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Much Wenlock Attractions and Activities
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Places to visit, events and things to do in and around Much Wenlock
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In Much Wenlock and Nearby
|  Beverley Fry Artist
Marsh Barn
Much Wenlock TF13 6PN
Tel: 01952 728576
Email:
Web: www.beverleyfry.co.uk
Paintings, Drawings and Prints for Sale, Commissions & Art Workshops. Visit her Much Wenlock studio or join one of her regular artist's workshops - please phone or email for appointment.
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|  Much Wenlock Festival
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 728391
Email:
Web: www.muchwenlockfestival.co.uk
Series of art / drama / music events staged every two years in the picturesque Shropshire town of Much Wenlock
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|  The Edge Adventure Activities
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 727491
Email: info@theedgeadventure.co.uk
Web: www.theedgeadventure.co.uk
Based in rural Shropshire, The Edge offers a huge range of activities including Quad Biking / Trekking, Mountain Boarding / Grass boarding, 4x Mountain Biking, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Off Road Karting, Archery and Team Building Activities such as High Ropes, Zip Line and Orienteering
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|  The Edge Mountainboarding & Quad Bike Centre
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 727491
Email: info@theedgeadventure.co.uk
Web: www.ridetheedge.co.uk
Mountainboarding is an exciting cross between snowboarding and skateboarding - big in America and growing fast in Europe. Now you have the opportunity to try it for yourself in Shropshire and once you have, you'll be hooked! Quad Biking and a range of other activities now also available - see website for latest information.
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|  Twenty Twenty Gallery
3/4 High Street
Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
Tel: 01952 727952
Email: info@twenty-twenty.co.uk
Web: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk
Contemporary craft and fine art gallery and shop in the centre of the delightful town of Much Wenlock. Arts Council recognised the gallery holds monthly exhibitions and offers the ‘Own Art’ making art affordable loan scheme.
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|  Wenlock Olympian Games
Much Wenlock
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Web: www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk
Annual games held to commemorate Much Wenlock's association with William Penny Brookes, who helped inspire the birth of the modern Olympic Games.
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|  Wenlock Olympian Trail
Much Wenlock
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Web: www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk/
Much Wenlock is where Dr. William Penny Brookes inspired the Modern Olympic Games. The trail starts and ends at the Much Wenlock Museum, near the town square in High Street. In the museum a magnificent collection of Wenlock Olympian Society artefacts are on display illustrating the significant role of Much Wenlock in the revival of the Modern Olympic Games.
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|  Much Wenlock Guildhall
Much Wenlock
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16th century court & jail. Still used for official meetings of the town council. Open to the public during the season.
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|  Much Wenlock Town Walk
Much Wenlock
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A guided tour of Much Wenlock
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|  Shipton Hall
Shipton
Much Wenlock TF13 6JZ
Tel: 01746 785225
Email:
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Located in the Corvedale Valley, a few miles from Much Wenlock, Shipton Hall is an Elizabethan manor house built in the 14th century by Richard Lutwyche.
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|  Wenlock Edge
Much Wenlock
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Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Wenlock Edge is a long wooded escarpment stretching from The Wrekin to Craven Arms. The limestone ridge is the remains of a coral reef, so there are lots of opportunities for fossil hunting amongst the exposed rocks. The area is very popular with walkers and the National Trust own a seven mile stretch of the ridge.
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Within Easy Reach of Much Wenlock
|  ANDREW CRAWFORD - box making courses
Glebe Farm
Acton Scott
Church Stretton SY6 6QQ
Tel: 01694 781318
Email: acfdb@fine-boxes.com
Web: www.box-making.com
Andrew Crawford is an internationally renowned craftsman and teacher and is the author of 3 popular books on box making. Situated on the Acton Scott estate (the location for the recent popular BBC2 series 'Victorian Farm') and midway between Wenlock Edge and the Long Mynd, the fine boxes workshop is a spacious and well equipped barn conversion. Andrew offers half day, one day or weekend taster courses, or individual tuition so you can learn all the diverse skills you'll need to make fine wooden boxes. All levels catered for and beginners welcome.
