Each of Shropshire’s visitor information offices is managed by welcoming, friendly staff who are pleased to point the way through our beautiful county. You can pick up local leaflets, maps on walking, cycling and sightseeing, books and often Shropshire souvenirs too. In Shrewsbury the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) is housed in the same building as […]
Read MoreThe Visitor Information Centre (VIC) can be found within Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, right in the centre of Shrewsbury town. We can help visitors to the town with information on the town, on what there is to see and do, how to get around the county and how to get the most out of […]
More InfoThe tranquil ruins of Wenlock Priory stand in a picturesque setting on the fringe of beautiful Much Wenlock. An Anglo-Saxon monastery was founded here in about 680 by King Merewalh of Mercia, whose abbess daughter Milburge was hailed as a saint. Her relics were miraculously re-discovered here in 1101, attracting both pilgrims and prosperity to […]
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 MoreShropshire Welcomes …. The Colours of Autumn There’s nowhere lovelier than the Shropshire countryside in autumn, as the woodland leaves change from green to a palette of oranges, crimsons and scarlets. We’ve picked out the best spots across the county to take in the autumnal colours, whether you’re looking for beautiful hikes, relaxing […]
Read MoreCan you name the town that was the inspiration for the modern Olympic Games? If you said Much Wenlock, you’re spot on. At the Much Wenlock Museum you’ll discover how Baron Pierre de Coubertin was inspired to start the modern Olympics when he visited the Much Wenlock Olympian Games. You’ll also find out about the […]
More InfoWelcome to Bridgnorth Library – Your Community and Visitor Information Point We offer you a very warm welcome and a wealth of information for both residents and visitors. If you are looking for ideas for places to visit in Bridgnorth or across the county we have a range of leaflets and local event information. Our […]
More InfoIn 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 […]
Read MoreShropshire is not only a deeply rural corner of England, of rolling hills, ancient woodland and great swathes of prime farmland. The county is also blessed with a plethora of beautiful landscaped parks and spectacular gardens, many of which come with long and interesting histories. We’ve picked out below the best parks and gardens you […]
Read MoreAs Shropshire begins to re-open and accommodation, attractions, shops, restaurants and bars start to welcome visitors once again, we have created a guide below with some FAQs about what you might need to know before you go, along with the latest official coronavirus UK guidance. The health and safety of visitors, delegates and residents is […]
Read MoreForget your worries in this spacious and tranquil retreat. Set in the most beautiful Shropshire countryside, it is the perfect location to relax. If you are more energetic why not explore the area on foot on the many hiking routes or bring your bike and cycle around the stunning landscape Originally part of the Kenley […]
More InfoWed 15th March – Coalbrookdale’s Glass Classroom, 2.30pm The Smithemans of Little Wenlock, a talk by the joint Lords of Manor Of Madeley with the Brook family – Neil Clarke. A small charge […]