AttractionsShropshire

Ludlow Castle, the finest of medieval ruined castles, set in glorious Shropshire countryside, at the heart of this superb, bustling black and white market town.Walk through the Castle grounds and see the ancient houses of kings, queens, princes, judges and the nobility ‐ a glimpse into the lifestyle…

The British Ironwork Centre is a family company, long dedicated to, and passionate about the preservation and creation of quality metal work, in all its formsThis wonderfully diverse resource is the back bone of our business, and one that we as both a family and company have spent…

Enjoy an amazing trip on the magnificent River Severn through the pretty Shropshire county town of Shrewsbury on Sabrina, Goddess of the River. Sabrina is a triple‐decked passenger boat that takes passengers on a relaxing and serene trip along the Severn, lasting approximately 40 minutes. Leaving Victoria…

One of the great houses of the Midlands, Attingham Park was built in 1785 for the 1st Lord Berwick to the design of George Steuart and has a picture gallery by John Nash. The magnificent rooms contain collections of ambassadorial silver, Italian furniture and Grand Tour paintings. The…

A sixteenth century house with a nineteenth century garden planted by George Maw, a bulb collector and breeder. There is a terraced garden, a rock garden and a rose garden designed by Graham Stuart Thomas. Situated on a plateau above the gorge of the River Severn, this…

Costumed staff give a warm welcome and a fascinating insight into how life was lived in Victorian Times. Exchange your money in the Bank; admire the goods in the Grocers, Bakery and Sweetshop. Find out about curious remedies in the Chemist and see the printer and…

Once described as the most extraordinary district in the world, the Ironbridge Gorge is still a remarkable, and beautiful, place to visit today. A huge amount of early industry survives as furnaces, factories, workshops, canals and the settlements of Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Jackfield and Coalport. There are…

The Royal Air Force Museum at Cosford houses one of the largest aviation collections in the United Kingdom. 70 historic aircraft are displayed in three wartime hangars and within The National Cold War Exhibition. This landmark building costing £12.5 million contains 17 aircraft, military transport, missiles, memorabilia and…

Situated on the ShropshireWales border, the Beyond Extreme Paragliding Centre is ideally located for paragliding within the West Midlands and the Welsh Hills,offering some of the best flying the UK has to offer. We offer tandem flights, paragliding day tasters and full Club pilot courses. Paragliding offers a…

One of Shropshire's most interesting sites for plants with over 200 species of wild plants including the rare Floating Water Plantain. One of Shropshire's most interesting sites for plants with over 200 species of wild plants including the rare Floating Water Plantain. With its marshes, pools, heathland and…

The area includes part of the great ridge, the Long Mynd, with stunning views across the Shropshire and Cheshire plains and Black Mountains. This is excellent walking country with much of interest to the naturalist; the Chalet Pavilion in Carding Mill Valley offers information about the area, as…

Situated in acres of outstanding natural beauty it is the obvious choice of those who wish to combine beautiful surroundings, intimate service and wonderful food from a team renowned for its pursuit of excellence. Hawkstone Historic Park & Follies is a unique place. Centred around the…

Ludlow Local Produce Market is a large, twice‐monthly farmers' held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month. The market sells a wide range of everyday and specialist food and drink produced within 30 miles of Ludlow. Producers have to satisfy the criteria set out in the market…

Individual workshops housing a wide variety of art, craft and design businesses, situated in the converted Victorian tile factory of Maw & Co. Licensed tearoom.Open: Individual workshops with varying opening times. A Selection can be found open most afternoons and weekends. Tearoom closed Mondays.…

Three trout fishing pools stocked with blues, browns, and rainbows to 12lbs. Two coarse fishing pools consisting of a pleasure pool and a carp specimen pool with carp to 25lbs plus.There is a fishing lodge with tackle, bait, refreshments, good toilet facilities, disabled access and a small…

