Things to do in Shropshire and The Surrounding Area.

Local Sites

There are local facilities for interested in riding, golf, horse Racing and visiting Delbury Hall, near Diddlebury, Stokesay Castle and the Discovery Centre near Craven Arms. Close by is the well known Acton Scott Historic working farm with traditional breeds of cows, pigs, poultry and sheep.

Eating Out

Mr. Underhills
Ludlow’s only Michelin Starred restaurant
Dinham Weir, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1EH Telephone: 01584 874431
Web: www.mr-underhills.co.uk

The Clive
Bromfield, Ludlow
SY8 2JR
01584 856565 Website - www.theclive.co.uk

The Unicorn Inn
Lower Corve Street, Ludlow
Mike & Rita Knox welcome you to the Unicorn Inn, a traditional 17th century coaching inn; offering good beers & fine wines and featuring good home made food. Situated in a lovely street in the picturesque market town of Ludlow, Shropshire, The Unicorn Inn is a delightful place to eat and drink. Listed in Egon Ronay Gastropub, The Good Pub Guide 2006, The AA Pub Guide 2006. Website - www.unicorninnludlow.co.uk

Ego Café Bar
A relaxed and contemporary cafe bar in the centre of historic Ludlow. Ego offers bistro style dining and drinking, high quality food with a wide range of wines and drinks. Open 11am to 10pm, 7 days a week
Quality Square, Ludlow
SY8 1AR. Tel - 01584 878000 Website - www.egocafebar.co.uk

The Swan Inn.

Historic Inn set amongst Shropshire’s picturesque country-side.

Aston Munslow Nr Craven Arms. Shropshire.

Tel- 01584 841 415.

The Crown - The Crown at Munslow
less than 2 miles away, serving good food.

The Wenlock Edge Inn-
A traditional 17th country inn
Hill Top, Wenlock Inn, Shropshire, TF13 6DJ.
Tel-01746 785678
www.wenlockedgeinn.co.uk

Glass and Bottle
The 17th century stone built, cottage style inn, is situated in the picturesque village of Picklescott in the beautiful Shropshire Hills country. The family run inn has retained many of the original features including exposed beamed ceilings and walls.

Contact: Paul & Jo Stretton-Downs

Address: The Bottle & Glass Inn Picklescott Nr Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6NR

Tel- 01694 781208

Fun For All The Family

Ludlow Castle
The heart of Medieval Ludlow. Open all year round (except Christmas day and weekdays in January) www.ludlowcastle.com

Other Ludlow websites
www.ludlow.org.uk
www.ludowfestival.co.uk - (arts festival)

Stokesay Castle
Stokesay Castle has been virtually unchanged since Lawrence of Ludlow, the town's foremost wool trader. It was built it in the 13th century. The castle is, in fact, a fortified manor house, built more as a status symbol than with defence in mind. No-one felt the need to extend or replace much over the years, and so the shuttered windows, the Jacobean panelling, and the projecting timber of the upper storey are all intact.
There is a taped guided tour. Mar-May: 10 am - 5pm Thurs – Mon, Jun –Aug: 10 am – 6 pm daily, Sept – Oct: 10 am – 5 pm Thurs – Mon, Nov – Feb: 10am – 4pm Fri – Sun
Website - http://www.english-heritage.org.uk

Delbury Hall
Delbury Hall is said to be probably the most beautiful and imposing Georgian mansion in Shropshire. In a tranquil setting, facing south across water meadows towards Ludlow, 8 miles away, the house is approached through 80 acres of landscaped parkland in the middle of the beautiful Corvedale, between Much Wenlock and Ludlow, with a backdrop of the Clee Hills and the Wenlock Edge. There are flower-filled gardens, a lake with ornamental duck, a hard tennis court and a walled garden with fresh vegetables, fruit and free range hens. Website - www.delbury.com

Shipton Hall
This delightful Elizabethan stone manor house c.1587 is between Delbury and historic Much Wenlock. Interesting Rococco and Gothic plasterwork by TF Pritchard. Stone walled garden, medieval dovecote and parish church dating from late Saxon period.
A family home, open on Thursdays & Bank Holiday Sundays & Mondays.

