Sarah's Guidebook
My favourite place to meet friends for lunch
Shrewsbury Market Hall (SY1 1QG, 13 miles). Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays. “Our food and drink traders are delivering everything from meat, fish and fruit and veg to groceries, wine and even gin!” https://www.markethallshrewsbury.co.uk
Great for browsing the bookshops, quirky stalls, great street food and homemade lunches and cakes in the café, a perfect spot to meet friends.
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Market Hall station
Shrewsbury Market Hall (SY1 1QG, 13 miles). Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays. “Our food and drink traders are delivering everything from meat, fish and fruit and veg to groceries, wine and even gin!” https://www.markethallshrewsbury.co.uk
Great for browsing the bookshops, quirky stalls, great street food and homemade lunches and cakes in the café, a perfect spot to meet friends.
Fab place for lunch, drinks and a mooch - recommended by our Guests and me! Gorgeous, hidden courtyard, a perfect stop after discovering Shrewsbury
Wyle Blue World
19 Wyle CopFab place for lunch, drinks and a mooch - recommended by our Guests and me! Gorgeous, hidden courtyard, a perfect stop after discovering Shrewsbury
Delicious tapas, very friendly and relaxed, we’re certainly recommend for leisurely lunch!
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The Olive Tree
85 FrankwellDelicious tapas, very friendly and relaxed, we’re certainly recommend for leisurely lunch!
Fabulous Egyptian / French Cuisine, well worth a visit. Beautifully decorated, friendly staff and amazing chef!
La Mer Rouge
Fabulous Egyptian / French Cuisine, well worth a visit. Beautifully decorated, friendly staff and amazing chef!
Local Towns
Ironbridge. Centre TF8 7JP (17 miles). A World Heritage Site and the beating heart of the Industrial Revolution, the Ironbridge Gorge is home to some amazing museums that make for an unforgettable experience.” https://www.ironbridge.org.uk
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Ironbridge
Ironbridge. Centre TF8 7JP (17 miles). A World Heritage Site and the beating heart of the Industrial Revolution, the Ironbridge Gorge is home to some amazing museums that make for an unforgettable experience.” https://www.ironbridge.org.uk
Shrewsbury. SY3 8JX (14 miles). www.originalshrewsbury.co.uk. Within the loop of the River Severn “are distinctive churches, Shrewsbury Castle, beautiful timber-framed houses and a sweeping riverside parkland known as the Quarry”. The county town offers dining, shopping, walking, heritage a plenty.
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Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury. SY3 8JX (14 miles). www.originalshrewsbury.co.uk. Within the loop of the River Severn “are distinctive churches, Shrewsbury Castle, beautiful timber-framed houses and a sweeping riverside parkland known as the Quarry”. The county town offers dining, shopping, walking, heritage a plenty.
Ludlow. SY8 1QF (41 miles). “Thriving medieval market town and an architectural gem. The historic town centre and the 11th century Ludlow Castle are situated on a cliff above the River Teme and are surrounded by the beautiful countryside.” https://www.ludlow.org.uk
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Ludlow
Ludlow. SY8 1QF (41 miles). “Thriving medieval market town and an architectural gem. The historic town centre and the 11th century Ludlow Castle are situated on a cliff above the River Teme and are surrounded by the beautiful countryside.” https://www.ludlow.org.uk
Newport. TF10 7DL (14 miles). “A small market town located near to the Staffordshire border.... selection of pubs, cafe’s and restaurants.” https://www.shropshire-guide.co.uk/places/newport
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Newport
Newport. TF10 7DL (14 miles). “A small market town located near to the Staffordshire border.... selection of pubs, cafe’s and restaurants.” https://www.shropshire-guide.co.uk/places/newport
Good for shopping, restaurants, cinemas, bowling and Town park idea for families
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Telford
