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Thresholds Centre
t:  01694 751411
e:  info@thresholdscentre.co.uk
w:  www.thresholdscentre.co.uk
p:  Picklescott
Church Stretton SY6 6NU
Thresholds Centre
 
 
The Thresholds Centre offers a diverse range of activities from Easter to November. These include crafts & art workshops, creative writing, local history, landscape appreciation, walks, tours, drama and murder mystery events.
Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
t:  01694 781306
e: 
w:  www.actonscottmuseum.co.uk
p:  Church Stretton SY6 6QN
Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
 
Living History in the Shropshire Hills. Experience daily life on an upland farm the end of the 19th century
Beyond Extreme
t:  01691 682640
e: 
w:  www.beyondextreme.co.uk
p:  Church Stretton SY6 6DL
Beyond Extreme
 
 
 
Shropshire's only Paragliding School with flying sites all over the county. Specialises in hill launch paragliding courses, taster days, corporate events, and tandem flights.
Long Mynd & Carding Mill Valley
t: 
e:  chris.stratton@nationaltrust.org.uk
w:  www.cardingmillvalley.com
p:  Chalet Pavilion
Carding Mill Valley
Church Stretton SY6 6JG
Long Mynd & Carding Mill Valley
 
 
Carding Mill Valley is a popular local beauty spot giving access to the Long Mynd and various walks on the Shropshire Hills. National Trust Information centre, tea room, shop and car parking
Wilderhope Manor
t:  0870 770 6090
e:  wilderhope@nationaltrust.org.uk
w:  www.nationaltrust.org.uk
p:  Longville
Nr Church Stretton TF13 6EG
Wilderhope Manor
 
 
National Trust. Secluded Elizabethan Manor House, home of Thomas Smallman, a Royalist Major in the Civil War. Now also a YHA youth hostel.
Burway Books
t:  01694 723388
e:  ros.ephraim@btconnect.com
w:  www.burwaybooks.co.uk
p:  10 Beaumont Road
Church Stretton SY6 6BN
Burway Books
 
 
 
Burway Books is situated in the charming market town of Church Stretton surrounded by the Stretton Hills, The Long Mynd, Caer Caradoc etc.. Carding Mill Valley is only a 10 minute walk from Burway Books - buy a book, a local walking guide or a local map then spend a pleasant day rambling round the Stretton Hills!
Midland Gliding Club
t:  01588 650206
e: 
w:  www.longmynd.com
p:  Long Mynd
Church Stretton SY6 6TA
Midland Gliding Club
 
 
Midland Gliding Club, home of the bungee launch and one of the UK's premier sites for ridge, thermal and wave gliding
Church Stretton Golf Club
t:  01694 722281
e: 
w:  www.churchstrettongolfclub.co.uk
p:  Church Stretton SY6 6JH
Church Stretton Golf Club
 
 
 
Secret Hills Walking Holidays
t:  01694 723600
e:  alangarner@wsol.co.uk
w:  www.secrethillswalking.co.uk
p:  26 Sandford Avenue
Church Stretton SY6 6BW
Secret Hills Walking Holidays
 
 
 
Walking holidays & tours in the South Shropshire Hills.

Things to see & do nearby - within approx 15 miles

Marches Horse Trails
t: 
e: 
w:  www.marcheshorsetrails.co.uk
p:  South Shropshire
Marches Horse Trails
 
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An opportunity to bring your horse on holiday! Enjoy the splendid scenery of Shropshire's gently rolling hills - our routes cover the Clun Forest, the beautiful Shropshire Hills and Stiperstones. Ride along the Jack Mytton Way along the Corvedale or take a canter down the Kerry Ridgeway. B&B, Self Catering, Camping, stabling and grazing available with our members.
Mill Farm Riding Centre
t:  01746 785645
e:  mfrc1@tiscali.co.uk
w:  www.millfarmridingcentre.co.uk
p:  Hughley
Shrewsbury
SY5 6NT SY5 6NT
Mill Farm Riding Centre
 
 
 
Lessons for every ability in our large outdoor all-weather school, individual and group lessons. DIY and full livery are available, as well as horses for loan. For those wishing to bring their horse on holiday we offer B&B for you, stabling and pasture for your horse. With Mill Farm as your base, enjoy varied and safe rides in this spectacular corner of Shropshire. Special rides including Beach Rides, Childrens Acivities, hacks, and pub rides.
Acton Burnell Castle
t: 
e: 
w:  www.english-heritage.org.uk
p:  Acton Burnell
Shrewsbury SY5 7PF
Acton Burnell Castle
 
English Heritage. The remains of a fortified manor house built in the 13th century by Robert Burnell, Chancellor of England and close friend of King Edward the First. The King was a regular visitor and it is said that he convened one of the first English Parliaments here in 1263.
Clun Castle
t: 
e: 
w:  www.english-heritage.org.uk
p:  Clun SY7 8JA
Clun Castle
 
This ruined Borderland castle, is perched high on two ice age mounds overlooking the South Shropshire town of Clun.
Coleham Pumping Station
t:  01743 361196
e: 
w:  www.shrewsburymuseums.com/coleham
p:  Longden Coleham
Shrewsbury SY3 7DN
Coleham Pumping Station
 
 
 
