| Acton Scott Working Farm Museum,
Nr Church Stretton – www.actonscottmuseum.co.uk
Experience daily life on an upland farm at the turn of the century.
Attingham Park, Shrewsbury – www.nationaltrust.org.uk
A splendid neo-classical mansion set in its own beautifully landscaped
deer park.
Berrington Hall, Nr Leominster – www.nationaltrust.org.uk
A classical, elegant 18th century house by Henry Holland set gracefully
in a park landscaped by “Capability” Brown.
Burford House Gardens, Tenbury Wells
7 acres of lawn and stunning borders sweep along the banks of the
picturesque River Teme. The National Clematis Collection has been
maintained by the Gardens since 1970 and there are now over 350
varieties on the site.
Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton – www.nationaltrust.org.uk
In Shropshire the National Trust safeguards 7000 acres of Wenlock Edge
and the South Shropshire Hill, including the Long Mynd. If you’re
visiting the hills, the ideal starting point in the Carding Mill Valley.
The Dorothy Clive Garden, Willoughbridge, Market Drayton – www.dorothyclivegarden.co.uk
The Dorothy Clive Garden is intimate and informal. It embraces a variety
of landscape features, including a superb woodland garden, an alpine
scree, a damp garden and spectacular summer flower borders.
Hawkstone Park & Follies, Weston-under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury – www.hawkstone.co.uk
This 18th century parkland has ravines, caves, bridges, towering cliffs
and a collection of eccentric follies. Voted “2003 Adventure of the
Year” by the Good Britain Guide.
Hergest Croft Gardens, Kington, Herefordshire –
www.hergest.co.uk
Four distinct gardens extend over 50 acres with over 4000 rare shrubs
and trees. Described as “one of the finest collections of trees and
shrubs in Britain”.
Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom, Preston-on-the-Weald, Telford –
www.hoofarm.com
A real children’s paradise –bottle-feed the lambs, collect the eggs and
pick the winner of the famous Sheep Steeplechase. Also mini quad bikes,
pony rides, ferret racing, air rifle range, pottery and candle making.
The Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Ironbridge, Telford –
www.ironbridge.org.uk
10 amazing museums include Blists Hill Victorian Town , Broseley
Pipeworks, Jackfield Tile Museum, Coalport China Museum, Tar Tunnel,
Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron, Darby Houses, The Ironbridge and Toll
House, The Museum of The Gorge and Enginuity. Awarded the Good Britain
Guide 2003 “Family Attraction of the Year”.
The Judge’s Lodging, Presteigne, Powys –
www.judgeslodging.org.uk
Step into the 1870’s at the award-winning Judge’s Lodging and discover
the world of a most unusual household. Explore the “upstairs,
downstairs” life of the Victorian judges, their servants and felonious
guests at this stunningly restored, hands-on historic house.
The Land of Lost Content Museum, Market Street, Craven Arms – www.lolc.org.uk
The Museum that tells the 20th Century like it really was. The subjects
covered include toys, costume, wartime home front, food and drink,
travel and transport, sport, film etc. etc. Thousands of items vie for
attention to the soft sounds of nostalgic music on three floors of
exhibition space.
Ludlow Castle – www.ludlowcastle.com
Construction of Ludlow Castle began in the late 11th Century as the
border stronghold of the Marches Lords, Roger De Lacy. The castle’s long
history is reflected in its varied architecture; Norman, Medieval and
Tudor. Many of the buildings still stand.
Powis Castle, Welshpool – www.nationaltrust.org.uk
This medieval castle contains one of the finest collections of paintings
and furniture in Wales. A beautiful collection of treasures from India
is displayed in the Clive Museum.
Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford, Shifnal – www.rafmuseum.org
From the early days of aviation through two world wards to the present
day, the story of man’s successes and failures in flying is told in
vivid and exciting displays covering war planes, civil aviation and the
development of guided missiles and jet aircraft.
Secret Hills, The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven
Arms – www.shropshire-cc.gov.uk/discover.nsf
Enjoyable and informative displays explore the heritage, wildlife and
traditions of this special area.
Severn Valley Railway, Bewdley, Worcs – www.svr.co.uk
The best way to see the beauty of the River Severn is from a
steam-hauled train on the Severn Valley Railway between Bridgnorth and
Kidderminster.
Shrewsbury Castle – www.24hourmuseum.org.uk
Originally a Norman Castle it was dismantled during the Civil War and
later re-built by Thomas Telford. Displays on Shrewsbury’s historic
past.
Stokesay Castle, Craven Arms – www.english-heritage.org.uk
England’s finest preserved 13th century, fortified manor.
Stokesay Court - www.stokesaycourt.com/tours.asp
"Atonement" Tours -
The house was used as the location for the first half of the film and now offers tours for groups and individuals.
Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal –
www.weston-park.com
Over 1000 acres of formal gardens, enchanting woodland, idyllic lakes
and follies make up the rich tapestry of this magnificent historic park.
The centrepiece is the house with its collection of paintings,
tapestries, porcelain and fine furniture.
Wroxeter Roman Vineyard, Nr Shrewsbury – www.stmem.com/wroxeterromanvineyard/
One of the most northerly vineyards and part of the famous roman site of
the ancient city of Viroconium Cornoviorum. Stroll around the vineyard,
sample the wines, explore the old Roman defences, lavender fields and
enjoy the unique setting.
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