Good for shopping, restaurants, cinemas, bowling and Town park idea for families
Ellesmere (SY12 0EG, 20 miles). “The Mere at Ellesmere is the largest and most spectacular of glacially formed ‘lakes’ and now boasts a renowned heronry as well as woodland walks, gardens, ice-creams and pleasure boats in the Summer and a café/restaurant.” Also cycling routes and walking on the Llangollen Canal. https://www.ellesmere.info
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Ellesmere
Ellesmere (SY12 0EG, 20 miles). “The Mere at Ellesmere is the largest and most spectacular of glacially formed ‘lakes’ and now boasts a renowned heronry as well as woodland walks, gardens, ice-creams and pleasure boats in the Summer and a café/restaurant.” Also cycling routes and walking on the Llangollen Canal. https://www.ellesmere.info
Food scene
Ludlow Farm Shop. SY8 2JR (38 miles). “We offer locally reared and produced food – 80% of the food we sell comes from Shropshire and surrounding counties, and around half is made here on site. Our shop is unique as you can see our artisans making the food through glass windows around the shop”. https://ludlowfarmshop.co.uk
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Ludlow Farm Shop
Ludlow Farm Shop. SY8 2JR (38 miles). “We offer locally reared and produced food – 80% of the food we sell comes from Shropshire and surrounding counties, and around half is made here on site. Our shop is unique as you can see our artisans making the food through glass windows around the shop”. https://ludlowfarmshop.co.uk
Battlefield Farm Shop including butchery and café. Shrewsbury. (SY4 4DB, 10 miles). https://www.battlefield1403.com
Great for purchasing local Shropshire produce and a great spot for a coffee or lunch in the café.
Battlefield
Battlefield Farm Shop including butchery and café. Shrewsbury. (SY4 4DB, 10 miles). https://www.battlefield1403.com
Great for purchasing local Shropshire produce and a great spot for a coffee or lunch in the café.
Wood’s of Shawbury, butchers. (SY4 4NH, 5 miles) Tuesday to Friday and Saturday morning. https://www.facebook.com/pg/woodsofshawburytraditionalbutchers/services/?service_id=3161279807253247&ref=page_internal 01939 250214
Woods of Shawbury Traditional Butchers
122 Church StreetWood’s of Shawbury, butchers. (SY4 4NH, 5 miles) Tuesday to Friday and Saturday morning. https://www.facebook.com/pg/woodsofshawburytraditionalbutchers/services/?service_id=3161279807253247&ref=page_internal 01939 250214
Lovely setting, friendly and attentive staff, and delicious food. Perfect for a special occasion
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The Bear Inn
24 N GateLovely setting, friendly and attentive staff, and delicious food. Perfect for a special occasion
Walks
Haughmond Hill https://www.forestryengland.uk/haughmond-hill SY4 4PW (11 miles). Pay car park. “4 walking trails, café, picnics, dogs welcome”. Family and dog friendly and, despite offering easy, flat walks, you still get a view over Shrewsbury.
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Haughmond Hill
Haughmond Hill https://www.forestryengland.uk/haughmond-hill SY4 4PW (11 miles). Pay car park. “4 walking trails, café, picnics, dogs welcome”. Family and dog friendly and, despite offering easy, flat walks, you still get a view over Shrewsbury.
Hawkestone Follies https://www.hawkstoneparkfollies.co.uk SY4 5JY (6 miles) 01948 841777 “Arboretum, wildlife, follies, walks and trails”. Check entry charges and events.
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Hawkstone Park Follies
Hawkestone Follies https://www.hawkstoneparkfollies.co.uk SY4 5JY (6 miles) 01948 841777 “Arboretum, wildlife, follies, walks and trails”. Check entry charges and events.
Wrekin. https://www.discoveringbritain.org/activities/west-midlands/walks/wrekin.html Free car park at TF1 2DY. “Challenging walk... suitable for dogs.” Ancient road, AONB, SSSI, “The most diverse geology found on earth”.
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The wrekin
Wrekin. https://www.discoveringbritain.org/activities/west-midlands/walks/wrekin.html Free car park at TF1 2DY. “Challenging walk... suitable for dogs.” Ancient road, AONB, SSSI, “The most diverse geology found on earth”.
