Places to visit
Carding Mill Valley/The Longmynd - National Trust
The nearby town of Church Stretton nestles under the Long Mynd hills. These picturesque hills offer plent for the cyclists and walkers or just drive up and look at the stunning views. Also Visit the Cardingmill Valley, a favourite place for picnics and walks. There is a cafe where you can revive if you prefer.
The nearby town of Church Stretton nestles under the Long Mynd hills. These picturesque hills offer plent for the cyclists and walkers or just drive up and look at the stunning views. Also Visit the Cardingmill Valley, a favourite place for picnics and walks. There is a cafe where you can revive if you prefer.
Acton Scott Historic Working Farm'
Tom Acton is a leading authority on Victorian farming and his enthusiasm is evident, for in an age when most landowners obliterated all trace of the past to modernize their property, the Actons lovingly preserved the history and heritage of theirs.' Acton Scott’s Historic Working Farm is a wonderful visitor attraction for all the family to enjoy. Today, the Historic Working Farm offers a fascinating insight into rural life at the turn of the 19th century, as farm life unfolds daily and the land around is worked by heavy horses. There are daily demonstrations of period skills and visits from the Wheelwright, Farrier and Blacksmith, providing a picture of life as it might have been on a Victorian country estate. The Old School, originally built by Frances Stackhouse Acton has been recently restored and is now a charming cafe. It serves home cooked hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks and is also open to non-farm visitors. There is a gift shop and special events throughout the open season. A programme of traditional craft and trade courses to learn about the forgotten skills of the past runs throughout 2014. For more information click here or telephone 01694 781 307.
Tom Acton is a leading authority on Victorian farming and his enthusiasm is evident, for in an age when most landowners obliterated all trace of the past to modernize their property, the Actons lovingly preserved the history and heritage of theirs.' Acton Scott’s Historic Working Farm is a wonderful visitor attraction for all the family to enjoy. Today, the Historic Working Farm offers a fascinating insight into rural life at the turn of the 19th century, as farm life unfolds daily and the land around is worked by heavy horses. There are daily demonstrations of period skills and visits from the Wheelwright, Farrier and Blacksmith, providing a picture of life as it might have been on a Victorian country estate. The Old School, originally built by Frances Stackhouse Acton has been recently restored and is now a charming cafe. It serves home cooked hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks and is also open to non-farm visitors. There is a gift shop and special events throughout the open season. A programme of traditional craft and trade courses to learn about the forgotten skills of the past runs throughout 2014. For more information click here or telephone 01694 781 307.
Biking
If biking is your thing, bikes can be hired from: "Blazing Bikes" at Marshbrook - More information can be found at www.stationinnmarshbrook.co.uk
For more info visit:
www.mtb-shropshire.co.uk
www.blazingbikes.co.uk
If biking is your thing, bikes can be hired from: "Blazing Bikes" at Marshbrook - More information can be found at www.stationinnmarshbrook.co.uk
For more info visit:
www.mtb-shropshire.co.uk
www.blazingbikes.co.uk
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
A little further away in Craven Arms there is the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. See the full size replica of the Shropshire mammoth, that and many other interesting exhibits make it an interesting and educational visit at a very reasonable cost. There is loads going on at the centre. You are welcome to just pop in for a coffee or stay for the day visiting the Secret Hills exhibition, exploring Onny Meadows, taking part in an activity... you'll find a summary of what's at the centre on this page, and can follow the links to find out more.
School rd, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RS Tel: 01588676060
A little further away in Craven Arms there is the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. See the full size replica of the Shropshire mammoth, that and many other interesting exhibits make it an interesting and educational visit at a very reasonable cost. There is loads going on at the centre. You are welcome to just pop in for a coffee or stay for the day visiting the Secret Hills exhibition, exploring Onny Meadows, taking part in an activity... you'll find a summary of what's at the centre on this page, and can follow the links to find out more.
School rd, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RS Tel: 01588676060
Ironbridge
A few more miles further down the road is the World Heritage site at Ironbridge with the famous bridge, gorge and museums. One of shropshire's top attractions, The Ironbridge Gorge is known throughout the world as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
www.ironbridge.org.uk
www.ironbridgeguide.info
A few more miles further down the road is the World Heritage site at Ironbridge with the famous bridge, gorge and museums. One of shropshire's top attractions, The Ironbridge Gorge is known throughout the world as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
www.ironbridge.org.uk
www.ironbridgeguide.info
Much Wenlock
The Shropshire town of Much Wenlock is a quintessentially English town, off the beaten track, but well worth the visit. Not only is Much Wenlock a stunningly beautiful medieval town, it also played a part in the birth of the modern Olympic Games. Much Wenlock is the birthplace of Dr William Penny Brookes, the inspiration for the modern Olympic Movement and founder of the Wenlock Olympian Society. In recognition of our sporting heritage, the 2012 London Olympic Games named one of their mascots Wenlock.
