Richard & Jan's Guidebook

Richard & Jan
Richard & Jan's Guidebook

Sightseeing

You can walk here from the house and it’s a nice trip especially when the weather is kind.
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Sabrina Boat
Welsh Bridge
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You can walk here from the house and it’s a nice trip especially when the weather is kind.
An historic building. It houses a great cinema but worth a visit just for coffee. Take a look at the ancient clock mechanism.
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Old Market Hall
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An historic building. It houses a great cinema but worth a visit just for coffee. Take a look at the ancient clock mechanism.
This is less than a ten minute stroll from the house. It’s an historic building as it was the first iron framed building in the world, so the forerunner of most skyscrapers! Now a visitor centre.
Flaxmill Maltings
This is less than a ten minute stroll from the house. It’s an historic building as it was the first iron framed building in the world, so the forerunner of most skyscrapers! Now a visitor centre.
Shrewsbury’s theatre hosts many well known acts and plays and is a comfortable walk from the house.
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Theatre Severn
Frankwell Quay
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Shrewsbury’s theatre hosts many well known acts and plays and is a comfortable walk from the house.
Ironbridge is the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Worth a visit to see Thomas Telford’s Iron Bridge but there is so much to see and do here. Blists Hill Victorian town museum is a great day out. Ironbridge is a 40 minute drive from the house.
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Ironbridge Gorge Civil Parish
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Ironbridge is the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Worth a visit to see Thomas Telford’s Iron Bridge but there is so much to see and do here. Blists Hill Victorian town museum is a great day out. Ironbridge is a 40 minute drive from the house.
This National Trust mansion and grounds are a great place to visit, tour and walk around. 20 minutes drive from the house.
Attingham Park station
This National Trust mansion and grounds are a great place to visit, tour and walk around. 20 minutes drive from the house.
A lovely day out in the Stretton Hills
Carding Mill Valley
Carding Mill Valley
A lovely day out in the Stretton Hills
Just a 15 minute drive from the house this is a lovely place to walk. There are several well signposted trails of varying lengths and to suit all abilities. Also a nice cafe.
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Haughmond Hill
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Just a 15 minute drive from the house this is a lovely place to walk. There are several well signposted trails of varying lengths and to suit all abilities. Also a nice cafe.
Just around the corner from the house, this decommissioned Victorian prison holds tours and other events.
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Burgu i Shrewsbury
The Dana
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Just around the corner from the house, this decommissioned Victorian prison holds tours and other events.
Located in the Quarry Park, by the river and a comfortable walk from the house the Dingle showcases why Shrewsbury is known as “the town of flowers”. Beautiful at any time of the year but especially in summer and in August for the famous Shrewsbury Flower Show. A lovely place to visit and sit quietly on the many lovely park benches.
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The Dingle
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Located in the Quarry Park, by the river and a comfortable walk from the house the Dingle showcases why Shrewsbury is known as “the town of flowers”. Beautiful at any time of the year but especially in summer and in August for the famous Shrewsbury Flower Show. A lovely place to visit and sit quietly on the many lovely park benches.
Just 20 minutes away by car this is an important Roman site. Much to see including the impressively large roman wall. There is also a reconstructed villa.
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Qyteti Romak i Wroxeterit
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Just 20 minutes away by car this is an important Roman site. Much to see including the impressively large roman wall. There is also a reconstructed villa.
Much Wenlock is a lovely small town about 40 minutes drive away. Lovely just to walk around. Also has several nice tea shops. Wenlock Priory (English Heritage) is also here.
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Much Wenlock
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Much Wenlock is a lovely small town about 40 minutes drive away. Lovely just to walk around. Also has several nice tea shops. Wenlock Priory (English Heritage) is also here.
From the house the river is a 10 minute walk. I recommend walking down to the weir at Castlefields (watch out for leaping salmon at the right time of year) then turn right and follow the river path. Under the English Bridge then into the Quarry Park. After the park you come to the Welsh Bridge then you can complete the circuit by following the river along Smithfield Road to the station then back to the house.
River Severn Shrewsbury
Victoria Avenue
From the house the river is a 10 minute walk. I recommend walking down to the weir at Castlefields (watch out for leaping salmon at the right time of year) then turn right and follow the river path. Under the English Bridge then into the Quarry Park. After the park you come to the Welsh Bridge then you can complete the circuit by following the river along Smithfield Road to the station then back to the house.
Shrewsbury is a great medieval market town. I moved here 30 years ago and hope never to leave. It’s just the right size of town to have a “small” feel but is large enough to have great bars, restaurants, theatres and other attractions. Just spend a day walking the streets. Even pedestrianised Pride Hill where you have all the “chain shops” is fascinating if you look above the shops at the higher levels. Walking from the house into town gives probably the best architectural experience; look back at the station then at the castle just before arriving at the library on your right ( Charles Darwin went to school here) with more beautiful old buildings opposite. Enjoy...
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Shrewsbury
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Shrewsbury is a great medieval market town. I moved here 30 years ago and hope never to leave. It’s just the right size of town to have a “small” feel but is large enough to have great bars, restaurants, theatres and other attractions. Just spend a day walking the streets. Even pedestrianised Pride Hill where you have all the “chain shops” is fascinating if you look above the shops at the higher levels. Walking from the house into town gives probably the best architectural experience; look back at the station then at the castle just before arriving at the library on your right ( Charles Darwin went to school here) with more beautiful old buildings opposite. Enjoy...
This ancient building used to be a school and Charles Darwin was educated here. His statue is in the grounds. Take a walk (or lift) to the top floor which houses the musical section and see the hundreds of inscriptions carved into the old school benches hundreds of years ago.
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Shrewsbury Library
Castle Gates
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This ancient building used to be a school and Charles Darwin was educated here. His statue is in the grounds. Take a walk (or lift) to the top floor which houses the musical section and see the hundreds of inscriptions carved into the old school benches hundreds of years ago.
Perhaps a bit far to walk from the house but for football fans an interesting visit.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club
Oteley Road
Perhaps a bit far to walk from the house but for football fans an interesting visit.
Just a 6 or 7 minute stroll from the house. Nice grounds and an interesting regimental museum.
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Kështjella Shrewsbury
Castle Street
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Just a 6 or 7 minute stroll from the house. Nice grounds and an interesting regimental museum.
The town of Ludlow is well worth a visit. About 60 minutes by car or you could go by train. Known as a “foodie” town, Ludlow is also full of historic old buildings such as the Feathers Hotel and the Castle.
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Ludlow
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The town of Ludlow is well worth a visit. About 60 minutes by car or you could go by train. Known as a “foodie” town, Ludlow is also full of historic old buildings such as the Feathers Hotel and the Castle.
If you love steam trains, and who doesn’t? I recommend the Severn Valley railway. Have a look around Bridgnorth while you’re there.
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Treni i Luginës së Severnit (Bridgnorth)
Hollybush Road
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If you love steam trains, and who doesn’t? I recommend the Severn Valley railway. Have a look around Bridgnorth while you’re there.
Held every August Bank Holiday weekend. Just on the outskirts of town a short car journey away.
Shrewsbury Steam Rally
Held every August Bank Holiday weekend. Just on the outskirts of town a short car journey away.

