Shropshire is a dream destination for families with children. We have wide open spaces free from traffic where you can let them roam to their heart’s content. You don’t need to spend much money to make memories, either. Forests and hills, castles and country parks: all provide safe, imagination-fuelling adventures for the explorers in your life. Shropshire’s rich history means you can easily learn a lot without feeling like your day was ‘educational’ – if you see what we’re saying. We have many wonderful museums, including ten in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ironbridge Gorge, where young people can absorb Britain’s social and industrial history in a way that is effortlessly hands-on. Blists Hill, for example, is an open-air Victorian town museum where you can step inside shops and cottages to see what life was like in around 1900. Enjoy real fish & chips; maybe in summer ride the steam-powered carousel in the old-fashioned funfair. Elsewhere we have Acton Scott Historic Working Farm where traditional nineteenth-century farm life unfolds before your eyes. And whether you’ve been riding a bike or taking a hike, Shropshire always has a child-friendly pub or cosy tea room to refresh tired people, big and small, at the end of an exhilarating day. Bring your kids, big and small, to Shropshire – and find the very best days out for all your family.
Rays Farm, set in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, is an idyllic setting to meet friendly animals and birds, enjoy fresh air and country views and amble along woodland walks. We are a family run attraction, celebrating our 30th year. From Pygmy Goats and Pigs to Reindeer and Alpaca, Owls and Turkeys to Ducks and Geese, […]
View DetailsWelcome 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 […]
View DetailsWelcome 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 […]
View DetailsThe 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 […]
View DetailsCome and join us for a day on the rails and make lasting memories. Discover the wonders of Worcestershire and Shropshire on the Severn Valley Railway. A perfect day out for all the family. Set across 16 miles of awe-inspiring countryside, jump aboard a steam train and discover the wonders like The Engine House Heritage […]
View DetailsDiscover how it feels to wake up in 45 acres of Shropshire’s beautiful countryside in one of our unique woodland retreats. Included in the Daily Mirrors top ten Glamping Sites, AirBNB Superhosts, awarded a certificate of excellence from Booking.Com and recently featured on the BBC’s Escape to the Country, Woodland Escapes is second to none. Stay in […]
View DetailsStep 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 […]
View DetailsLuxury self catering holiday cabins in the heart of Shropshire Nestled on the banks of the River Perry amongst a tranquil private woodland, our luxurious riverside self-catering pods and holiday cabins are the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Riverside Cabins is situated in the popular village of Baschurch in […]
View DetailsBroseley Festival is a two day music festival held in the historic town of Broseley Shropshire each year and is organised by the award winning Broseley Festival CIC – a group of volunteers who all dedicate and volunteer their own time throughout the year to fundraise to ensure this brilliant festival goes ahead. Broseley Festival […]
View DetailsEnjoy 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 […]
View DetailsAn award-winning, 5* family day out with over 60 acres of land to explore. Including a café, ice-cream parlour, shopping, a sculpture park, seasonal events and an outdoor children’s adventure play, there really is something for everyone here! We have a large café and ice-cream parlour offering a full breakfast, lunch and hot drinks menu. […]
View DetailsBlack Hawk Laser Games is an Indoor Laser Tag and Escape Room arena based in Oswestry, Shropshire. We offer indoor laser tag for groups of 4 – 10 persons age 7 or older. The taggers are wireless and require no vest to be worn. We also have an escape room for groups of 2 – […]
View DetailsSpend 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, […]
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