| all come with free wi-fi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. lavish, upgraded rooms add 4-poster beds; some have fireplaces and/or whirlpool bathsfull english breakfast is free. in a turretted 17th-century castle set on 17 acres of grounds, this upscale hotel is 8 miles from the market town of shrewsbury. warm rooms feature period decor and antiques. other amenities include an elegant, oak-panelled restaurant, a landscaped garden, and conference and wedding facilities.
Manchester Airport 1 hr 30
Haughmond Hill (23 min)
This 153-m.-high wooded hill is home to the ruins of Haughmond Castle, walking paths & a quarry. National Trust - Powis Castle and Garden (24 min)
Fortified stately home, now National Trust, with ornate interiors and Indian collection. No dogs. Church of St Mary the Virgin (18 min)
Medieval Gothic church known for its elaborate details & huge, unique stained-glass windows. Shrewsbury Castle (16 min)
1000s sandstone castle with the historical collections of the Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust. Sabrina Boat (17 min) Whittington Castle (25 min)
This community-owned 12th-century castle features a tearoom, bookshop, tours & regular events. Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery (19 min)
Showcase in a Victorian music hall & mansion featuring local & international artifacts & art. Wroxeter Roman City (20 min)
Municipal baths and wall remains in excavated Roman city, plus a museum and recreated townhouse. National Trust - Attingham Park (21 min)
Landmark property with behind-the-scenes views of ongoing restoration, walled garden and play field. Shropshire Sculpture Park (22 min)
Sculpture, art, and park Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd (34 min)
Expanse of heather-covered hills with abundant wildlife and walking, cycling and horse riding paths. Stiperstones (32 min)
Historic hill with distinctive rocky outcrops offering extensive views & an all-ability trail. Shrewsbury Prison (16 min)
Visitors can tour the empty cells & yard of this 18th-century jail, closed in 2013. The Quarry (15 min)
Riverfront green space with a lush sunken garden in the center, plus a play area & bandstand. Shrewsbury Abbey (17 min)
Still-active medieval abbey which is the setting for the popular Brother Cadfael mystery tales. | 