Food scene

This is a great bar especially if you like a wide choice of real ale. The food here is also great. Best to book but you can often get a table without booking. Also has nice outdoor area overlooking the river.
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The Armoury
Victoria Avenue
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This is a great bar especially if you like a wide choice of real ale. The food here is also great. Best to book but you can often get a table without booking. Also has nice outdoor area overlooking the river.
One of our favourite restaurants in Shrewsbury. The food is lovely and often slightly unusual.
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CSONS
8 Milk St
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One of our favourite restaurants in Shrewsbury. The food is lovely and often slightly unusual.
2 minutes walk from the front door. This is one of the best pubs in Shrewsbury. It’s almost like stepping back 100 years in time. The food is amazing too. Really interesting flavours and lots for vegetarians and vegans.
The Dolphin Inn
48 St Michael's St
2 minutes walk from the front door. This is one of the best pubs in Shrewsbury. It’s almost like stepping back 100 years in time. The food is amazing too. Really interesting flavours and lots for vegetarians and vegans.
Our indoor market was voted Britain’s best last year. Great for the usual market stalls, fruit/veg, cheese, meat etc but also a great place to eat. Traditional cafes, Chinese dumplings, Thai street food, seafood, tapas...
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Shrewsbury Market Hall
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Our indoor market was voted Britain’s best last year. Great for the usual market stalls, fruit/veg, cheese, meat etc but also a great place to eat. Traditional cafes, Chinese dumplings, Thai street food, seafood, tapas...
This is a great Spanish tapas restaurant. Not easy to find, it’s down a “shut” or alley just down from the Lion Hotel on Wyle Cop.
Casa Naranjo
73C Wyle Cop
This is a great Spanish tapas restaurant. Not easy to find, it’s down a “shut” or alley just down from the Lion Hotel on Wyle Cop.
We have included this here mainly for its garden. Probably the nicest of any in Shrewsbury town centre. A great place to enjoy an alfresco drink. But also try The Olive Tree on Frankwell Island . A little further to walk but lovely. Also great tapas food at the Olive Tree.
Cromwell's Inn
11 Dogpole
We have included this here mainly for its garden. Probably the nicest of any in Shrewsbury town centre. A great place to enjoy an alfresco drink. But also try The Olive Tree on Frankwell Island . A little further to walk but lovely. Also great tapas food at the Olive Tree.
You can buy Shropshire wine from the shop and they run tours from March to October. Martin the owner gives a great tour and you can enjoy lunch or afternoon tea after a wine tasting. If you like wine it must be worth a visit. 25 minutes or so by car. Just along the road from the English Heritage Roman city.
Wroxeter Roman Vineyard
You can buy Shropshire wine from the shop and they run tours from March to October. Martin the owner gives a great tour and you can enjoy lunch or afternoon tea after a wine tasting. If you like wine it must be worth a visit. 25 minutes or so by car. Just along the road from the English Heritage Roman city.
A lovely farm shop with cafe and other attractions based on its proximity to the Battle of Shrewsbury.
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Fusha e betejës 1403
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A lovely farm shop with cafe and other attractions based on its proximity to the Battle of Shrewsbury.

Events Venue

Venues for the many cultural, musical and culinary events that take place in Shrewsbury
The show ground is walkable from the house ( about 25 mins) and is the venue for many events such as the Folk Festival.
Greenhous West Mid Showground
Gravel Hill Lane
The show ground is walkable from the house ( about 25 mins) and is the venue for many events such as the Folk Festival.