The
medieval market town of Shrewsbury is a real gem, there are over
600 listed building including the ancient black and white Tudor
buildings, the castle and abbey. It is also famous for being
the birthplace of Charles Darwin, who's statue stands outside
Shrewsbury's library. As well as Shrewsbury's superb history
and heritage, you will also find fabulous shopping, good food
and culture. You can relax in beautiful Quarry Park or take a
boat trip on the River Severn. Shrewsbury borders on England
and Wales which makes it the ideal base get out and about and
explore. Discover the beauty of the Shropshire Hills or visit
nearby Ironbridge Gorge, Attingham Park, Haughmond Abbey or Action
Burnell
Castle.
Shropshire showground is also
within easy driving distance. One thing is for sure, whatever
you are planning for your break away - Shrewsbury has it all.
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Heritage
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Gardens
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Nightlife
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General
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Shopping
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Sport
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Theatre
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Drummond
Outdoor Kayak & Canoe Centre
South View, Severn Bank, Castlefields, Shrewsbury, Shropshire,
SY1 2JD
Tel: 01743 365022
Admission: Hire
The
Stourport Steamer Co
Passengers
can enjoy scenic trips on the River King along the River
Severn, boarding at the new Victoria Quay. Public cruises
every Sunday from March until September
and every day during School Holidays.
High Street Chambers, 10-11 High Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire,
SY1 1SG
Tel: 01743 343444
Admission: Entrance Fee
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Attingham
Park (National Trust)
18th century mansion & deer park, with walks along River Tern.
Atcham, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 708162
Admission: Entrance Fee
Brownhill House
Ruyton XI Towns, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01939 261121
Open: For NGS & May to August. By appointment only.
Admission: Must pre-book appointment. Entrance Fee
Glansevern
Hall Gardens
Over 20 Acres of mature gardens built over 200
years ago - Unique setting on the banks of the River Severn
- Tea Room - Art Gallery - Gift Shop - Plant Sales
Berriew, Welshpool, Wales
Tel: 01686 640200
Admission: Entrance Fee
Hodnet
Hall Gardens
The 60 acres of
Hodnet Gardens are amongst some of the finest gardens in the
country - Tea Room - Kitchen Garden Sales - Gift Shop.
Hodnet, Market Drayton
Tel: 01630 685786
Admission: Entrance Fee
Jessamine
Cottage Gardens
Kenley, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Tel: 01694 771279
Admission: Entrance Fee
Powis
Castle (National Trust)
Powis Castle is famous for it's terraced garden and medieval castle, which contains
some of the finest collections of paintings in Wales.
Nr Welshpool, Powys
Tel: 01938 551920
Admission: Entrance Fee
Quarry
Park (The)
Is situated in the centre of Shrewsbury with a unique riverside
setting. There is a formal bedding garden 'The Dingles', large
open areas
ideal for picnics or just relaxing and you can feed the
ducks at the small lake.
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281000
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Hawkstone Park and Follies
Voted `Family Attraction of the Year 2004` by the Good Britain Guide.
A unique woodland fantasy built around a red castle, Grotto-Hill
is waiting to be explored There are caves, cliffs, towers, tunnels
and twisting paths.
Weston-under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01939 200611
Admission: Entrance Fee
Dobbies
Garden World
Large well stocked garden centre, also offers home and giftware,
pet food and restaurant.
Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 874261
Home
Farm Attingham
Working farm open to public, with tearoom.
Atcham, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 709243
Admission: Entrance Fee
Ironbridge
Gorge
The birthplace of the Industrial Revolution is now a World Heritage
Site with 10 working museums, including Enginuity a fabulous
design & technology exhibition, restaurants, cafes and gift
shops.
Coach Road,
Coalbrookdale,
Shropshire
Tel: 01952 884391
Admission: Entrance Fee
Nesscliffe
Hill & Kynaston's Cave
Ramparts of an old hill fort, old sandstone quarry with cave
and a country park.
