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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.  

Walcot Hall is a Georgian country house steeped in history. The historic 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, however it is no surprise that it ranks as one of Shropshire’s 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 [...]

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 [...]