Unfold the secrets of the Shropshire Hills on a family fun day out in an amazing grass roofed building. Try the simulated hot air balloon ride, see the famous Shropshire mammoth. Discovery archaeology, ecology and nature, meadows and trails. Education room and outdoor teaching area.Open:…

Ice Skating Rink at Telford Ice Rink in Telford, Shropshire. Contact venue on 01952 291511 for Ice Skating Rink opening times, entrance costs and skate hire.…

Come and try the family challenge at The Adventure Rope Course in Shrewsbury.We have over a dozen stand‐alone elements that would take you over a day and a half to complete so they'll always be shouting for more. Although usually based on groups of 6 or more,…

Situated on the edge of the historic Walcot Hall, Walcot Stables is a small friendly yard offering lessons for all ages and standards in safe and picturesque environment. Small group hacks can be arranged.Pony care days for children and overnight stabling for horses by arrangement.…

Park Hall near Oswestry in Shropshire is one of the region's most exciting all weather family visitor attractions.With regular hands‐on animal activities, two massive indoor playbarns, lots of outdoor play and driving activities there is never a dull moment for the kids. At a more sedate pace there…

Children's tourist attraction. Visit your favourite Fairy Tale and Nursery Rhyme characters and their houses. See Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Three Little Pigs, The Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood and many more. VisitDinosaur Valley with its four life sized dinosaurs or get lost in…

Tucked away in the South Shropshire Hills, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is the historic and privately owned country estate of Acton Scott. Its peaceful village character is cherished by all those who live and work here. Visitors are encouraged by the Acton family to come…

Hoo Animal Kingdom Farm is a real children's paradise where there is always something happening. There are lots of new arrivals including Wallabies, Emus, Meerkats and a litter of baby piglets born 11th July. The start of the school holidays sees a revised programme of events from…

Extensive remains of a 12th‐century Augustinian abbey; the exhibition commemorates 600 years since the Battle of Shrewsbury.The ruins of Haughmond Abbey are looked after by English Heritage and are open to the public.…

The castle may date from as far back as the 12th century. It was partially demolished in the 16th century to make way for the great Elizabethan mansion house.…

The Castle houses the spectacular collections of the Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust including pictures, uniforms, medals, weapons and other equipment from the 18th Century to the present day. The oldest parts of the Castle were built between 1066 and 1074, during the reign of William the Conqueror.…

The house with its intimate family rooms contains fine furniture and Dutch flower paintings, as well as one of Britain's most important public collections of contemporary art in a country house setting. The delightful gardens are a mass of colour in spring and visitors can enjoy walks…

Come and visit the secret jewel in Shropshire. Entrance in the village of Marchamley.Party bookings taken.Open: 14 ‐ 31 August…

There has been a park and gardens at Hodnet for many hundreds of years, and their design and size has followed on from the three different sites of the houses in which the Heber‐Percy family and their ancestors have lived. Woodland walks alongside a daisy chain of…

60 acres of landscaped gardens with forest trees and flowering shrubs. Daisy chain of pools and water gardens. Tearooms serve light lunch and afternoon tea.Open: April ‐ Sept Tuesday ‐ Sunday and bank Holiday Mondays 12 noon ‐ 5pm. Oct, Sunday, garden only for…

The British Ironwork Centre is a family company, long dedicated to, and passionate about the preservation and creation of quality metal work, in all its formsThis wonderfully diverse resource is the back bone of our business, and one that we as both a family and company have spent…

Ludlow Castle, the finest of medieval ruined castles, set in glorious Shropshire countryside, at the heart of this superb, bustling black and white market town./pp/ppWalk through the Castle grounds and see the ancient houses of kings, queens, princes, judges and the nobility - a glimpse into the lifestyle…

One of the great houses of the Midlands, Attingham Park was built in 1785 for the 1st Lord Berwick to the design of George Steuart and has a picture gallery by John Nash. The magnificent rooms contain collections of ambassadorial silver, Italian furniture and Grand Tour paintings. The…