Shropshire Tourist Guide

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Bridgnorth	The Library, Listley Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4AW Tel: 01746 763257 Fax: 01746 766625 E-mail: info@bridgnorthshropshire.com
Church Stretton	County Branch Library, Church Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6DG Tel: 01694 723133 Fax: 01694 723045 E-mail: churchstretton.tourism@shropshire-cc.gov.uk
Ellesmere	The Mereside, Ellesmere, SY12 0HD Tel: 01691 622981 Fax: 01691 622981 E-mail: ellesmere.tourism@shropshire-cc.gov.uk
Ironbridge	The Wharfage, Ironbridge Telford, TF8 7AW Tel: 01952 432166 Fax: 01952 432204 E-mail: tic@ironbridge.org.uk
Ludlow	Castle Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AS Tel: 01584 875053 Fax: 01584 877931 E-mail: ludlow.tourism@shropshire-cc.gov.uk
Market Drayton	49 Cheshire Street, Market Drayton, TF9 1PH. Tel: 01630 6512139 Fax: 01630 652139 Email: marketdrayton.tourism@shropshire-cc.gov.uk
Much Wenlock	The Museum, High Street, Much Wenlock, TF13 6HR Tel: 01952 727679 Fax: 01952 727679 E-mail: muchwenlock.tourism@shropshire-cc.gov.uk
Oswestry Town	Heritage Centre, 2 Church Terrace, Oswestry, SY11 2TE Tel: 01691 662753 Fax: 01691 65811 E-mail: ot@oswestry-welshborders.org.uk
Oswestry Mile End	Mile End, Oswestry, SY11 4JA Tel: 01691 662488 Fax: 01691 662883 E-mail: oswestry.tourism@oswestry-bc.gov.uk
Shrewsbury	The Music Hall, The Square, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LH Tel: 01743 281200 Fax: 01743 218213 E-mail: tic@shrewsburytourism.co.uk
Telford	The Telford Shopping Centre, Telford, TF3 4BX Tel: 01952 230032 Fax: 01952 291723 E-mail: info@telfordshopping.co.uk
Whitchurch	12 St Mary's Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1QY Tel: 01948 664577 Fax: 01948 665432 E-mail: whitchurch.heritage@ukonline.co.uk

Shropshire (including Telford and Wrekin) has 22 settlements which are officially towns. Many of them are very small (such as Clun and Cleobury Mortimer) and there are many villages in the county, such as Bayston Hill and Albrighton, that are larger than the smaller of these towns. Out of the 22 towns, 6 are in Telford and Wrekin, of which all but Newport now make up the Telford new town. The five main towns of Shropshire are (in order of size) - Telford, Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Bridgnorth and Newport, though Ludlow is also considered a main town.
SHROPSHIRE ATTRACTIONS	Shropshire County Council Shropshire Council Chief Executive's Office Shirehall, Abbey Foregate Shrewsbury Shropshire, SY2 6ND	communications @shropshire.gov.uk Shropshire Council websiteA	Tel/Fax
We would like to thank the following for their contributiod to this list: www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/ 2-4 Boscobel Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 3TT	107.4 Telford FM Shropshire Star Building, Waterloo Road, Ketley, Telford. TF1 5HU.	107.1 Oswestry FM 14 Salop Road, Oswestry, SY11 2NU
Acton Burnell Castle The castle of Acton Burnell is located in a remote village of the same name and isn’t a traditional castle at all. It is one of several fortified manor houses located in Shropshire that would have been built for comfort, rather than battle,The building was believed to have started in 1283 as a replacement for the original building, home of the Burnell family. The head of the family, Robert Burnell, was the Chancellor of England and a personal friend of King Edward I.Acton Burnell		Acton Burnell Shrewsbury Shropshire ACTON BURNELL CLICK	Tel: 0871 716 1942
Acton Scott Historic Working Farm Museum This museum is dedicated to telling the story of the working man in this area of the country, and how lives of ordinary people have changed through history. Filled with interesting pieces of documentation, artefacts and pictures, the museum offers a fascinating social history, which is quite different from the classic top down history that you often receive.		Wenlock Lodge, Acton Scott, Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6QN Map ACTON SCOTT CLICK	Tel 01694 781306/7 Fax: 01694 781569
Adcote House Adcote is a Grade I listed building designed by Norman Shaw and built to a Tudor design in 1879. Its features include a Great Hall, Minstrels' gallery, William De Morgan tiled fireplaces and stained glass windows. Landscaped gardens include many fine trees. It is now a girls' boarding and day school.		Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2JY ADCOTE HOUSE SCHOOL CLICK	Tel: +44 (0)1939 260202 Fax: +44 (0)1939 261 300