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|  Marches Horse Trails
South Shropshire
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Web: www.marcheshorsetrails.co.uk
An opportunity to bring your horse on holiday! Enjoy the splendid scenery of Shropshire's gently rolling hills - our routes cover the Clun Forest, the beautiful Shropshire Hills and Stiperstones. Ride along the Jack Mytton Way along the Corvedale or take a canter down the Kerry Ridgeway. B&B, Self Catering, Camping, stabling and grazing available with our members.
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|  Mill Farm Riding Centre
Hughley
Shrewsbury
SY5 6NT SY5 6NT
Tel: 01746 785645
Email: mfrc1@btconnect.com
Web: www.millfarmridingcentre.co.uk
Lessons for every ability in our large outdoor all-weather school, individual and group lessons. DIY and full livery are available, as well as horses for loan. For those wishing to bring their horse on holiday we offer B&B for you, stabling and pasture for your horse. With Mill Farm as your base, enjoy varied and safe rides in this spectacular corner of Shropshire. Special rides including Beach Rides, Childrens Acivities, hacks, and pub rides.
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|  Rays Farm Country Matters
Billingsley
Bridgnorth WV16 6PF
Tel: 01299 841255
Email:
Web: www.raysfarm.com
Beauty and wonder in tranquil countryside haven with over 50 owls, many breeds of deer, goats and lots more friendly, cuddly animals. Woodland walk with picnic areas and beautiful wood carvings. Tea room & gift shop.
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|  Acton Burnell Castle
Acton Burnell
Shrewsbury SY5 7PF
Tel:
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Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.16637
English Heritage. The remains of a fortified manor house built in the 13th century by Robert Burnell, Chancellor of England and close friend of King Edward the First. The King was a regular visitor and it is said that he convened one of the first English Parliaments here in 1263.
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|  Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Church Stretton SY6 6QN
Tel: 01694 781306
Email:
Web: www.actonscottmuseum.com
Living History in the Shropshire Hills. Experience daily life on an upland farm the end of the 19th century
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|  Benthall Hall
Benthall
Broseley
nr Ironbridge TF12 5RX
Tel: 01952 882 159
Email:
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-benthallhall
National Trust. 16th century stone house, stunning oak-panelled interior and carefully restored plantsman`s garden and kitchen garden
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|  Blists Hill Victorian Town
Legges Way
Madeley
Ironbridge TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884391
Email: tic@ironbridge.org.uk
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust group and one of the most popular attractions in Shropshire - a living outdoor museum where all the staff dress in period costume. Visit a host of restored Victorian buildings, shops, factories, schools to name just a few.
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|  Bridgnorth Castle & Gardens
Castle Hill
Bridgnorth WV16 4AL
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Perched high on a sandstone cliff overlooking the Severn Valley the remains of this Norman castle keep now lean at a precarious fifteen degrees - more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa!
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|  Bridgnorth Town Hall
High St
Bridgnorth WV16 4DW
Tel: 01746 762231
Email:
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Dominating the High Street this magnificent timber framed building was built in 1652. The splendidly preserved interior containing numerous historical town artifacts which must be seen.
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|  Broseley Clay Tobacco Pipe Museum
Duke Street
Broseley TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
Email:
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
Restored tobacco pipe-making works. Operated by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
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|  Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
Coalbrookdale
Ironbridge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
Email:
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
Darby furnace where ground breaking technology was used to smelt iron with coke resulting in the construction of the worlds first iron bridge built across the River Severn. An Ironbridge Gorge Museum Site.
