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Places to go in Shropshire
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.
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Attingham Park »One of the Midlands' greatest country houses. The attractive Georgian mansion reflects the taste and judgement of …
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Ironbridge Gorge »In 1986 the pivotal importance of Ironbridge at the birth of the Industrial Revolution was recognised when a …
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Shrewsbury Abbey »Shrewsbury Abbey retains all the splendour, majesty and beguiling sense of mystery that one would expect from an …
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Blake Mere »
One of the many attractive lakes around Ellesmere - popularly known as "Shropshire's Lake District" - Blake Mere, a …
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Chirk Aqueduct »
Chirk Aqueduct is 70ft high and was completed in 1801 by its architects and builders, Thomas Telford and William …
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Dudmaston »
17th century manor with an unexpected collection of contemporary art. The 17th century mansion does not disappoint …
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Llanymynech Rocks Nature Reserve »
Spectacular old quarries with cliffs towering over the village. The site was designated a nature reserve more than …
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Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct »
Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct is only known by the most ardent waterway enthusiasts, but its place in history merits a …
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Offa's Dyke »
The dyke dates to about AD800, when King Offa of Mercia decided to construct the 168-mile mound and ditch as the …
