Birmingham Airport 1 hr 46
Clun Castle (8 min) Ruins of a 13th-century castle with interpretive panels & 360-degree views of the surrounding area. Acton Scott Historic Working Farm (25 min) Victorian working farm with shire horses, plus wheelwrighting and blacksmithing demonstrations. Shropshire Hills AONB (17 min) Sprawling reserve known for its picturesque, verdant landscape, charming village & waterways. The House on Crutches Museum (15 min) Bury Ditches (14 min) Iron age Montgomery Castle (29 min) These castle ruins, built by the Normans on the English/Welsh border, date from the 11th century. The Spaceguard Centre (23 min) Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre (17 min) Local hub for kids' activities, cooking classes & history exhibits, plus a cafe & riverside paths. Hopton Castle (14 min) Offa's Dyke Association (16 min) The large earthworks, built by King Offa in the 8th century, are explained at this visitor center. Stokesay Castle (18 min) Fine English Heritage medieval fortified manor, chapel, garden and moat walk with free audio tour. 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 (35 min) Historic hill with distinctive rocky outcrops offering extensive views & an all-ability trail. Mortimer Forest (35 min) Forest and nature Stokesay Court (22 min) Castle, victorian era, history, and architecture |