Top Things to do in Shropshire
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Discover the best top things to do in Shropshire, United Kingdom including Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Fathers of Nicea, Shrewsbury Abbey, Little Stretton Church, St Mary's Church, St.Chads Church, Much Wenlock Priory, St Mary's Church, St Leonard's Church, Holy Trinity Church, House of Prayer.
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1. Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Fathers of Nicea
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
2. 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
3. Little Stretton Church
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By gemhunters
We went to see the church today when it was gloriously sunny. There are benches all around the gardens you can sit and admire this pretty and impressive building. A sign welcomes you to take a look inside and it's like going back in time. Such a beautiful building and so clean and well keep. Also very much in use with full Sunday services, there is also a lovely pub opposite for a nice lunch. All worth a visit if your passing.
4. St Mary's Church
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4.5 based on 320 reviews
The spire of St Mary's is one of the tallest in England and for over 500 years it has dominated the skyline of Shrewsbury's old town. In 1739, showman Robert Cadman attempted to slide from it, head first, using a rope and a grooved breastplate. His engraved obituary stands outside the west door. The church is now the only complete Medieval church in Shrewsbury. It dates from Saxon times and has beautiful additions from the 12th-century onwards. Inside, the atmosphere is peaceful with the soaring stone arches giving way to the church's great treasure - its stained glass. There are panels in glorious colour including the world-famous 14th-century 'Jesse window' filled with figures of Old Testament kings and prophets. No other church in the country has a collection to equal it. The Café at St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury, run by the Battlefield 1403 farm shop and deli, is now open Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm.
Reviewed By BarbaraMartin74 - Zofingen, Switzerland
This church is very ancient and well worth a visit, especially for its beautiful historical stained glasses.
5. St.Chads Church
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4.5 based on 298 reviews
Reviewed By Steve_of_N21 - London, United Kingdom
Shrewsbury is blessed with some fine religious buildings with its four churches, Abbey and Cathedral but for me St Chads was the pick of the bunch. I agree with a previous reviewer that there is something particularly welcoming about a round church and it is quite ironic that this came about from a misunderstanding between the architect George Steuart and the Parish council of the time, but their confusion is our gain. The volunteer guide was very helpful and the available information pamphlet points out the main features of the church which include the impressive Sanctuary window and the font where Charles Darwin was baptised in 1809. The entrance hall also contains some fitting memorials to local military regiments most noticeably to the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry. Outside there is a bit of light hearted fun to be had in tracking down the headstone to Ebenezer Scrooge in the now disused graveyard. Although this was a film prop used in the 1984 film version of A Christmas Carol it is an original gravestone of some age that had become weathered to such extent that the original engraving had disappeared. But the other reason I really enjoyed this church was for its bold external architecture. Unlike the pointy spires of the other churches, St Chads has a tall tower capped by a domed roof underneath pairs of Doric pillars which give it a striking appearance and provides a superb backdrop to the Quarry gardens.
6. Much Wenlock Priory
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4.5 based on 319 reviews
English Heritage Site
Reviewed By robertar919
The warm welcome from the English Heritage volunteer we received on our first day of our short break in this beautiful area set the seal on a very enjoyable and informative visit to his lovely Priory, so well preserved and just so interesting. The Guidebook was just tremendous containing many photographs which will help us remember our wonderful visit. We were also blessed to be able to buy a most acceptable hot drink with delicious chocolate as well. Thank you so much for looking after us so very well.
7. St Mary's Church
8. St Leonard's Church
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By KevinSadler2364 - Leicester, United Kingdom
For a mere Parish Church towering is the word I would use. It stands at top a hill, proudly, and has a wonderful history which is explained on the boards and the leaflet they give you.
9. Holy Trinity Church
10. House of Prayer
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
