The Lodge Guidebook
Food scene
Yockleton Arms is under a mile away from the Lodge, situated in the picturesque Shropshire countryside with a very friendly atmosphere. Drinks, pub food, outside seating area, dogs also welcomed.
6 locals recommend
The Yockleton Arms
Yockleton Arms is under a mile away from the Lodge, situated in the picturesque Shropshire countryside with a very friendly atmosphere. Drinks, pub food, outside seating area, dogs also welcomed.
Windmill Inn
A4585 minute drive from the Lodge, family run country pub. Food and drink served daily.
fantastic selection of food to chose from and traditional ales within a warm friendly atmosphere.
17 locals recommend
The Nags Head
2 Main Roadfantastic selection of food to chose from and traditional ales within a warm friendly atmosphere.
Zenna
Main RoadChinese restaurant and takeaway. Best Chinese around only 10 minute away from The Lodge.
Saffron Cottage
Welshpool RoadIndian Restaurant and takeaway. Delicious curry!
Great pub! 15 minute drive away from The Lodge. Beer garden, games room, wide range of food severed daily, local ales.
11 locals recommend
The Lowfield Inn
Great pub! 15 minute drive away from The Lodge. Beer garden, games room, wide range of food severed daily, local ales.
Tapas Bar, amazing food within a chilled environment. Set menu is a must try!
10 locals recommend
The Olive Tree
85 FrankwellTapas Bar, amazing food within a chilled environment. Set menu is a must try!
Smoke Stop BBQ
Welshpool RoadPerfect place for BBQ lovers!
La Mer Rouge
MardolExcellent food! a must for all seafood fans.
River Thai
Smithfield RoadSit along side the river seven enjoying Thai food.
Walks and Hills
Easy parking and beautiful views. We are blessed with so many stunning hills surrounding the Lodge.
6 locals recommend
Stiperstones
Easy parking and beautiful views. We are blessed with so many stunning hills surrounding the Lodge.
Earl's Hill
nature reserve, 10 minute drive from The Lodge.
Great for walks and also child heaven with streams to cross and play in. great place for the summer days.
81 locals recommend
Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd
Great for walks and also child heaven with streams to cross and play in. great place for the summer days.
Shrewsbury quarry park in the centre of town. Super children's play area and also water area too. Walk through the gardens and alongside the river.
42 locals recommend
The Quarry
Shrewsbury quarry park in the centre of town. Super children's play area and also water area too. Walk through the gardens and alongside the river.
The wrekin
Amazing views of Shropshire!
Nescliffe Hill Kynaston Cave
Lovely walks and dog friendly.
Admiral Rodney’s pillar
a great climb to the top! views are worth it!
Callow Hill
great for children!
Devil's Chair
Great walk, just watch your stepping!
The Bog
great walks!
All different distances of walks, great for children too. Normally children's trail on.
26 locals recommend
Haughmond Hill
All different distances of walks, great for children too. Normally children's trail on.
Shepherds Rock
Beautiful walks
Farm Shops
Hignetts is a family run farm shop supplying local produce such as meat, vegetables, bakery and much more.
7 locals recommend
Hignetts Of Pontesbury
Main RoadHignetts is a family run farm shop supplying local produce such as meat, vegetables, bakery and much more.
Churncote Farm Shop
Welshpool RoadBrilliant farm shop and kitchen cafe.
Market Hall
27 Earle StreetGrab yourself a little Shropshire treat!
Local Shops
Co-op Food - Pontesbury
Hall BankOur local Co-op 10 minute drive away.
Pontesbury Pharmacy
Main RoadLocal Pharmacy, 10 minute drive away.
Days out
great for walks as a family and always something to do, from spotting the deer to the children's rustic park. You can also take a tour around the main house. Cafe and shop.
52 locals recommend
National Trust's Attingham Park
great for walks as a family and always something to do, from spotting the deer to the children's rustic park. You can also take a tour around the main house. Cafe and shop.
Lake Vyrnwy is stunning part of wales. Things to do there and see:
lake and dam
bike rides
waterfall
sculpture garden
bird watching
café
pub and restaurant
many walks
sailing
hours drive from The Lodge.
108 locals recommend
Lake Vyrnwy
Lake Vyrnwy is stunning part of wales. Things to do there and see:
lake and dam
bike rides
waterfall
sculpture garden
bird watching
café
pub and restaurant
many walks
sailing
hours drive from The Lodge.
Montgomery castle is situated above the town, great exploring for children!
36 locals recommend
Montgomery Castle Car Park
11 Arthur StMontgomery castle is situated above the town, great exploring for children!
Local pony trekking centre, hidden in the spectacular Shropshire hill side.
long mountain horse riding
pleasant viewLocal pony trekking centre, hidden in the spectacular Shropshire hill side.
Paintballing, quad trekking, archery, laser sports and corporate team building activities. 10 minute drive from The Lodge.
6 locals recommend
Border Quad Trekking
Paintballing, quad trekking, archery, laser sports and corporate team building activities. 10 minute drive from The Lodge.
Rednal Airfield
paintballing
cotcha paintballing
laser tag
target shooting
axe throwing
airsoft
Fantastic castle and also great family day out! Ludlow is also best known for town in the south of Shropshire, and hold a food festival every September.
120 locals recommend
Ludlow Castle
Castle SquareFantastic castle and also great family day out! Ludlow is also best known for town in the south of Shropshire, and hold a food festival every September.
Hodnet Hall Gardens
Wollerton Old Hall Garden
Shrewsbury Prison
The Danatake a trip inside the prison!
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
The SquareBlists Hill Victorian Town
Legges WayTheatre Severn
Frankwell QuayOld Market Hall
great evening out to the cinema! very small numbers.
Severn Valley Railway (Bridgnorth)
Hollybush RoadWest Midland Safari Park
Spring GroveThe Ironbridge Gorge Museum
Coach RoadWroxeter Roman City
British Ironwork Centre
Aston WayPark Hall the Countryside Experience
Burma RoadWelshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
Kerry Vale Vineyard
National Trust - Powis Castle and Garden
Aberdyfi
beach - just under two hours away or get the train from Welshpool.
Splat n Splodge
2 Kendal RoadVictorian working farm with shire horses, plus wheelwrighting and blacksmithing demonstrations.
8 locals recommend
Acton Scott
Victorian working farm with shire horses, plus wheelwrighting and blacksmithing demonstrations.
The Edge Adventure Activities Ltd
Shrewsbury RoadOutdoor adventure centre
Sabrina Boat
Welsh BridgeTake a boat trip down the river severn.
Shropshire has the world's first Iron Bridge, only half hour away from The Lodge. Also a great small town to explore!
131 locals recommend
Ironbridge
Shropshire has the world's first Iron Bridge, only half hour away from The Lodge. Also a great small town to explore!
Royal Air Force Museum
Lysander AvenueGreat family day and free entry!
Take the Cliff railway instead of Bridgnorth steps!
19 locals recommend
Bridgnorth Cliff Railway Bottom Station
6 Castle TerraceTake the Cliff railway instead of Bridgnorth steps!
Local independent Taxi Firms
Waynes taxis -Great chap , local to the lodge.has 2 cars and a mini bus.
07944733279
Andrea Miller - local lady with her own car, very reliable - 07999068106
Shrewsbury Taxis
Monkmoor RoadAAA Shrewsbury Taxis
10 Leyburn AveAmber Cabs
53 Bryn-Y-Ddol