Shropshire

Near Llanerchydol Hall

Llanerchydol Hall is a magnificent Gothic mansion set in extensive Grade II* listed parkland featuring unique gardens and a ruined clocktower. Visitors can tour the historic East Wing and grounds, including a Japanese Garden with some accessibility limitations. A light lunch is provided during tours.

Near Ludlow Castle

Ludlow Castle is a notable medieval ruin in Ludlow, Shropshire, featuring historical architecture and scenic views. Visitors can explore the castle grounds, learn about its rich history including ties to English royalty, and enjoy various events and festivals held at the site. Facilities include a café and shop; parking is nearby.

Located in Ludlow

Ludlow is a historic market town in Shropshire, England, known for its medieval castle, Tudor architecture, vibrant food scene, cultural festivals, and picturesque location by the rivers Teme and Corve.

Near West Midlands Safari Park

West Midlands Safari Park in Worcestershire offers a large drive-through safari with exotic animals including white lions and cheetahs, interactive walk-through exhibits such as dinosaurs and reptiles, a sea lion theatre, and amusement park rides for families.

Located in Bewdley

Bewdley is a historic riverside market town in Worcestershire, England, known for its Georgian architecture, scenic location on the River Severn, and vibrant cultural scene including music festivals and markets.

Near Cronkhill

Cronkhill is a historically significant Italianate villa designed by John Nash in 1802, known as the earliest of its style in England. It is a Grade I listed building located on the Attingham estate in Shropshire and is open to the public on limited days each year.

2 miles from Outdoor Tour: Introduction to Attingham

7 Oct, 14 Oct…

A 30–45 minute outdoor guided walk introducing the family and fortune of Attingham Park.

3 miles from Broadward Hall Estate

Broadward Hall Estate is a nineteenth-century Gothic revival house with extensive historic gardens, including a Victorian walled garden and national day lily collection, offering guided tours with tea, horticultural gifts, and a nearby historic church to visit.

2 miles from Aldenham Park

Aldenham Park is a Grade II* Palladian historic house with significant ties to Charles I, featuring guided tours of the main rooms and gardens, and tea served in the saloon. It is a lived-in family home open to visitors by paid tour, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences with some child-friendly aspects.

3 miles from George Maw’s Global Suitcase Journey

10–12 Oct, 17–19 Oct…

Follow a Victorian-style passport trail around Benthall Hall and its garden, discovering George Maw’s travels, plant and fossil collecting, and inspiration for his tile designs. Suitcases around the site contain activities, objects to look at and passport stamps.

2 miles from Eyton Hall

Eyton Hall is a historic Georgian/Regency manor house in Shropshire featuring extensive gardens, woodland walks, and a deer park. Visitors can explore the grounds by appointment, while the gardens retain many historic trees and landscape features established in the 19th century.

Located in Telford

Telford is a planned new town in Shropshire, England, known for its strong industrial heritage and proximity to the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features a bustling town centre with shopping, cultural amenities, and extensive parkland, surrounded by historic towns and scenic landscapes.

2 miles from Knowles Mill

Knowles Mill is a historic 18th-century water-powered grain mill ruin in Worcestershire, set within the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve. Visitors can explore the mill ruins, observe remnants of the mill machinery, and enjoy the surrounding woodland and meadow managed by the National Trust.

2 miles from The Salwey Lodge

The Salwey Lodge is a Grade II* listed historic house near Ludlow offering exclusive stay experiences for small groups, with fine dining featuring garden and farm-sourced food, walking activities, and nearby historic attractions.

2 miles from Dudmaston Estate Comer Woods

Comer Woods is a large working woodland within the Dudmaston Estate in Shropshire offering outdoor activities such as walking, running, cycling, and natural play for families. The site is dog-friendly, accessible with powered mobility vehicle hire, and features a takeaway café with seating. It hosts various family-focused events during the summer and has free access with parking charges for non-members.

2 miles from Sunnycroft

Sunnycroft is a Victorian suburban villa in Wellington, Shropshire, featuring a rare unaltered interior, an elaborate conservatory, and extensive grounds including stables, pigsties, gardens, and a tree-lined avenue. It is owned by the National Trust and open to the public by appointment or on limited occasions.

Near Trevor Hall

Trevor Hall is a significant historic house in Wales set within 150 acres of private woodlands and gardens. Visitors can enjoy both indoor tours of the house's unique collections and extensive outdoor walks, including part of the Offas Dyke path, with stunning views of the Dee Valley.

3 miles from Kyre Park House, Gardens & Antiques Barn

Kyre Park offers visitors beautiful 'Capability' Brown gardens spread over 39 acres, an antiques barn, and a licensed bistro. While the historic house itself is not open to the public, the gardens and barn are accessible daily with facilities including accessible parking, toilets, and pet friendliness.

3 miles from Erddig

Erddig is a historic country house and estate in Wrexham, Wales, featuring a unique collection of servant memorabilia, 18th-century furniture, and extensive formal gardens. Visitors can explore both the house interiors and the landscaped outdoor parklands including remnants of Norman and medieval earthworks. The estate provides a distinctive insight into the life of an 18th-century Welsh country squire and his household, with on-site amenities including a café and activities suitable for children.