Birmingham Airport 1 hr 50
Stokesay Castle (27 min)
Fine English Heritage medieval fortified manor, chapel, garden and moat walk with free audio tour. National Trust - Croft Castle and Parkland (30 min)
11th-century castle of the esteemed Croft family, with the interior & grounds open to the public. Hopton Castle (18 min) Shropshire Hills AONB (25 min)
Sprawling reserve known for its picturesque, verdant landscape, charming village & waterways. Mortimer Forest (27 min)
Forest and nature Offa's Dyke Association (2 min)
The large earthworks, built by King Offa in the 8th century, are explained at this visitor center. Clun Castle (15 min)
Ruins of a 13th-century castle with interpretive panels & 360-degree views of the surrounding area. Judge's Lodging (14 min) Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre (25 min)
Local hub for kids' activities, cooking classes & history exhibits, plus a cafe & riverside paths. Stanage Park (9 min) Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre (26 min) The Spaceguard Centre (8 min) Bryan's Ground (16 min) Hergest Croft Gardens (22 min)
Garden and orchard Wigmore Castle (18 min)
Ramshackle ruins of an 11th-century castle dismantled to prevent its use in the English Civil War. | 
