The Name Shop 9 Tontine Hill Ironbridge Telford Shropshire
TF8 7AL
Tel: 0800 0699690 / 07957855873
Email: gary.huston@blueyonder.co.uk
Web: www.family-name.co.uk
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Surname Histories, Shields, Coats of Arms and Crests. Also Autographs & Memorabilia sales. Buy online or call into our shop opposite the Ironbridge
Legges Way Madeley Ironbridge
TF7 5DU
Tel: 01952 884391
Email: tic@ironbridge.org.uk
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust group and one of the most popular attractions in Shropshire - a living outdoor museum where all the staff dress in period costume. Visit a host of restored Victorian buildings, shops, factories, schools to name just a few.
Coalbrookdale Ironbridge
TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
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Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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Darby furnace where ground breaking technology was used to smelt iron with coke resulting in the construction of the worlds first iron bridge built across the River Severn. An Ironbridge Gorge Museum Site.
Coalport Ironbridge
TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
Email: tic@ironbridge.org.uk
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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National Collections of Caughley and Coalport china. Demonstration workshops and shop. Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Group
Darby Rd Coalbrookdale Ironbridge
TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
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Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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The restored homes of the Darby Family, located near to the Museum of Iron in Coalbrookdale. An Ironbridge Gorge Museum Site.
Coalbrookdale Ironbridge
TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
Email: tic@ironbridge.org.uk
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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Enginuity is an interactive design and technology centre that aims to inspire and capture the imagination of everyone intrigued by the secrets of how things around them are made and how they work. An Ironbridge Gorge Museum Site.
Jackfield Ironbridge
TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
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Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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Displays of decorative tiles, geological exhibitions, workshops and shop. Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Group.
The Wharfage Ironbridge
TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884391
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Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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An audio-video presentation will give you a flavour of what the gorge has to offer. There also is a scale model showing how busy the river was in Victorian times when it played a vital role transporting goods from place to place. Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Group
Coalport Ironbridge Telford
TF8 7HT
Tel: 01952 884391
Email: tic@ironbridge.org.uk
Web: www.ironbridge.org.uk
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Over 200 years ago natural bitumen trickled like treacle into pools. It was turned into pitch, lamp black and rheumatics remedies. Now you can walk along this brick-lined tunnel where the bitumen still oozes through the walls. Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Group
47 Newbridge Road Ironbridge
TF8 7BA
Tel: 01952 434020
Email: jenny@ironbridgeframing.co.uk
Web: www.ironbridgeframing.co.uk
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Offering Original Fine Art, Art supplies and Bespoke Picture Framing. Our services are on a private by appointment basis because we recognize that your life is not 9-5. If it is important enough to frame it is important enough for us to spend devoted time with the selection process of your mounting and frame for your cherished item. We also have a private gallery in Ironbridge where we exhibit our works. See website for examples. Simply stated our goals are those of our customers, value, quality and service.
Moss House Cherry Tree Hill Coalbrookdale Ironbridge
TF8 7EF
Tel: 01952 433152
Email: pam.brown@virgin.net
Web: www.go2.co.uk/steelsculpture/
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Over 60 sculptures displayed throughout 10 acres of superbly diverse landscape just outside the historic Ironbridge Gorge
Station Road Coalbrookdale Ironbridge
TF8 7DR
Tel: 01952 432769
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Web: www.greenwoodcentre.org.uk
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Enviromental craft centre offering workshops and products for sale. Cafe and woodland walks.
Things to see &
do nearby - within approx 15 miles
Beverley Fry Artist
Marsh Barn Much Wenlock
TF13 6PN
Tel: 01952 728576
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Web: www.beverleyfry.co.uk
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Paintings, Drawings and Prints for Sale, Commissions & Art Workshops. Visit her Much Wenlock studio or join one of her regular artist's workshops - please phone or email for appointment.
Billingsley Bridgnorth
WV16 6PF
Tel: 01299 841255
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Web: www.raysfarm.com
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Beauty and wonder in tranquil countryside haven with over 50 owls, many breeds of deer, goats and lots more friendly, cuddly animals. Woodland walk with picnic areas and beautiful wood carvings. Tea room & gift shop.
65 Friar's Street Bridgnorth
WV16 4BJ
Tel: 07774 907326
Email: sunvalleycanoeing@calder.com
Web: www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/sun-valley-canoeing
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The Sun Valley Canoeing company has been running since 1988 and specialises in Canadian-style canoe trips for families, office parties, sports clubs and all types of outdoor clubs alike whether novice or expert.
3/4 High Street Much Wenlock
TF13 6AA
Tel: 01952 727952
Email: info@twenty-twenty.co.uk
Web: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk
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Contemporary craft and fine art gallery and shop in the centre of the delightful town of Much Wenlock. Arts Council recognised the gallery holds monthly exhibitions and offers the ‘Own Art’ making art affordable loan scheme.
