NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTIES..

 

Croft Castle & Parklands,  Yarpole, Ludlow/Leominster Border.

A 17th century Castle/Manor with 1500 acres of gardens and parklands.

11 miles away.             croftcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

Berrington Hall,  Leominster.

Neoclassical Mansion with gardens and parklands.

Capability Brown’s final landscape.

15 miles away.             berringtonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

Attingham Park Estate and Deer Park,  Atcham, Nr Shrewsbury.

Regency Mansion with 200 acres of gardens and deer park.

32 miles away.             attingham@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

Dudmaston Estate,      Bridgenorth.

A working Country Estate, highly rated for your dog(s).

29 miles away.             dudmaston@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Morville Hall, Part of the Dudmaston Estate.

Elizabethan Hall with Medieval Gardens and Church built by Benedictine Monks

in 1118.

Please Note – Dogs are not allowed in Morville Hall or Gardens.

 

Powis Castle,  Nr. Welshpool.

Medieval castle and gardens.

33 miles away.             powiscastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

Brockhampton Estate,  Nr. Bromyard.

A traditionally farmed country estate with Medieval Manor and over

1700 acres of farm and parkland.

29 miles away.             brockhampton@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

Carding Mill Valley and The Long Mynd,  Church Stretton.

Upland heathland with incredible far reaching views.

Includes, wild swimming, the “mini Niagara Falls” waterfall and part of the

Shropshire Way walking trail.

18 miles away.             cardingmill@nationaltrust.org.uk

Church Stretton is a pretty country town and well worth a visit.

 

Wenlock Edge,  Much Wenlock.

An 18 mile limestone escarpment walking trail with extensive views.

27 miles away.             wenlockedge@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

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ENGLISH HERITAGE PROPERTIES..

The English Heritage Properties can all be found on

                                     www.english-heritage.org.uk

 

Stokesay Castle,  Craven Arms.

Built in the 13th century by Lawrence of Ludlow, Stokesay Castle is the finest example of a fortified medieval manor & castle.

11 miles away.

 

Acton Burnell Castle Ruins,  Shrewsbury.

Ruins of castle built between 1284 – 1293

26 miles away.

 

Wenlock Priory,  Much Wenlock.

An Anglo Saxon monastery.

28 miles away.

 

Wroxeter Roman City,  Nr. Shrewsbury.

The ruins of what was, 2000 years ago the 4th largest city in Roman Britain.

33 miles away.

 

The Ironbridge,  Telford.

The world’s first Iron Bridge.

Ironbridge and Ironbridge Gorge are a World Heritage site.

34 miles away.

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English Heritage Clun Castle,  Clun.

11th Century castle ruins with far reaching views.

13 miles away.

 

Wigmore Castle Ruins,  Wigmore.

Once one of the most important castles in the Welsh Marches.

Can be found in the Wigmore Rolls Forest opposite.

 

GARDENS..

 

The Weir Gardens,  Hereford.

10 acres of riverside gardens.

27 miles away.             theweir@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

Stockton Bury Gardens,  Nr. Leominster.

4 acres of gardens and home of a Medieval Pigeon House and Water Garden.

16 miles away.             www.stocktonbury.co.uk

 

Hergest Croft,  Kington.

70 acres of gardens with over 5000 rare trees and shrubs.

13 miles away.             www.hergest.co.uk

 

Hodnet Hall Gardens,  Nr. Market Drayton.

60 acres of incredible gardens.

44 miles away.             www.hodnethallgardens.org

Please Note – Open Sundays and Wednesdays only.

 

Weston Park,  Nr. Shifnal.

Over 1000 acres of gardens and parkland.

46 miles away.             www.weston-park.com

 

Wildgoose Gardens and Plant Nursery,  Craven Arms.

An historic walled garden. Open Thurs – Sat only.

10 miles away.             www.wildgoosenursery.co.uk

 

Westonbury Mill Gardens,  Pembridge.

12 acres of water gardens and follies.

10 miles away.             www.westonburymillwatergardens.com

 

 

OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST..

