Local Information
LOCAL AMENITIES
Good pubs and restaurants within 2 – 4 miles
Bomere Heath 3miles (approx 5 mins. drive) Co-op – opening hours every day, including Sunday, 7am -10pm
Wem 4 miles (approx. 7 mins. drive). Extensive range of shops including the Co-0p
Shrewsbury 6 miles (approx. 15 mins drive to town centre) or use the Park & Ride Bus Service (suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs)
Wem Railway Station 4 miles, Shrewsbury Railway Station 6 miles and Yorton Station 1 mile.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Activities
Chester Zoo
Less than 40 miles away, Chester Zoo is worth the trip. With its 15,000 animals in 125 acres of zoological gardens this makes a wonderful day out for the whole family.
Parkhall Countryside Experience
At Park Hall Countryside Experience, just outside Oswestry, you are spoilt for choice. In addition to our Indoor and Outdoor Play, World War Trenches, Electric Cars and our adorable Animals, we also have an activity every 30 minutes!
Climbing the Walls, Climbing Centre, Shrewsbury, (11 mins. drive)
This state of the art, purpose built indoor climbing centre with Tall Walls, Bouldering, Action Walls and Café is the perfect activity centre for all ages and abilities. Experienced climbers can refine their skills on the lead walls and improve strength and core training on the Moonboard. New climbers of all ages can learn in a safe and fun environment on the Action Walls. Facilities also include showers, function rooms and classes. Booking advised to ensure the time slot you require.
Jump in Trampoline Park, Shrewsbury (11 mins. drive)
The trampoline park experience has taken the UK by storm and we now have one in Shrewsbury! It’s the ideal way for kids and adults to let loose and have a fun, whilst at the same time being active. It’s not just for families! Jump In also caters for children’s parties, holds fitness classes and much more!
Doodle Alley
Doodle Alley, in Whitchurch, is another superb indoor activity for all the family and comes highly recommended…….just another suggestion for a wet day where you can try out your art skills, painting pottery and canvasses.
Blists Hill
Blists Hill is one of 10 attractions, including 4 museums, based in and around Ironbridge. Children (and adults!) get to experience an authentic recreation of a a Victorian town, complete with characters, cottages, shops and places to go..
Polo at Moor Park Farm, Baschurch (12 mins. drive)
Wem Swimming Pool & Lifestyle Centre (10 mins. drive)
The Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre, Shrewsbury (19 mins. drive)
Sleap Airfield (3 mins. drive)
Visitors have a fantastic panoramic view over the airfield and beyond towards the Welsh hills from the relaxed atmosphere of the Lock Lounge Cafe & Restaurant located on the upper floor of the old WWII control tower building. Sleap Airfield is a superb destination for pilots and non-pilots alike – why not pay a visit and discover this little gem of a location!
Private flying lessons can be booked: a wonderful way to see Shropshire – from the air.
Hawkstone Park Follies, (15 mins. drive)
The follies are an historic woodland fantasy with cliffs, crags, caves, deep woods and a series of extraordinary monuments built over 200 years ago. After years of neglect the magical landscape was lovingly restored and reopened in 1993.
Gardens & National Trust
Wollerton Old Hall Garden, Nr Market Drayton (23 mins. drive)
Set around a sixteenth century hall house it has developed into an important modern garden in the English garden tradition with echoes of Arts and Crafts. It covers 4 acres. Well worth a visit. Tel 01630 685760
Country Garden Roses, Hadnall, Nr Shrewsbury (5 mins. drive)
Country Garden Roses are the finest rose growers and suppliers with a huge selection of named roses.
Attingham Park, Nr Shrewsbury (19 mins. drive)
Whixall Mere and Mosses (9 mins. drive)
The Meres and Mosses area holds a wonderful group of wetlands created during the last Ice Age.
Top Ten Gardens in Shropshire
The Dingle at the Quarry, Shrewsbury (20 mins.)
Wollerton Old Hall Garden, Nr Market Drayton (23 mins. drive)
Set around a sixteenth century hall house it has developed into an important modern garden in the English garden tradition with echoes of Arts and Crafts. It covers 4 acres. Well worth a visit. Tel 01630 685760
Attingham Park, Nr Shrewsbury (19 mins. drive)
Bridgnorth Castle and Grounds, (50 mins. drive)
Dorothy Clive Gardens, Market Drayton (41 mins. drive)
Hodnet Hall Gardens, Market Drayton (21 mins. drive)
Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Shrewsbury (19 mins. drive)
Oakgate Nursery and Garden Centre, Ellerdine (20 mins. drive)
Dower House, Morville (38 mins drive)
Shipton Hall, Much Wenlock (41 mins drive)
Abbey Gardens, Shrewsbury (18 mins)
Entertainment
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury (19 mins)
Tel 01743 281281
Old Market Hall, The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LH (18 mins)
Box Office. 01743 281281
Cineworld, Shrewsbury (20 mins)
Telford Town Park, Telford (23 mins)
Parkhall Farm, Oswestry (30 mins)
Beauty & Fitness
Feelgood for your wellbeing & beauty
Full range of complimentary medicine therapies and beauty treatments.
Contact Helena Barber Tel 01939 220429 or 07549 992366 email dhbarber@btinternet.com
Helena will do treatments at the cottages – contact Helena direct for more details.
Rural Space, Harmer Hill (1 Mile)
Gym, beauty room and hypnotherapy. Tel 01939 291988
Just so many “Things to do”
Useful websites for Attractions and Events in Shropshire
www.shropshiretourism.co.uk