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A brand new and increasingly popular walking route in the Shropshire Hills is The Heart of Wales Line Trail, which runs from Craven Arms, in the heart of the Shropshire Hills, to Knighton and then on all the way to Llanelli, near Swansea.

Exploring the Shropshire Hills by Mountain Bike The Shropshire Hills boast some really great mountain bike trails, not least on land managed by the Forestry Commission, where you’ll find everything from family fun rides to cross-country and serious downhill challenges. The Commission publishes its own well illustrated guides to bike Read more [...]

Whether you've looking to discover something new or improve skills, the Shropshire Hills has it all - from basket weaving to jam-making. We've got a list of providers and attractions of where you get involved to learn some almost forgotten trades and skills.

Lots of artistic people have drawn inspiration from the Shropshire Hills – in paint, in words and in creative crafts. Even you can learn from those who have chosen to make their creative homes in the area by participating in one of the many courses on offer, courtesy of enthusiastic tutors across the region.

The stately homes and gardens of the Shropshire Hills and surrounding area are truly something magical, and certainly a recommended visit. From Stokesay Court to Wilderhope Manor - there's something for everyone.

The heritage of the Shropshire Hills spans many centuries and it's particularly spectacular when you take a step back and look specifically at the Industrial Heritage and consider how this has shaped the Shropshire Hills and communities we see today.

Whether or not you consider yourself to be religious, the religious history and sites of the Shropshire Hills are something to be in awe of and are a must see, particularly for those with a keen interest in history or architecture.

Thanks to it's rich history and heritage the Shropshire Hills have plenty of castles for you to discover and explore, including Ludlow Castle and Stokesay Castle.

The Shropshire Hills are remarkably rich in remains from Neolithic times and the more recent Bronze and Iron Ages. Neolithic sites include stone circles and single standing stones, of which the best example is the stone circle at Mitchell’s Fold, near Stapeley, which stands on a plateau with expansive views over surrounding summits.

The Shropshire Hills have inspired storytellers across the centuries: from legends, passed on by oral tradition, to the more recent works of authors and film-makers drawn to its dramatic scenery, period-piece towns and characterful buildings.

The Shropshire Hills are a great place in which to go exploring for wildlife – and even more so when you consider that the area has now been confirmed to be home to pine martens. Confirmation that the elusive pine marten was alive and well and living in the Shropshire Hills debunked the long-held belief that this mostly nocturnal predator was extinct in England.

The Shropshire Hills are exceptional walking country: rugged enough to excite; gentle enough to pose no danger. And all the while presenting discovery after discovery, beneath a tableau of big, wide skies, commanding views, and tranquil valleys.

The Shropshire Hills is full of adventure for young people from quad biking to trekking and water sports, so if you're on the lookout for something to entertain the kid this school holiday or weekend then see all the venues and attractions we've got listed.

The Shropshire Hills have inspired poets from A E Housman (author of a Shropshire Lad), to the many contemporary poets who have chosen to live here.

The Shropshire Hills are full of adventure and thrills, with a number of well-equipped specialists in and around the area. Find out more now.

So you're in charge of organising an activity for a large group or colleagues, friends or family and no idea where to start, well lucky for you we've pulled together a list of 'Where to play' in the Shropshire Hills, from archery to quad-biking, paintballing to crafts - we've got it covered.

As a larger group, whether a corporate get away, a bunch of friends or a stag or hen party then finding somewhere to accommodate you all isn't always easy to find, so we've put together this list of local accommodation in the Shropshire Hills to give you a helping hand.

Finding something to do with the family or kids whatever the weather can often not be as simple as it sounds but fortunately the Shropshire Hills are not short of attractions, locations and venues with things to do to entertain family members of all ages.

The Shropshire Hills are well known for their rolling landscapes and area of outstanding beauty so it comes as no surprise that there are walking routes aplenty! If you're looking for a walking break you can find out how InnTravel and Byways Breaks offer walking breaks like no other.

Where better to experience archery than the Shropshire Hills. Eaton Manor just a few miles from Church Stretton houses a 70-metre Olympic-sized indoor range, and a 20-metre indoor range have been used by both the GB Olympic and the Commonwealth Squads for training.

The area’s extensive network of bridleways and its quiet country roads make the Shropshire Hills the ideal destination for anyone who either wants to learn to ride or, indeed, to discover a new part of the country from horseback.