Angel Gardens, Springfield Angel Gardens are situated at 1000 feet and have panoramic views of the stunning Shropshire countryside and Welsh ranges. They nestle in the lee of Titterstone Clee Hill one of the highest Shropshire hills. The views can be appreciated from a six sided gazebo. There is a large lake spanned by a Willow Pattern bridge and surrounded by myriads of plants including hostas, day lilies and crocosmias. A smaller pool lies between the Italian Rosette garden and a contemplative Chinese Swing.A sheltered cottage garden is surrounded by stone walls and hosts exotica including trachcarpus. There are colourful rockeries and a fernery with lych gate. There is a children's cottage and Pavilion Tea Rooms serving teas and lunches.		Springfield Angel Lane Bitterley Ludlow Shropshire SY8 3HZ ANGEL GARDENS CLICK	Tel: +44 (0) 1584 890381 Fax: +44 (0) 1584 890381
Attingham Park Attingham Park was the ancestral home of the Berwick family for over 160 years. Each generation has left its unique mark on the house which vividly recalls the England of Jane Austen. This huge mansion is set in a magnificent deer park, artfully landscaped by the great Humphrey Repton.Visit the newly restored icehouse and greenhouses and see restoration in action as work continues on the Nash Staircase and Lady Berwick's sitting room. Visitors enjoy the magnificent Regency interiors that were created to reflect the delicate elegance of the time. The collections include ambassadorial silver, Italian furniture and Grand Tour paintings collected by the 3rd Lord Berwick.Costumed guides bring Attingham's colourful history to life including the story of the most corrupt election in the history of politics. There are guided tours from 12noon (booking essential, on the day of your visit, please ask at reception).The house offers a fascinating insight in to life above and below stairs and visitors are fascinated by the kitchens, tenants parlour and servants hall.Visitors can enjoy a number of woodland walks along the river Tern and through the Deer Park, taking in the picturesque views of the Wrekin and Shropshire Hills. Walks range from one mile to three miles. Opening hours for 2007: House3rd - 25th March: 1pm - 4pm Saturday and Sunday 26th March - 30th October: 1pm - 5.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday		Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 4TN Attingham Park is located 4 miles SE of Shrewsbury in Atcham on the B4380. Turn into the estate via the entrance opposite the Mytton & Mermaid Hotel. Email:- attingham.park@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk	Tel: +44 (0)1743 708 123 Fax: +44 (0)1743 708 175
Bear Steps Hall A set of medieval buildings restored by Shrewsbury Civic Society with varying exhibitions.		St Alkmond's Square Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 1UH \|	Tel: +44 (0) 1743 356511 Fax: +44 (0) 1743 344994
Benthall Hall is a 16th century English country house located close to the town of Broseley, Shropshire, England, and a few miles from the historic Ironbridge Gorge. It retains much of its fine oak interior, and an elaborate 17th century staircase. It is still occupied by the Benthall family, but has been owned by the National Trust since 1958, and is open to the public two to three afternoons a week during the summer season (March-September).The Hall was built around 1580, probably on the site of an earlier 12th century medieval manor and manor house. During the Civil War it was garrisoned, and was a site of several skirmishes.		Broseley Shropshire TF12 5RX BENTHALL CLICK	Tel: +44 (0) 1952 882159
Bishop's Castle Bishop's Castle is a small market town in Shropshire, England, and formerly its smallest borough. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 1,630. Bishop's Castle is one and a half miles east of the Welsh border, about twenty miles north-west of Ludlow and about twenty miles south-west of Shrewsbury. To the south is Clun and to the east is Church Stretton. The town is best known as a thriving market town with a strong agricultural community and has more recently become known for its alternative community including artists, musicians, writers and craftspeople. This is excellent walking country and Bishop's Castle is a "Walkers are Welcome Town", gaining the award this year( 2008). The long distance path The Shropshire Way runs through the town and Offa's Dyke is only a few miles away to the west. The ancient Kerry Ridgeway, a pre-bronze age route, runs from the town. The BC Ring, a 60 mile challenging route around the town, was published this year (2008). The town has two breweries, many pubs and eating places and a wide variety of places to stay in the town itself and the surrounding countryside.		Tourist Information Point Located at Old Time, High Street. BISHOPS CASTLE CLICK Bishop's Castle Photos Images of Bishop's Castle on Shropshire Gallery Bishops Castle Group (re proposed power station) [http://www.bishopscastlecc.intheteam.com Bishops Castle Cricket Club http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishop's_Castle