Nesscliffe, Shropshire (Just off A5, half way between Shrewsbury
& Oswestry)
Tel: N/A
Admission: Free
Percy Thrower's Garden Centre
One of Shropshire's leading garden centre, which is run by the
late Percy Thrower's three daughters. Also has restaurant & coffee
shop.
On the B4380 just south of Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 352 311
Powis
Castle (National Trust)
Powis Castle is famous for it's terraced garden and medieval castle, which contains
some of the finest collections of paintings in Wales.
Nr Welshpool, Powys
Tel: 01938 551920
Admission: Entrance Fee
Shrewsbury
Castle & The Shropshire Regimental Museum
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 361196
Admission: Museum - Entrance Fee, Castle Grounds - Free
Shrewsbury Abbey
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 232723
Shropshire
Hills & Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Pop on your walking shoes and
enjoy the great outdoors. the Shropshire Hills is an area of
outstanding beauty, where there are public footpaths, bridleways
and quiet lanes
for you
to explore.
There
is also
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre which has an exhibition
on
the Secret Hills, local information, gallery and cafe. The centre
is located just off the A49 on the edge of Craven Arms, Shropshire.
Tel: 01588
67 6000
Admission:
Entrance Fee to the Secret Hills exhibition.
Shropshire
Wildlife Trust
37
nature reserves across Shropshire. See website for details on each
reserve.
Headquarters - 193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 284 280
Admission: see website for details on each nature reserve
Wroxeter
Roman Vineyard
This vineyard make of award winning red & white wines
Wroxeter, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Tel: 01743 761888
Admission: Entrance Fee (pre-booking recommended)
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Fishing
Cound
Trout Fishery
26-acre lake stocked with quality
rainbow, brown trout and blue rainbows. Both
season and day tickets are available as are boats, tuition and
tackle hire.
Cound, Near Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 761114
Dorset
Pools
Two lakes sporting carp, rudd, roach, dace,
bleak, gudgeon, eels, chub, golden orfe, perch,
breamb and tench. Barbless hooks and keepnets allowed for
pleasure fishing.
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Tel: 01743 361804
Admission: Tickets purchased on the banks
Football
Shrewsbury
Town Football Club
Gay Meadow, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 356316
Admission: Tickets (can normally be purchased on gate).
Golf
If
you are planning a round or two of golf when you visit Shrewsbury.
We
recommended you contact the course and pre-book your tee off time.
Arscott
Golf Club
18 hole parkland course.
Arscott, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 860114
Admission: Green Fees
Church Stretton Golf Club
18 hole hillside/parkland course
Trevor Hill, Church Stretton,
Shropshire
Tel: 01694 722281
Admission: Green Fees
Hawkstone Park Golf Course
Two championship courses and 6 hole par 3 course.
Weston-under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01939 200611
Admission: Green Fees
Shrewsbury Golf Club
18 hole parkland course.
Condover, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 872976
Admission: Green Fees
Horse Riding
Prescott Equestrian Centre
A licensed family run equestrian
centre approved by the British Horse Society. They cater
for novice adults and children, offering pony days and beginner
walkouts. Hacking
is also available. Open 7 days a week.
Prescott Farm House, Prescott
Road, Baschurch, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01939 260712
Admission: Fees
Swimming
The Quarry Swimming
and Fitness Centre
32 metre swimming pool, 25 metre bulkhead for gala provisions and
51 metre flume ride. 1 metre & 5 metre spring boards and 5 metre
fixed diving board.
Priory Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1RU
Tel: 01743 281555
Admission: Entrance Fees
Water Sports
Drummond
Outdoor Kayak & Canoe Centre
South View, Severn Bank, Castlefields, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2JD
Tel: 01743 365022
Admission: Hire
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Acton
Burnell Castle (English Heritage)
Red sandstone shell of a semi-fortified tower house, built
in 1284-93 by Bishop Burnell.
Acton Burnell, Shrewsbury
Tel: 0870 333 1181 (English Heritage Customer Services)
Admission: Free
Attingham
Park (National Trust)
18th century mansion & deer park, with walks along River
Tern.
