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Discover the best top things to do in Shropshire, United Kingdom including Offa's Dyke Path National Trail, Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, The Quarry, The Long Mynd, The British Ironwork Centre, Market Hall Shrewsbury, The Iron Bridge and Tollhouse, Shrewsbury Abbey, Stiperstones Nature Reserve, The Wrekin.
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1. Offa's Dyke Path National Trail
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
This 177-mile long trail runs from Sedbury to Prestatyn, mostly through Wales.
Reviewed By 350dwainl - Leominster, United Kingdom
On October 10th 2019 to October 20th 2019, a group of 3 veterans and a wife to a veteran (suffering with PTSD) 2 women 2 men set out from Prestatyn using just a small little book map and a compass, on a typical Welsh morning (chilly but sunnyish) at 0930 on a charity walk for the FIRST LIGHT TRUST raising awareness for HOMELESS VETERANS and PTSD. At the time of the walk I was also homeless and still struggling with PTSD. During the whole experience along the route we seen some truly amazing views and sights and met some very nice, kind and friendly people. 1 very kind and helpful family actually let us set up camp in there back garden for the night and also charged our phones and gave us the use of a proper toilet ????. We completed the route in 10 days, sleeping in tents to show the hardship and suffering our veterans are going through. The weather was pretty grim at night lots of rain (time of the year) and some days. It's a fantastic challenge and I'll be truthful it's not an easy route but with the right attitude and DETERMINATION (THERE'S A LOT OF UP'S AND DOWNS) and some good navigation skills as some of the route is not very well sign posted or maintained. We also noticed some farmers have knocked down sign posts to stop people going across their fields. Some farmers have actually made footpaths across their fields so you can stick to the route. The joy and feeling we all had and felt completing the route was a massive achievement and fantastic effort by our little 4 man team and our support man transporting our tents to each night's stop and doing brew duty. I would definitely recommend the route but I think it's a good idea to plan the route for the warmer months of the year because of 2 reason's: (1) we only had 8 hours of daylight to cover 17.5 miles and with some of the terrain we experienced and climbs and decents made covering ground a bit tricky. (2) Due to the time of year and the weather making everything soaked it made drying our tents virtually impossible (we wanted that anyway to raise awareness for our cause) and it's not pleasant at times. But if your slightly hard-core and like a challenge take it on you will not be disappointed
2. Royal Air Force Museum Cosford
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5.0 based on 2,557 reviews
Our Cosford site is currently in Tier 2. We are open throughout the festive season apart from Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Dear. Our doors open at 10.00am. Entry to our Museum is free of charge, but by timed ticket only. To book your's please go directly to our website - car parking charges will still apply. The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is located in Shropshire and offers a fun, entertaining day out for all the family. Housed in wartime hangars and in the National Cold War Exhibition, there is a huge display of aircraft and exhibits to explore.
Reviewed By angelawA6201UJ
What an amazing place to spend a wet and windy day during the school half term holiday. All staff were friendly, polite and knowledgeable. We had a superb day with our 9 year old daughter. Lots for children to do. The food in the cafe was delicious - very fresh sandwiches. Again, the staff were polite and friendly. Free to get in - amazing in this day and age!! £5 for the car park and a suggested donation of £5 in the museum. Thank you to all.
3. The Quarry
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5.0 based on 1,590 reviews
Reviewed By Steve_of_N21 - London, United Kingdom
For what is in essence the town park to be one of the highest rated attractions for any town on Trip Advisor it must be something special, but in this case it is. The Quarry, where Percy Thrower was Parks Superintendent for nearly thirty years, is a superb open space which not only contains the excellent Dingle garden, but the beautiful rows of Lime trees that form a central avenue between the Hercules statue and Percy Throwers house, the Quarry lodge, with the excellent St Chads Church as a back drop, and also line the River Severn walkway from the Porthill footbridge all the way to the Greyfriars footbridge. The Dingle is truly superb and all I can say is do not to miss this and walk the wonderful Lime paths when you visit Shrewsbury.
4. The Long Mynd
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5.0 based on 336 reviews
Reviewed By annehR1029LR
We parked up after a breathtaking ride on the windy road. Walked to the Devils Mouth, and looked down on the tiny looking Church Stretton. Beautiful place, and a roller coaster type drive!
5. The British Ironwork Centre
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5.0 based on 2,867 reviews
The biggest display of decorative metalwork in the UK. Featuring live work from the some of the best artists and blacksmiths in the country. The Centre created the world renowned "Spoon Gorilla" made from over 40,000 donated spoons, as seen on the BBC. The Centre was officially opened to visitors in 2014 by HRH Prince Michael of Kent. Donations are welcome for Hope House Children's Hospice. Most recent projects include the "Knife Angel" made from over 100,000 weapons which have been removed from the streets of the United Kingdom, working with national police forces, families affected by knife crime and community action groups to ensure people think twice before carrying a blade.
Reviewed By alwaysontheroad2019
Wow! What a hidden gem in the countryside. Beautiful backdrop to the outside sculptures which you can hire a buggy and go around if you don't fancy walking. The inside sculptures are placed all over, dont forget to look up too! Great Christmas area for gifts and the tea room entices you with the smells of fresh coffee and warm scones when you walk in. Fantastic place to visit, I will be back for more... plenty of parking, very friendly and informative team of staff with a selection of outside garden pots and ornaments for sale so you can take something home too.
6. Market Hall Shrewsbury
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5.0 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By Steve_of_N21 - London, United Kingdom
This market hall was recommended to us by the proprietor of our B&B and she was right to do so. A very interesting collection of independent market stall offering produce from your standard fruit and veg , Asian and Indian street food and plenty of different arts and crafts stalls. All undercover over two floors it was interesting to wander here for a while.
7. The Iron Bridge and Tollhouse
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4.5 based on 1,789 reviews
The world's first iron bridge is located in Ironbridge, the cradle of the Industrial Revolution.
Reviewed By paulinehG3821EH - Burscough, United Kingdom
Iron Bridge is a great place to visit with lost of history to see and visit , with lovely views and plenty of photo opportunities, well worth a visit
8. Shrewsbury Abbey
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4.5 based on 340 reviews
Reviewed By Warehamchick
Fantastic visit, very friendly guides, lovely to walk around in peace well worth a visit picturesque
9. Stiperstones Nature Reserve
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4.5 based on 199 reviews
Reviewed By jeans628
Quite simply - stunningly beautiful scenery -this is prime walking country with outstanding views. The roads are well maintained and traffic light. Free parking and easy access. On this occasion I drove through but will definitely revisit when in the county
10. The Wrekin
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4.5 based on 604 reviews
Reviewed By ckn0206
I went up, down and around the Wrekin. It was half term and the on road parking was pretty much gone before 10am although the car park had lots of space. I kept to the main path to the summit. It was on this path I saw most people. At the trig point at the top most people seemed to turn around and descend the same way. I went over the top to pick up a permitted path and return to the car park along the side of the hill. The path down is steep be aware. The permitted path through the woods is lovely and apart from a couple of cyclists (these are not permitted ????) who thought I should have gotten out of their way, it was a wholly enjoyable experience. It was about 4 miles and just over 2 hours
