An eco-friendly campsite offering 10 large pitches with bell-tents and luxurious and quirky en-suite bathrooms available right on the border where England meets Wales. Whether its a family camping trip, re-union, celebration or travelling solo, wildconTENTment can accommodate all of those needs. We are essentially offering a large(11 acres) camping field offering only 6 pitches […]
More InfoShropshire is hard to beat for an activity-packed break or day out. You can explore the county’s beautiful countryside on thousands of miles of footpaths, cycling routes and bridleways. Or, if you’re an adrenaline seeker, you could take a ride on one of the country’s longest zip lines. If you really want to fly, you […]
Read MoreReady for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Shropshire? Enter PGL Boreatton Park. Offering 240 acres of non-stop action and adventure, PGL Boreatton Park is ideally placed to offer unforgettable Kids Camps for kids aged 8 to 16 years old and the best residential breaks for schools and Youth and Uniform Groups across Shropshire. PGL’s biggest […]
More InfoShropshire is one of England’s least densely populated counties. It’s a deeply rural part of the world. Encompassing verdant hills, ancient woodlands, windswept moorland and mysterious lakes, the scenery can be spectacular. A quarter of the county is covered by the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, much of which is just as beautiful […]
Read MoreHidden away in Shropshire’s north west corner and right on the Welsh border is the charming market town of Oswestry. The remains of the iron age fort on the edge of town give a hint of the ancient beginnings of this bustling little town. Take a stroll to the top to be rewarded with amazing […]
Read MoreDon’t be fooled by Shropshire’s sleepy appearance; over the years remarkable ideas, discoveries and innovations that originated here, have gone on to change the world. The Industrial Revolution started in Ironbridge, Charles Darwin was born and schooled in Shrewsbury, Much Wenlock is believed to be the inspiration for the modern Olympic Games and Thomas Telford […]
Read MoreLocated a stones throw from the Llangollen & Shropshire Union Canal, Foxtail Holiday Park is the perfect base for exploring Snowdonia, The Welsh Marches and the magnificent stretch of the north Wales coastline. The Warrens at Foxtail is an outstanding collection of hand crafted, bespoke built Lodges, designed with the discerning holiday guest in mind. […]
More InfoA key ingredient in what makes Shropshire so enticing to visit is its many historic market towns. The towns are all different in look and feel of course. For one thing, some are large and others are tiny. However, typically they all boast vibrant communities with lots of eye-catching old buildings housing an incredible variety […]
Read MoreA Welsh border hospitality business is offering holiday breaks with a difference for British classic car enthusiasts. Ian Morris, owner of the Old Hand & Diamond Inn at Coedway, on the Wales-England border between Welshpool and Shrewsbury, introduces guests to the Morgan Driving Experience. Guests are able to combine a one or two night bed […]
Read MoreAutumn in Shropshire is beautiful. And its market towns are no different! a trip to one of our gorgeous market towns in Autumn is a real delight. With leafy streets, mild temperatures and fewer crowds. The towns are all different in look and feel of course. For one thing, some are large and others are […]
Read MoreIf you’re a history buff, you’ll be in your element exploring Shropshire. The county is jam-packed with historical sights. They range from the substantial remains of one of Britain’s biggest Roman towns to the many attractions associated with the Industrial Revolution at Ironbridge Gorge. You can also discover a host of medieval castles – built […]
Read MoreIn A Shropshire Lad, a collection of poems published in 1896, AE Housman wrote: “Clunton and Clunbury, Clungunford and Clun, are the quietest places under the sun.” Some 125 years later, down in this idyllic, out-of-the-way corner of south-west Shropshire, it is still very quiet indeed. The same is true across much of the […]
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