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Church Stretton
South Shropshire
Tel: 01694 751488
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| Nearby Attractions First time visitors are always amazed at just how much there is to see and do in Shropshire. Browse the list of attractions below for ideas of places to visit around the area. |
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 Burway Books
10 Beaumont Road
Church Stretton SY6 6BN
Tel: 01694 723388
Email: ros.ephraim@btconnect.com
Web: www.burwaybooks.co.uk
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Burway Books is situated in the charming market town of Church Stretton surrounded by the Stretton Hills, The Long Mynd, Caer Caradoc etc.. Carding Mill Valley is only a 10 minute walk from Burway Books - buy a book, a local walking guide or a local map then spend a pleasant day rambling round the Stretton Hills! |
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 Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Church Stretton SY6 6QN
Tel: 01694 781307
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Web: www.actonscottmuseum.com
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Living History in the Shropshire Hills. Experience daily life on an upland farm the end of the 19th century |
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 Beyond Extreme
Church Stretton SY6 6DL
Tel: 01691 682640
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Web: www.beyondextreme.co.uk
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Shropshire's only Paragliding School with flying sites all over the county. Specialises in hill launch paragliding courses, taster days, corporate events, and tandem flights. |
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 Long Mynd & Carding Mill Valley
Chalet Pavilion
Carding Mill Valley
Church Stretton SY6 6JG
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Email: chris.stratton@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: www.cardingmillvalley.com
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Carding Mill Valley is a popular local beauty spot giving access to the Long Mynd and various walks on the Shropshire Hills. National Trust Information centre, tea room, shop and car parking |
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 Shropshire Hills Mountain Bike and Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Marshbrook, Nr Church Stretton SY6 6QE
Tel: 01694 781 208
Email: enquiries@mtb-shropshire.co.uk
Web: www.mtb-shropshire.co.uk
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In the grounds of the traditional Station Inn and its restaurant, we have a well stocked Bike shop, a fully equipped mountain bike workshop, a cafe for that post ride tea and cake, a shower block and a bike wash, electrically heated camping pods and a large campsite. The excellent natural trails start just a few minutes ride away, so our aim is to provide the ultimate mountain bike experience. |
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 Midland Gliding Club
Long Mynd
Church Stretton SY6 6TA
Tel: 01588 650206
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Web: www.longmynd.com
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Midland Gliding Club, home of the bungee launch and one of the UK's premier sites for ridge, thermal and wave gliding |
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 Mill Farm Riding Centre
Hughley
Shrewsbury SY5 6NT
Tel: 01746 785645
Email: mfrc1@btconnect.com
Web: www.millfarmridingcentre.co.uk
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Lessons for every ability in our large outdoor all-weather school, individual and group lessons. DIY and full livery are available, as well as horses for loan. For those wishing to bring their horse on holiday we offer B&B for you, stabling and pasture for your horse. With Mill Farm as your base, enjoy varied and safe rides in this spectacular corner of Shropshire. Special rides including Beach Rides, Childrens Acivities, hacks, and pub rides. |
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 Acton Burnell Castle
Acton Burnell
Shrewsbury SY5 7PF
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Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/acton-burnell-castle/
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English Heritage. The remains of a fortified manor house built in the 13th century by Robert Burnell, Chancellor of England and close friend of King Edward the First. The King was a regular visitor and it is said that he convened one of the first English Parliaments here in 1263. |
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 Coleham Pumping Station
Longden Coleham
Shrewsbury SY3 7DN
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Web: www.shrewsburymuseums.com/coleham
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Pumping Station, built in 1900 to house two massive steam-driven beam engines to pump sewage..... fun fun fun! |
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 Land of Lost Content
The Market Hall
Market Street
Craven Arms SY7 9NW
Tel: 01588 676176
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Web: www.lolc.org.uk
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National Museum of British Popular Culture. A Million Memories from the 20th. Century, See All We Enjoyed & All We Endured, Everything You, your Parents, Grandparents, Sons & Daughters Owned, Used, Played with and Threw Away. |
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 Ludlow Castle
