Shropshire Raft Tours welcomes you to our canoe and kayak hire, mini-raft hire and mega stand up paddle board hire all along the beautiful River Severn. Your 7 mile trip starts in Coalport and finishes in Bridgnorth. We provide all the equipment including free minibus transport. We allow up to 4 hours to paddle the […]
More InfoIronbridge 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 […]
Read MoreShropshire welcomes… romantic couples If you’re looking to get away for some quality time with someone you love, head to Shropshire. The county has all sorts of places to stay that are perfect for kindling or reviving a bit of romance in a relationship. We’ve picked out ten that are really special for a getaway […]
Read MoreShropshire 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 MoreShropshire is beautiful whatever the weather but it’s extra glorious in the summer sun, and there’s plenty of things to do in Shropshire to make the most of it! Here’s your guide to the ultimate summer bucket list in Shropshire Embrace the great outdoors! With an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covering 802 square kilometres, […]
Read MoreLooking to get more active on your next family holiday? A rip-roaring family adventure in Shropshire’s great outdoors is just what you need! Here are our top outdoor activities for kids. Get exploring in Hawkstone Park Follies Hawkstone Park Follies is a range of dramatic and rugged natural sandstone hills that were developed to include […]
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 MoreShropshire is a treasure trove of intriguing and often rather quirky facts. For example, did you know that Salop is an old name for the county? And that Shropshire residents are called Salopians? We’ve put together 20 more “did you know?” nuggets of information about various aspects of Shropshire – including its countryside, history, culture, […]
Read MoreOften overlooked, yet a glorious mix-up of England’s best bits, Shropshire is home to the Shropshire Hills (an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), two nature reserves, waterways, ancient woodlands, heritage, and quirky attractions. The West Midlands’ County takes on a beautiful hue in spring, with adventures including: Mini-Beasts and Bird Spotting in the Shropshire […]
Read MoreShropshire is simply a great place for families to visit, whether it be just for the day or for a longer stay. For active families, there are country walks aplenty as well as options for adrenaline-filled adventures on rivers and lakes and even up in the air. For more culturally-minded families, Shropshire has some outstanding […]
Read MoreCombermere Abbey Tours Return For 2021 After a short break due to the pandemic, Combermere Abbey is pleased to announce the return of its popular house tours and is opening its doors to the public for guided tours, group tours and Invitation to View events this summer. Guests are invited to explore a colourful history […]
Read MoreLonging for an adventure but short on time? You can still escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and have fun without leaving the country on a micro-adventure. Whether it is a day-out activity or an over-a-weekend experience, you’ll find it in Shropshire. Explore the Severn Canoe, kayak or paddleboard the River Severn. Explore […]
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