check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. locally sourced, seasonal fare is served in the hip, stylish restaurant, and there's an eclectic cocktail bar with a fireplace and occasional live music. set 1 block from the river severn and off the a5191 road, this serene boutique hotel in a restored 16th-century coaching inn is a 12-minute walk from the quarry park. the minimalist, upscale rooms are uniquely decorated, and feature exposed beams, along with oak or wrought-iron beds, free wi-fi, flat-screens and en suite bathrooms. full english or continental breakfast is complimentary, as is limited parking Manchester Airport 1 hr 33
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery (3 min) Showcase in a Victorian music hall & mansion featuring local & international artifacts & art. Stiperstones (37 min) Historic hill with distinctive rocky outcrops offering extensive views & an all-ability trail. Shrewsbury Castle (8 min) 1000s sandstone castle with the historical collections of the Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust. The Quarry (10 min) Riverfront green space with a lush sunken garden in the center, plus a play area & bandstand. Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd (28 min) Expanse of heather-covered hills with abundant wildlife and walking, cycling and horse riding paths. Church of St Mary the Virgin (5 min) Medieval Gothic church known for its elaborate details & huge, unique stained-glass windows. Shrewsbury Abbey (2 min) Still-active medieval abbey which is the setting for the popular Brother Cadfael mystery tales. Shrewsbury Prison (10 min) Visitors can tour the empty cells & yard of this 18th-century jail, closed in 2013. The Wrekin (21 min) Landmark summit offering hiking trails & sweeping vistas of the surrounding country landscape. Sabrina Boat (6 min) The Ironbridge Gorge Museum (26 min) Complex with museums on early industrial life, recreated towns, science exhibits, and old factories. Wroxeter Roman City (11 min) Municipal baths and wall remains in excavated Roman city, plus a museum and recreated townhouse. The Iron Bridge (31 min) Built in 1779, the world's first cast-iron bridge is an iconic tribute to Britain’s industrial past. Hawkstone Park Follies (25 min) 100 acres of parkland with rugged sandstone hills, gullies & caves, with a tearoom & services. National Trust - Attingham Park (12 min) Landmark property with behind-the-scenes views of ongoing restoration, walled garden and play field. |