Shropshire is a historic and scenic county in England’s West Midlands, known for its medieval towns, castles, industrial heritage, and beautiful countryside.
Wenlock Priory is a historic ruined 12th-century Cluniac monastery in Shropshire, England, featuring extensive visible remains of its monastic buildings and church, alongside Grade II listed topiary gardens, accessible to the public and maintained by English Heritage.
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.
Much Wenlock is a historic market town in Shropshire, England, known for its medieval abbey ruins, religious heritage, and as the birthplace of the Wenlock Olympian Games that inspired the modern Olympics. The town offers cultural festivals, scenic walks, and literary and artistic associations.
Mitchell's Fold is a Bronze Age stone circle situated on Stapeley Hill in Shropshire, England, featuring an elliptical arrangement of ancient stones including a notable standing stone and cairn. Visitors can explore this outdoor prehistoric monument managed by English Heritage.
Stokesay Castle is a well-preserved fortified manor house in Shropshire, England, dating from the late 13th century. It features both medieval indoor architecture and extensive historic outdoor grounds including a moat and gardens. Managed by English Heritage, it offers a rare glimpse into medieval aristocratic life with its original wooden beams, solar block, and ornamental gatehouse.
Wigmore Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Herefordshire, England, originally founded in the 11th century after the Norman Conquest. Visitors can explore the extensive ruins including curtain walls, towers, and gatehouse, set in an outdoor landscape with historical significance through various English historical periods.
Moreton Corbet Castle is a ruined medieval and Elizabethan castle located in Shropshire, England. Visitors can explore the historic ruins and the remains of the Elizabethan manor house set within the castle grounds. The site is free to enter during daylight hours and offers a glimpse into medieval fortifications and Elizabethan architecture influenced by Italian designs.
Lilleshall Abbey is a historic ruined Augustinian abbey in Shropshire with substantial 12th and 13th century stone remains set in a large monastic precinct. Visitors can explore the evocative outdoor ruins of the church and domestic buildings, surrounded by a cloister garden. The site is open to the public without charge and managed by English Heritage.
Buildwas Abbey is a free-to-visit historic ruin of a 12th-century Cistercian monastery in Shropshire, England. Visitors can explore substantial remains of the abbey church and claustral buildings beside the River Severn, including an architecturally notable nave, cloister, and chapter house.
The Iron Bridge, located in Shropshire, England, is the world's first major cast iron arch bridge, opened in 1781. Spanning the River Severn, it is a historic symbol of the Industrial Revolution and forms part of the UNESCO Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site. The bridge is a pedestrian-only attraction, preserved as a scheduled monument and Grade I listed structure, with extensive restoration ensuring its longevity.
10 Oct, 4 Nov…
A full-day embroidery workshop with Amanda Carter at Sunnycroft, where participants learn or practise needlework techniques and create an embroidery piece. Materials, tuition, lunch and an opportunity to view Sunnycroft’s embroidery collection are included.
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.
Viroconium Cornoviorum, near Wroxeter in Shropshire, is the site of one of Roman Britain's largest settlements, featuring extensive ruins including public baths and a reconstructed Roman villa. Visitors can explore outdoor archaeological remains alongside indoor museum exhibits maintained by English Heritage.
7 Oct, 14 Oct…
A 30–45 minute outdoor guided walk introducing the family and fortune of Attingham Park.
The Royal Oak in Boscobel Wood, Shropshire, is the historic English oak tree where King Charles II hid to escape after the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Visitors can explore the outdoor site near Boscobel House and learn about its significance in British history, including related traditions and commemorations.
Old Oswestry Hill Fort is a large Iron Age hill fort in Shropshire, England, with well-preserved earthworks offering panoramic views. It is managed by English Heritage and open free to the public as a historical and archaeological outdoor site.
Offa's Dyke is a historic large earthwork that runs along much of the England-Wales border, symbolising the ancient boundary between Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms. It offers visitors a significant outdoor experience with scenic views, walking paths, and notable archaeological importance.
Clun Castle is a medieval ruined castle in Shropshire, England, known for its historical Norman architecture and significance as a Marcher lord fortress. Now a Grade I listed building, it offers visitors the chance to explore extensive outdoor ruins, including a great Norman keep and remnants of pleasure gardens, managed by English Heritage.
Haughmond Abbey is a historic ruined Augustinian monastery in Shropshire, England, featuring extensive medieval abbey ruins, cloisters, and a decorated chapter house. The site is maintained by English Heritage and open year-round with free admission, offering visitors a glimpse into monastic life and medieval architecture.
16 Oct (next Friday)
A monthly supper club at the Flaxmill Café, where guests can choose a two- or three-course meal prepared by the in-house chef. The next listed supper club is on Friday 16 October 2026.
Boscobel House is a historically significant Grade II* listed building in Shropshire, known for its role in protecting Charles II after the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Visitors can explore timber-framed house interiors with original and Victorian exhibits, extensive formal gardens, and the famous Royal Oak tree on the grounds.
Acton Burnell Castle is the ruins of a 13th-century fortified manor house in Shropshire, notable as the site of the first English Parliament including Commons, managed by English Heritage.
Cantlop Bridge is a historic single-span cast-iron bridge designed and approved by Thomas Telford in 1818, located in Shropshire. It is a Grade II* listed structure and a scheduled monument, now serving as a pedestrian monument with an information board and free access.
White Ladies Priory is a historic ruin of a 12th-century Augustinian priory near Brewood, Shropshire, known for its medieval church remains, Romanesque architecture, and its role in the escape of King Charles II. It offers outdoor exploration of the priory ruins and the surrounding historic landscape, with year-round public access.
Langley Chapel is an Anglican church built in 1601 in rural Shropshire, notable for its original 17th-century wooden furniture and unmodernized historic interior. It offers visitors a rare glimpse into early 17th-century ecclesiastical architecture and furnishings, preserved without modern alterations.