10 Specialty Museums in Shropshire That You Shouldn't Miss

April 21, 2022 Claudia Navarrete

Discover the best top things to do in Shropshire, United Kingdom including The House on Crutches Museum, Coleham Pumping Station, The British Ironwork Centre, Broseley Pipeworks, Jackfield Tile Museum, Land of Lost Content Museum, Shropshire Archives, Park Hall the Countryside Experience, The Engine House Visitor Centre, Daniels Mill.
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1. The House on Crutches Museum

Town Hall High Street, Bishops Castle SY9 5BG England +44 1588 630556 http://www.hocmuseum.org.uk/
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

The House on Crutches Museum

2. Coleham Pumping Station

Longden Road, Shrewsbury SY3 7DN England [email protected] http://colehampumpingstation.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Coleham Pumping Station

Preserved Victorian steam operated sewage pumping station with original equipment preserved and still working. Also smaller machinery such as water pumps, stationary engines and generators.

3. The British Ironwork Centre

Aston Way British Ironworks Centre, Oswestry SY11 4JH England +44 800 688 8386 [email protected] https://www.britishironworkcentre.co.uk/show-areas/museum-of-steel-sculpture
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5.0 based on 2,867 reviews

The British Ironwork Centre

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.

4. Broseley Pipeworks

King Street, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7AW England +44 1952 432166 http://www.ironbridge.org.uk
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4.5 based on 48 reviews

Broseley Pipeworks

5. Jackfield Tile Museum

Jackfield, Telford TF8 7LJ England +44 1952 433424 http://www.cravendunnill-jackfield.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 434 reviews

Jackfield Tile Museum

Reviewed By eph9 - Aylesbury, United Kingdom

Just visited for the second time and I love it! Such an amazing collection of ceramic tiles and the story and history behind the factory and tiles in general. I spent ages just walking around the showroom room and then the room at the end with so many tiles on display to see. Just beautiful. Made me want to go home and tile something! There were many designs I would love to use in my own home. With my Ironbridge annual ticket, I will try to visit one more time just to look again before my year is up.

6. Land of Lost Content Museum

The Old Market Hall Market Street, Craven Arms SY7 9NW England +44 1588 672419 [email protected] http://www.lolcmuseum.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 318 reviews

Land of Lost Content Museum

We will be reopening on the 12th. April, Normal opening hours. We will of course still be observing Social Distancing. To achieve this we are, taking bookings for half hour slot arrival times. Contact us for Date and time slots through our website, phone, or by Email. Your safety as well as our own is paramount. See You All Soon.

Reviewed By misslane - London, United Kingdom

You cannot imagine how much there is to look at in here. We easily lost ourselves and before we knew it 90 minutes had passed. You can tell the curators have put a lifetime of effort into collecting these items. Well worth a visit and a wander round! We were dubious thinking it can’t be very big, but it’s over 4 floors. If you like to reminisce then you will love this!

7. Shropshire Archives

Shropshire Archives Castle Castle Castle Castle Gates, Shrewsbury SY1 2AQ England +44 1743 255350 http://www.shropshirearchives.org.uk
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Shropshire Archives

Reviewed By HowardandDena - Buxton, United Kingdom

Been visiting for many years now and have nothing but praise for the staff who always try to assist,

8. Park Hall the Countryside Experience

North Road, Oswestry England +44 1691 671123 [email protected] http://www.parkhallfarm.co.uk
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4.5 based on 412 reviews

Park Hall the Countryside Experience

Visit Park Hall Countryside Experience, the amazing National award winning farm park with lots of animal fun, action and adventure for the kids. There are regular hands-on animal activities, and each day there is a spectacular pig racing event, even try your hand at milking a cow! At Park Hall the kids can play till they’re worn out, try out the two massive indoor play barns with a new ‘Demon Drop Slide’ and bouncy castles. Discover the great outdoors where there are adventure courses, woodland walks and a picturesque lake. Kids can even ‘learn to drive’ in electric cars or landrovers. If you love science checkout the Science Illusion Zone. There’s a Victorian School, Iron Age Roundhouse and Welsh Guards Museum too. A great day out for all the family.

Reviewed By CymruambythWales - Wrexham, United Kingdom

We had a great day out here. Plenty of outdoor activities (and lovely weather) meant we could stay outdoors all day without needing to try the indoor activities. We loved the dinosaur egg hunt, the driving school, playareas, go karts and the barrel ride. We all enjoyed the maize maze and the pig racing. Easy to social distance from other adults as there is plenty of space and it wasn't over crowded. I saw staff cleaning the toilets and the barrel ride was sanitised after each turn. Our first proper attraction style outing since Covid and we felt safe and had a great time. We would definitely recommend.

9. The Engine House Visitor Centre

The Engine House Station Road Severn Valley Railway, Highley WV16 6NZ England +44 1746 862387 [email protected] http://www.svr.co.uk/EngineHouse.aspx
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4.5 based on 155 reviews

The Engine House Visitor Centre

Marvel at the massive locomotives, delve into the intriguing history of Britain's railways, enjoy themed exhibitions of unique railway vehicles and meet Gordon, the blue engine! Tucked away in Highley, discover The Engine House Visitor Centre, part of the Severn Valley Railway. With a fantastic cafe stocked with freshly made sandwiches, local produce and homemade cakes, plus a beautiful outdoor space including park, there's so much to discover at The Engine House

Reviewed By Andykeithharris - Reading, United Kingdom

Well worth visiting in concert with a visit to the Severn Valley Railway. Interesting and well laid out exhibits.

10. Daniels Mill

Daniels Mill Knowle Sands, Eardington, Bridgnorth WV16 5JL England +44 1746 769793 [email protected] http://www.danielsmill.co.uk
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Daniels Mill

Reviewed By Bushcbush

Visited the tea room as we were staying close by, Rosalie is a friendly welcoming lady and bakes all her produce, which is lovely we sampled many of her products and enjoyed all. Beautiful setting for cake and a possible visit to Daniel's Mill.

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