Bitterley Court 'Bitterley''' is a village and civil parish in the South Shropshire district of Shropshire, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 802. The village is about four miles east of Ludlow. Bitterley is the location for Bitterley Court, the longtime seat of the Walcott family, who had previously sold their Walcot Hall to Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive, known as Lord Clive of India.		Ludlow Shropshire SY8 3HL BITTERLEY COURT CLICK	Tel: +44 (0) 1584 890265 Fax: +44 (0) 1584 891414
Blists Hill -Victorian Town This interesting exhibition comprises one of the largest open air museums in the entire United Kingdom. Created in over thirty acres of woodland and open land, the town is a recreation of a village from Victorian times. There are all of the major amenities that one would expect to see in a community and as a visitor you can really step back in time and see how people in this area might have lived in the past.		Exit J4 of M54. Follow signs for Ironbridge Gorge. Then follow signs for Blists Hill Museums BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN CLICK	Tel: 01952 884391
Boscobel House & The Royal Oak Let the romance of Boscobel flow over you. This modest but beautiful timber-framed hunting lodge sheltered Charles II after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. He evaded capture by sheltering in a nearby Oak tree, which soon became known as the 'Royal Oak'. He then escaped to France, later returning to restore the monarchy to England in the 1660's.Explore this fully refurbished house and gardens. Visit the dairy, farmyard and smithy. Hear tales of the 'Priest Holes' on your guided tour and afterwards relax in the tea room. A visit is not complete without seeing the descendant of the original 'Royal Oak', badly damaged in recent storms, but still standing as a reminder of dramatic events over 350 years ago!Whilst in the area, you can also visit White Ladies Priory, the remains of a nunnery once part of White Ladies House. It was in this house that Charles initially took refuge after his defeat.		Brewood, Bishops Wood, Shropshire ST19 9AR Located on a minor road from A41 to A5. 8 miles North West of Wolverhampton. 5 minutes drive from M54 junction 3. BOSCOBEL CLICK	Tel:-01902 850244
Bridgnorth Bridgnorth is a town in Shropshire, England, along the Severn Valley. It is split into Low Town and High Town, named on account of their elevations relative to the River Severn, which separates the upper town on the right bank from the lower on the left. It is the seat and most populous town of Bridgnorth district. The population of the town of Bridgnorth was 11,891 at the 2001 Census and a 2008 estimate puts it at 12,216. Bridgnorth is named after a bridge over the River Severn, that was built further north than an earlier bridge at Quatford. The earliest historical reference to the town is in 895, at which time it is recorded that the Danes created a camp at Cwatbridge, and subsequently in 912, Æthelfleda constructed a mound on the west bank of the River Severn, or possibly on the site of Bridgnorth Castle, as part of an offensive against the Danes. In 2005, unverified German papers dating from 1941 were found, outlining new details about Operation Sealion, the military plans of Nazi Germany for an invasion of Britain. Two quiet Shropshire towns were mentioned in the documentation—Ludlow and Bridgnorth. Some experts believe that it was Hitler's intention to make Bridgnorth the German headquarters in Britain, due to its central position in the UK, rural location, rail connections and now-disused airfield.		The Library, Listley Street, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4AW. Email : Click Here Open all Year : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9.30am - 5pm In addition April - October Thursday 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm. BRIDGNORTH CLICK Bridgnorth, Much Wenlock and the Severn Valley About Bridgnorth, Tourist and Local Information Site Bridgnorth Spartans Junior Football Club Bridgnorth Music Festival 2008 Daniels Mill Bridgnorth http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgnorth	Tel : 01746 763257 Fax : 01746 766625
