Jo’s guidebook
Sightseeing
See the beautiful beamed buildings of Shrewsbury and Ludlow, both of which have a selection of independent lifestyle shops, trendy off beat cafes, pubs and a castle. Shrewsbury, the birthplace of Charles Darwin, has over 600 listed buildings and many quaint streets and alleyways to spend the day strolling around.
244 locals recommend
Shrewsbury
See the beautiful beamed buildings of Shrewsbury and Ludlow, both of which have a selection of independent lifestyle shops, trendy off beat cafes, pubs and a castle. Shrewsbury, the birthplace of Charles Darwin, has over 600 listed buildings and many quaint streets and alleyways to spend the day strolling around.
The Longmynd is a great place for walking, with the quaint village of Church Stretton to the East. Here, enjoy a post hike coffee and cake, or a cold beer in one of the local pubs
81 locals recommend
Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd
The Longmynd is a great place for walking, with the quaint village of Church Stretton to the East. Here, enjoy a post hike coffee and cake, or a cold beer in one of the local pubs
Head to Hawkstone Park Follies, a fantastic space with cliffs, caves, woods and crags to explore. There are towers, monuments and quaint little buildings to discover as well as a tea room where you can relax for a while.
44 locals recommend
Hawkstone Park Follies
Head to Hawkstone Park Follies, a fantastic space with cliffs, caves, woods and crags to explore. There are towers, monuments and quaint little buildings to discover as well as a tea room where you can relax for a while.
Regularly hosts events and activities, including the Christmas Lazer and Light Show with Christmas market. 30 mins drive from the Coach House
10 locals recommend
Bolesworth Castle
Old Coach RoadRegularly hosts events and activities, including the Christmas Lazer and Light Show with Christmas market. 30 mins drive from the Coach House
Moreton Corbet Castle
B5063Just a fascinating place to explore!
If you love roses this place is amazing in the Summer. thousands of varieties!
21 locals recommend
David Austin Roses Ltd
Bowling Green LaneIf you love roses this place is amazing in the Summer. thousands of varieties!
this farm shop is just up the road. Lots of high quality local produce, about ten minutes drive away.
Maynard's Farm
this farm shop is just up the road. Lots of high quality local produce, about ten minutes drive away.
Oakgate Nursery & Garden Centre
A good value garden centre selling nursery plants. also has a cafe.
Mainly marketed as a caravan retail park. However it has a great low ropes/wires childrens play ground which is free, a cafe doing woodfired pizza, and a full size obstacle course which can be used by prior arrangement.
Salop Leisure
Mainly marketed as a caravan retail park. However it has a great low ropes/wires childrens play ground which is free, a cafe doing woodfired pizza, and a full size obstacle course which can be used by prior arrangement.
The best way to see Shrewsbury from the river and learn about the towns history. Refreshments on board.
27 locals recommend
Sabrina Boat
Welsh BridgeThe best way to see Shrewsbury from the river and learn about the towns history. Refreshments on board.
This farmshop is about a 12 minute drive on the northern edge of town. It has lots of local food, a few gifts, a good cafe, falconry centre and loos. A good place to stop on your way home.
11 locals recommend
Battlefield 1403
This farmshop is about a 12 minute drive on the northern edge of town. It has lots of local food, a few gifts, a good cafe, falconry centre and loos. A good place to stop on your way home.
About 25 minutes from us. Amazing sculptures and a cafe selling the biggest cakes! Google for more info.
45 locals recommend
British Ironwork Centre
Aston WayAbout 25 minutes from us. Amazing sculptures and a cafe selling the biggest cakes! Google for more info.
This is about 40 minutes north of us. If you happen to be here when the racing is on, it's well worth a visit. Take a picnic and enjoy the atmosphere. A fab summers day out!
30 locals recommend
Oulton Park Circuit
This is about 40 minutes north of us. If you happen to be here when the racing is on, it's well worth a visit. Take a picnic and enjoy the atmosphere. A fab summers day out!
About 15-20 mins from us. Another lovely place for a walk.
52 locals recommend
National Trust's Attingham Park
About 15-20 mins from us. Another lovely place for a walk.
I believe this place is free. About 30 minutes from us in Palms Hill. If you happen to be here during the Air Show, it's a must! Tickets need to be pre-booked.
40 locals recommend
Royal Air Force Museum
Lysander AvenueI believe this place is free. About 30 minutes from us in Palms Hill. If you happen to be here during the Air Show, it's a must! Tickets need to be pre-booked.
this little nursery has a lovely feel to it. The plants are much better value than the larger chains. it has a coffee shop and a pub over the road. Why not visit Shawbury Garden Centre on the way home!
Oakgate Nursery & Garden Centre
this little nursery has a lovely feel to it. The plants are much better value than the larger chains. it has a coffee shop and a pub over the road. Why not visit Shawbury Garden Centre on the way home!
This place is fab for really good value shrubs and tress. Take wellies when it's wet! It's where a lot of traders get stock!