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|  Coalport China Museum
Coalport
Ironbridge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
Email: tic@ironbridge.org.uk
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
National Collections of Caughley and Coalport china. Demonstration workshops and shop. Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Group
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|  Coleham Pumping Station
Longden Coleham
Shrewsbury SY3 7DN
Tel: 01743 361196
Email:
Web: www.shrewsburymuseums.com/coleham
Pumping Station, built in 1900 to house two massive steam-driven beam engines to pump sewage..... fun fun fun!
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|  Daniels Mill
Eardington
Bridgnorth WV16 5JL
Tel: 01746 762753
Email:
Web: www.danielsmill.co.uk
Daniels Mill is one of Shropshire's gems. It holds the distinction of having the largest diameter waterwheel of any working corn mill in England.
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|  Darby Houses
Darby Rd
Coalbrookdale
Ironbridge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
Email:
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
The restored homes of the Darby Family, located near to the Museum of Iron in Coalbrookdale. An Ironbridge Gorge Museum Site.
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|  Dudmaston Hall
Quatt
Bridgnorth WV15 6QN
Tel: 01746 780866
Email:
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-dudmaston/
National Trust House, Parklands & Gardens. Home of Labouchere family. House contains extensive and varied art collections, botanical art, costumes and much more.
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|  Enginuity
Coalbrookdale
Ironbridge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
Email: tic@ironbridge.org.uk
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
Enginuity is an interactive design and technology centre that aims to inspire and capture the imagination of everyone intrigued by the secrets of how things around them are made and how they work. An Ironbridge Gorge Museum Site.
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|  Home Farm Attingham
Atcham, Shrewsbury SY4 4TN
Tel: 01743 709243
Email: info@homefarmattingham.co.uk
Web: www.homefarmattingham.co.uk
Home Farm Attingham is a working farm open to the public. As well as being able to look around the historic farm and see its animals, visitors are able to visit the tearooms and also buy our own organic dairy ice cream.
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|  Jackfield Tile Museum
Jackfield
Ironbridge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
Email:
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
Displays of decorative tiles, geological exhibitions, workshops and shop. Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Group.
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|  Long Mynd & Carding Mill Valley
Chalet Pavilion
Carding Mill Valley
Church Stretton SY6 6JG
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Email: chris.stratton@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: www.cardingmillvalley.com
Carding Mill Valley is a popular local beauty spot giving access to the Long Mynd and various walks on the Shropshire Hills. National Trust Information centre, tea room, shop and car parking
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|  Mickey Millers Family Play Barn
Oakfield Farm
Watling Street
Craven Arms SY7 8DX
Tel: 01588 673800
Email:
Web: www.mickeymillers.com
All year indoor family attraction with slides, challenges and obstacles to climb up, down, over and through. Food available.
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|  Museum of the Gorge
The Wharfage
Ironbridge TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
Email:
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
An audio-video presentation will give you a flavour of what the gorge has to offer. There also is a scale model showing how busy the river was in Victorian times when it played a vital role transporting goods from place to place. Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Group
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|  Northgate Museum
Bridgnorth
Tel: 01746 762830
Email:
Web: www.northgatemuseum.org.uk
A fascinating collection of town artifacts run by Bridgnorth & District Historical Society.
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|  Sabrina River Boat Cruises
Victoria Quay
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01244 325394
Email:
Web: www.shrewsburyboat.co.uk
Half-hour river cruises on the River Severn at Shrewsbury. Available weekends and school holidays during the summer.
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|  Severn Valley Railway
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster
Tel: 01299 409816
Email: info@svr.co.uk
Web: www.svr.co.uk
Premier Heritage Railway operating on the beautiful Severn Valley line from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster
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|  Shrewsbury Abbey
Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury SY2 6BS
Tel: 01743 232723
Email: enquiries@shrewsburyabbey.com
Web: www.shrewsburyabbey.com
Follow in the footsteps of Brother Cadfael.... Founded in 1083 the Benedictine Abbey of St Peter and St Paul is now world famous as the home of the fictional Brother Cadfael.
