Places to go near Ellesmere

Ellesmere. Courtesy of and copyright North Shropshire District Council.

Explore the historic Ironbridge Gorge on the banks of the Severn, or head slightly outside the Shropshire border for a wealth of attractions along the Shropshire Union Canal. Explore an ancient castle, discover a secret government HQ and visit the world's largest floating collection of historic inland waterways craft.

Local attractions

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  1. Image for Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

    Principal attraction marker image Pontcysyllte Aqueduct »

    Everyone should experience a trip over Thomas Telford and William Jessop's awe-inspiring aqueduct, by boat or on …

  2. Aston Nature Reserve »

    Aston Nature reserve is being extended to provide a major new wetland, as part of the English restoration. The first …

  3. Llangollen Canal rounding Blake Mere. © Peter Land - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Blake Mere »

    One of the many attractive lakes around Ellesmere - popularly known as "Shropshire's Lake District" - Blake Mere, a …

  4. Image for Chirk Aqueduct

    Chirk Aqueduct »

    Chirk Aqueduct is 70ft high and was completed in 1801 by its architects and builders, Thomas Telford and William …

  5. Chirk Castle, © Trevor Rickard - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Chirk Castle »

    Chirk Castle, completed in 1310, is a Marcher castle from the reign of King Edward I. Inside you can visit the …

  6. St Winifred's Well, © Gerald Davison - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    St Winifred's Well »

    St Winifred's Well, Woolston bank, Nr Oswestry, is a very rural picturesque quiet spot and site of an ancient well …

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