South Shropshire Hills guidebook
Sightseeing
Stokesay Castle
Ludlow RoadSuperb & unique fortified manor house.
Wander around the ruins of Ludlow castle and imagine days gone by with 360 degree views from the top of the castle tower.
120 locals recommend
Ludlow Castle
Castle SquareWander around the ruins of Ludlow castle and imagine days gone by with 360 degree views from the top of the castle tower.
A fascinating Welsh castle with exceptional gardens.
167 locals recommend
National Trust - Powis Castle and Garden
A fascinating Welsh castle with exceptional gardens.
An absolute must visit, the views over Shropshire & Wales from the top of the Long Mynd are breathtaking.
26 locals recommend
Long Mynd
An absolute must visit, the views over Shropshire & Wales from the top of the Long Mynd are breathtaking.
An incredibly atmospheric ridge with outstanding views over the surrounding countryside.
21 locals recommend
Stiperstones National Nature Reserve
An incredibly atmospheric ridge with outstanding views over the surrounding countryside.
City/town information
With over 700 listed buildings & a bustling market several days a week, Ludlow is an absolute treat to visit. There are also some excellent cafeterias and a choice of restaurants.
206 locals recommend
Ludlow
With over 700 listed buildings & a bustling market several days a week, Ludlow is an absolute treat to visit. There are also some excellent cafeterias and a choice of restaurants.
The birthplace of Charles Darwin, Shrewsbury is our delightful county town. There is a wide range of shopping available and some wonderful restaurants and cafes. It is also home to the excellent market place which is a hub for great food, produce and crafts.
244 locals recommend
Shrewsbury
The birthplace of Charles Darwin, Shrewsbury is our delightful county town. There is a wide range of shopping available and some wonderful restaurants and cafes. It is also home to the excellent market place which is a hub for great food, produce and crafts.
Nestled underneath the Long Mynd, Church Stretton is a great place for local shopping, cafes & food.
54 locals recommend
Church Stretton
Nestled underneath the Long Mynd, Church Stretton is a great place for local shopping, cafes & food.
The birthplace of the modern olympics, Much Wenlock is a charming Shropshire town with shopping and food available.
31 locals recommend
Much Wenlock
The birthplace of the modern olympics, Much Wenlock is a charming Shropshire town with shopping and food available.
Food scene
A local gem with serious cooking using local seasonal ingredients. Recommended.
11 locals recommend
The Walrus Restaurant
2 RoushillA local gem with serious cooking using local seasonal ingredients. Recommended.
The CSONS family Ludlow outlet. Unbeatable location under the castle by the river. Always great food and service.
40 locals recommend
CSONS
LinneyThe CSONS family Ludlow outlet. Unbeatable location under the castle by the river. Always great food and service.
Haughmond
Pelham RoadCharming gastro pub in characterful village just outside Shrewsbury.
Hands down the best pizza in Shropshire. A cool place to hang out, drink beer of fine coffee and enjoy a slice.
18 locals recommend
Dough & Oil
18 Castle StHands down the best pizza in Shropshire. A cool place to hang out, drink beer of fine coffee and enjoy a slice.
The Riverside Inn Aymestrey Herefordshire
Excellent gastro pub
Old Downton Lodge
3 rosette fine dining restaurant
Mortimers
17 Corve StLudlows only fine dining restaurant
Excellent thin and crispy pizza in this hidden away gem behind Ludlow market.
10 locals recommend
Pizza Ten
2B Quality SquareExcellent thin and crispy pizza in this hidden away gem behind Ludlow market.
There is an incredible selection of food outlets in the Market Hall from the Birds Nest cafe through to the House of Yum (Thai) or the Chinese Dumpling cafe. An absolute must visit for any foodie.
27 locals recommend
Market Hall
27 Earle StreetThere is an incredible selection of food outlets in the Market Hall from the Birds Nest cafe through to the House of Yum (Thai) or the Chinese Dumpling cafe. An absolute must visit for any foodie.