check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. off the a5191 road, this laid-back hotel in a georgian townhouse is set in the town centre, across from the river severn. complimentary perks include off-street parking, as well as full english breakfast served in a cosy dining room. the unpretentious rooms have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and en suite bathrooms, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. the shrewsbury museum and art gallery is a 7-minute walk away. a quaint bar and lounge offers light bites, cocktails and a fireplace Manchester Airport 1 hr 34
National Trust - Attingham Park (12 min) Landmark property with behind-the-scenes views of ongoing restoration, walled garden and play field. The Iron Bridge (32 min) Built in 1779, the world's first cast-iron bridge is an iconic tribute to Britain’s industrial past. Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery (4 min) Showcase in a Victorian music hall & mansion featuring local & international artifacts & art. The Wrekin (22 min) Landmark summit offering hiking trails & sweeping vistas of the surrounding country landscape. Wroxeter Roman City (11 min) Municipal baths and wall remains in excavated Roman city, plus a museum and recreated townhouse. Shrewsbury Castle (8 min) 1000s sandstone castle with the historical collections of the Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust. Shrewsbury Prison (10 min) Visitors can tour the empty cells & yard of this 18th-century jail, closed in 2013. Sabrina Boat (7 min) Shrewsbury Abbey (4 min) Still-active medieval abbey which is the setting for the popular Brother Cadfael mystery tales. Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd (29 min) Expanse of heather-covered hills with abundant wildlife and walking, cycling and horse riding paths. Stiperstones (38 min) Historic hill with distinctive rocky outcrops offering extensive views & an all-ability trail. The Ironbridge Gorge Museum (27 min) Complex with museums on early industrial life, recreated towns, science exhibits, and old factories. The Quarry (10 min) Riverfront green space with a lush sunken garden in the center, plus a play area & bandstand. Hawkstone Park Follies (26 min) 100 acres of parkland with rugged sandstone hills, gullies & caves, with a tearoom & services. Church of St Mary the Virgin (6 min) Medieval Gothic church known for its elaborate details & huge, unique stained-glass windows. |