Shropshire 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 MoreIn A Shropshire Lad, a collection of poems published in 1896, AE Housman wrote: “Clunton and Clunbury, Clungunford and Clun, are the quietest places under the sun.” Some 125 years later, down in this idyllic, out-of-the-way corner of south-west Shropshire, it is still very quiet indeed. The same is true across much of the […]
Read MoreA 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 MorePark Hall Countryside Experience in Oswestry has planned a series of themed weeks to keep Shropshire’s youngsters entertained over the upcoming summer holidays. The first themed week will be Pirates and Princesses Week from 23-31 July. Join the crew for daily shows featuring Hapless Jim the Pirate and Princess Pearl and take part in a […]
Read MoreOxon Hall Touring Holiday Park, Shrewsbury Touring caravan and motorhome owners enjoy the best of both worlds at Oxon Hall Touring Park. The scenic park is one of our premium class caravan sites in Shropshire, which is open all year round, boasts an attractive parkland setting yet is just a short bus ride from Shrewsbury […]
More InfoLuxury Hotel • The Saloon Restaurant • Hill’s Kitchen • Afternoon Tea • Staycations & Retreats • Gym • Meeting & Events Spaces Nestled within the hills of the rolling Shropshire countryside, you will find the magnificent Grade | listed estate of Hawkstone Hall & Gardens. With ceilings gilded in gold, sweeping staircases, four-poster luxury […]
More InfoPark Hall Countryside Experience in Oswestry has lined up an exciting new offering for December that mixes pantomime fun and adorable animals with all the Christmas trimmings! The farm attraction team are expecting to delight family audiences with ‘Elf Academy’ – a live pantomime style show with lots of audience interaction. The performers will encourage […]
Read MoreWalcot Hall is a Georgian country house steeped in history. The building alone makes for one of the most unusual wedding venues in Shropshire, however, Walcot Hall is also a family home. Its business is not exclusively weddings, but it is no surprise that it ranks as one of England’s top wedding venues. The Hall […]
More InfoThe doors to Hawkstone Hall & Gardens have re-opened, in line with government guidance, with the addition of audio tours from the end of May, promising to be a fun and insightful experience for the whole family. The tours have been provided by ATS-Heritage – creator of audio tours for Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Highclere […]
Read MorePark Hall Countryside Experience in Oswestry is set to hold a series of themed weeks to keep Shropshire’s youngsters entertained over the upcoming summer holidays. From 24th July Maisy’s Maize Maze returns for the holidays, with clues along the way to help lost visitors escape. The first themed week of the holidays will be Dinosaur […]
Read MoreOswestry farm attraction, Park Hall Countryside Experience, is lining up an eggstra special event for the Easter holidays. Their Fairy Tale Easter event will run from April 1 to 16. There will be an Alice in Wonderland Egg Hunt and a challenge to spot the unicorns and humpty dumpty around the farm. Youngsters can […]
Read MoreStanmore Hall, Bridgnorth Situated just one hour from the centre of Birmingham and close to the Black Country, the award-winning Stanmore Hall Touring Park is an ideal location from which to explore rural Shropshire and a host of local attractions. This 12.5-acre park stands in the impressive lawned grounds of Stanmore Hall, a Grade Two […]
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