All Shropshire Nature and Wildlife

Country Garden Plant Centre & Tea Room, garden centre Shrewsbury. Situated in the grounds of the historic Black Birches House, dating back to the 12th century. With 15 acres of glorious Shropshire countryside, it really is a delight to visit. Be inspired with a walk around our gardens. Most of the varieties seen growing in the borders of the garden centre Shrewsbury are available Read more...

Formerly known as Dearnford, 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 is also cafe on site. See website for prices and booking. Read more...

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. 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 the summit. Can get very busy, especially at weekends. See more information here Read more...

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

See the industrial past of the village with restored and conserved buildings including a Hoffmann Kiln, one of only a few in the country and the only one complete with chimney. Enjoy the woodland, meadow and canal-side walks around the site which is open all year round. Read more...

Enviromental craft centre offering workshops and products for sale. Cafe and woodland walks. 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 Commission. Read more...

Beautiful Welsh Lake with nature reserve, lakeside road, cycle hire, picnic sites, tearooms, RSPB visitor centre and bird hides. Read more...

Information Centre & Visitor Attraction located in Craven Arms with cafe, gallery, shop, meadows and trails. Lots of information and displays for those wishing to explore South Shropshire. 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 passageways! 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, seasonal borders and rhododendron filled woodland with waterfall. The garden is both formal and informal hosting a network of paths that invite the visitor to explore and discover the intimacy 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...

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 All holidays are self led, so you have the freedom Read more...

If the kids are getting a bit weary of all the history and beautiful views in Shropshire, why not treat them to a drive on the wild side! Just across the border near Kidderminster is the home of the West Midland Safari Park. Read more...

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 meters high often with a ditch alongside. There are various Read more...

Enjoy a walk around one of Shropshire’s most beautiful meres. Colemere is almost completely surrounded by mature woodland. The site attracts a variety of wildfowl and waders, including snipe, curlew, goldeneye, and pochard.  The mere is rich in birdlife throughout the year. Read more...

Fordhall Organic Farm is the first community owned farm in England. Demonstrating that small-scale farming connected to the local community offers a viable way of life for generations to come.. Open year round to the public all year, offering picnic area and nature trail, organic cafe, farm shop, group tours, glamping yurts, educational visits, courses, weddings and more.  Events throughout 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...

‘Westhope Alpaca Experience’ offers you the chance to enjoy an amazing and unforgettable time in the beautiful South Shropshire countryside. You’ll be up close and personal with some beautiful and adorable animals. Feel their silky fleece and soothe away the stress listening to their gentle humming. Once you’ve seen in to the eyes of these majestic creatures you will soon Read more...

Wenlock Edge is a long wooded escarpment stretching from The Wrekin to Craven Arms offering woodland walks, stunning views and flower-rich grasslands. The limestone ridge is the remains of a coral reef, so there are lots of opportunities for fossil hunting amongst the exposed rocks. The National Trust own an eight mile stretch of the ridge. There are many miles Read more...

Living History in the Shropshire Hills! Experience daily life on an upland farm the end of the 19th century with costumed staff sharing practical demonstrations of historic farming using traditional skills and period horse-drawn machines. Acton Scott was the location for the BBC’s Victorian Farm series. 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. Excellent family day out! Read more...

The Mere at Ellesmere is a beautiful lake with gardens, woodland walks and historic parkland on the edge of the market town of Ellesmere.  There is a visitor centre and cafe next to the lake. Boat are available to hire or you can take a trip on the Lady Katherine steam boat. The lakeside Cremorne Gardens offers children’s play areas. 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...

Shropshire Wildlife Trust is county’s leading environmental charity. Based at the visitor centre in Shrewsbury they also have branches throughout the county and care for 37 local nature reserves. 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 room & gift shop. Visit http://www.raysfarm.com/ for details Read more...

All ages welcome for great affordable fun! Families, schools, corporate groups and Hen & Stag groups welcome to enjoy our scenic guided float tours on the largest rafts in the UK (up to 16 per boat), hire your own raft (4-6 person), mega stand up paddle board (5-8 person), canoe (2-3 person) and cycle hire by the Severn river in Read more...

Carding Mill Valley is a great place to begin your exploration of the beautiful Shropshire Hills. Very popular with walkers and mountain bikers you can follow multiple walks & trails on the Long Mynd escarpment or even take part in wild swimming in the nearby reservoir. There is a National Trust information centre, cafe and gift shop. Lots of parking Read more...

Striking 17th century country house, set in 1,000 acres of stunning Capability Brown styled gardens and parkland. Also art gallery, deli and restaurant. Events throughout the year. Read more...

Premier all weather attraction on a 130 acre Victorian farm. Animals large and small, milking, lamb feeding, pony grooming, and cart rides. Indoor and outdoor play areas with toy tractor circuit and bouncy castles. Welsh Guards Museum, WWI and WWII trenches. Excellent tearooms and picnic areas. Visit the website for full details http://www.parkhallfarm.co.uk/ 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...

Two wooded hills and a heather covered ridge covering a 70 hectare are and giving stunning views views over the Shropshire countryside. . Visitors can enjoy a network racks, paths and trails giving a variety of walking and riding experiences from level tracks to steep narrow footpaths suitable for all different ages and abilities. Cut into the cliff face is a cave reputedly Read more...

Caer Caradoc is an impressive 1,506ft (271 m) hill located close to Church Stretton.  Popular with walkers, the summit offers spectacular views over the town and the Shropshire countryside. The summit also includes the remains of an ancient hillfort, associated with the legendary first century AD Welsh chieftain Caractacus. The hill can be climbed from Church Stretton town but a more gentle Read more...

The National Trust’s Kinver Edge is a remnant of the Mercian forest and contains two Iron Age hillforts. It is also home to the last troglodyte dwellings occupied in England, with a set of complete cave-houses excavated into the local sandstone. The Holy Austin rock houses were inhabited until the 1960s. 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 season, woodland walks amongst flowering shrubs and a daisy chain of ornamental pools. NB Seasonal opening  – see http://www.hodnethallgardens.org/ for details. Read more...