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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…
Distance: 9.9 miles away

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…
Distance: 14.2 miles away

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…
Distance: 13.3 miles away

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…
Distance: 14.1 miles away

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…
Distance: 3.3 miles away

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…
Distance: 9.9 miles away

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…
Distance: 10.6 miles away

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:…
Distance: 5.2 miles away

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.…
Distance: 7.7 miles away

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…
Distance: 1 mile away

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.…
Distance: 14.2 miles away

Walcot Hall overlooks the village of Lydbury North in South Shropshire. It operates today as a family home but offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience what it might be like to live on a country estate. From the moment you surmount the bridge between the lakes and…
Distance: 8.1 miles away

The Old Severn Warehouse is a short walk alongside the River from the Iron Bridge.See what the Gorge was like in 1796 with the help of a giant 12 meter long model. Spot a Royal carriage crossing the Iron Bridge, the cargo on a Severn Trow and a…
Distance: 14.9 miles away

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Barker Street.Shrewsbury Castle and The Shropshire Regimental MuseumColeham Pumping StationThree of Shrewsbury finest historic buildingsOpen: Contact for Details.…
Distance: 14.1 miles away

Wroxeter was the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. Much of the site where it stood has escaped subsequent development and so it can provide extensive information about what the city was like. Originally a legionary fortress, it later developed into a thriving civillian city populated…
Distance: 12.7 miles away

This small, medieval town with a fascinating pas of power and prestige out of all proportion to its size. The walking tours, which start at Lych Gate of St. John the Baptist Church, last about an hour, are every Tuesday and Saturday at 6.30pm from June until…
Distance: 9.1 miles away

General market in Bishops Castle Town Hall from 7.30am every Friday except the Friday after Christmas Day.For details about the market, please contact the town clerk on 01588 638141…
Distance: 9.1 miles away

Enjoy a great day out at the most successful and longest running Sunday market in Mid‐Wales.Now in it's 29th year the market is very well supported by many customers and traders, some of whom have been with us the whole of the time.There are stalls offering men's, ladies…
Distance: 12 miles away

Tucked away in a quite backwater of Shropshire stand the remains of a thirteenth century fortified manor house at Acton Burnell. It was built in the 13th century by Robert Burnell, Chancellor of England and close friend of King Edward the First. Acton Burnell was…
Distance: 8.4 miles away

Impressive ruins of a Cistercian abbey, including its unusually unaltered 12th‐century church, beautiful vaulted and tile‐floored chapter house, and recently re‐opened crypt chapel. In a wooded Severn‐side setting, not far from the Iron Bridge and Wenlock Priory.…
Distance: 14 miles away

Housed in half timbered, 16th century house overhanging the cobbles at the top of the High Street, this volunteer‐run museum offers a changing range of exhibitions covering the history of Bishops Castle, town trades, fairs and markets, farming life and the surrounding countryside, costume and changing approaches to…
Distance: 9.1 miles away