Castle Square
Ludlow SY8 1AY
Tel: 01584 873355
Email: info@ludlowcastle.com
Web: www.ludlowcastle.com
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Originally a Norman castle, now retains various medieval buildings, including the magnificent ruins of the inner bailey. The castle forms a spectacular backdrop to the world renown Ludlow Festival, held in the grounds every summer. |
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 Mickey Millers Family Play Barn
Oakfield Farm
Watling Street
Craven Arms SY7 8DX
Tel: 01588 673800
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Web: www.mickeymillers.com
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All year indoor family attraction with slides, challenges and obstacles to climb up, down, over and through. Food available. |
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 Shipton Hall
Shipton
Much Wenlock TF13 6JZ
Tel: 01746 785225
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Located in the Corvedale Valley, a few miles from Much Wenlock, Shipton Hall is an Elizabethan manor house built in the 14th century by Richard Lutwyche. |
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 Shrewsbury Abbey
Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury SY2 6BS
Tel: 01743 232723
Email: enquiries@shrewsburyabbey.com
Web: www.shrewsburyabbey.com
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Follow in the footsteps of Brother Cadfael.... Founded in 1083 the Benedictine Abbey of St Peter and St Paul is now world famous as the home of the fictional Brother Cadfael. |
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 Shrewsbury Boat
Victoria Quay
Shrewsbury
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Web: www.shrewsburyboat.co.uk
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River cruises on the River Severn at Shrewsbury. |
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 Shrewsbury Castle
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 361196
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Web: www.shrewsburymuseums.com/castle
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The Great Hall houses the Shropshire Regimental Museum. In the grounds you will find the motte of the original Norman Castle. |
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 Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
School Road
Craven Arms SY7 9RS
Tel: 01588 676000
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Web: www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk
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Information Centre & Visitor Attraction located in Craven Arms with cafe, gallery, shop, meadows and trails. Lots of information and displays for those wishing to explore South Shropshire. |
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Shropshire Hills Mountain Bike and Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Marshbrook, Nr Church Stretton SY6 6QE
Tel: 01694 781 208
Email: enquiries@mtb-shropshire.co.uk
Web: www.mtb-shropshire.co.uk
Twitter:
In the grounds of the traditional Station Inn and its restaurant, we have a well stocked Bike shop, a fully equipped mountain bike workshop, a cafe for that post ride tea and cake, a shower block and a bike wash, electrically heated camping pods and a large campsite. The excellent natural trails start just a few minutes ride away, so our aim is to provide the ultimate mountain bike experience. |
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 The Bog Visitor Centre
Near the Stiperstones, South Shropshire
Tel: 01743 792484
Email: bogcentre@hotmail.co.uk
Web: www.bogcentre.co.uk
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Visitor Centre in the Shropshire Hills, themed on a "lost" mining village. Refreshments, local crafts & produce. |
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 The Shropshire Hills Shuttle
Shropshire Hills and beyond!
Tel: 01588 673888
Email: shuttle@tess.org.uk
Web: www.shropshirehillsshuttles.co.uk
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A series of seasonal Shuttle Bus Services offering "green" routes to the more remote villages and attractions. |
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 Wenlock Edge
Much Wenlock
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Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Wenlock Edge is a long wooded escarpment stretching from The Wrekin to Craven Arms. The limestone ridge is the remains of a coral reef, so there are lots of opportunities for fossil hunting amongst the exposed rocks. The area is very popular with walkers and the National Trust own a seven mile stretch of the ridge. |
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 Espiritu Balloon Flights
Plox Green
Minsterley
Shrewsbury SY5 0HT
Tel: 01743 790100
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Web: www.espiritu-balloonflights.co.uk
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Experience the tranquillity and beauty of nature with a truly traditional balloon flight. |
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Shropshire Archives
Castle Gates
Shrewsbury SY1 2AQ
Tel: 01743 255 350
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Web: www.shropshire.gov.uk/archives.nsf
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Shropshire Archives are your first stop for Shropshire Family History / Geneology / Local History! They hold over 5 miles (nearly 9 kilometres) of material relating to Shropshire past and present. |
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