The Shropshire Hills are blessed with a rich variety of landscapes , often providing exceptional habitats for a wide variety of species. Many of these are protected in different ways, over and above the Hills’ designation as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

If you're looking for somewhere to enjoy swimming outdoors in the Shropshire Hills then you'll be surprised by the number of locations including Carding Mill Valley and the River Teme, but remember to follow all safety advice and BE SAFE.

Get up close and personal to Shropshire’s larger than life mammoth and step back into the Iron Age. If you’re looking for somewhere to take the kids or grandkids during the summer holidays we have several family events to keep children and adults amused and entertained. View the Shropshire  Hills Through Time, a brand Read more [...]

Stokesay Castle, near Craven Arms, nestles in peaceful South Shropshire countryside near the Welsh Border. It is one of more than a dozen English Heritage properties in the county. Stokesay Castle is the finest and best preserved 13th century fortified Manor house in England. It offers visitors a unique glimpse Read more [...]

The Wood Brewery was founded by Edward Wood, his brother and his father in the outbuildings of the Plough Inn in Wistanstow, Shropshire in 1980. The Plough was built in 1774 and was bought by the Wood family in 1968 from the Wrekin Brewery. The brewery was one of the Read more [...]

Stokesay Court is a magnificent late-Victorian mansion set within extensive grounds in the rolling South Shropshire countryside, with panoramic views across to Ludlow and the Clee Hills. Visitors can see the house and grounds on pre-booked tours on selected dates, when they will be able to view the magnificent architecture, Read more [...]

Westhope Craft College offers a programme of stimulating courses in a wide variety of crafts, from Art to Textiles, Basketry to Soft Furnishings and Philosophy to Photography there is something for everyone. The college is available for group bookings and also has its own accommodation.  

Walking Experience Westhope Alpaca Experience offers you the chance to enjoy an amazing, unique and unforgettable alpaca walking experience in the glorious South Shropshire landscape. This well-kept secret, situated in the beautiful scenic Westhope Valley, is a welcome extension of the family farm. Located just 5 miles from the A49 Read more [...]

Acton Scott Historic Working Farm near Church Stretton, demonstrates life on a Shropshire upland farm at the turn of the last century. The farm has featured on BBC TV’s ‘Victorian Farm’ and more recently used as the setting for Monty Don’s Real Craft series on More Four. Visitors to the popular family Read more [...]

Ludlow Castle’s 14th Century soldiers practiced archery here. Today owners from all over the country come to race their horses over the same green. A friendly racecourse, retaining its Edwardian character. A friendly racecourse, retaining its Edwardian character

Members of the Midland Gliding Club first flew from the Long Mynd in 1934. It is not only one of the longest established gliding clubs in the UK but also one of Britain’s prime gliding sites. Our 334 acre airfield is 1,500 feet above sea level on top of the Read more [...]

At the Midland Gliding Club and find yourself looking down on the Shropshire Hills, with not so much as the note of a motor to interrupt the sound of the wind gently whistling past your cockpit, and uninterrupted views of the landscape below.

We have just opened our new rural spa, nestled in the gardens of the hotel and overlooking the rolling Shropshire countryside and the Clee Hills.  The spa offers guests the highest standard of spa and wellbeing treatments by ELEMIS, along with a place to rebalance and refresh both body and mind. The Read more [...]

Whatever your mountain bike interest, Pearce Cycles, in the Shropshire Hills, near Ludlow, can be your one-stop shop. This family business not only sells a huge range of cycles and mountain biking equipment – including some seriously “top end” super-bikes – but you can also hire a bike for off-road touring in the area, or take part in racing and events, organised by the company, in the Shropshire Hills.

Loudwater Studio, part of the Charity Vision Homes Association, is a fantastic arts and crafts studio for the whole community. Situated on the Burway Trading Estate in Ludlow,  Loudwater is bright and packed full of artistic materials with an amazing atmosphere that many of our visitors simply love to enjoy. They run many activities Read more [...]

Set in a beautiful location in the forested hills between Shropshire, Herefordshire and Powys in Mid Wales,  almost equidistant between Knighton and Craven arms and Ludlow,  the stables are situated in the most idyllic forestry setting allowing customers to enjoy miles of off road riding around the forest with long grass Read more [...]

Wildegoose Nursery set in the beautiful Shropshire countryside is the home of Bouts’ collection of Perennial  Violas. It is a small independent nursery, garden and tearoom housed within the old redbrick walls of Millichope Park’s former Kitchen Garden. The nursery and tearoom are open to the public from Friday-Sunday 11-4pm during Read more [...]

