Places To Visit

Church Stretton & The South Shropshire Hills

Middle Farm Cottages are located in the heart of the Shropshire Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. They are 4 miles from the market town of Church Stretton, the first town in the West Midlands to receive 'Walkers are Welcome' status. Explore the variety of small independent shops, cafés and pubs. It's not just the stunning scenery which will captivate you, but the people and places, history and heritage, the walking and wildlife, food and festivals.

There is a summer shuttle bus touring the Shropshire hills and surrounding small towns which can be boarded locally.

Ludlow

Ludlow was described by poet John Betjeman as "...England's finest town". It is steeped in tradition and history and is renowned for its Michelin starred restaurants, quality local food producers, independent shops, deli's and farmers markets. Visit Ludlow Castle during the ever-popular arts festival held here each summer.

Bridgnorth & The Severn Valley

In 1642 King Charles I described the view from Castle Walk in Bridgnorth as 'the finest in my domain'. The town has two main areas: 'High Town' includes the main shopping street and is perched dramatically on top of one hundred foot sandstone cliffs. The lower part is known as 'Low Town' and straddles the River Severn. The two are linked by a series of historic winding steps and a unique cliff railway.

Much Wenlock

Much Wenlock is the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games. The first 'Wenlock Olympian Games' took place in 1850 by Dr William Penny Brookes and were a mixture of athletics and traditional country sports such as quoits, football and cricket. You can visit the Wenlock Olympian Games in July or explore the Olympian Trail at any time of the year, and see the dramatic remains of Wenlock Priory.

The Ironbridge Gorge

The World Heritage Site of Ironbridge is one of Shropshire's top attractions and is known throughout the World as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. You can visit 10 museums dedicated to the history of the period, including Blists Hill Victorian Town.

Shrewsbury

Birthplace of Charles Darwin, Shrewsbury is Shropshire's county town and famous for its medieval buildings, including Shrewsbury Abbey (fictional home of Brother Cadfael) and of course, it's many and varied independent shops.

Oswestry & North Shropshire

With its pretty market towns, rolling countryside and unique landscape of sandstone escarpments, beautiful meres and mosses, the five market towns of Oswestry, Ellesmere, Wem, Whitchurch and Market Drayton are well worth a visit. Shropshire also lays claim to the most recently awarded World Heritage Site - Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, near Oswestry - breathtaking views guaranteed.