Bridgnorth Castle (ruin) The remains of Bridgnoth Castle are set on a cliff by the side of the River Severn. Today the castle is little more than a ruin, comprising of a 70 foot tall, 12th century Norman tower and some other small stonework built in the time of Henry II.The tower leans at an alarming angle of 15 degrees, three times greater than that of the leaning tower of Pisa. This is due to an attempt to blow it up during the Civil War.The castle was founded in 1101 by Robert de Belleme, who is reputed to have been a very nasty character. He tortured men and women and even is reported to have gouged his godson’s eyes out with his bare fingernails. He was the son of the French Earl, Roger de Montgomery, and was also a rich and powerful Norman baron who succeeded his father to become the Earl of Shrewsbury.		West Castle Street Bridgnorth Shropshire
Broseley Pipeworks The museum at Broseley Pipeworks will make 'Church Wardens' of us all, in the pipe-smoking sense that is. The Broseley Pipeworks were abandoned in 1957 closing the door on 350 years of traditional pipe making skills. The site remained abandoned for many years until it was re-opened in 1996 as a part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museums. Today visitors will find the traditional tools of the job preserved, lying on benches, just as it would have looked when the workers left and the factory closed all those years ago. At one time, there were three pipe manufacturers in Broseley, making it one of the largest pipe-making areas in the world. Broseley is the site of the earliest industrial settlements. The museum here acts as a time capsule, preserving the ancient local industry of making clay pipes and other products.		Exit J4 of M54. Follow signs for Ironbridge Gorge. Then follow signs for Blists Hill Museums BROSELEY PIPEWORKS CLICK	Tel: 01952 884391
Bridgnorth Cliff Railway Company For over a century Bridgnorth Cliff Railway has been transporting the people of Bridgnorth up and down the 111 ft sandstone cliffs that separate High Town from Low Town and the River Severn. It is first and foremost a working railway; its importance to both the townspeople of Bridgnorth and to visitors to the town is undiminished by age.The railway operates two carriages on parallel tracks. Connected by steel cables, the carriages serve to counterbalance each other - as one rises to the top station, the other runs to the bottom station. The cars are now powered by an electric winding engine, but were originally driven by a system of water balance, each carriage carrying water ballast in a tank beneath the passenger compartment.		6a Castle Terrace Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4AH From Bridgnorth Low Town car parks, walk across river bridge to Bottom Station. From Bridgnorth High Town car parks, follow fingerpost signs to Cliff Railway - Top Station is on Castle Terrace. From SVR Station, cross footbridge and follow signs. Email:-office@bridgnorthcliffrailway.co.uk BRIDGNORTH CLIFF RAILWAY CLICK	Tel: 01746 762052 Fax: 01746 762124
Buildwas Abbey Impressive ruins of a Cistercian abbey, including its unusually unaltered 12th-century church, beautiful vaulted and tile-floored chapter house, and recently re-opened crypt chapel. In a wooded Severn-side setting, not far from the Iron Bridge and Wenlock Priory.		Ironbridge Telford Shropshire TF8 7BW BUILDWAS ABBEY CLICK	Tel: 0871 716 1942
Caer Caradoc Caer Caradoc is one of the most prominent of the South Shropshire Hills, with a summit of approximately 459 metres or 1500 feet above sea level. Close to the summit is the site of an iron age hill fort. The history of Caer Caradoc is often associated with Caradoc, one of the last British leaders to resist the Roman invasion around 43AD. The Romans called him Caractacus. According to the record (or is it legend?), Caractacus made a last stand with his followers on a hill that might possibly have been what we now know as Caer Caradoc. Caractacus was defeated and taken, as a prisoner, to Rome.It seems, though, that there are a number of other locations that might also have been the location for his defeat and