Family Fun

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 […]

The 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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Running steam trains for nearly 60 years, don’t miss a trip on the Severn Valley Railway! Embark on an steam-powered adventure at the Severn Valley Railway, an award-winning heritage railway visitor attraction, running through 16-miles of beautiful Worcestershire and Shropshire countryside. Climb on-board and step back in time to experience the golden age of travel […]

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. […]

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 […]

Treasure 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 […]

Spend a magical holiday in our Shropshire-made Mongolian yurts, privately situated on our 140 acre organic farm in North Shropshire’s Tern Valley. Our two yurts are interconnected, providing the perfect getaway for up to six people. One is used as the bedroom and the other the living space. We only rent this as one unit, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Travel back in time to experience the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian life. Enjoy a fun day out and experience what life was like in 1900 under the reign of Queen Victoria. Meet our Victorian townsfolk and find out how key technological advances and industry changed lives. Step into our Victorian shops, homes and […]

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 […]