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An abundant choice of activities in Shropshire means your visit can be as adventurous or as relaxing as you choose. Or a mixture of both, of course. For every visitor, every mood, every type of holiday, Shropshire has myriad activities to make your time here special. Explore Shropshire by leg power. We have seemingly infinite footpaths for walking, cycle paths for pedalling and wonderful bridleways for horseriding. It’s the perfect way to slow down and admire our county’s beauty up close, hedgerow by hedgerow. If you have young children, they may love meeting animals at one of Shropshire’s family-friendly farm parks. Or climbing a hill or exploring castle ruins. Shropshire is liberating and exhilarating for children: help them escape roads and crowds and let them discover true freedom. Shropshire outdoor leisure activities include mountain boarding, clay pigeon shooting, quad trekking, archery, climbing, paintballing and fishing. You can even glide over the Long Mynd in a two-seat glider. If you love to get out on water, try canoeing, rafting or stand-up paddleboarding on the stunning River Severn. For a more sedate experience, take a narrowboat out on our canals in north Shropshire.Shropshire is home to several highly regarded golf courses. One Shropshire golf course, in the Welsh Marches, features a hole where you can stand with one leg in England, the other in Wales. Now you know about activities in Shropshire, the only question is: which one will you do first?

Ironbridge

Shropshire Raft Tours

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 […]

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Shrewsbury

Hencote

Set high above Shrewsbury and the Shropshire countryside, the Hencote estate is a reminder of what England, at its best, has to offer. An insistence on authenticity and a keen eye for detail has driven the creation of this unique English experience that comprises wine tasting, vineyard tours, a hilltop restaurant and luxury accommodation. Stroll […]

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Ellesmere

The Mere at Ellesmere

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 […]

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Llanfair Caereinion

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway

Welcome to the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. Opened in 1903 to link the market town of Welshpool to the rural community of Llanfair Caereinion, this 2 foot 6-inch narrow gauge steam railway now provides a tourist service for all the family and a welcome change from the rush of everyday life. Built as a […]

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Highley

Halo Leisure

We’re currently closed for the winter. We look forward to reopening in Spring 2023.   Our outdoor heated 25m 4 lane outdoor pool is situated at the Severn Centre in the lovely town of Highley, Shropshire. The onsite cafe, vending machine and poolside Snack Shack make it the perfect destination for a day out this […]

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Clunbury

Vegify Cookery School at Little Brampton Barn

Vegify Cookery School at Little Brampton Barn offers fun, interactive and hands on vegetarian cookery classes for up to eight guests.  Classes are held either over lunchtime (10.30am-2.30pm) or evening (6-10pm). There are various themes available including ‘Middle Eastern Mezze’, ‘Indian Street Food’, ‘The Italian Experience’, ‘Simply Spanish’, ‘A Taste of India’, ‘Veggie Inspiration’ and […]

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Whitchurch

Hadley Park Farm - Caravan Park, Glamping, Equine, Café and Fishing

Set 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 […]

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Atcham

Love2Stay - Touring

Opened in 2017, Love2Stay is a Caravan and Motorhome Club Affiliated Site on the outskirts of Shrewsbury, Shropshire. A touring site and ‘glamping’ village, set in 22 acres of landscaped grounds close to the England-Wales border, it boasts sleek, modern architecture and superb facilities. All of our touring pitches are fully serviced, hard standing pitches […]

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Broseley

The Angel Gallery

Set in the heart of idyllic Shropshire, the Angel Gallery offers a new, tranquil and visually stimulating showcase of Art. Founded by Ann and Mike Fraser, their vision was to create a powerful space, made-up of a magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures of all types of media. We show many local Guest Artisans alongside […]

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Telford

Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World

Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World is a family-run zoo and dinosaur park located on the outskirts of Telford. It offers a fun day out for all the family with a strong message about conservation.   Hoo Zoo is a child’s paradise where  there is always something happening. A clean, friendly zoo that appeals to all […]

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Whitchurch

BeWILDerwood Cheshire

The award-winning BeWILDerwood Cheshire is a magical outdoor adventure park not to be missed!     Set in 70 acres of enchanted woodland, just 10 minutes from Whitchurch BeWILDerwood Cheshire is a fun day out for the whole family.   Think giant treehouses and the biggest wonky wooden play structures you can imagine, high up […]

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Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery

We’re so proud of the history of our county, we’ve housed the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery in one of the finest buildings in the town. Behind its grand Georgian façade, you’ll find historic interiors including an elegant Victorian Music Hall and a thirteenth century mansion filled with exhibitions that bring to life Shropshire’s rich […]

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Ironbridge

Shropshire Raft Tours

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 […]

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Did you know Shrewsbury Castle's foundations were laid in 1083 by the 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery? 
Montgomery, a cousin of William the Conqueror, earned this castle and more as a thank-you for his aid during the Norman conquest.

From royal stronghold to a 16th-century transformation, Shrewsbury Castle has quite the story. Now, it stands majestically, housing the Shropshire Regimental Museum. 👑🏰 Ready to step into the pages of history?

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