Contact Details

• 12 St Marys Street
• Whitchurch
• Shropshire
• SY13 1QY

• Tel: 01948 664577
• Fax: 01948 665432
• Email: whitchurch.heritage@ukonline.co.uk

Description

The Heritage Centre first opened to the general public on October 12th 1998 along with the already well established Tourist Information facility which relocated into the Centre.

It is now able to offer a wealth of information on the Town's history as well as giving invaluable advice on what to visit in the area and further afield.The Heritage Centre provides a modern day learning experience. Many of the exhibits are geared towards children and are very much hands on - for example: the Roman Archaeology sand pit where coins and a skull can be uncovered and the brass rubbing table where budding artists can create their own master pieces to take home.

There is also a giant puzzle depicting a typical nursery rhyme theme created from an illustration by the famous Victorian Illustrator Randolph Caldecott and last but by no means least children can test their skills putting together the clock cogs to make the fingers turn and make telling the time fun. The adults too are not left our with the Caldecott Gallery and Edward German Exhibition Room housing a fine collection of works and an interactive computer unit allowing visitors to listen to pieces of music composed by Whitchurch born musician Sir Edward German. The Clock theme which can be seen throughout the Centre heralds the work of Whitchurch firm J.B. Joyce who were established in the Town in 1690 and are still producing Tower Clocks for a world market today.

In the main exhibition area we have a section dedicated to our Roman history with a number of interesting finds and artefacts on display. Also, the Centre boasts an extremely popular 'touch screen' system which allows people to take a look around the town in pictures spanning the last century. All in all and along with a programme of constantly changing exhibitions the Centre is a must for a good all round family visit and coupled with free admission and 6 day opening it is a very important indoor visitor attraction in Shropshire.

In addition to the above - we now also incorporate the Whitchurch Craft Centre which is made up of 4 individual units: 'Craftability' for all your art and craft supplies and hand made goods and paper art; 'Artistica Glass' specialising in contemporary and traditional stained glass designs also restoration and repair work; and the WOW factor in Units 3 and 4 who produce furniture to grace the modern or traditional home, handmade in materials, colours and finishes to suit you. Come along and see these craftspeople at work and purchase the goods on display.

Facilities

Directions

From junction of the A41/A49, follow A41 to Whitchurch. Straight across 1st roundabout towards Whitchurch, straight across second roundabout towards Whitchurch and across a mini roundabout. At the next roundabout by Dodington Lodge, then bear right at the mini roundabout and continue through the traffic lights. Turn 2nd left into St John's and turn right into St. Mary's Street. The Heritage Centre is on your left.

Opening Times

Disclaimer

The details displayed on this page are correct at the time of publication however, Shropshire Tourism would like to advise all visitors to check prices & opening times with the venue prior to traveling in case of changes that might have occured since the publication of this page. Whilst Shropshire Tourism endeavours to ensure that the information on this site is correct, no warranty, express or implied, is given as to its accuracy and Shropshire Tourism does not accept any liability for error or omission. The directions above are for planning purposes only and should be used alongside a general roadmap or satnav system. Variables such as road/construction works, traffic, weather conditions etc may cause alterations to the route.