Looking for things to do in Shropshire? With UNESCO World Heritage Sites, areas of outstanding natural beauty, and the best preserved Steam Train network in England, Shropshire has it all. Ironbridge Gorge was awarded World Heritage status for its role as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, it also boasts the world’s oldest working cast iron bridge, as its name might suggest. You can also enjoy the legacy of industry by driving your own steam train, or dine in style on the Severn Railway as you enjoy the sights of V-shaped valleys in the Shropshire countryside.
Shropshire
Looking for things to do in Shropshire? With UNESCO World Heritage Sites, areas of outstanding natural beauty, and the best preserved Steam Train network in England, Shropshire has it all. Ironbridge Gorge was awarded World Heritage status for its role as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, it also boasts the world’s oldest working cast iron bridge, as its name might suggest. You can also enjoy the legacy of industry by driving your own steam train, or dine in style on the Severn Railway as you enjoy the sights of V-shaped valleys in the Shropshire countryside.
Accommodation and attractions in Shropshire
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Explore Hawkstone Park Follies fantasy land
Spend the day exploring an historic woodland fantasy with cliffs, crags, caves, deep woods and towers built hundreds of years ago.
Location: Weston under Redcastle, Shropshire
Discover the wild, rugged Stiperstones of Shropshire
See the Ordovician ‘Stiperstones Quartzite’, which is a wild and distinctive landscape rich with geology of national significance.
Location: Minsterley, Shropshire
Relight the romance at Soulton Hall
Rediscover yourselves at this cherished ancient manor in the green heart of Shropshire.
Location: Wem, Shropshire
Escape on a winter family getaway at Middle Farm Cottages
Enjoy a family holiday at Middle Farm Cottages, where you can get to know their growing range of farm animals and escape from the daily grind.
Location: Church Stretton, Shropshire
Steam into the Severn Valley Country Park
Bring your picnic and arrive by steam train, the best way to see the peaceful, scenic valley of the River Severn.
Location: Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Visit Shrewsbury Abbey, fictional home of Brother Cadfael
Visit Shrewsbury Abbey and follow in the footsteps of Cadfael, the monastic sleuth, where the books and TV series were set.
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Shop with a difference in medieval Shrewsbury
Shop in Shrewsbury - one of the few places where the independent shops still outnumber the 'big chains'.
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Celebrate the Golden Age of Steam in Shropshire
Journey back to the days of train whistles and locomotives as the Severn Valley Railway celebrate its Golden Jubilee.
Location: Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Frolic in the Follies at Hawkstone Park
Hawkstone Historic Park is a unique place, with an intriguing mix of follies, caves and grottos.
Location: Weston-under-Redcastle, Shropshire
Bring our your arty side at Heath House Studios
Get creative and learn a new skill at Heath House Studios in Shropshire with painting, crafting, sewing and flower arranging classes.
Location: Near Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Test your head for heights at the Adventure Rope Course
The Adventure Rope Course is a 17 metre Activity Tower with lots of adrenaline-fueled challenges attached to it.
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
A stately experience at Weston Park
See what it is like to live like an Earl in this beautiful stately home.
Location: Weston under Lizard, Shropshire
Enjoy a relaxing winter break in a former Georgian rectory
A former Georgian rectory set in the heart of the country, Pen-Y-Dyffryn is a haven for peace and quiet with friendly staff to make you feel welcome.
Location: Oswestry, Shropshire
Join the A-List on a narrow boat holiday
You just can’t beat messing about in boats and travelling at just 4 miles an hour you are sure to unwind.
Location: Chirk, Shropshire
Take a trip back to where the Industrial Revolution began
Ironbridge Gorge has World Heritage status for its unique contribution to the birth of the global Industrial Revolution in the 18th century.
Location: Ironbridge, Shropshire
Get chilled at the Cold War Exhibition at RAF Museum Cosford
The National Cold War Exhibition is the only place in the UK where you can see Britain’s V Bombers: the Vulcan, Victor and Valiant.
Location: Cosford, Shropshire
Enjoy a relaxing rural break at Goldstone Hall Hotel
Indulge in a countryside break at Goldstone Hall Hotel, winner of "The Small Hotel of the Year for The Heart of England West Midlands Region".
Location: Market Drayton, Shrosphire
Take a tour round Stokesay Court
Stokesay Court was the setting for the mansions scenes in the film version of Ian McEwan's best selling novel, “Atonement”.
Location: Craven Arms, Shropshire
Picnic in Shrewsbury’s Quarry Park
Established in the 16th Century Shrewsbury’s Quarry Park must be one of the oldest picnic areas in the country.
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Get stuck into cooking lessons at Brompton Cookery School
Learn the tricks of the trade with an award-winning chef at a cookery school housed in a beautiful barn conversion near Shrewsbury.
Location: Near Shrewsbury, Shropshire
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