 

Acton Scott Historic Working Farm,  Acton Scott, Nr Craven Arms.

A traditional working Victorian Farm and historic country estate.

15 miles away.             www.actonscott.com

 

The Elan & Claerwen Valley Dams,  Rhayader.

Over 70 square miles of Dams, Reservoirs and rugged landscapes with incredible scenery.

34 miles away.             www.elanvalley.org.uk

 

Ironbridge Valley of Invention,  Ironbridge, Nr. Telford.

Several award winning museums set within 6 square miles of the UNESCO World Heritage site,

Ironbridge Gorge. Includes the famous Blists Hill Victorian Town.

35 miles away.             www.ironbridge.org.uk

 

Hampton Court Castle and Gardens, Leominster.

The castle dates from 1427. The gardens are a must see.

The gardens are open each day but the castle is open for guided tours only, on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays.

19 miles away.             www.hamptoncourtcastle.co.uk

Please Note – Dogs are not allowed in the castle or grounds.

 

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre,  Craven Arms.

Experience Shropshire Hills through time and explore over 30 acres of riverside meadows.

10 miles away.             www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk

 

Ludlow Castle,  Ludlow.

A ruined medieval fortification in the centre of Ludlow.

One of the first stone castles to be built in in England.

9 miles away.               www.ludlowcastle.com

 

The Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre,  Kington.

A wonderful collection of miniature and rare breed animals, waterfowls and poultry. In the Owl Centre and Garden you will see, as well as all the

British Owls, over 30 species of owls from around the world.

13 miles away.             www.owlcentre.com

 

The Black and White Trail,  starts and ends in Leominster.

A 40 mile circular route through some of the prettiest Black & White villages

In Herefordshire.          www.blackandwhitetrail.org

 

Hereford Cathedral,  Hereford.

A beautiful Cathedral dating from1079. Home of the Mappa Mundi, the

13th century medieval map of the world. Also home to the famous

Chained Library.

25 miles away.             www.herefordcathedral.org

 

Aardvark Books & Café,  Brampton Bryan.

Over 50,000 new, second hand and rare books in stock, as well as

CDs, DVDs and musical scores. Includes a top class café.

2 miles away.               www.aardvark-books.com

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WALKING..

 

Wigmore Rolls,  opposite the holiday cottage.

740 acres of Woodland Trust forest to explore.

 

Mortimer Forest,  Ludlow.

Hundreds of acres of footpaths and tracks.

Owned by the Forestry Commission.

 

Clee Hills,  Ludlow.

Part of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

 

Queenswood Country Park,  Dinmore, Hereford.

A 47 acre Arboretum.

 

Offas Dyke Walk,  Knighton.

The Offas Dyke Centre in Knighton carries information on the footpath and route.

6 miles away.      www.offasdyke.org  or  www.walkoffasdyke.co.uk/routes

 

Hawkestone Park & Follies,  Nr Shrewsbury.

Over 100 acres of parkland and follies, including, gullies, caves, towers

and bridges.

Dogs are allowed on leads only. You will need to take a torch for the caves.

35 miles away.             www.hawkestoneparkfollies.co.uk

 

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FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT….

 

Phil Price Rally School,  Llangunllo, Nr Knighton.

Providing a thrilling Rally Driving experience using authentic Welsh Rally Stages.

Beats any other UK Rally School for “hands on the wheel” action.

Bookings only.

7 miles away.               www.philprice.co.uk

 

Griffin Lloyd Clay Pigeon Shooting Ground,  Knighton.

Offering a wide range of clay pigeon shooting experiences to suit complete beginners through to advanced clay pigeon shooters.

Bookings only.

7 miles away.               www.griffinlloyd.co.uk

 

TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES..

 

Ludlow                 www.ludlow.org                            01584 875053

Leominster          www.leominstertourism.com        01568 616460

Hereford              www.visitherefordshire.co.uk        01432383837

Shrewsbury         www.visitshropshire.co.uk            01743281200