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Attingham Park
A magnificent 230ac/93ha park, laid out by Humphrey Repton in 1797, surrounds Attingham, a manor house designed by George Stuart in 1785 for the first Lord Berwick and situated only 4mi/6km southeast of Shrewsbury. Its expensively-furnished interior contains period furniture and Regency silver, as well as a collection of paintings by Italian and French masters.
Wroxeter (Virconium) Roman City
Wroxeter lies 6mi/10km southeast of Shrewsbury on the Severn. Interesting excavations of the Roman station of Viroconium, the main town of Brittania Secunda founded in 70 B.C., are located here.This is the site of the fourth largest city in Roman Britain.
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Tong, England
Tong (20mi/32km east of Shrewsbury, pop. 6,000) is well worth a visit for the sake of its church, St Bartholomew's, containing a whole series of fine monuments to members of the Vernon family, and its beautiful fan-vaulting and elaborate wood-carving.
Boscobel House & Royal Oak
Boscobel House (16th/17th century) lies about 3.5mi/5.5km to the east of Tong. Once the refuge of Charles II after the Battle of Worcester (1651), it has beautiful grounds.
Bridgnorth, England
Picturesquely situated on the Severn is Bridgnorth (21mi/33.5km southeast of Shrewsbury, pop. 11,000). A small town of medieval aspect, it has a "High Town" and a "Low Town", 197ft/60m lower, connected by England's steepest funicular railroad.
High Town
In Bridgnorth's High Town is a tower which formed part of the old castle; it leans farther from the vertical than the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The numerous black and white half-timbered houses are in the Queen Anne style.Low Town in Bridgnorth was once a busy port on the River Severn. The Severn Valley Railway Station can be reached over the iron footbridge.
Wenlock Priory
Wenlock Priory is an English Heritage property located in Much Wenlock and was founded in the 7th C. It became a priory for Cluniac monks following the Norman Conquest. The remains are composed of the church and the chapterhouse. The prior's lodging is now a private house.
Church of St Leonard
The neo-Gothic Church of St Leonard has a marvelous 17th century dragon-beam roof and striking cast-iron plaques.
Quatt, England
Quatt is located near Bridgenorth. The village has a number of interesting historical buildings such as St Andrews Church and the Dower House School.
Dudmaston
Dudmaston is a 17th C house located in Quatt, near Bridgnorth. This National Trust property contains fine furniture, Dutch flower paintings, modern art and other works.The gardens are at their peak in the spring, and there are wooded estate walks to explore.
Stokesay Castle
Romantic Stokesay Castle (22mi/35km south of Shrewsbury) was built in the 12th C for the Norman Say family. In 1280 the wealthy wool merchant Lawrence of Ludlow bought the estate and had it fortified at the behest of Edward I in 1296. Manor House is now one of the best-maintained fortified 13th C constructions of its type.
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Church Stretton, England
Church Stretton (pop. 3,900) is located under the Long Mynd. The surrounding countryside is popular with hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, geologists and naturalists.The Long Mynd boasts the highest golf course in England.
Carding Mill Valley and Long Mynd
Carding Mill Valley is part of the Long Mynd. This is an area of historic upland heath that has excellent walking paths and is popular amongst naturalists.
Oswestry, England
Oswestry (pop. 33,600) is a market town located near the Welsh border 55mi/89km northwest of Birmingham. The narrow streets, mix of architectural styles, and variety of specialty shops are popular with tourists. The first local school, built in 1407, now houses the Heritage Centre exhibiting local arts and crafts.
Old Oswestry Hill Fort
English Heritage property north of Oswestry village. This 68-acre fort dates from the Iron Age features unusual earthwork cisterns.
Transport Museum
The Transport Museum in Oswestry contains over a hundred bicycles which show the cycyling history through the ages.
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Weston Park, Shifnal, England
At Weston Park in Shifnal visitors can tour a 17th century house which was the ancestral seat of the Earls of Bradford. Other attractions include: gardens, a museum, an adventure playground and a miniature railroad.Sports are a popular activity in Shifnal such as cricket, tennis and football.
Claverley, England
The village of Claverley is most noted for its parish church. All Saints' church is built of red sandstone and was renovated between 1050 and 1902. There are 12th century wall paintings, a 15th century porch and upper tower, and a 17th century hammer beam roof.
Hampton Loade
Hampton Loade has the last remaining foot ferry in the region. The ferry is connected to an overhead wire. The "captain" sets the rudder and the current powers the boat.
Much Wenlock, England
Much Wenlock (pop. 2,500) is an attractive little market village. The town is also known for its Olympic games which it has held every summer since 1850.The ruins of the 12th century Priory and the 16th century Guildhall are notable historic attractions on Much Wenlock.
Broseley - Benthall Hall
Benthall Hall is situated above the gorge of the Severn. It is a 16th century stone house, and National Trust property, with oak paneling, an elaborate oak staircase and decorated plasterwork.
Wilderhope Manor
Wilderhope Manor is a National Trust property located near Much Wenlock. The Elizabethan manor house is now run as a youth hostel.
Whitchurch, England
Whitchurch is a common town name in England and home to the JB Joyce Tower Clocks Company, which began in 1690 and is the oldest of its kind in the world.
Market Drayton, England
Market Drayton (pop. 8,900) is located northeast of Shrewsbury. The town is most noted for its culinary offerings including Gingerbread prepared from a secret recipe, Muller yoghurts as well as Palethorpes quiches and pies.
Hodnet Hall Gardens
Hodnet Hall in Market Drayton, near Shrewsbury, is the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Heber-Percy. The garden landscaping includes lakes, pools, forest trees, flowers and shrubs set in 60 acres. This is a favourite destination in the early summer when the shrub roses and herbaceous borders are in bloom. The garden has been featured on television and is considered to be among the finest in England.
Acton Burnell Castle
Acton Burnell Castle is the ruins of a 13th C mansion and the site of the first parliament at which the commons were formally represented.
Acton Burnell - Langley Chapel
Small chapel in a field south of Acton Burnell with a full set of 17th C wooden fittings and furniture.
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