Things to do in Great Ryton, Shropshire
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Great Ryton, Shropshire.
History and Heritage in Great Ryton
History and heritage within 10 miles of Great Ryton.
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Cantlop Bridge | English Heritage
Built in 1813, this innovative, single-span, cast-iron road bridge over the Cound Brook was possibly designed and certainly approved by the great engineer Thomas Telford.

Acton Burnell Castle | English Heritage
Twice the home of parliaments, this red sandstone shell of a semi-fortified tower house was built between 1284-93 by Bishop Burnell, Edward I's Lord Chancellor.

Langley Chapel | English Heritage
A small chapel tranquilly set all alone in charming countryside. Its atmospheric interior contains a perfect set of 17th-century timber furnishings, including a musicians' pew.

Wroxeter Roman City | English Heritage
Wroxeter (or 'Viroconium' ) was the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. It began as a legionary fortress and later developed into a thriving civilian city.

Haughmond Abbey | English Heritage
Extensive remains of Augustinian abbey, including abbots' quarters, refectory & cloister. Chapter house frontage with 12th & 14th century carving & statuary, timber roof c.1500. Displays, picnic area.

Wenlock Priory | English Heritage
he tranquil ruins of Wenlock Priory stand in a picturesque setting on the fringe of beautiful Much Wenlock. An Anglo-Saxon monastery was founded here in about 680 by King Merewalh of Mercia.

Buildwas Abbey | English Heritage
The impressive ruins of this Cistercian abbey have an idyllic setting near the River Severn. Unaltered 12th century church, beautiful vaulted and tile-floored chapter house and re-opened crypt chapel.
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The Great Outdoors in Great Ryton
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Great Ryton.
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Earl's and Pontesford Hill | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
A historic reserve with volcanic origins

The Cut Visitor Centre, Shrewsbury | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Shropshire Wildlife Trust's The Cut Visitor Centre is the perfect place to stop for a wander and drink, or even to browse for gifts.

Darwin's Childhood Garden | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
A fragment of the garden in which Charles Darwin spent much of his childhood.

Brook Vessons | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
An extraordinarily atmospheric place, with a wonderful feeling of antiquity on the edge of The Stiperstones.

The Hollies | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Ancient hollies on the Stiperstones.

Nipstone Rock | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
One of the most distinctive tors along the Stiperstones ridge

Hope Valley | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
A rejuvenated oak wood with a colony of dormice

Harton Hollow | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
A pretty wood situated on an ancient barrier reef.
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Music in Great Ryton
Music within 10 miles of Great Ryton.
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Walt McClements + Lucy Sissy Miller
Event 6.0 Walt McClements is an accordionist, multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Los Angeles.

The Rose Project Presents - K-klass
The Rose Project are getting 2025 underway with a bang, starting with a top quality headliner K-Klass

Woodshrop'25 Festival
A gentle nod to the legends
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Sport in Great Ryton
Sport within 10 miles of Great Ryton.
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Shrewsbury Driving Range
Welcome to Shrewsbury Driving Range, Home of PT Golf Shropshire's Number One Golf Retailer. Stockists of Ping, Callaway, Titleist, Footjoy and other leading Golf Equipment Brands.

Meole Brace Golf Course
A Friendly Golf Club based at Meole Brace Public Golf Course in Shrewsbury.
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Food and Drink in Great Ryton
Food and drink within 10 miles of Great Ryton.
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The Beefy Boys Shrewsbury
Discover The Beefy Boys' multiple locations, bringing burger excellence to different communities. Visit us at one of our locations and experience the ultimate burger journey that will leave you craving for more.
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