In Shropshire
SHROPSHIRE & THE MARCHES
The local area is rich in places to visit and things to do, whatever the season. The following websites will give you lots of information about events, activities, fairs, festivals and places to visit.
Shropshire: www.shropshiretourism.com
Shrewsbury: www.shrewsburytourism.co.uk
Ludlow: www.southshropshire.org.uk
Oswestry/Welsh Borders: www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk
PLACES OF INTEREST.
Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford, Nr Shifnal.
Tel: 01902 371112 www.rafmuseum.org/cosford
4 museums in one - Missile Collection, Warplane Collection, Transport Aircraft Collection and Research and Development Aircraft Collection. Over 70 on display.
Hawkstone Park and Follies, Weston-under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01939 200611 www.hawkstone.co.uk
A woodland fantasy of caves, cliffs, follies, secret pathways and underground tunnels
created by Sir Roland Hill.
Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom, Preston, Telford
Tel: 01952 677917 www.hoofarm.com
Children's paradise with Shropshire Friendliest animals.
Rays Farm, Bridgnorth
Tel: 01299 841255 www.raysfarm.com
Another wonderful place for children
Freshfields Equestrian Centre, Longford, Market Drayton Tel: 01630 652495 www.ridingschool.org
Park Hall, Oswestry
Tel: 01691 671123 www.parkhallfarm.co.uk
All weather activity centre with adventure and animals.
Ironbridge Gorge Museum, Ironbridge, Nr Telford
Tel: 01952 433522 www.ironbridge.org.uk
A World Heritage Site: birthplace of the Industrial Revolution where the first iron rails, wheels, boat and bridge were made.
Severn Valley Railway, The Station, Bridgnorth.
Tel: 01299 401001 www.svr.co.uk
Recreate the experience of steam travel between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster through 16 miles of glorious Shropshire scenery along the River Severn.
HISTORIC HOUSES & GARDENS:
National Trust: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
English Heritage: www.english-heritage.co.uk
Historic Houses Association: www.hha.org.uk
Weston Park: www.weston-park.com
Hodnet Hall Gardens: www.hodnethallgardens.co.uk
Wollerton Old Hall Garden: www.wollertonoldhallgarden.com
The Dorothy Clive Garden: www.dorothyclivegarden.co.uk
Glansevern Hall Gardens: www.glansevern.co.uk
Hergest Croft Gardens: www.hergest.co.uk
Powis Castle & Garden: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
ACTIVITIES:
West Midlands Shooting Ground: www.wmsg.co.uk
Dearnford Hall Trout Fishery: www.dearnfordhall.com
Shropshire Rally School: www.rallyschool.co.uk
Byways Breaks/cycling & walking: www.byways-breaks.co
