Things to do in Shropshire
Browse a few of the things to do within 20 miles of Shropshire.
History and Heritage in Shropshire
History and heritage within 20 miles of Shropshire.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Iron Bridge | English Heritage
The world’s first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in 1779 by Abraham Darby III. Costing over £6000, the bridge was cast in his Coalbrookdale foundry, using 378 tons of iron.

Moreton Corbet Castle | English Heritage
The ruins of the medieval castle and Tudor manor house of the Corbets are dominated by the theatrical shell of an ambitious Elizabethan mansion wing in Italianate style.

Lilleshall Abbey | English Heritage
Extensive ruins of an Augustinian abbey, later a Civil War stronghold, in a deeply rural setting.

White Ladies Priory | English Heritage
Ruins of the late 12th century church of a small nunnery of 'white
ladies' or Augustinian canonesses. Charles II hid nearby in 1651,
before moving to Boscobel House.
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The Great Outdoors in Shropshire
The great outdoors within 20 miles of Shropshire.
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The Ercall | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Ancient oak woodland, spectacular views and more than 500 million years of history can be enjoyed here.

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.

Smalley Hill | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
This old land fill site is now a popular local walking spot, overlooking Telford.

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

Lightmoor | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
A wonderful, local wild place in the heart of Telford & Wrekin, the focus of much community activity.

Earl's and Pontesford Hill | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
A historic reserve with volcanic origins

Granville Country Park | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Once a hive of industry, with mines and furnaces, Granville has been reclaimed by nature and it now a gem in the middle of new development in Telford.

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

Pam's Pools | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Pam's Pools lie just 5km west of Bridgnorth. We purchased a section of land adjacent the pre-existing permaculture land owned by Pam Yuille in 2019. Former quarry pit lakes are now home to a number of wetland birds, including lapwings and oystercatchers.

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

Harton Hollow | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
A pretty wood situated on an ancient barrier reef.
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Music in Shropshire
Music within 20 miles of Shropshire.
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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 Shropshire
Sport within 20 miles of Shropshire.
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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.

Aqualate Golf Centre
Aqualate Golf Centre | Aqualate Driving Range | Home Page
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Food and Drink in Shropshire
Food and drink within 20 miles of Shropshire.
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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.

Cuckoo Oak Hungry Horse
The Cuckoo Oak is a family-friendly pub restaurant in Madeley with a lively atmosphere and affordable food. We've got plenty on our doorstep so you can soak up some history at Blists Hill Victorian Town or appreciate the craftsmanship at Coalport China Museum. What's on the menu? What isn't? From EPIC sharers to stacked burgers,tasty wings and our much-loved Chicken New Yorker or fish & chips,we have it all. Treat yourself to a glass of your favourite wine,flavoured gin or spirits from our well-stocked bar and catch the match with Sky Sports and TNT Sports. Why not make it al-fresco style and dine outside in our beer garden as the kids have fun in our outdoor play area? With plenty of parking,disabled facilities,and free Wi-Fi you'll feel right at home at the Cuckoo Oak. Show less
Kids eat for £1 every Monday at Hungry Horse (or larger meals for £1.50). 1 kid per paying adult. Please always check the website for T&Cs.
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The Arts in Shropshire
The arts within 20 miles of Shropshire.
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Blists Hill Victorian Town
Step back and experience the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian life

Shugborough Servants' Quarters
The National Trust's Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire, incorporates a Georgian mansion house and walled garden.
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Wildlife in Shropshire
Wildlife within 20 miles of Shropshire.
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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

Ruewood | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Two wet meadows full of wild flowers

Quarry Wood | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Explore this wood carefully, it has many stories to tell.

Farfields Meadows | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Two west facing species-rich meadows with wet flushes

Holly Banks | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
A tranquil landscape with dense hedgerows and grand old ash and oak trees

Cramer Gutter | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Boggy meadows next to Catherton Common

Catherton Common | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Wild heathland with skylarks and lizards

Wem Moss | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
An ancient piece of wilderness; an outstand example of a lowland raised bog.

Roundton Hill | Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust
Wildlife-rich hillfort

Charles Sinker Fields | Shropshire Wildlife Trust
* PLEASE NOTE - The hide will be closed between 24th June and 2nd July 2022 to allow for the creation of exciting new interior interpretation panels *The site formerly known as "The Flooded Fields" are a birdwatching hotspot on the edge of Whixall Moss.
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