Shropshire may be one of England's quiet counties, but don't be deceived, there's still plenty to see and do. Shropshire has over 90 places to visit: historic houses and castle with beautiful gardens, the famous World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, museums and family attractions.
Shropshire has many traditional market towns, including gourmet Ludlow and the county town of Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury, almost surrounded by the River Severn and birthplace of Charles Darwin, is a medieval delight of black and white buildings.
The Shropshire landscape reflects the fact that Shropshire is geologically unique and creates the special habitats that ensures that Shropshire wildlife is so diverse. All this adds up to making Shropshire great walking country.
Secret histories in tiny hamlets and villages, ancient churches and country inns serving proper beer. Market towns, local festivals and literary legends. Grand country houses in landscaped parklands. Shropshire is unspoilt, unrushed and tranquil.
Must see and do
- Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Ironbridge
- Stokesay Castle, Craven Arms
- Royal Air Force Museum, Shifnal
- Wroxeter Roman City, Shrewsbury
- Ludlow Castle, Ludlow
- Hawkstone Historic Park, & Follies, Shrewsbury
- Hodnet Hall Gardens, Market Drayton
- Severn Valley Railway, Bewdley
- Attingham Park, Shrewsbury