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Places to go in Shropshire

The Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury. © Ron Goodhew - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

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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  1. Image for Attingham Park

    Principal attraction marker image Attingham Park »

    One of the Midlands' greatest country houses. The attractive Georgian mansion reflects the taste and judgement of …

  2. Image for Ironbridge Gorge

    Principal attraction marker image Ironbridge Gorge »

    In 1986 the pivotal importance of Ironbridge at the birth of the Industrial Revolution was recognised when a …

  3. Image for Shrewsbury Abbey

    Principal attraction marker image Shrewsbury Abbey »

    Shrewsbury Abbey retains all the splendour, majesty and beguiling sense of mystery that one would expect from an …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. Image for Dudmaston

    Dudmaston »

    17th century manor with an unexpected collection of contemporary art. The 17th century mansion does not disappoint …

  7. Entrance to Llanymynech Rocks Nature Reserve, © Tim Heaton - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Llanymynech Rocks Nature Reserve »

    Spectacular old quarries with cliffs towering over the village. The site was designated a nature reserve more than …

  8. Image for Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct

    Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct »

    Longdon-on-Tern Aqueduct is only known by the most ardent waterway enthusiasts, but its place in history merits a …

  9. Offa's Dyke. © john spivey - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    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 …

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