Shropshire Visitor Travel Guide Page

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Shropshire.

About Shropshire

Shropshire is a county in the west Midlands of England. It is a fairly sparsely populated area of land and the Shropshire Hills are considered to be a scene of outstanding natural beauty. The county headquarters are maintained at Shrewsbury which is not too far from the Welsh border. The River Severn runs right through the county and formed the Ironbridge Gorge. At Ironbridge is the first ever iron bridge structure to have been created in the world. So it is a real symbol to the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Offa's Dyke Path in the Welsh Marches and Shrewsbury Castle are just two historic sights of interest to consider when visiting Shropshire. It is also interesting to note that Shropshire is within quick access of London, Cardiff and Bristol as well as allowing visitors to experience the tastes of a countryside holiday, a seaside holiday if they care to venture a bit further to Swansea and The Mumbles but also an urban holiday with so many cities in easy reach. Shropshire's key is its ability to offer such versatility and with so many historic buildings around there is a lot to see and do.

Attractions & Heritage Sites within Shropshire

1. Park Hall - Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4AS Park Hall is a family-oriented farm attraction near Oswestry that offers a variety of activities for guests. Visitors can meet the many farm animals that include Highland cattle, Shetland ponies, horses and many more. 2. Attingham Park - Shrewsbury, SY4 4TP Built in 1785 for the 1st Baron Berwick, this country house and park in Shrewsbury is now owned by the National Trust and receives many visitors each year. 3. Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom - Preston on the Weald Moors, Shropshire, TF6 6DJ Located north of Telford, the Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom is another family-oriented animal park. Hoo Farm is home to a large variety of animals that range from the usual farm animals to more exotic wildlife. See Full List of Attractions in Shropshire See Full List of History and Heritage Sites in Shropshire

Towns and Villages in Shropshire

Shropshire has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures. Ludlow - lies within the grounds of the famed Welsh Marches... More... Market Drayton - remains one of the most visited market towns in the whole of Shropshire... More... Much Wenlock - was little more than an isolated abbey in the late 7th century... More... Newport - is renowned as a small town with the capacity to host large festival and fairs along the wide high street... More... Oswestry - played a prominent role during the centuries of conflict during the Middle Ages between the English and the Welsh... More... Shrewsbury - has retained much of the town's medieval layout... More... Telford - prides itself on its master-planned, family-centred culture... More... Whitchurch - is both the most northern town in the whole of the county and its oldest market town, too... More...

Useful Contact Information for Shropshire

Bridgnorth Tourist Information Centre The Library, Listley Street, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4AW Tel No: 01746 763257 Church Stretton Tourist Information Centre Church Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6DQ Tel No: 01694 723133 Ellesmere Shropshire Tourist Information Centre The Meres Visitor Centre, Mereside, Ellesmere, SY12 0PA Tel No: 01691 622981 Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre Gorge Museum, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7DQ Tel No: 01952 884391 Ludlow Tourist Information Centre Castle Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AS Tel No: 01584 875053 Oswestery Tourist Information Centre Mile End, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4JA Tel No: 01691 662488 Market Drayton Tourist Information Centre Cheshire Street, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1PH Tel No: 01630 653114 Oswestry Town Heritage Centre The Heritage Centre, Church Terrace, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2TE Tel No: 01691 662753 Shrewsbury Tourist Information Centre Barker Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1QH Tel No: 01743 281200 Telford Tourist Information Centre The Telford Centre, Telford, TF3 4BX Tel No: 01952 238008 Whitchurch Tourist Information Centre St Mary's Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1QY Tel No: 01948 664577

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