Heathwood Nurseries Ltd
A41This place is fab for really good value shrubs and tress. Take wellies when it's wet! It's where a lot of traders get stock!
Just ten mins away and apparently where Frys Rose's are propagated. I haven't been yet as it is closed in the winter.
Black Birches Garden Centre
Just ten mins away and apparently where Frys Rose's are propagated. I haven't been yet as it is closed in the winter.
Connect with nature, enjoy a walk, finish for lunch and pop into the farm shop. Lots of events running throughout the year.
56 locals recommend
Alderford Lake
Tilstock RoadConnect with nature, enjoy a walk, finish for lunch and pop into the farm shop. Lots of events running throughout the year.
Hire a Canoe Montford Bridge
Hire a Canoe Montford Bridge
A perfect way to explore Shrewsbury and the River! Highly recommended.
Attingham Park
Blists Hill Victorian Town
Legges WayLudlow Race Club Limited
Chester Racecourse
New Crane StreetShrewsbury Prison
The DanaHoo Farm Industrial Estate
Ludlow Race Club Limited
Racecourse station
Hoo Farm Industrial Estate
Hoo Farm Industrial Estate
Food scene
Fantastic food - Enjoy the six course tasting menu and wine flight, or just order from the a la carte.
7 locals recommend
Haughmond
Pelham RoadFantastic food - Enjoy the six course tasting menu and wine flight, or just order from the a la carte.
Newly renovated with great spaces indoors and out. Always a great atmosphere. Good wholesome pub food offering good value for money.
The Riverside Inn
Newly renovated with great spaces indoors and out. Always a great atmosphere. Good wholesome pub food offering good value for money.
Polished vineyard with dining. Try the local wine - perfect for taking home as a souvenir.
11 locals recommend
Hencote
Hencote LanePolished vineyard with dining. Try the local wine - perfect for taking home as a souvenir.
So many great restaurants in the town. Too many to list. This is one of our faves.
14 locals recommend
Lion and Pheasant
49-50 Wyle CopSo many great restaurants in the town. Too many to list. This is one of our faves.
Dough & Oil
18 Castle StThe best sour dough pizza in town - Industrial vibe, great pizza
Sweet little village pub with wholesome pub food. Nice atmosphere, very cosy, huge food servings.
Dickin Arms
Sweet little village pub with wholesome pub food. Nice atmosphere, very cosy, huge food servings.
Another riverside pub just over the river near the town centre. Normal good pub food but a fantastic location overlooking the River.
32 locals recommend
The Boathouse
New StreetAnother riverside pub just over the river near the town centre. Normal good pub food but a fantastic location overlooking the River.
Telford Tigers
Saint Quentin GateA unique experience. Check the website for Fixtures.
Theatre Severn
Frankwell QuayCheck the website for performances. Booking generally required.
A very local place walk, great views of Shropshire, and a cafe in the car park!
26 locals recommend
Haughmond Hill
A very local place walk, great views of Shropshire, and a cafe in the car park!
15 minutes from Palms Hill. Advance booking essential. A great experience.
7 locals recommend
West Midlands Shooting Ground
15 minutes from Palms Hill. Advance booking essential. A great experience.
The Beefy Boys Shrewsbury
39 High StGreat place for hungry teenagers....burgers, burgers and more burgers!
Another great place if you are really hungry. American steakhouse/diner feel. the best part is at the rear of the restaurant you'll find a small cinema showing cartoons. Great for kids and means the grownups can take their time!
Hickory's Smokehouse
Victoria QuayAnother great place if you are really hungry. American steakhouse/diner feel. the best part is at the rear of the restaurant you'll find a small cinema showing cartoons. Great for kids and means the grownups can take their time!
A very local restaurant with easy parking. spacious inside with clean lines and uncluttered feel. more modern than my other recommendations. I've been once, the food was very good and hearty. perfect for prams as heaps of space. Also looks like it caters for lots therefore unlikely to be fully booked.
The Croft at Beaconsfield
Astley LaneA very local restaurant with easy parking. spacious inside with clean lines and uncluttered feel. more modern than my other recommendations. I've been once, the food was very good and hearty. perfect for prams as heaps of space. Also looks like it caters for lots therefore unlikely to be fully booked.
Newly renovated, stunning foodie pub/restaurant beside the river Severn. Very popular in the Summer, booking required. Nice place under the bridge for a paddle in the river.
Mytton and Mermaid
Newly renovated, stunning foodie pub/restaurant beside the river Severn. Very popular in the Summer, booking required. Nice place under the bridge for a paddle in the river.
A great lunch spot! not far from the park, hire a canoe, town centre. Perfect for lunch by the river.
32 locals recommend
The Boathouse
New StreetA great lunch spot! not far from the park, hire a canoe, town centre. Perfect for lunch by the river.
Battlefield 1403
Tanners Wines
26 Wyle CopLudlow Brewing Co
Station DriveThree Wrens Cheshire Distillery
Ludlow Distillery - The home of Ludlow Gin & Whisky
Racecourse station