There are many things to do and places to visit nearby. Here are a selection of our favourite attractions that you may wish to visit during your stay.
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This medieval castle, originally built as a fortress, houses one of the most beautiful and extensive collections of treasures from India. The story behind the objects is not always clear and although some items were purchased or received as gifts, others were acquired as spoils of war, and so today the collection remains a symbol of Britain’s colonial past and represents the ongoing impacts of colonial and imperial legacies in the twenty-first century.
After seeing the famous unique 3 Bridges built one on top of the other, walk through the woods and descend right down into the Rheidol gorge for fantastic views of the 300ft Mynach waterfalls. Climb down down Jacobs Ladder which consists of 100 steps in one continuous flight, cross the little humped bridge at the bottom of the gorge and climb back up the other side passing the Robbers cave on the way. There are many steep uneven steps and sensible shoes are recommended.
Newport is a small market town located near to the Staffordshire border. Its origins date back to the 12th century, but many of the original buildings were destroyed by a major fire in the 17th century. Visitors can enjoy a selection of pubs, cafe’s and restaurants. Nearby are the beautiful ruins of Lilleshall Abbey.
Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway
The Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway is a steam operated narrow gauge heritage railway winding through picturesque Mid-Wales borders countryside. Originally opened in 1903, the railway runs for 8-miles between Welshpool (SY21 7LT) and Llanfair Caereinion (SY21 0SF). Trains operate every weekend and regular midweek dates between March to November (see website for timetable details) with a range of events and experiences for the whole family including: Character Events, Steam Galas, Vintage Weekends, Afternoon Tea and Fish & Chips Specials.
The Dingle Nurseries is a long-established family run business serving the needs of the horticultural trade and private buyer alike. It began in 1968 when Andy and Kath Joseph started growing Christmas trees on an acre of his parents land. At the same time Andy’s mother Barbie gradually began developing an area of their farmland into a spectacular garden which runs alongside the Dingle Retail nursery. Since then it has grown into a hugely successful concern involving other family members and a core team of knowledgeable staff who have been here for many years.
Shrewsbury Prison is An Immersive Dark Tourism Attraction that inspires people, educating, engaging and immersing visitors through a journey behind bars. Our mission is to preserve, protect and promote the history and heritage of Shrewsbury Prison, by shining a light on prison life from the Georgian era to the modern day. Visitors are given a unique and immersive prison experience combined with first class customer service. Shrewsbury Prison was built in 1793 and closed in 2013, with over 200 years of history behind its walls including the countries last remaining Georgian prison.
Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd
The perfect base for family days out in the Shropshire Hills. Picnic by the stream and paddle in summer. There’s a great choice of beautiful walks starting from the National Trust Centre. Arm yourself with maps and set off to discover the geology, archaeology and wildlife of the Long Mynd. If it’s a clear night and the family are interested in stargazing, why not plan a visit after dark? There are four spots across the valley and hill that have been designated Dark Sky Discovery Sites due to their degree of darkness. It is possible to see the Milky Way from all four locations. Look out for Stars in Your Skies events – a great way to get started with stargazing.
Romantically positioned on the banks of the River Severn in Mid Wales, Glansevern Hall Gardens offer over 25 stunning acres of diverse landscape and exotic planting. The spectacular estate comprises a variety of garden attractions, such as a five acre lake, a cascading Water Garden, lakeside and woodland walks, the more formal Walled Garden, the charming Folly Garden and the secluded Bird Hide, set where the River Severn meets the River Rhiew.
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