We can thank the retreating glaciers of the last ice age for North Shropshire’s many ‘Meres and Mosses’. The Mere at Ellesmere is the largest of them all and offers a great location to explore the mainly flat trails. Take in the views of the mere, the ancient Motte and Bailey, pleasure gardens and nineteenth […]
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 MoreShropshire Festivals have announced the return of their popular walk and eat event. Shropshire Tasty Trail will return to Ellesmere’s historic Oteley Estate on Sunday, April 23. The organisers have secured a brand new route that will meander through lush countryside and trails that aren’t normally open to the public. This will be the third […]
Read MoreShropshire 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 MoreFrom rolling hills to ancient lakes, we’re lucky to have what feels like an endless supply of green spaces all over Shropshire. Of course, the wondrous wildlife and gorgeous scenery is reason enough to get out for a walk. But there’s nothing like a delicious pitstop to make a rural ramble even more enjoyable! Striking […]
Read MoreThe Oteley Estate’s 10 acres of private gardens are once again part of the National Garden Scheme. The garden open day is taking place on Sunday, 7th May from 11am to 4pm. The National Garden Scheme gives visitors access to exceptional private gardens across the UK. The events have raised £67 million for nursing […]
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 […]
Read MoreWalking Holidays In Shropshire One of the many things Shropshire is great for is walking. With 802 square kilometres of Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the south, beautiful meres known as ‘Shropshire’s Lake District’ to the North and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ironbridge, there is much to explore on foot in Shropshire. […]
Read MoreThe historic stable yard at the Oteley Estate in Ellesmere is set to be transformed into a Christmas Fair on Thursday, November 30th from 3pm – 8pm. Following the success of their Christmas event over the last two years, the market has become a much-loved annual event in the area. Local businesses will be […]
Read MoreThe Oteley Estate in Ellesmere will be opening their farm gates on 11th June for an Open Farm Sunday. The 2,000-acre farm is home to Beef Shorthorn and Highland cattle, a flock of sheep, and some pigs. LEAF Open Farm Sunday unites hundreds of farms across the country for farming’s annual open day to […]
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 […]
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