Corbett Wood and Grinshill. Free car park SY4 3BW(7 miles). Sandstone ridge, paths, panoramic viewpoints. “Geologists’ delight”, SSSI and Local Nature Reserve. http://www.shropshiresgreatoutdoors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/17-FFW-Grinshill-route-pdf.pdf
Grinshill
Corbett Wood and Grinshill. Free car park SY4 3BW(7 miles). Sandstone ridge, paths, panoramic viewpoints. “Geologists’ delight”, SSSI and Local Nature Reserve. http://www.shropshiresgreatoutdoors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/17-FFW-Grinshill-route-pdf.pdf
Long Mynd / Cardingmill Valley (National Trust) SY6 6JG (27 miles). Pay car park. Walking, mountain biking, “wildlife rich heathland... views across the Shropshire hills”. Very close to pubs, cafés and shops in Church Stretton. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/carding-mill-valley-and-the-long-mynd
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Carding Mill Valley och Long Mynd
Long Mynd / Cardingmill Valley (National Trust) SY6 6JG (27 miles). Pay car park. Walking, mountain biking, “wildlife rich heathland... views across the Shropshire hills”. Very close to pubs, cafés and shops in Church Stretton. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/carding-mill-valley-and-the-long-mynd
Caradoc. From Church Stretton SY6 6DA (26 miles). “The walk to the summit of Caer Caradoc from Church Stretton is a classic walk in the area. There is a stiff climb to the summit but the effort is rewarded with superb panoramas across the Shropshire countryside.” https://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-1097-introduction
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Caer Caradoc
Caradoc. From Church Stretton SY6 6DA (26 miles). “The walk to the summit of Caer Caradoc from Church Stretton is a classic walk in the area. There is a stiff climb to the summit but the effort is rewarded with superb panoramas across the Shropshire countryside.” https://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-1097-introduction
Wenlock Edge. “18 mile limestone escarpment”. You could start at Much Wenlock which has pubs and cafés. TF13 6DH (20 miles). https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wenlock-edge
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Wenlock Edge
Wenlock Edge. “18 mile limestone escarpment”. You could start at Much Wenlock which has pubs and cafés. TF13 6DH (20 miles). https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wenlock-edge
Other walks include those from the following South Shropshire pubs: Green Dragon at Little Stretton (SY6 6RE, 27 miles), https://www.greendragonlittlestretton.co.uk
Little Stretton
Other walks include those from the following South Shropshire pubs: Green Dragon at Little Stretton (SY6 6RE, 27 miles), https://www.greendragonlittlestretton.co.uk
Cardington
Royal Oak at Cardington (SY6 7JZ, 26 miles) http://at-the-oak.com
The Stiperstones Inn (SY5 0LZ, 28 miles) https://www.stiperstonesinn.co.uk
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Stiperstones
The Stiperstones Inn (SY5 0LZ, 28 miles) https://www.stiperstonesinn.co.uk
Whixhall Moss (SY13 2PD, 16 miles) “one of the biggest and best raised bogs in Britain. Its astonishingly varied wildlife makes it a place of international importance.” http://www.shropshiresgreatoutdoors.co.uk/site/fenns-whixall-and-bettisfield-mosses-nnr/
Whixall Moss
Whixhall Moss (SY13 2PD, 16 miles) “one of the biggest and best raised bogs in Britain. Its astonishingly varied wildlife makes it a place of international importance.” http://www.shropshiresgreatoutdoors.co.uk/site/fenns-whixall-and-bettisfield-mosses-nnr/
Sightseeing
Wroxeter Roman City. SY5 6PH (14 miles). “Once the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. Wander the remains of the bathhouse and explore a reconstructed town house from a city which was almost as large as Pompeii”. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wroxeter-roman-city/
Wroxeter
Wroxeter Roman City. SY5 6PH (14 miles). “Once the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. Wander the remains of the bathhouse and explore a reconstructed town house from a city which was almost as large as Pompeii”. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wroxeter-roman-city/
Shrewsbury Castle is a red sandstone castle in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It stands on a hill in the neck of the meander of the River Severn on which the town originally developed. The castle, directly above Shrewsbury railway station, is a Grade I listed building
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Shrewsbury Castle
Castle StreetShrewsbury Castle is a red sandstone castle in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It stands on a hill in the neck of the meander of the River Severn on which the town originally developed. The castle, directly above Shrewsbury railway station, is a Grade I listed building
PARK The Quarry comprises lawns with walks running downhill from the town, to the east, to the River Severn, to the west. The broad, ashphalted walks are lined with avenues of limes, planted c 1950 by Percy Thrower to replace those planted in 1719 which he felled.