capture.Caer Caradoc is one of the most prominent of the South Shropshire Hills, with a summit of approximately 459 metres or 1500 feet above sea level. Close to the summit is the site of an iron age hill fort. The history of Caer Caradoc is often associated with Caradoc, one of the last British leaders to resist the Roman invasion around 43AD. The Romans called him Caractacus.According to the record (or is it legend?), Caractacus made a last stand with his followers on a hill that might possibly have been what we now know as Caer Caradoc. Caractacus was defeated and taken, as a prisoner, to Rome.It seems, though, that there are a number of other locations that might also have been the location for his defeat and capture.		Church Stretton Shropshire CAER CARADOC CLICK
Cantlop Bridge The great engineer Thomas Telford was responsible for designing this famous bridge, located just outside of the small Shropshire community of Cantlop. Instrumental in shaping Shropshire and the West Midlands, Telford on this occasion built a single span cast-iron road bridge for traffic to cross the Cound Brook. The bridge is now overseen and maintained by English Heritage.		Cantlop, Shropshire SY5 7DB Map CANTLOP BRIDGE CLICK
Cardingmill Valley Carding Mill Valley , above Church Stretton, cuts into the side of the Long Mynd and offers walks to the top of the escarpment and stunning views. It's in the care of the National Trust and is free to enter, although visitors have to pay to park.		Chalet Pavilion Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6JG CARDING MILL VALLEY CLICK	Tel: +44 (0) 1694 722631 Fax: +44 (0) 1694 723068
Childhood and Costume Museum The Museum Collection presents a collection of replicas, cards and gifts from some of the leading museums and galleries in Britain as well as many overseas. Most items are produced by or with the museums themselves, so your purchases will help the respective institutions.		Newmarket Building Postern Gate Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4AA map	Tel: +44 (0) 1746 - 764636
Church Stretton Church Stretton is a small town in southern Shropshire, England, located approximately 13 miles (21 km) south of Shrewsbury, the county town. At the 2001 census, the town's population was 4,186. The area has been settled since the Iron Age, during which a hillfort was constructed on Caer Caradoc Hill. The town was nicknamed "Little Switzerland" during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, due to its hilly terrain. The local geology is complex and incorporates some of the oldest rocks in England. Major local employers include a water-bottling plant, polymer laboratories and the tourist trade, and the town is a centre for the sport of archery.		County Branch Library, Church Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6DG E-mail: churchstretton.tourism@shropshire-cc.gov.uk CHURCH STRETTON CLICK Church Stretton - Official Town Council website Church Stretton - links Church Stretton Photos Photographs of Church Stretton on Shropshire Gallery Annual Arts Festival Annual Food Fair Extract from A History of the County of Shropshire: Volume 10 (1998) Photographs of Church Stretton http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_Stretton	Tel: 01694 723133 Fax: 01694 723045
Cleobury Mortimer Cleobury Mortimer is a small rural market town in Shropshire, England. The town's parish has a population of 1,962 according to the 2001 census. Although often regarded as a village, it is in fact the second smallest town in Shropshire (after Clun), having been granted a Town charter in 1253. Several pronunciations of the town's name are in use. In Cleobury itself "Clib-bree" is commonly used, while in surrounding areas such variations as "Cleb-bree" and "Clee-bree" are not unusual. The name is believed to derive from the contraction of the Old English clifu meaning a steep place and bury meaning fortified settlement. Mortimer comes from Roger de Mortimer of Normandy to whom the land was gifted after the Norman conquest. He founded the Mortimer dynasty of Marcher Lords who held power in the Welsh Marches throughout the Middle Ages and were closely involved with power struggles with successive English monarchs and other powerful Lords. Cleobury has a significant entry in the Domesday Book, and is the site of at least two castles.		Tourist Information Point - New Market Hall, Church Street CLEOBURY MORTIMER CLICK http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleobury_Mortimer