Pumping Station, built in 1900 to house two massive steam-driven beam engines to pump sewage..... fun fun fun!
Land of Lost Content
t:  01588 676176
e: 
w:  www.lolc.org.uk
p:  The Market Hall
Market Street
Craven Arms SY7 9NW
Land of Lost Content
 
National Museum of British Popular Culture. A Million Memories from the 20th. Century, See All We Enjoyed & All We Endured, Everything You, your Parents, Grandparents, Sons & Daughters Owned, Used, Played with and Threw Away.
Mickey Millers Family Play Barn
t:  01588 673800
e: 
w:  www.mickeymillers.com
p:  Oakfield Farm
Watling Street
Craven Arms SY7 8DX
Mickey Millers Family Play Barn
 
 
All year indoor family attraction with slides, challenges and obstacles to climb up, down, over and through. Food available.
Sabrina River Boat Cruises
t:  01244 325394
e: 
w: 
p:  Victoria Quay
Shrewsbury
Sabrina River Boat Cruises
 
 
Half-hour river cruises on the River Severn at Shrewsbury. Available weekends and school holidays during the summer.
Shipton Hall
t:  01746 785225
e: 
w: 
p:  Shipton
Much Wenlock
Shipton Hall
 
 
 
Located in the Corvedale Valley, a few miles from Much Wenlock, Shipton Hall was built in the 14th century by Richard Lutwyche.

Shrewsbury Abbey
t:  01743 232723
e:  enquiries@shrewsburyabbey.com
w:  www.shrewsburyabbey.com
p:  Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury SY2 6BS
Shrewsbury Abbey
 
 
Follow in the footsteps of Brother Cadfael.... Founded in 1083 the Benedictine Abbey of St Peter and St Paul is now world famous as the home of the fictional Brother Cadfael.
Shrewsbury Castle
t:  01743 361196
e: 
w:  www.shrewsburymuseums.com
p:  Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Castle
 
 
 
The Great Hall houses the Shropshire Regimental Museum. In the grounds you will find the motte of the original Norman Castle.
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
t:  01743 361196
e: 
w:  www.shrewsburymuseums.com
p:  Rowley's House
Barker Street
Shrewsbury SY1 1QH
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
 
 
 
This striking black & white 16th century building was formerly known as Rowley's House, and currently home to the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery.
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
t:  01588 676000
e: 
w:  www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk
p:  School Road
Craven Arms SY7 9RS
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
 
Information Centre & Visitor Attraction located in Craven Arms with cafe, gallery, shop, meadows and trails. Lots of information and displays for those wishing to explore South Shropshire.
Stokesay Castle
t:  01588 672544
e: 
w:  www.english-heritage.org.uk
p:  Craven Arms SY7 9AH
Stokesay Castle
 
 
English Heritage. Beautiful perfectly preserved 13th-century fortified manor house - the best example of its type in England.
The Bog Visitor Centre
t:  01743 792484
e:  bogcentre@hotmail.co.uk
w:  www.bogcentre.co.uk
p:  Near the Stiperstones, South Shropshire
The Bog Visitor Centre
 
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Visitor Centre in the Shropshire Hills, themed on a "lost" mining village. Refreshments, local crafts & produce.
The Shropshire Hills Shuttle
t:  01588 673888
e:  shuttle@tess.org.uk
w:  www.shropshirehillsshuttles.co.uk
p:  Shropshire Hills and beyond!
The Shropshire Hills Shuttle
 
 
 
A series of Shuttle Bus Services offering "green" routes to the more remote villages and attractions. The 2007 Shuttle bus season will run at weekends and Bank Holidays from 7th April to 28th October inclusive.
Wenlock Edge
t: 
e: 
w:  www.nationaltrust.org.uk
p:  Much Wenlock
Wenlock Edge
 
 
Wenlock Edge is a long wooded escarpment stretching from The Wrekin to Craven Arms. The limestone ridge is the remains of a coral reef, so there are lots of opportunities for fossil hunting amongst the exposed rocks. The area is very popular with walkers and the National Trust own a seven mile stretch of the ridge.
Wenlock Pottery
t:  01952 727600
e:  david.a.archer@btinternet.com
w:  www.wenlockpottery.co.uk
p:  Shineton Street
Much Wenlock
Wenlock Pottery
 
 
 
Traditional home-thown pottery for sale, with cafe.
Wenlock Priory
t:  01952 727466
e: 
w:  www.english-heritage.org.uk
p:  Much Wenlock
Wenlock Priory
 
 
English Heritage - Beautiful remains of large Cluniac Priory
Espiritu Balloon Flights
t:  01743 790100
e: 
w:  www.espiritu-balloonflights.co.uk
p:  Plox Green
Minsterley
Shrewsbury SY5 0HT
Espiritu Balloon Flights
 
 
Experience the tranquillity and beauty of nature with a truly traditional balloon flight.
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
t:  01584 878141
e:  admin@ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk
w:  www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk
p:  Mill Street
Ludlow SY8 1AZ
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
 
 
 
South Shropshire's lively arts and community centre.
Shropshire Archives
t:  01743 255 350
e: 
w:  www.shropshireonline.gov.uk/archives.nsf
p:  Castle Gates
Shrewsbury SY1 2AQ
Shropshire Archives
 
 
 
Shropshire Archives are your first stop for Shropshire Family History / Geneology / Local History! They hold over 5 miles (nearly 9 kilometres) of material relating to Shropshire past and present.

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