Over the weekend of 23rd and 24th November 2019, join us for our 21st anniversary Fayre! Mingle with medieval jesters and enjoy live music as you explore over 100 stalls selling seasonal wares, food and drink, crafts, historical goods and more; it’s the ideal chance to find the perfect, original Read more [...]

Construction of Ludlow Castle began in the late 11th Century as the border stronghold of one of the Marcher Lords, Roger De Lacy. Early in the 14th Century it was enlarged into a magnificent palace for Roger Mortimer, then the most powerful man in England. Later, in the 15th Century Read more [...]

Secret Hills Walking organise guided walking holidays in Shropshire. Walking breaks are flexible around a seven day cycle comprising seven day, five day and weekend walking breaks, including breaks that start midweek. We walk at a steady pace rated moderate walking. We admire the beautiful Shropshire landscape and historical past. Read more [...]

Church Stretton Arts Festival is the highlight of the Arts scene in South Shropshire, and in 2019 will run from 3rd August to 18th August. You will find a range of performance arts to suit all tastes, and also the Art, Crafts & Photography Exhibition , which continues to grow, Read more [...]

A new gallery selling paintings, prints, photographs, cards,glass, jewellery, sculpture and ceramics.  All the work is hand made and original, much of it inspired by the wonderful landscapes and wildlife of the Shropshire Hills. Check out some of the lovely artifacts on Instagram

Originally conceived as a long distance walking path in 1980 a number of spurs were created over the years.  Now the Shropshire Way Main Route has been waymarked to allow the original concept to reappear and is being promoted by the Shropshire Way Association.  There is a video following all of Read more [...]

When it comes to a cycling holiday, the quiet country lanes of the Shropshire Hills means the area’s about as good as it gets – especially when you can combine a few days cycling with fine local food and the best locally crafted beers and wines!

The four Dark Sky sites in the Shropshire Hills are all at National Trust car parks at Carding Mill Valley and on the Long Mynd.

Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd offer breathtaking views across Shropshire, Cheshire and the Black Mountains. The Long Mynd is an area of historic upland heath, created when some of Britain’s oldest rocks were pushed to the surface along the Church Stretton fault.  The ancient landscape has been shaped Read more [...]

A bookshop, cafe and exhibition space all in one The Aardvark Bookery ( or Book Barn) was created from a nineteenth century farm building, on the historic Harley Estate in the village of Brampton Bryan. Using the services of craftsmen who lived and worked on the estate, a special space Read more [...]

Cycle Hire. Cycling Holidays, Walking Holidays. Cycling Maps. CYCLE HIRE  – Award winning cycle hire in the beautiful Teme Valley, just west of Ludlow.  Easy Cycle Routes from 2 hours to all day; Cycle to a Roman village for tea and return on a roman road or follow the river upstream Read more [...]

Bishop’s Castle Walking Festival in the Shropshire hills Wednesday 15 – Sunday 19 May 2019 ~ the friendliest of walking festivals   Bishop’s Castle is a small market town surrounded by the wonderful Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, near the Welsh border and off the beaten track. It is Read more [...]

Spring Festival: Friday evening 11th May, Daytime 12th & 13th May 2018 Magnalonga: Sunday 12th August 2018 Ludlow Food Festival: 7th, 8th & 9th September 2018

Bishop’s Castle Town Hall is an 18th Century Grade II* Listed Building open to the public, providing an information service for local people and visitors to the town; a location for local markets, local crafts and products; a community facility for meetings, and events; a licenced wedding venue and the home Read more [...]

The dramatic riverside ruins and extensive earthworks of a Welsh Border Norman Castle, its tall keep unusually set on the side of its mound. Clun Castle was built in the motte and bailey style around the 1100’s by the Norman, Robert de Say. The original castle would have been built Read more [...]

The Grain Loft is a Stunning Exclusive Use Venue. The Grain Loft is a charming barn wedding venue set within the glorious Shropshire Hills, enjoying views over stunning rural countryside. The Grain Loft has been lovingly renovated to ensure that it provides the perfect, intimate location for your special day. The Read more [...]

The Visitor Centre carries a wide range of potential gifts, all made locally (within 10 miles). Quality and variety is assured. Stalls include Fine art prints, cards & jigsaws of local scenes, a varied selection of colourful greetings cards, Handmade adult and children’s aprons in quality cotton. Peg bags, carrier Read more [...]