Clun Clun (IPA: /klʌn/) is a small town in South Shropshire, England. The town is located entirely in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The 2001 census recorded 642 people living in the town. The town is situated in the Clun Valley, through which the River Clun flows. The valley is dominated by agriculture, though some areas of woodland remain. The town's name is taken from the River Clun, which flows from west to east through the settlement. The River Unk joins the Clun just to the west of the town. The A488 and B4368 roads cross in the town of Clun. Craven Arms, Bishop's Castle and Ludlow are the neighbouring Shropshire towns, and Knighton, which is in Wales, is to the south. Nearby is Offa's Dyke and the Offa's Dyke Path. Clun Forest is to the west of the town, further upstream of the Rivers Unk and Clun. The Jack Mytton Way passes through the town as does the Shropshire Way and further significant historic routes pass through the area. The Clun Bridge, which the A488 and B4368 routes use to cross the River Clun, is at 181m above sea level, the town centre on the north bank is at 185m, while St. George's church on the south bank is situated at 193m. As well as Clun Bridge there is also a ford further downstream in the town, at Waterloo, which has recently been made usable to most motor vehicles. A third crossing point, a footbridge, exists just upstream of Clun Bridge and connects the town's main car park with the castle grounds.		Tourist Information Point Clun Garage, High Street. CLUN CLICK Official Local Clun Site Clun Green Man Festival Clun Photo Gallery History of Clun Photographs of Clun on Shropshire Gallery http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clun
Clun Castle (ruin) Situated next to the River Clun this dramatic setting is home to the ruins and extensive earthworks of a 13th Century keep, unusually sitting on the side, rather than the top, of its mound. The castle was built as a defence on the Welsh borders and is owned and operated by English Heritage. There are several noticeboards on-site that carry a wealth of information about the history of this area.		Clun Craven Arms Shropshire Map	Tel: 0871 716 1942
Clun Local History Museum Clun Museum is a fascinating place to visit and is filled with artefacts, pictures and documents that help to tell the story of this small and interesting community. The museum was established in order to protect the heritage of the town and its people, and is home to a large archaeological collection that shows the earliest roots of settlements in this region, as well as many more contemporary pieces.		Clun Town Hall Clun Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 8JT Map CLUN MUSEUM CLICK	Tel: +44 (0) 1588 - 640681 Fax: +44 (0) 1588 - 640681
Clun Town Trust The town trust is an attraction and a reference point for those who were interested in becoming more acquainted with the history of the community. The collection of archives dates back many hundreds of years, and there are many clues in the collection that has been put together by the local authority as to how the people and politics of this community have changed throughout the centuries.		The Square, Clun, Shropshire SY7 8JA Map	Phone: +44 (0)1588 640026
Coalbrookedale Museum of Iron Shropshire has a long industrial history that is connected with the iron mining industry. This museum and heritage centre is based on the site of a former mine and once would have been a bustling and dirty place of business where the mineral were extracted. The museum celebrates this rich history that has helped to shape the community into what it is today, and affected the social and political progress of the region for decades.		Exit J4 of M54. Follow signs for Ironbridge Gorge. Then follow signs for Blists Hill Museums COALBROOKEDALE MUSEUM OF IRON CLICK	Tel: 01952 884391
Coalport China Museum Coalport China Museum houses vast displays of two centuries of china, and is home to National collections of Caughley and Coalport porcelain (housed in the original riverside buildings), which were made in the factory from 1796 until 1926 when production moved to the neighbouring county of Staffordshire.Coalport was once one of the country's largest porcelain manufacturers, with a worldwide reputation for fine china. Today the award-winning museum includes a range of exhibits tracing the history of the factory and the lives and working conditions of its workforce.In the old workshops, china painting, clay modelling and china flower making take place regularly and pre-booked one-day courses are available, with expert tuition and museum entry for the enjoyment of children and adults of all ages .visitors can purchase examples of all the fine china from the museum shop. The slip room cafe serves a variety of refreshments and has a seating capacity of 70 people.		Exit J4 of M54. Follow signs for Ironbridge Gorge. Then follow signs for Blists Hill Museums COALPORT CHINA MUSEUM CLICK	Tel: 01952 884391
