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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

Tenbury Wells, referred to as ‘The Town in The Orchard’ by Queen Victoria, is an ancient Market Town in North Worcestershire and just a short car journey from Ludlow. Explore places to visit in Tenbury Wells – its Town Centre area is a conservation area and has a unique selection 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

Cycling Holidays, Walking Holidays. Cycle hire. 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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.  The festival welcomes walkers of all abilities and each day offers a range of walks from leisurely to strenuous. Our 22nd annual Walking Read more [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]