Shropshire is a dream destination for families with children. We have wide open spaces free from traffic where you can let them roam to their heart’s content. You don’t need to spend much money to make memories, either. Forests and hills, castles and country parks: all provide safe, imagination-fuelling adventures for the explorers in your life. Shropshire’s rich history means you can easily learn a lot without feeling like your day was ‘educational’ – if you see what we’re saying. We have many wonderful museums, including ten in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ironbridge Gorge, where young people can absorb Britain’s social and industrial history in a way that is effortlessly hands-on. Blists Hill, for example, is an open-air Victorian town museum where you can step inside shops and cottages to see what life was like in around 1900. Enjoy real fish & chips; maybe in summer ride the steam-powered carousel in the old-fashioned funfair. Elsewhere we have Acton Scott Historic Working Farm where traditional nineteenth-century farm life unfolds before your eyes. And whether you’ve been riding a bike or taking a hike, Shropshire always has a child-friendly pub or cosy tea room to refresh tired people, big and small, at the end of an exhilarating day. Bring your kids, big and small, to Shropshire – and find the very best days out for all your family.
An 18th-century estate for all seasons with 200 acres of parkland and Regency Mansion. The National Trust’s Attingham Park, one Shropshire’s finest country estate, has been the setting for astutely accumulated fortunes, overspending and financial ruin, a story of love and neglect, and revival and rediscovery. Bequeathed to the National Trust in 1947 by Thomas, […]
View DetailsWe are a Shropshire based events company bringing you awesome events in great locations across Shropshire, Powys and North Wales. We have a selection of running events and talks with high profile sports personalities.
View DetailsWe provide a wide range of experiences involving Birds of Prey, School visits, Therapy visits, Public Shows and Displays. We have indoor facilities including training / education room and indoor flying area also 5 acres of countryside for outdoor flying and talks. We have been awarded 5 stars from Trip Advisor, Groupon, Wowcher, for the […]
View DetailsBring the family to Shropshire Petal Fields outside Newport, to explore acres and acres of British grown flowers. A myriad of bright pink, blue, purple, yellow and white flowers, that will delight adults and children alike. From delphiniums, to cornflowers, sunflowers to wildflowers immerse yourself in the beauty nature has to offer. That’s not all! […]
View DetailsSet in the beautiful countryside of Shropshire on the Welsh border this newly formed and developing campsite promises a relaxed holiday. The family owned business with an onsite refreshments café, fishing pool and small toilet block set in close proximity to the Shropshire Union Canal which towpath offers a delightful walk into the oldest market […]
View DetailsHaughmond Hill, located just to the east of Shrewsbury, is the perfect place to escape outdoors. The beautiful forest is located on top of the hill and offers fantastic views across the River Severn and Shrewsbury, to the South Shropshire and Welsh hills beyond. There are four waymarked walking trails of varying lengths to suit […]
View DetailsThe British Ironwork Centre is the largest centre in the United Kingdom for decorative metal work. A place for you and your family to not only enjoy our beautiful pieces of art, but to also explore what we have to offer here on site. Renowned for the Knife Angel, Spoon Gorilla and the Manchester Bee, […]
View DetailsExplore the river above and around Shrewsbury! Hire a Canoe offers high-quality and reliable canoe, kayak and paddle board (SUP) hire on the River Severn. We cater for everyone, including families, couples, friends and corporate days out. Dogs are welcome! Choose from a peaceful 12-mile river trip with free minibus transport, two-hour canoe, kayak or […]
View DetailsWest Midlands Railway (operated by West Midlands Trains) is a train operating company that serves passengers in and around the West Midlands. What unites us is our passion for providing a railway service that’s easy to use, and exceeds the expectations of our customers, colleagues and communities at every opportunity. We are a train company […]
View DetailsTreasure Map Trails are treasure maps of real towns for 5 to 12-year-olds. They’re a printed A3 map that kids can follow, using road names and recognisable buildings to find their way around as they search for treasures such as statues, sculptures, and quirky signs. Every map is beautifully illustrated with a fantasy theme to […]
View DetailsIf you enjoy live entertainment, plays, musicals, comedy, dance and live music, or you’re looking for a great night out, Theatre Severn is the place to go. With two auditoriums, a stylish bar housed in an old chapel and terraces offering stunning views across the River Severn and rooftops of Shrewsbury, this is the perfect […]
View DetailsJoin us for Camp Bestival Shropshire, a stellar sister show to the UK’s favourite family festival coming to Weston Park* 17th-20st August 2023. Following hot on the heels of the pioneering Dorset-based jamboree which will take place next July, Camp Bestival Shropshire will be bringing all the unique and essential elements of the original Camp Bestival […]
View DetailsMeet our Mammoth, enjoy our exhibition and explore our 30 acre meadow! We are based in the stunning Shropshire Hills, on the side of the A49 in Craven Arms. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, we are the perfect place to begin your exploration of the area. Experience the Shropshire Hills Through Time exhibition. Relax in our […]
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