Coleham Pumping Station Coleham Pumping Station is an important piece of industrial heritage in this region. The vast pumps have stood for much of the 20th Century. Built in 1900, for seventy years the machinery operated within this chapel like building under the dirty but effective power of coal burning. The station is a real piece of industrial history and is a fascinating place to browse around and look at the machinery.		Longden Coleham Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 7DN Map COLEHAM CLICK	Tel: 01743 361 196 Fax: 01743 358 411
Craven Arms Craven Arms is a small town and civil parish in South Shropshire, England. The town is surrounded to the north by the Shropshire Hills AONB, and to the south is the fortified manor house Stokesay Castle. Craven Arms is located on the A49 road and the Welsh Marches and Heart of Wales railway lines, which connect it north and south to the larger towns of Shrewsbury and Ludlow respectively. The town has a small railway station. Craven Arms boasts many local attractions and as a place to visit it is ideally situated for walking and cycling. Craven Arms is a relatively new town (for Shropshire), being only a small village "Newton" on a map of 1695. The settlement grew when the railways came during the mid to late 19th Century. Newton is still the name for the southeastern part of the present day town, while the northern part is called Newington or New Inn (another small village which existed prior to the town). The town takes its name from the Craven Arms Hotel, situated on the junction of the A49 and B4368 roads, which in turn is named after the Lords Craven (who owned nearby Stokesay Castle). The civil parish of Craven Arms was formed from two older parishes — Stokesay and Halford. Small parts of the settlement overlap into neighbouring Wistanstow and Sibdon Carwood parishes.		Tourist Information Point - located at Secret Hills - Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre SHROPSHIRE HILLS DISCOVERY CENTRE CLICK CRAVEN ARMS CLICK http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craven_Arms
Daniel's Mill Picturesque working water mill with 38ft. cast iron waterwheel producing wholemeal flour traditionally. Family owned for 200 years. Guided tours for all visitors.Daniels Mill is set in the idyllic Shropshire countryside, deep in a wooded valley crossed by a 19th Century viaduct carrying the Severn Valley Railway to Bridgnorth. Visitors are taken back in time when the mill wheel turns and a steam train crosses the viaduct at the same time. See whats being turned into flour by the heavy millstones in the traditional way used for centuries and experience the sight and sounds of yesteryear.There is also an exhibition of old country tools and domestic bygones with conducted tours for all visitors to the mill. A gift shop is open and 100% wholemeal flour is available for sale, during weekends and Bank Holidays, tea, coffee and scones made from our own flour mill are available to mill visitors. We are situated near the Severn Valley Railway half a mile from the junction of the Highley (B4555) and Cleobury Mortimer (B4363) roads out of Bridgnorth.Organised parties and schools are welcome by prior appointment throughout the year. Evening parties accepted between May and end of August. Please allow up to 2 hours to visit. Reductions for parties numbering 20 and over. Light refreshments available by arrangment. DUE TO STORM DAMAGE DANIELS MILL IS NOW CLOSED. RE-OPENING DATE TO BE ADVISED.		Eardington Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 5JL	Tel: 01746 762753
