| a beauty salon, and a gym with a sauna and a hot tub, are also on-site. off the a5191 road, this upscale hotel is set in a black-and-white-timbered, 12th-century building; it's a 3-minute walk from the shrewsbury museum and art gallery, and a 4-minute walk from shrewsbury castle. the traditionally decorated rooms and suites, some with exposed beams and sloping ceilings, feature sleek en suite bathrooms, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's wi-fi access. parking is free. there's a posh restaurant with historic tapestries and suits of armour, along with a more casual restaurant with an open fireplace and oak-panelling, plus a lounge
Manchester Airport 1 hr 34
Haughmond Hill (15 min)
This 153-m.-high wooded hill is home to the ruins of Haughmond Castle, walking paths & a quarry. Hawkstone Park Follies (27 min)
100 acres of parkland with rugged sandstone hills, gullies & caves, with a tearoom & services. Shrewsbury Castle (5 min)
1000s sandstone castle with the historical collections of the Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust. The Wrekin (23 min)
Landmark summit offering hiking trails & sweeping vistas of the surrounding country landscape. Shrewsbury Prison (8 min)
Visitors can tour the empty cells & yard of this 18th-century jail, closed in 2013. Church of St Mary the Virgin (3 min)
Medieval Gothic church known for its elaborate details & huge, unique stained-glass windows. The Quarry (9 min)
Riverfront green space with a lush sunken garden in the center, plus a play area & bandstand. The Ironbridge Gorge Museum (28 min)
Complex with museums on early industrial life, recreated towns, science exhibits, and old factories. Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd (30 min)
Expanse of heather-covered hills with abundant wildlife and walking, cycling and horse riding paths. Wroxeter Roman City (13 min)
Municipal baths and wall remains in excavated Roman city, plus a museum and recreated townhouse. Stiperstones (39 min)
Historic hill with distinctive rocky outcrops offering extensive views & an all-ability trail. Shrewsbury Abbey (5 min)
Still-active medieval abbey which is the setting for the popular Brother Cadfael mystery tales. Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery (4 min)
Showcase in a Victorian music hall & mansion featuring local & international artifacts & art. National Trust - Attingham Park (14 min)
Landmark property with behind-the-scenes views of ongoing restoration, walled garden and play field. Sabrina Boat (6 min) | 
