Shropshire Nature and Wildlife

‘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 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 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 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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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

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 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 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 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.. 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...

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...

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

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...

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

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 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...

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