Prehistoric Bronze Age stone circle 85 feet in diameter, consisting originally of some 30 stones of which 15 are now visible. Stone circles attract more fascination than any other ancient monument. Shropshire’s best example is at Mitchell’s Fold, near Chirbury. It sits high in the Shropshire hills, on the long Read more [...]

Welcome to Gleanings Centre, the countryside venue situated on our 14 acre, award winning farm which nestles between the county town of Shrewsbury and the Welsh borders. The centre was created from a redundant barn and is situated in the heart of the South Shropshire Hills which is part of Read more [...]

Winner of Britain’s Best Hidden Gem in the Hudson’s Heritage Awards 2014. When the Judge’s Lodging closed its doors at the end of the 2013 season, it had no idea just how exciting the following few months would be… The beautiful gas-lit kitchen in its Victorian judges’ accommodation became the Read more [...]

Textile Artist and Tutor ~ courses offering unique learning opportunities for all and delivered by highly renowned Artists and Tutors We begin 2018 with another fabulous line up off tutors delivering high quality courses. Many of our favourite tutors are returning once again and will be offering new courses, plus Read more [...]

If you are looking for something genuinely hand crafted and locally made, either for your home or as a special gift, please visit Ralph Jandrell Pottery.

Pitchford Hall is Grade I listed and one of England’s finest Elizabethan half timbered houses. It is possible to view on a pre-booked guided tour. The first record of the estate is in the Domesday Book (1081 – 86) and “Piceforde” is described as follows: Pitchford Hall has a long Read more [...]

I’m in love with glass! It is a seductive medium, from the way it plays with light through reflection, refraction and transmission to its ability to offer a myriad of surface finishes. And the colours? Well, I could wax lyrical ……. My evolving portfolio of glass aims to be visually Read more [...]

Award winning sustainable Shropshire brewery, proud of its green thinking and CAMRA award winning beers. Hobsons Brewery was born out of a desire to produce delicious regional ale in the picturesque town of Cleobury Mortimer bordering the counties of Shropshire and Worcestershire. Some 20 years on from our beginning in Read more [...]

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 Read more [...]

The Dower House Garden occupies a 1.5 acre site in a beautiful setting within the grounds of Morville Hall (National Trust), near Bridgnorth in Shropshire. The garden aims to tell the history of English gardening in a sequence of separate gardens designed in the style of different historical periods. Particular attention Read more [...]

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 Read more [...]

With stunning views towards the Black Mountains, Hergest Croft Gardens has spectacular spring and autumn colour. They extend over 70 acres; contain more than 5,000 rare trees and shrubs planted in over six distinct areas. Recently Julia and Edward Banks have taken over responsibility for the Gardens from their parents Read more [...]

Impressive ruins of a Cistercian abbey, including its unusually unaltered 12th century church and beautiful vaulted chapter house with tiled-floored chapter house. Situated in a wooded Severn-side setting, not far from the Iron Bridge and Wenlock Priory.

Guided Prison Tours Walk in the footsteps of prisoners who have been residents of the wings during the last 200 years. Discover what happens behind the high walls and locked doors. Experience the hidden world of capital punishment and see first hand one of the last working execution rooms in Read more [...]

Whether you are interested in fine china, fun interactives or a ‘Victorian’ town, its all to be found in this World Heritage Site. A fun and informative day out is ensured at the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums. Whether you are interested in fine china, decorative tiles, fun interactives or a Read more [...]

The extensive remains of an Augustinian abbey, including its abbots’ quarters, refectory and cloister. The substantially surviving chapter house has a frontage richly bedecked with 12th and 14th century carving and statuary, and a fine timber roof of around 1500. Pictorial interpretation boards guide the visitor, and an introductory exhibition Read more [...]

Climbing the walls indoor rock climbing centre is on the Battlefield Trading Estate on the outskirts of Shrewsbury with over 8,000 square ft of huge climbing space. Our purpose built climbing centre caters for all ages and abilities. Designed together with one of the market leaders, each section caters perfectly for all Read more [...]

A Wonderful Way to Spend a Day – The Severn Valley Railway operates mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley and Kidderminster, a journey of about 16 miles, along the beautiful Severn Valley. There is no better way to see the beauty of the River Severn than from one of Read more [...]