Manchester Airport 1 hr 45
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre (14 min) Local hub for kids' activities, cooking classes & history exhibits, plus a cafe & riverside paths. Caer Caradoc (6 min) King arthur, climbing, church, and mountain Shropshire Hills AONB (13 min) Sprawling reserve known for its picturesque, verdant landscape, charming village & waterways. Stokesay Castle (15 min) Fine English Heritage medieval fortified manor, chapel, garden and moat walk with free audio tour. National Trust - Attingham Park (27 min) Landmark property with behind-the-scenes views of ongoing restoration, walled garden and play field. The Quarry (26 min) Riverfront green space with a lush sunken garden in the center, plus a play area & bandstand. Stiperstones (40 min) Historic hill with distinctive rocky outcrops offering extensive views & an all-ability trail. Shrewsbury Abbey (24 min) Still-active medieval abbey which is the setting for the popular Brother Cadfael mystery tales. Acton Scott Historic Working Farm (9 min) Victorian working farm with shire horses, plus wheelwrighting and blacksmithing demonstrations. Ludlow Castle (28 min) Restored Norman citadel with towers, hidden rooms, river views, plus markets, fayres and concerts. Wroxeter Roman City (26 min) Municipal baths and wall remains in excavated Roman city, plus a museum and recreated townhouse. Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery (26 min) Showcase in a Victorian music hall & mansion featuring local & international artifacts & art. Shrewsbury Castle (28 min) 1000s sandstone castle with the historical collections of the Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust. Wenlock Edge (18 min) Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd (8 min) Expanse of heather-covered hills with abundant wildlife and walking, cycling and horse riding paths. |