A lovely place for a family walk or picnic!
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Stenbrottet
PARK The Quarry comprises lawns with walks running downhill from the town, to the east, to the River Severn, to the west. The broad, ashphalted walks are lined with avenues of limes, planted c 1950 by Percy Thrower to replace those planted in 1719 which he felled.
A lovely place for a family walk or picnic!
World Heritage Site, lovely old town with cafés, delis, bookshops and antiques shops, great place to browse
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Järnbron
Hodge BowerWorld Heritage Site, lovely old town with cafés, delis, bookshops and antiques shops, great place to browse
Gardens and National Trust
Dorothy Clive Gardens. TF9 4EU (17 miles). “12 acre, hillside garden including a new winter garden, an edible woodland, a woodland quarry with waterfall, an alpine scree and pool, rose walk and amazing seasonal borders... several notable collections of plants including: rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, sarcococca and hydrangeas.” https://dorothyclivegarden.co.uk
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The Dorothy Clive Garden
Dorothy Clive Gardens. TF9 4EU (17 miles). “12 acre, hillside garden including a new winter garden, an edible woodland, a woodland quarry with waterfall, an alpine scree and pool, rose walk and amazing seasonal borders... several notable collections of plants including: rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, sarcococca and hydrangeas.” https://dorothyclivegarden.co.uk
Sunnycroft National Trust. A “rare suburban villa and mini-estate... a chance to immerse yourself in a past era.” 5 acres of garden in Wellington. TF1 2DR (11 miles). https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sunnycroft
Sunnycroft
Sunnycroft National Trust. A “rare suburban villa and mini-estate... a chance to immerse yourself in a past era.” 5 acres of garden in Wellington. TF1 2DR (11 miles). https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sunnycroft
Wollerton Old Hall Garden. TF9 3NA (5 miles). “A formal, modern garden... covering 4 acres... richly planted with perennials and bursting with design ideas. The garden is renowned for its salvias, clematis and roses, growing in controlled exuberance, and the clever use of colour, form and scale.” The gardens are set around a 16th Century Hall but this is not open to the public. https://www.wollertonoldhallgarden.com
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Wollerton Old Hall Garden
Wollerton Old Hall Garden. TF9 3NA (5 miles). “A formal, modern garden... covering 4 acres... richly planted with perennials and bursting with design ideas. The garden is renowned for its salvias, clematis and roses, growing in controlled exuberance, and the clever use of colour, form and scale.” The gardens are set around a 16th Century Hall but this is not open to the public. https://www.wollertonoldhallgarden.com
Moreton Corbett Castle. SY4 4DW (5 miles). “Over 500 years of building. The earliest surviving remains are those of a stone castle begun in about 1200, including a fine gatehouse... the Elizabethan south wing is a rare survival from this period of a bold Italian-inspired design, which was devastated during the Civil War.” https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/moreton-corbet-castle/
Moreton Corbet
Moreton Corbett Castle. SY4 4DW (5 miles). “Over 500 years of building. The earliest surviving remains are those of a stone castle begun in about 1200, including a fine gatehouse... the Elizabethan south wing is a rare survival from this period of a bold Italian-inspired design, which was devastated during the Civil War.” https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/moreton-corbet-castle/
Chirk Castle. LL14 5AF (37 miles). “Magnificent medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches”. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chirk-castle
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National Trust - Chirk Castle
Chirk Castle. LL14 5AF (37 miles). “Magnificent medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches”. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chirk-castle
Powis Castle. SY21 8RF (38 miles). “Medieval castle rising dramatically above the celebrated garden... we care for one of the world’s great collections of art and historical objects”. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powis-castle-and-garden
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National Trust - Powis Castle och trädgård
Powis Castle. SY21 8RF (38 miles). “Medieval castle rising dramatically above the celebrated garden... we care for one of the world’s great collections of art and historical objects”. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powis-castle-and-garden
Hodnet Hall Gardens. TF9 3NN (4 miles). “Over 60 acres of brilliantly coloured flowers, magnificent forest trees, sweeping lawns and a chain of ornamental pools which run tranquilly along the cultivated garden valley”. http://www.hodnethallgardens.org
The bluebells are great!
