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…
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…
The Bog Visitor Centre, in the shadow of the Stiperstones in Shropshire, is a gas-lit Victorian former school which is one of the few remaining buildings of a lost lead 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…
Dating back to Saxon times, Shrewsbury Castle stands on a hill overlooking the River Severn. It has undergone several transformations during its long history but today houses the spectacular collections 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…
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…
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…
Exhibition telling the story of the Battle of Shrewsbury on 21 July 1403. Also cafe & farm shop. You can also visit the nearby Battlefield Church. Read more…
National Trust: Magnificent 18th century mansion and deer park. Visit the fully restored rooms and enjoy extensive woodland walks. Deer feeding (seasonal) and lots of special events throughout the year. Read more…
English Heritage. The remains of a fortified manor house built in the 13th century by Robert Burnell, Chancellor of England and close friend of King Edward the First. The King Read more…
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