Stables is a gorgeous spacious mews house built on the former stables of the Lion and pheasant hotel, echoing the original stables with a stunning first floor vaulted living, dining room. The unique continuous rooflight creates a living room full of daylight and sunshine, and the double doors with Juliette balcony open up to bring […]
More InfoStep inside the Combermere Abbey Estate – Treat yourself to the Simple Pleasures in Life and Leave refreshed and rejuvenated. Steeped in a thousand years of English history, come and explore acres of rolling parkland and ancient woodlands alongside spectacular Gothic architecture and enchanting waters an, just waiting for you to discover them down a […]
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 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 MoreDescribed as “Downton Abbey with gardening tips”, Old Herbaceous is the humorous love story of a single-minded yet gentle man with a passion for plants and is a charming one man […]
Stunning 3,000-year-old gold pendant to go on public display for the first time Rare 3,000-year-old sun pendant to be displayed to the public for the first time at Shropshire Council’s Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery as part of the British Museum’s National Programmes. Shrewsbury Museum will also be fundraising to acquire other finds close […]
Read MoreLuxury Accommodation in Shropshire: find your ideal room in luxurious surroundings For a romantic weekend or short break, Shropshire has unique, beautiful accommodation to welcome you. Book into a grand countryside residence with walks leading out from your front door. Or stay in the heart of one of Shropshire’s market towns – Ludlow, Oswestry or […]
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 MoreA Welsh border hospitality business is offering holiday breaks with a difference for British classic car enthusiasts. Ian Morris, owner of the Old Hand & Diamond Inn at Coedway, on the Wales-England border between Welshpool and Shrewsbury, introduces guests to the Morgan Driving Experience. Guests are able to combine a one or two night bed […]
Read MoreOld Oswestry Hillfort – this spectacular, dramatic & mysterious 3,000-year-old hill fort marks the beginning of one of Britain’s oldest settlements, Oswestry. Old Oswestry was built and occupied during the Iron Age (800 BC to AD 43) and is one of the best-preserved hill forts in Britain. It is on the outskirts of town and […]
More InfoThere Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly The 50th Anniversary Production! Written by Steven Lee There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don’t know why […]
Celebrated light and sound artist Andy McKeown will be illuminating the historic Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings buildings on Friday 9th February. The evening will also be spent recording voices for Andy’s forthcoming work ‘Flaxmill Voices’. The project commemorates the thousands of workers who toiled here when it was a Flax Mill, at its height in the […]
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