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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

Shropshire Oktoberfest

Join us under our HUGE marquee in Shrewsbury Quarry for an epic weekend of Oktoberfest fun! We’ll have something for everyone with over 150+ real ales, ciders, gin, wine, cocktails, and fizz as well as non-alcohol options and soft drinks for the designated drivers. Outside we’ll have tasty street food, in the shape of classic […]

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Shrewsbury

Wroxeter Roman City

Discover urban-living 2,000 years ago at Viriconium (Wroxeter) – once the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. Wander the remains of the bathhouse and explore a reconstructed town house from a city which was almost as large as Pompeii. Discover the daily lives of the people who lived here with the audio tour and through […]

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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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Birmingham

West Midlands Railway

West 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 […]

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Oswestry

Cae Glas Park

In the heart of Oswestry Town is Cae Glas Park. This much loved park is a magnet for all. Walk through the memorial gardens with their stunning flower displays and then pause at the life size bronze sculpture of Wilfred Owen, the war poet, born in Oswestry in 1893. Walk on to the central green […]

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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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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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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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Telford

The Wrekin

The Wrekin, a prominent hill located within the northern area of the Shropshire Hills AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), holds a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike. Rising approximately 407 meters (1,335 feet) above the surrounding landscape, the Wrekin’s distinctive profile can be seen from miles around, making it an […]

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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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Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth Library & Visitor Information Point

Welcome to Bridgnorth Library – Your Community and Visitor Information Point We offer you a very warm welcome and a wealth of information for both residents and visitors. If you are looking for ideas for places to visit in Bridgnorth or across the county we have a range of leaflets and local event information. Our […]

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Atcham

Attingham Park

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, […]

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"🏰✨ Dive into the heart of Shrewsbury's Castle Quarter – the epicenter of history and grandeur! 🏰 Home to four of the town's largest historic treasures – Shrewsbury Castle, Library, Prison, and Train Station. 

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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