Powis Castle
Perched on a rock above late 17th century garden terraces, this mediaeval castle contains the finest country house collection in Wales. Built around 1200 by Welsh Princes, it has been owned by successive generations of Herberts and Clives. The gardens are of the highest horticultural and historic importance and the Clive Museum displays treasures from India. Open Weds - Sun during the summer and daily in July and August.

Acton Scott
Historic Working Farm – See the animals, hands on activities, special events all Summer.
Just off the A49 near Church Stretton. Website - www.actonscottmuseum.co.uk
This interesting historic working farm is 3 miles away.

The Wernlas Collection
Internationally recognized as the UK’s leading conservation and breeding centre for rare and traditional breeds of chicken.
Open all year round 10:30 am – 5 pm Website - www.wernlas.com

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Just off the A49 near Craven Arms - Website - www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk

Stella Mitchell's Land Of Lost Content.
National Museum Of British Popular Culture. Collection of nostalgic memorabilia.
The Market Hall, Market Street, Craven Arms.
Open daily 11am – 5 pm, except December & January. Website - www.lolc.org.uk

Mickey Miller's Family Playbarn
Shropshire’s new indoor play facility for all the family.
Opening Times (School Holiday’s) 10 am – 6 pm Every Day
(Term Time) 10 am – 6 pm Wed, Sat, Sun & 4 – 7 pm Fri. Watling Street, Craven Arms. Website www.mickeymillers.com

Ludlow Market
An open market which has been held in Ludlow for the past
900 years. It has a wide variety of interesting stalls, with everything from quality fresh foods to crafts and jewelry.

Ludlow Festival
Held annually in late June and early July since 1960 and is one of the major arts festivals in the country. The centerpiece of the festival are Shakespearian plays performed in the open air inside the castle. Supporting events include orchestral concerts; jazz; musical recitals; literary and historical lectures; exhibitions; readings; and street entertainment.

The Ironbridge Gorge Museum
Taking its name from the magnificent bridge across the river Severn, which was cast in local factories and erected in 1779, Ironbridge now has a wealth of museums and sites devoted to the early days of the industrial revolution. A big draw for adults and children. Home to ten unique museums set in six square miles. One of Britain’s World Heritage sites. Near Telford. Website - www.ironbridge.org.uk

SEVERN Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway runs from Bridgnorth (approximately14 miles away from) to Kidderminster via Bewdley and has some wonderful steam trains and events for enthusiasts and children - Thomas the Tank Engine is often to be seen. Also, guided tours of the locomotive works by arrangement, Sunday lunches on the train and many other attractions. Said to be the best way to see the beauty of the River Severn. Website - www.svr.co.uk

Golf

Elm Lodge Golf Course
9 hole par 3 course. Beautiful landscape with many mature features.
Elm Lodge, Ludlow. Website - www.elm-lodge.org.uk

Church Stretton Golf Club
This Golf Club is one of the highest golf courses in Great Britain. Designed by James Braid in 1898 it is situated amidst the Longmynd Hills with magnificent views of Shropshire (See below). It is a fast draining parkland course with springy turf and no temporary greens.

    Address                            Phone
    Hunters Moon                   01694 722281
    Trevor Hill                          Fax
    Church Stretton                 0845 1563505
    Shropshire
    SY6 6JH                           Website - www.churchstrettongolfclub.co.uk

Church Stretton Area Website www.churchstretton.co.uk/

Fishing

Delbury Hall Trout Fishery – Two lakes regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout, 5 acres of water, superb location. Website - http://www.delbury.com

Cycling

http://www.wheelywonderfulcycling.co.uk/

Racing

Ludlow Racecourse – jump racing in picturesque Shropshire, sixteen race meetings, January – May and October – December. Website - www.ludlowracecourse.co.uk