www.muchwenlockguide.info
The Shropshire town of Much Wenlock is a quintessentially English town, off the beaten track, but well worth the visit. Not only is Much Wenlock a stunningly beautiful medieval town, it also played a part in the birth of the modern Olympic Games. Much Wenlock is the birthplace of Dr William Penny Brookes, the inspiration for the modern Olympic Movement and founder of the Wenlock Olympian Society. In recognition of our sporting heritage, the 2012 London Olympic Games named one of their mascots Wenlock.
www.muchwenlockguide.info
Eating and drinking
The Station EAT-STAY-EXPLORE Telephone: 01694 781208
Set in the Beautiful South Shropshire countryside, The Station Inn is a traditional stone built public house that has been sympathetically restored by patrons, Lesley and Richard Davies in the Long Mynd hills. Situated a stone's throw from the A49, Shropshire's main arterial route from Shrewsbury to Hereford; The Station Inn is just a 20 minute drive from Shrewsbury, Ludlow and the Midlands motorway network. Lesley and Richard have created a warm, friendly atmosphere in both the bar and restaurant areas with welcoming log fires and tasteful decor throughout. There is an extensive restaurant and bar menu with home cooked specials, light meals and snacks, Sunday Carvery and grills served seven days a week. A wide selection of beers, lager, traditional and new world wines, spirits and local ales are also available.
Set in the Beautiful South Shropshire countryside, The Station Inn is a traditional stone built public house that has been sympathetically restored by patrons, Lesley and Richard Davies in the Long Mynd hills. Situated a stone's throw from the A49, Shropshire's main arterial route from Shrewsbury to Hereford; The Station Inn is just a 20 minute drive from Shrewsbury, Ludlow and the Midlands motorway network. Lesley and Richard have created a warm, friendly atmosphere in both the bar and restaurant areas with welcoming log fires and tasteful decor throughout. There is an extensive restaurant and bar menu with home cooked specials, light meals and snacks, Sunday Carvery and grills served seven days a week. A wide selection of beers, lager, traditional and new world wines, spirits and local ales are also available.
The Royal Oak ‘The Royal Oak’, is an ancient, circa 15th Century free house in the beautiful conservation village of Cardington, nestling in lovely countryside close to the South Shropshire hills. Our hostelry is reputed to be the oldest continuously licensed pub in Shropshire and offers a range of traditional, local ales, with four cask ales on tap and good value, homemade food. We are famous for our ‘Fidget Pie’, a Shropshire recipe of gammon, apples and cider that has been handed down from landlord to landlord and was eaten here by Prince Edward around 25 years ago. The Royal Oak has always offered a friendly welcome to visitors and locals alike. Here you can rest awhile and be refreshed away from the more usual cacophony of piped music, TV or games machines. Just listen to the locals, or better still join in the banter or participate in our traditional pastimes of darts and dominoes.
Cardington, Nr. Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 7JZ Telephone: 01694 771266
Cardington, Nr. Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 7JZ Telephone: 01694 771266
The Ragleth Inn. Ludlow road, Little Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6RB Tel: 01694 722711
Dating back to 1663, the Ragleth Inn offers all you expect from an English Country Inn. The village is just south of Church Stretton, lying snug between the hills on what used to be the main road to Ludlow before it was by-passed. To the east are the wooded slopes of the Ragleth and to the west rises the Long Mynd.There is a wide ranging menu that will suit all tastes and budgets. A vast Bar Snack menu is available every lunch time plus a selection from the specials board, and in the evening a varied a la carte menu. Everything is homemade at The Ragleth and locally sourced products are used as much as possible. There is a good selection of vegetarian meals and an excellent choice of fresh fish. Special diets can be catered for with prior notice and we will always do our best to accommodate.
Dating back to 1663, the Ragleth Inn offers all you expect from an English Country Inn. The village is just south of Church Stretton, lying snug between the hills on what used to be the main road to Ludlow before it was by-passed. To the east are the wooded slopes of the Ragleth and to the west rises the Long Mynd.There is a wide ranging menu that will suit all tastes and budgets. A vast Bar Snack menu is available every lunch time plus a selection from the specials board, and in the evening a varied a la carte menu. Everything is homemade at The Ragleth and locally sourced products are used as much as possible. There is a good selection of vegetarian meals and an excellent choice of fresh fish. Special diets can be catered for with prior notice and we will always do our best to accommodate.
|
The Green Dragon Tap house and eatery
|
|
