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Shrewsbury, Shropshire

There are many things to see and do in Shrewsbury , the county town of Shrophsire. We have prepared the following ideas for you, along with links to many other tourism websites for you to plan your stay with us.


Shrewsbury Tourism
Shrewsbury has been called “ England's finest Tudor town ” with good reason, black and white properties are everywhere and with over 660 listed buildings (quite a list) all linked by ancient shuts or passageways.

Telephone:- +44 (0)1743 281200

Shropshire Tourism
Shropshire, maybe one of England's quiet counties but don't be deceived there's still plenty to see and do. Shropshire has over 90 places to visit - historic houses and castles with beautiful gardens, the famous Ironbridge, museums and family attractions. Click here.
Telephone:- +44 (0)1743 281200

Severn Valley Railway
In just over three decades, the Severn Valley Railway has graduated from relative obscurity to great prominence in British railway preservation. It is a full-size standard-gauge line running regular steam-hauled passenger trains for the benefit of tourists and enthusiasts alike between Kidderminster in Worcestershire and Bridgnorth in Shropshire, a distance of 16 miles.
Telephone:- +44 (0)1299 403 816

Ironbridge Valley Gorge Museum
The Iron Bridge is known around the world as a symbol of the iron-led revolution that originated here. The Bridge still spans the River Severn at the heart of the small town that bears its name
Telephone:- +44 (0)1952 884 391

Wroxeter Roman City
Wroxeter Roman City, or Viroconium, to give it its Roman title, is thought to have been one of the largest Roman cities in the UK with over 200 acres of land, 2 miles of walls and a population of approximatley 5,000.
Telephone:- +44 (0)1743 761 330

Stokesay Castle
It is the finest and best preserved 13th century fortified manor house in England. With its timber-framed Jacobean gatehouse and the nearby Parish Church. The Great Hall still retains its original medieval staircase. An inclusive audio-tour is available and will help you to imagine its medieval splendour.
Telephone:- +44 (0)1588 672 544

Hawkstone Historic Park & Follies
Created in the 18th Century by the Hill family it became one of the greatest historic parklands in Europe. Intricate pathways, ravines, arches and bridges, the towering cliffs and follies, the hermit in his hermitage and King Arthur addressing his troops in the awesome caves combine to create a magical visit that can last around 3.5 hours.
Telephone: - +44 (0) 1939 200611

Wroxeter Roman Vineyard
The Vineyard is situated alongside the ancient Roman City of Uriconium (Wroxeter), which is located between the hill of Wrekin and the town of Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England. It nestles in a sandy sheltered plateau near the River Severn.
Telephone:- +44 (0)1743 761 888

Shrewsbury Flower Show
Each August for more than a century the Show has been held in the picturesque setting of Shrewsbury's beautiful 29-acre Quarry Park, with its magnificent sunken gardens, known as The Dingle, providing a colourful centrepiece which brings gasps of admiration and delight from up to 75,000 visitors to the Show each year.

Telephone:- +44 (0)1743 234 050

 


Attingham Park
One of the great houses of the Midlands,it was built in 1785 for the 1st Lord Berwick to the design of George Steuart and has a picture gallery by John Nash. The rooms contain collections of ambassadorial silver, Italian furniture and Grand Tour paintings. The park, landscaped by Repton, has attractive walks along the River Tern.
Telephone:- +44 (0)1743 708 162

Shrewsbury Music Hall
The Music Hall is a popular and busy venue hosting a wide range of arts and entertainment events. The entertainment programme of the Music Hall is one of the busiest to be found in the region. They regularly programme Concerts, Dramas, Dance, Comedy, Children's entertainment and lectures.
Telephone:- +44 (0)1743 281 281


The Old House, 20 Dogpole,
Shrewsbury, SY1 1ES,
United Kingdom

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