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|  Shrewsbury Castle
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 361196
Email:
Web: www.shrewsburymuseums.com/castle
The Great Hall houses the Shropshire Regimental Museum. In the grounds you will find the motte of the original Norman Castle.
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|  Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
School Road
Craven Arms SY7 9RS
Tel: 01588 676000
Email:
Web: www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk
Information Centre & Visitor Attraction located in Craven Arms with cafe, gallery, shop, meadows and trails. Lots of information and displays for those wishing to explore South Shropshire.
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|  Telford Steam Railway
Bridge Rd
Horsehay
Telford TF4 2NF
Tel: 07765 858348
Email:
Web: www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk
Telford Steam Railway is a preserved railway operated by a small and friendly team of volunteers on Sundays and bank holidays.
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|  The Engine House
Station Road
Highley
Shropshire
Nr Bridgnorth WV16 6NP
Tel: 01746 862387
Email: enginehouse@svr.co.uk
Web: www.svr.co.uk
Impressive new visitor centre with exhibitions about the Severn Valley Railway
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|  The Iron Bridge
Ironbridge TF8 7JS
Tel: 01952 884391
Email:
Web:
One of Shropshire's most famous landmarks and the world's first Iron Bridge.
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|  The Wrekin
Near Telford
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The Wrekin is 1,334 ft hill located near to Telford and dominating the central Shropshire landscape. The phrase "all-around-the-Wrekin" is often used by locals to describe a long-winded route, as in "He went all-around-the Wrekin to get here". Various walks to the summit and spectacular views once you get there!!
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|  Wonderland Telford
Telford Town Park
Telford TF3 4AY
Tel: 01952 591 633
Email: info@wonderlandtelford.com
Web: www.wonderlandtelford.com
Where nursery rhymes and fairy tales come to life. Discover favourite characters and their houses. Visit the dinosaurs in Dinosaur valley, the Dragon's crazy castle or indoor soft play area. Also features the magical Winter Wonderland during the run-up to Christmas.
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|  Wroxeter Roman City
Wroxeter
Shrewsbury SY5 6PH
Tel: 01743 761330
Email:
Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.16832
English Heritage. Roman name "Viroconium", the excavated remains of the second largest Roman city in Britain. Impressive ruins include 2nd century baths and remains of a huge gateway. According to Graham Phillips in his book 'King Arthur - The True Story', King Arthur moved into the abandoned Viroconium after the Romans left and re-named it Camelot!
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|  Burwarton Show
Burwarton
Nr Bridgnorth WV16 6QJ
Tel: 01746 787535
Email:
Web: www.burwartonshow.co.uk
Burwarton Show is one of the country's top agricultural shows. Held in August each year at the showground between Bridgnorth & Ludlow
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|  Ironbridge Open Air Museum of Steel Sculpture
Moss House
Cherry Tree Hill
Coalbrookdale Ironbridge TF8 7EF
Tel: 01952 433152
Email: pam.brown@virgin.net
Web: www.go2.co.uk/steelsculpture/
Over 60 sculptures displayed throughout 10 acres of superbly diverse landscape just outside the historic Ironbridge Gorge
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| Shropshire Archives
Castle Gates
Shrewsbury SY1 2AQ
Tel: 01743 255 350
Email:
Web: www.shropshireonline.gov.uk/archives.nsf
Shropshire Archives are your first stop for Shropshire Family History / Geneology / Local History! They hold over 5 miles (nearly 9 kilometres) of material relating to Shropshire past and present. |
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|  The Green Wood Centre
Station Road
Coalbrookdale
Ironbridge TF8 7DR
Tel: 01952 432769
Email:
Web: www.greenwoodcentre.org.uk
Enviromental craft centre offering workshops and products for sale. Cafe and woodland walks.
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| The Place - Oakengates Theatre
Limes Walk
Oakengates
Telford TF2 6EP
Tel: 01952 382382
Email:
Web: www.oakengates.ws
Main entertainment and theatre venue. |
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