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Whitchurch stands nearly spot on the border between Wales and Shropshire. As a matter of fact, Whitchurch is both the most northern town in the whole of the county and its oldest market town, too. All manner of historical buildings remain standing in Whitchurch town centre that date to the medieval, Tudor, and Georgian periods of Britain's heritage. The Romans even inhabited the area today known as Whitchurch for a brief time.
Whitchurch Heritage Centre
First-time visitors to the verdant, rocky hills of north Shropshire would do well to visit the Whitchurch Heritage Centre, ideally located on Saint Mary's street in town centre. Inside Whitchurch Heritage Centre, you will find a trove of useful information and local artefacts from the town's long history.
The Romans named Whitchurch Mediolanum more than two thousand years ago. Many relics from this ancient period of the town's history have been excavated over the subsequent centuries. Today, a large collection of coins, pottery, and other artefacts are on display in the Whitchurch Heritage Centre. Interestingly, historians attribute the town's layout and design to this period of Whitchurch's origins.
Whitchurch Attractions
The oldest and most respected clock makers in the world call Whitchurch home. The firm of J.B. Joyce traces its founding to the late 17th century. You will find no other market town in the whole of Britain with more specimens of these finely crafted timepieces than in Whitchurch.
Not surprisingly, another attraction in Whitchurch is the shear wealth of natural beauty that encloses the town. Walking tours in Whitchurch span for kilometres in almost every direction imaginable. From the town's favourite green space Jubilee Park, you can choose from five different trails including the famous Shropshire Way, which is an exclusive attraction in the town.
Whitchurch even hosts a farmer's market every month. Locally grown produce and select cheeses are available for sampling and purchasing. Travellers visit from all parts of Shropshire and Wales in order to join the festivities and celebrate the community of Whitchurch.
How to Travel to Whitchurch
Whitchurch is well served by rail and by road. If you prefer to travel by train, ride the Welsh Marches Line in order to arrive at Whitchurch Railway Station, which rests on the eastern edge of town centre.
But if you would prefer to travel to Whitchurch by car, simply motor west along the A525, which extends from Newcastle-under-Lyme's city centre. You can also arrive in Whitchurch from the north, too. From Warrington, follow the A49 south. Or if you are travelling from the south Liverpool/Chester area, take the A41 south in order to arrive straightaway in Whitchurch.
Whitchurch Places to Stay
Once you have arrived in Whitchurch, you will have a wide variety of places to stay the night. Surely, several kilometres of walking trails are sure to tire anyone after long days out in the market.
For the best hotel accommodations, look to book a holiday stay on the north side of town proper. But if you prefer more private accommodations, you can choose a bed and breakfast across the Welsh border or to the east of town centre, too.
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