Fill your lungs with some great Shropshire fresh air as you explore the paths, cycleways and wheelchair friendly trails at the Green Flag Award winning Severn Valley Country Park. Discover woodlands, the River Severn, heritage sites and geological features. For young visitors there’s pre-bookable Wild Toddler activities as well as pond dipping stations, self-led nature […]
More InfoShropshire 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 MoreFew locations in the UK can match the magnificent backdrop offered by Bow House Country Park, located in the peaceful and tranquil South Shropshire countryside. It will come as no surprise that the glorious countryside that surrounds this luxury caravan holiday home park is officially listed as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bow House […]
More InfoCoronavirus: Shropshire Council’s culture and leisure facilities prepare to re-open Selected culture and leisure sites, facilities and services managed by Shropshire Council are preparing for a phased re-opening from Saturday 4 July 2020. These latest preparations are in line with the recent easing of the lockdown restrictions announced by the Government. Ahead of re-opening, sites […]
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 MoreThe Severn Valley Railway has cancelled its two 1940s-themed weekends later this year, in the light of the conflict taking place in Ukraine. Severn Valley Railway chairman Mike Ball said: “Like everyone in the country, we have been horrified and saddened at the atrocities that are taking place in Ukraine as the result of Russia’s […]
Read MoreWant to be part of something special this year? The Severn Valley Railway will be kicking off its Summer of Sport with the momentous arrival of the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s […]
The magical Enchanted Express is returning to the Severn Valley Railway, with Dame Julie Walters reprising her role as narrator. The event, which runs every weekend from 26th November until Christmas Eve, is inspired by the classic festive tale ‘Twas the Night before Christmas and is an exciting, interactive experience with live characters on board the train. Passengers […]
Read MoreCome join the Severn Valley Railway to step back in time and make lasting memories. Discover the wonders of Worcestershire and Shropshire on the Severn Valley Railway. A perfect day out for all the family. Set across 16 miles of awe-inspiring countryside, jump aboard a steam train and discover the wonders like The Engine House […]
More InfoExplore the fantastic Severn Valley Railway as you start your journey in Bridgnorth and spend a day exploring Shropshire and Worcestershire hauled by a vintage steam-train, many of which are […]
In 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 MoreIronbridge Gorge is wonderfully scenic and peaceful now, with the River Severn flowing past thickly-wooded banks. But in past centuries this area couldn’t have been more different. It was heavily mined and quarried for coal, iron ore, limestone and clay from the 1500s, with furnaces and foundries, factories and workshops appearing from the 1700s. In […]
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