Darby Houses At the Darby Houses you'll gain an insight into the gracious lifestyle of the Darby family.Rosehill House, was one of the homes of the Darby family and their decendents during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and many of the rooms are lavishly decorated with the original furniture. Adjacent to Rosehill House is Dale House, which includes the original wood-panelled study, where the great Quaker Ironmaster Abraham Darby III finalised his preparations and plans for the construction of the worlds first Iron brige. As you wonder around the Darby Houses, you can read extracts from the personal Darby family papers, giving you further insight into the thoughts of this revolutionary family.		Exit J4 of M54. Follow signs for Ironbridge Gorge. Then follow signs for Blists Hill Museums DARBY HOUSES CLICK	Tel: 01952 884391
The Dingle The Dingle was Percy Thrower’s personal garden, which has been encapsulated inside The Quarry, although remains separate by its high hedges and fences around the perimeter. Inside the Dingle, there are many little passages, allowing you to walk around the whole perimeter. During the Second World War, it was used for farming. Percy Thrower was appointed the Park Superintendent in 1946, and transformed it to what it is today. The Dingle is a perfect place just to relax: the central focal point is full of colour during the summer and the benches just above are perfect for those hot summer days in the shade.		Shrewsbury, Shropshire Map
Dingle Nurseries & Gardens The beds are colour-themed to look good all year. Autumn is breathtaking, an acre of primroses in spring; spectacular plantings of shrubs trees and herbaceous. Exciting shapes in winter, always good in summer. Large nursery alongside, selling all plants for the garden.		Frochas, Welshpool, Shropshire, SY21 9JD From the junction of the A5/A458 (N) Shrewsbury. Take the A458 to Welshpool turn right on to the A490. Turn left to Dingle nurseries (signposted). Email:- jill@dinglenurseries.co.uk DINGLE CLICK	Tel:-01938 555145
Dorothy Clive Garden The Dorothy Clive Garden is intimate and informal. It embraces a variety of landscape features, including a superb woodland garden, an alpine scree, gravel garden and many fine mixed borders. Visitors will discover the great variety of form and colour and the fine views of the surrounding hilly countryside. The plant enthusiast will find many unusual species. Visitors can rest on the garden seats provided throughout the grounds and enjoy the tearoom's home-baking on the terrace lawn, while taking pleasure from the lovely views of the Staffordshire countryside.		Willoughbridge Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4EU DOROTHY CLIVE GARDENS CLICK	Tel: +44 (0) 1630 647237 Fax: +44 (0) 1630 647902
Dudmaston Hall The National Trust acquired this beautiful late 17th Century mansion in 1978. It houses a fascinating series of collections, including Dutch flower paintings and rare ceramics. Important 20th Century sculptures by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth can be found at the property, alongside a collection of Lady Laboucheres childhood clothes. The grounds are a pleasant place for walking and soaking up the historic atmosphere.		Quatt Bridgnorth Shropshire WV12 6XZ From A5/A49 juncrtion Shrewsbury take directions for town centre Follow directions for Bridgnorth A458 Continue until you reach Bridgnorth Follow directions for A442 towards Kidderminster Dudmaston Hall is situated in Quatt, just off the A442. Email:-dudmaston@nationaltrust.org.uk NATIONAL TRUST CLICK	Tel: +44 (0)1746 780 866 Fax: +44 (0)1746 780 744
Ellesmere Ellesmere is a small market town near Oswestry in north Shropshire, England, notable for its proximity to a number of prominent lakes, the Meres. The town is located by the side of 'The Mere', the largest natural Mere (lake) in England outside the Lake District and one of nine glacial Meres in the area. ('Glacial' means that the depression occupied by the mere was the location of a block of ice that persisted at the end of the last Ice Age.) An artificial island in the Mere was constructed in 1812 from soil dug out during the making of the gardens at Ellesmere House. This was later named Moscow Island, as Napoleon was forced to withdraw from Moscow that year. The mere has a visitors' centre and is popular with birdwatchers, many of whom visit to see Grey Herons nesting. There are eight other meres nearby: Blakemere, Colemere, Crosemere, Kettlemere, Newtonmere, Whitemere, Sweatmere & Hanmer Mere. The civil parish which constitutes the town is Ellesmere Urban - see also the parish of Ellesmere Rural. It lies in North Shropshire district.		The Mereside, Ellesmere, SY12 0HD E-mail: ellesmere.tourism@shropshire-cc.gov.uk Maelor Saesneg - The Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust

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