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Shropshire Attractions
Traditional (pre-mechanisation) farm; farming and craft demonstrations.
Acton Scott, Church Stretton SY6 6QN Tel: 01694781306 or 781307
Pick your own lavender, also garden with over 100 varieties of herb; lavender and bee
PJoducts for sale (open Jul and Aug).
Astley Abbots, Bridgnorth, WV16 4SW Tel: 01746 763122
Unique and historic electric funicular railway has been transporting passengers up and down
the 111ft sandstone cliffs between High and Low Towns since 1892.
6a Castle Terrace, High Town and Underhill Street, Low Town, Bridgnorth , WV16 4AH Tel: 01746 762124 Email
Coleham Pumping Station
Two steam beam pumping engines in 1901 Pump House. Celebrating the centenary in 2001 with
’Steam-Up’ in one of the restored engines
Longden Coleham SY3 7DN Tel: 01743 361196 Daniel’s Mill
A picturesque working watermill with the largest waterwheel powering a corn mill
still working in England. Still with millstones producing traditional flour. Lovingly restored,
family owned for two hundred years. Guided tours for all visitors
Set on the largest and most spectacular of nine glacial meres, Ellesmere was the birthplace
of the Llangollen Canal which was designed and built by Thomas Telford from his offices in the town.
Surrounded by circular walks, woodlands and gardens, Ellesmere is a nature lover’s paradise. Modem
technology now allows the herons on the Mere to be viewed nesting and feeding their young from the
beginning of March to the end of May, all from the comfort of the Meres Visitor Centre. Ellesmere
has regular antique markets. Many festivals and events
01691 622981 or 01691 624488 Email
Hawkestone Park Known for its magical collection of follies, the parkland was used as a film location for “Chronicles of Narnia” and is said to be the final; resting place of King Arthur.
Maynards is one of the last traditional bacon and ham curers in Britain. They use methods
and recipes handed down since the 17th century and produce over 20 regional varieties. Visit the farm shop
where there is on offera range of delicious local produce. Great Taste Awards, Bronze Winner 2002, West
Midlands Awards 2002 Gold Medal: Bacon , Silver Medal: Gammon, Maynards Award Winning Sausages in
9 varieties.
Shropshire’s premier performing arts and entertainment venue. Music, comedy, dance,
drama. Childrens Shows Pantomime.
Lime Walk, Oakengates, Telford TF2 6EP Tel: 01952 619020
Set in a beautiful, wooded valley is home to unusual farm animals and birds including
deer, owls, lama, alpaca, ponies and much more. There are woodland walks by fastflowing streams along a
myth and magic woodcarving trail of over 40 carvings. Tea shop, light meals, gift shop.
Billingsley, Bridgnorth, WV16 6PF Tel: 01299 841255
Unfold the secrets of the Shropshire Hills on a family fun day out in an amazing grass
roofed building. Try the simulated air balloon ride, see the famous Shropshire mammoth. Discover
archaeology, ecology and nature, meadows and trails. Education room and outdoor teaching area. Cafe, shop,
car and coach parking.
School Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS Tel: 01588676040
The theatre puts on a variety of shows all year round, musicals, drama, special events and
of course the traditional pantomime
Stoneway Steps, Bridgnorth WV16 4BD Tel: 01746 763257
Located four miles east of Shrewsbury, Wroxeter is the semi-excavated site of the Roman
town of Viroconium (Uriconium). The city is known to be the fourth largest Roman settlement in Britain,
with a population in excess of 6,000 in its heyday. The extensive remains included a huge dividing wall
with gateway and the community baths. Managed by English Heritage, the site includes a visitor centre with
displays of excavated finds and images depicting everyday life in the city
Wroxeter, Shrewsbury. SY5 6PQ Tel: 01743 761888
Makers of award winning red & white wines. The Vineyard specialises in giving
interesting, informative tours that are fun for everyone.
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