidst the glorious Shropshire countryside near to the Welsh Borders and is one of England’s finest medieval market towns. Shrewsbury Visitor Attractions The town Read more...

English Heritage Castle & woodland park located near Tarporley in Cheshire Read more...

Alderford is a private lake located near Whitchurch in North Shropshire. The complex offers lakeside walks and wild swimming. Visitors are welcome to bring their own canoes & kayaks. There Read more...

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

Delightfully woven into the magnificent tapestry of the Shropshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire borders, today explore a garden which includes a laburnum tunnel, alpine scree with pool, rose walk, edible woodland, Read more...

Fishing in any of our 3 Coarse Pools, The Furnace Pool, The Middle Pool and The Crucion Pit. All offer excellent fishing year round. And with the famous fishing of Read more...

For nearly four and a half centuries Much Wenlock Guildhall served as the administrative and judicial centre for the entire Borough of Much Wenlock and is still used today for town Read more...

One of Shropshire’s top attractions. Premier Heritage Railway operating on the beautiful Severn Valley line from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster. Events throughout the year. Visit the railway website https://www.svr.co.uk/ Read more...

National Trust: late Victorian  villa which has survived largely unaltered. The house is packed full with everyday items belonging to the families who lived here, The grounds are a mini Read more...

Unique theatre located on the cliff between High Town and Low Town in Bridgnorth Read more...

Roman name “Viroconium”, the excavated remains of the second largest Roman city in Britain. Impressive ruins include 2nd century baths and remains of a huge gateway. A replica Roman Town Read more...

Modern Town located in the heart of Shropshire In sharp contrast to the surrounding countryside, Telford is a modern town with all the usual shopping and business facilities. Its central Read more...

The Wrekin is an iconic Shropshire hill located near Telford. The wooded ridge offers a challenging but manageable climb and beautiful natural surroundings.  Very popular with walkers and fantastic views from Read more...

Remains of a medieval castle located on a hilltop above the town of Llangollen just across the Shropshire border in Denbighshire, Wales. Read more...

English Heritage. Cistercian Abbey ruins in beautiful location by the River Severn. The remains are among some of the best preserved 12th century examples of a Cistercian church and are 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. Read more...

Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Group. Presents the history of the British decorative tile industry between 1840 and 1960. Galleries include a recreated pub and tube station. See stunning 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 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 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 Read more...

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 Read more...

North Shropshire Market Town, famed for connection with Sweet Peas. This North Shropshire market town originated as a Saxon settlement. The town was virtually demolished as a result of battle Read more...

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

One of the biggest raised bogs in Britain. Its astonishingly varied wildlife makes it a place of international importance. Located on the Shropshire-Wales border close to Whitchurch. Read more...