Atcham, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 708162
Admission: Entrance Fee
Battlefield Church
Battlefield Church was built on the site of the Battle of Shrewsbury
in 1406. Visitors to Battlefield church can see five newly installed
panels describing
the five main players in the Battle of Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury,
Shropshire
Opening Times: every Sunday in May, June, July, August and September
between 11:00am and 4:00pm.
Admission: TBC
Buildwas
Abbey (English
Heritage)
The extensive ruins of a Cistercian abbey, including much of
its fine 12th-century church. In a woodland setting beside
the River Severn, not far from the Iron Bridge.
Tel: 01952 433274
Admission: Entrance Fee
Coleham Pumping Station
Longden Road, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 361196
Admission: Entrance Fee
Haughmond
Abbey (English Heritage)
Extensive remains of a 12th century Augustinian Abbey
Near Shrewsbury
Tel: 0870 333 1181 (English Heritage Customer Services)
Admission: Entrance Fee
Ironbridge
Gorge
The birthplace of the Industrial Revolution is now a World Heritage Site with
10 working museums, including Enginuity a fabulous design & technology exhibition,
restaurants, cafes and gift shops.
Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, Shropshire
Tel: 01952 884391
Admission: Entrance Fee
Moreton
Corbet Castle (English
Heritage)
Remains of an medieval castle and an Elizabethan mansion house
Near Shrewsbury
Tel: 0870 333 1181 (English Heritage Customer Services)
Admission: Free
Powis
Castle (National Trust)
Powis Castle is famous for it's terraced garden and medieval
castle, which contains some of the finest collections of paintings
in Wales.
Nr Welshpool, Powys
Tel: 01938 551920
Admission: Entrance Fee
Shrewsbury
Abbey
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 232723
Shrewsbury
Museum & Art Gallery
Rowley's House, Barker Street, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 361196
Admission: Free
Shrewsbury
Castle & The Shropshire Regimental
Museum
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 361196
Admission: Museum - Entrance Fee, Castle Grounds - Free
Wroxeter
Roman City (English Heritage)
Roman name "Viroconium", was the fourth largest city
in Roman Britain. Though much still remains below ground,
today the most impressive features are the 2nd-century municipal
baths, and the remains of the huge wall dividing them from
the exercise hall in the heart of the city.
Wroxeter, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Tel: 01743 761330
Admission: Entrance Fee
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Shrewsbury's
historic centre has something to interest every shopper. You
will find shopping malls, designer
shops, a superb
range
of independent
retailers (check-out The Parade Shopping Centre), there are also
traditional market days and when it is time for refreshments you
will find cafes, restaurants,
bars
and
traditional
pubs.
Darwin Shopping Centre
Shops include: Marks & Spencer, Dorothy Perkins, River Island,
Woolworths, T K Maxx.
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 272322
Pride Hill Centre
Shops include: Ann Harvey, Next, Barratts, HMV.
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 231119
The Parade Shopping Centre
30 unique shops
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury's Marketplace
Market Hall, Shrewsbury
Market Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Shrewsbury Saturday Market
Shrewsbury Town Centre
Market Day: Saturday
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Cineworld
Old Potts Way,
Shrewsbury
Booking Line: 0871 220 8000
The
Old Market Hall Film & Digital Media Centre
The Square,
Shrewsbury
Booking/Enquiries: 01743 281281
The Shrewsbury Music Hall
Hosts a wide range of performances throughout the year.
The Square, Shrewsbury
Box Office: 01743 281281
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The
Bull Inn
Butcher Row,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 344728
The
Coach & Horses
Swan Hill,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 365661 The Loggerheads
1 Church Street,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 355457
Three
Fishes -
Smoke Free Pub
Fish Street,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 344793
Yates Wine Lodge
58 Mardol, Shrewsbury, SY1 1PP
Tel: 01743 343534
Clubs Liquid
Raven Meadows, Riverside, Shrewsbury, SY1 1PL.
Tel: 01743 358786
Ministry Nightclub
22 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury.
Tel: 01743 353357
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