Manchester Airport 1 hr 28
Church of St Mary the Virgin (12 min)
Medieval Gothic church known for its elaborate details & huge, unique stained-glass windows. Shrewsbury Castle (10 min)
1000s sandstone castle with the historical collections of the Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust. The Quarry (16 min)
Riverfront green space with a lush sunken garden in the center, plus a play area & bandstand. Battlefield 1403 (7 min)
Exhibition centre documenting the Battle of Shrewsbury, with a farm shop, artisan butcher and cafe. Hawkstone Park Follies (19 min)
100 acres of parkland with rugged sandstone hills, gullies & caves, with a tearoom & services. Haughmond Abbey (9 min)
This ruined abbey has parts dating back to the 12th century as well as a 600-year old timber roof. The Wrekin (23 min)
Landmark summit offering hiking trails & sweeping vistas of the surrounding country landscape. Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom (31 min)
Family-focused zoo/farm park with animals from meerkats to farmyard favourites, plus regular events. Haughmond Hill (13 min)
This 153-m.-high wooded hill is home to the ruins of Haughmond Castle, walking paths & a quarry. Shrewsbury Abbey (12 min)
Still-active medieval abbey which is the setting for the popular Brother Cadfael mystery tales. Shrewsbury Prison (9 min)
Visitors can tour the empty cells & yard of this 18th-century jail, closed in 2013. National Trust - Attingham Park (17 min)
Landmark property with behind-the-scenes views of ongoing restoration, walled garden and play field. Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery (13 min)
Showcase in a Victorian music hall & mansion featuring local & international artifacts & art. Wroxeter Roman City (16 min)
Municipal baths and wall remains in excavated Roman city, plus a museum and recreated townhouse. Battlefield Falconry Centre (7 min)
Safari park and zoo | 