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Hodnet Hall Gardens
Hodnet Hall Gardens. TF9 3NN (4 miles). “Over 60 acres of brilliantly coloured flowers, magnificent forest trees, sweeping lawns and a chain of ornamental pools which run tranquilly along the cultivated garden valley”. http://www.hodnethallgardens.org
The bluebells are great!
Attingham Park National Trust. SY4 4TP (14 miles) “An 18th-century estate for all seasons with 200 acres of parkland and Regency Mansion”. Great activities for kids!
Great Children's Adventure playground
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National Trusts Attingham Park
Attingham Park National Trust. SY4 4TP (14 miles) “An 18th-century estate for all seasons with 200 acres of parkland and Regency Mansion”. Great activities for kids!
Great Children's Adventure playground
Beautiful gardens and a good for lunch in The Granary. Lots of events and festivals throughout the year. https://www.weston-park.com/whats-on/
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Weston Park
Beautiful gardens and a good for lunch in The Granary. Lots of events and festivals throughout the year. https://www.weston-park.com/whats-on/
Great local nursery, amazing plants at great value too. Lovely café and I’m told the breakfast is delicious! 5 minutes from us, perfect for a potter around their gardens and afternoon tea! Lovely gift shop too!
Oakgate Nursery & Garden Centre
Great local nursery, amazing plants at great value too. Lovely café and I’m told the breakfast is delicious! 5 minutes from us, perfect for a potter around their gardens and afternoon tea! Lovely gift shop too!
Heritage
Longden upon Tern Aqueduct. TF6 6LJ (7 miles). “The oldest surviving iron aqueduct in the world, which carried the Shrewsbury Canal over the River Tern”. https://industrialtour.co.uk/longdon-on-tern-aqueduct/
Longdon upon Tern
Longden upon Tern Aqueduct. TF6 6LJ (7 miles). “The oldest surviving iron aqueduct in the world, which carried the Shrewsbury Canal over the River Tern”. https://industrialtour.co.uk/longdon-on-tern-aqueduct/
Acton Scott. SY6 6QN (29 miles). “Historic Working Farm offers a fascinating insight into rural life at the turn of the 19th century, as farm life unfolds daily and the land around is worked by heavy horses.” https://www.actonscott.com/historic-working-farm
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Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Acton Scott. SY6 6QN (29 miles). “Historic Working Farm offers a fascinating insight into rural life at the turn of the 19th century, as farm life unfolds daily and the land around is worked by heavy horses.” https://www.actonscott.com/historic-working-farm
Pontcyscyllte Aqueduct. The aqueduct carries the Llangollen Canal 38m above the River Dee. Close to Chirk Castle at LL14 3SG (34 miles). “Dare you cross it? And can you do it without looking down? You can walk across Pontcysyllte, or take a leisurely boat ride.” https://www.pontcysyllte-aqueduct.co.uk
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Station RoadPontcyscyllte Aqueduct. The aqueduct carries the Llangollen Canal 38m above the River Dee. Close to Chirk Castle at LL14 3SG (34 miles). “Dare you cross it? And can you do it without looking down? You can walk across Pontcysyllte, or take a leisurely boat ride.” https://www.pontcysyllte-aqueduct.co.uk