Guidebook for Shropshire

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Guidebook for Shropshire

Food Scene

Good for basic food at a great price with fabulous Joules ale. Dog friendly too.
The Bricklayers Arms
Copthorne Road
Good for basic food at a great price with fabulous Joules ale. Dog friendly too.
In good weather you can't beat sitting by the river enjoying the views.
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The Boathouse
New Street
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In good weather you can't beat sitting by the river enjoying the views.
You MUST go and buy sourdough bread from these guys.. or pastries... or donuts (Saturdays only).. a lovely stroll from the house through the park to this fab place.
Bakehouse 2.0
5 Bellstone
You MUST go and buy sourdough bread from these guys.. or pastries... or donuts (Saturdays only).. a lovely stroll from the house through the park to this fab place.
Wonderful family owned and run Turkish restaurant - the only issue will be booking a table - they are always busy!!
Istanbul
135 Frankwell
Wonderful family owned and run Turkish restaurant - the only issue will be booking a table - they are always busy!!
Fabulous and filling deli rolls filled to order, plus excellent take away coffee too. Don't miss this for a lunch time treat.
Capers
134 Frankwell
Fabulous and filling deli rolls filled to order, plus excellent take away coffee too. Don't miss this for a lunch time treat.
This is a pub that does a fantastic and reasonably priced Sunday roast - they serve until the roast is all gone! Well worth booking a table.
The Anchor Inn
137 Frankwell
This is a pub that does a fantastic and reasonably priced Sunday roast - they serve until the roast is all gone! Well worth booking a table.
Not for profit cafe serving excellent hot chocolate and coffee. Well worth a visit, lovely atmosphere.
Palmer's of Shrewsbury
Claremont Street
Not for profit cafe serving excellent hot chocolate and coffee. Well worth a visit, lovely atmosphere.
By day, delight in freshly made crepes with luxurious toppings.. and wash down with milkshakes. By night... if you are a beer fan then you will love the selection that the beer sommelier has available!!
Chez Sophie
10 Mardol Head
By day, delight in freshly made crepes with luxurious toppings.. and wash down with milkshakes. By night... if you are a beer fan then you will love the selection that the beer sommelier has available!!

Essentials

More than a convenience store! Just round the corner for great conversation, fabulous local produce (don't miss the rocky road on the counter) including local beer.
Woodfield Stores
52 Woodfield Rd
More than a convenience store! Just round the corner for great conversation, fabulous local produce (don't miss the rocky road on the counter) including local beer.

Entertainment & Activities

NOT a movie theatre, a beautiful cafe with small cinema adjoining set in the middle of the square in town - up on stilts too! Wonderful licenced cafe on site and you can take your glass of wine through to the film. Perfect.
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Old Market Hall
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NOT a movie theatre, a beautiful cafe with small cinema adjoining set in the middle of the square in town - up on stilts too! Wonderful licenced cafe on site and you can take your glass of wine through to the film. Perfect.

Parks & Nature

This beautiful space is just a minute's walk from the house. Don't miss the Dingle in the middle and if you're feeling up for a longer walk follow the river towards the English bridge and all the way to the Weir.
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Karriera
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This beautiful space is just a minute's walk from the house. Don't miss the Dingle in the middle and if you're feeling up for a longer walk follow the river towards the English bridge and all the way to the Weir.
Its a wonderful walk down these steep steps and follow the river left or right.. for as long as you like! Feel like you're in the countryside just 5 mins walk from the house.
Doctors Field
10 The Mount
Its a wonderful walk down these steep steps and follow the river left or right.. for as long as you like! Feel like you're in the countryside just 5 mins walk from the house.

Getting Around

If you're a member of this national scheme there are four cars available in Shrewsbury, one at Frankwell carpark just a short walk from the house
Co-Wheels Shropshire
Longden Road
If you're a member of this national scheme there are four cars available in Shrewsbury, one at Frankwell carpark just a short walk from the house
Takes around 15 minutes of enjoyable river side walk to reach the station to get a train to your destination.
Railway Station
Takes around 15 minutes of enjoyable river side walk to reach the station to get a train to your destination.

Drinks & Nightlife

Excellent selection of ales at this local pub where there's often some live music on too.
The Wheatsheaf
19 Frankwell
Excellent selection of ales at this local pub where there's often some live music on too.
Stunning cocktails and fabulous ambience. Great way to start or end a night out ..
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Blind Tiger
17A Hill's Ln
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Stunning cocktails and fabulous ambience. Great way to start or end a night out ..

Shopping

Everything from lovely fresh organic veg, meat and fish to wonderful cafes. There's a bakery shop and second hand book store, record store, bike shop... wine shop.. clothes.. barbers .. you get the gist?
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Market Hall station
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Everything from lovely fresh organic veg, meat and fish to wonderful cafes. There's a bakery shop and second hand book store, record store, bike shop... wine shop.. clothes.. barbers .. you get the gist?