Activities

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 […]

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 […]

Park Hall Countryside Experience the multi award winning farm park offers a brilliant day out for the whole family – you will be spoilt for choice! We not only have an adorable selection of farm animals for you to meet, there are indoor and outdoor play areas, tractor rides, go karts, junior driving school, World […]

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 […]

See some of the most beautiful tiles in the world and discover how tiles made by British designers decorated interiors around the world. Jackfield was once the very heart of British tile production. In this former tile factory, previously home to Craven Dunnill, get an insight into the tile making process and tile decorating techniques. Then […]

1100 metre outdoor circuit with great facilities perfect for Birthday Parties, Stag Do’s & Corporate Team Building. Rednal Karting is situated on the Rednal Industrial Estate just off the A5 near Oswestry. The track is over 1km long and consists off two long straights and some great technical areas. The team at Rednal Karting are […]

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 […]

Meet 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 […]

RAF Museum Cosford Explore the fascinating story of the RAF and of the thousands of ordinary servicemen and women who have served in it and whose invaluable contribution has shaped the world that we live in today. The RAF Museum Cosford is home to over 75 historic aircraft including the world’s oldest Spitfire, the unique […]

Go Wild Creating Memories! Alderford Lake is the perfect destination for summer family fun- from our incredible 135 person aquapark, to paddleboard hire, to our twist on Escape Rooms this is a must visit destination. Your summer starts at Alderford Lake. Onsite we also have incredible selection of food options, including our Snugburys Ice Cream […]

River cruises on the River Severn in Shrewsbury on ‘Sabrina Goddess of the River”.  Take in the beauty of Shrewsbury as you take a cruise past the stunning Quarry Park and the rest of the town’s historic buildings. Alternatively enjoy one of the many evening themed cruises, from ghost trips to wine tasting and party […]

Welcome to Whittington Castle Welcome to Whittington Castle near Oswestry in Shropshire England. The strikingly picturesque and romantic ruins are steeped in much history, tales of bitter border warfare, romance and legend. A small rural community in North Shropshire, England acquired a 99-year lease to manage the Castle that sits in the centre of its […]

Glass Art and functional designs: At Fusing Ideas Glass, artisan/designer Jill Bagnall creates stunning, contemporary glass, predominantly using glass fusing techniques. Her range includes unique functional glass for the home, 2D & 3D glass art and hand finished jewellery. Individual gifts for yourselves or others, or to enhance your home or workspace. You are very […]

Get closer to the material that helped make the world we live in today Is iron the greatest material ever made? Decide for yourself by visiting our museum. Find out how iron, and particularly Coalbrookdale iron, changed the course of the world. See stunning exhibits, exquisite art castings and functional cookware all made from iron. […]

Step into the finest and best-preserved fortified medieval manor house in England. Discover the great hall, unchanged for over 700 years. Spot characters carved in the timbers of the 17th-century gatehouse and climb to the top of a fairy-tale tower for breathtaking views of the Shropshire Hills. Stokesay Castle was constructed at the end of […]

Welcome to Ludlow Castle, one of the finest medieval ruins in England. Set in the glorious Shropshire countryside at the heart of the superb, bustling black & white market town of Ludlow. Walk through the Castle grounds and see the ancient houses of kings, queens, princes, judges and the nobility – a glimpse into the […]

The Quarry is Shrewsbury’s beautiful, 29-acre parkland, encircled by the majestic loop of the river Severn. The Quarry has been Shrewsbury’s most important site for recreation since the 16th Century. It still provides the perfect place to relax, enjoy walks, picnic, fish along the banks of the River Severn, or just let off steam. At […]

  We provide tours in a comfortable car or modern coach in Shropshire and surrounding areas for single travellers, couples or pre-organised groups. We cal also provide Walking Tours led by a professional guide. Let us show you around Shropshire, Wales and further afield to reveal hidden treasures. One, two, or three-day Tours based on […]

Enjoy the great outdoors and take in all that Shropshire has to offer at Hawkstone Park Follies. The world-famous 18th Century ruins are surrounded by epic grasslands, outstanding views, inviting caves and tremendous trolls! Perfect for any budding explorers, or someone who just wants to get out and about in the great outdoors, there’s plenty […]

Shrewsbury Prison is a recently (2013) decommissioned Victorian jail where you can walk in the footsteps of our social history and listen whilst a Prison Officer shines a light on what life was like for both the incarcerated and those who guarded them through the ages. The huge four acre site is open to explore […]

We offer different types of luxury glamping accommodations – all come fully equipped with all of the necessities you’ll need during your stay, making them the ideal home away from home. Safari Lodge – Sophisticated design and luxury furnishings. Enjoy the cosiness of the Safari lodge, top of the Love2Stay range. This lodge comes with […]

The tranquil ruins of Wenlock Priory stand in a picturesque setting on the fringe of beautiful Much Wenlock. An Anglo-Saxon monastery was founded here in about 680 by King Merewalh of Mercia, whose abbess daughter Milburge was hailed as a saint. Her relics were miraculously re-discovered here in 1101, attracting both pilgrims and prosperity to […]

A small country estate nestled in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the South Shropshire countryside. The Estate offers many activities so you don’t have to drive anywhere to enjoy an action-packed day during your stay. Come soar with us on one of England’s longest zip lines through the stunning South Shropshire countryside and […]

Shropshire Festivals is the award-winning creative force behind the county’s most popular events, attended by 90,000 people annually. We have built a reputation for delivering quality events and a firm place in the hearts and minds of the local community. Our events make a big contribution to our local region, improving the visitor economy, giving […]