53 High St Much Wenlock
TF13 6AE
Tel: 01952 728285
Email: margaret@wenlockcollection.co.uk
Web: www.wenlockcollection.co.uk
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Retailers of Moorcroft, Spode & Cobridge Pottery, Isle of Wight Glass and hand-made reproduction furniture. All customers are offered a unique personal tour of our beautiful shop.
6A Castle Terrace Bridgnorth
WV16 4AH
Tel: 01746 762052
Email: Office@bridgnorthcliffrailway.co.uk
Web: www.bridgnorthcliffrailway.co.uk
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Unique and historic Victorian Cliff Railway. Opened in 1892 to link High Town with Low Town and riverside quay. The oldest and steepest inland funicular railway in England
Hughley Shrewsbury SY5 6NT
SY5 6NT
Tel: 01746 785645
Email: mfrc1@btconnect.com
Web: www.millfarmridingcentre.co.uk
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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.
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 727491
Email: info@theedgeadventure.co.uk
Web: www.theedgeadventure.co.uk
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Based in rural Shropshire, The Edge offers a huge range of activities including Quad Biking / Trekking, Mountain Boarding / Grass boarding, 4x Mountain Biking, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Off Road Karting, Archery and Team Building Activities such as High Ropes, Zip Line and Orienteering
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 727491
Email: info@theedgeadventure.co.uk
Web: www.ridetheedge.co.uk
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Mountainboarding is an exciting cross between snowboarding and skateboarding - big in America and growing fast in Europe. Now you have the opportunity to try it for yourself in Shropshire and once you have, you'll be hooked! Quad Biking and a range of other activities now also available - see website for latest information.
Much Wenlock
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Web: www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk/
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Much Wenlock is where Dr. William Penny Brookes inspired the Modern Olympic Games. The trail starts and ends at the Much Wenlock Museum, near the town square in High Street. In the museum a magnificent collection of Wenlock Olympian Society artefacts are on display illustrating the significant role of Much Wenlock in the revival of the Modern Olympic Games.
Castle Hill Bridgnorth
WV16 4AL
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Perched high on a sandstone cliff overlooking the Severn Valley the remains of this Norman castle keep now lean at a precarious fifteen degrees - more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa!
High St Bridgnorth
WV16 4DW
Tel: 01746 762231
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Dominating the High Street this magnificent timber framed building was built in 1652. The splendidly preserved interior containing numerous historical town artifacts which must be seen.
Eardington Bridgnorth
WV16 5JL
Tel: 01746 762753
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Web: www.danielsmill.co.uk
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Daniels Mill is one of Shropshire's gems. It holds the distinction of having the largest diameter waterwheel of any working corn mill in England.
Quatt Bridgnorth
WV15 6QN
Tel: 01746 780866
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Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dudmaston
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National Trust House, Parklands & Gardens. Home of Labouchere family. House contains extensive and varied art collections, botanical art, costumes and much more.
The Memorial Hall High Street Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 727679
Email: much.wenlock.museum@shrophire.gov.uk
Web: www.shropshire.gov.uk/museums.nsf
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Included a collection of Wenlock Olympian Society artefacts illustrating the significant role of Much Wenlock in the revival of the Modern Olympic Games.
Bridgnorth
Tel: 01746 762830
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Web: www.northgatemuseum.org.uk
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A fascinating collection of town artifacts run by Bridgnorth & District Historical Society.
Cosford Shifnal
TF11 8UP
Tel: 01902 376 200
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Web: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford
Twitter: @RAFMUSEUM
Cosford is one of the UK's top aircraft museums. The huge site houses over 70 aircraft and a host of exhibitions and features, including the new Cold War exhibition.
Bridgnorth to Kidderminster
Tel: 01299 409816
Email: info@svr.co.uk
Web: www.svr.co.uk
Twitter: @svrailway
Premier Heritage Railway operating on the beautiful Severn Valley line from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster
Victoria Quay Shrewsbury
Tel: 01244 325394
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Web: www.shrewsburyboat.co.uk
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Half-hour river cruises on the River Severn at Shrewsbury. Available weekends and school holidays during the summer.
Holyhead Road Wellington Telford
TF1 2DR
Tel: 01952 242884
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Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-sunnycroft
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Late Victorian gentleman`s villa which has survived largely unaltered. The grounds are a mini estate with pigsties, stables, kitchen garden, orchards, conservatory, flower garden and superb Wellingtonia avenue.
Bridge Rd Horsehay Telford
TF4 2NF
Tel: 07816 762790
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Web: www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk
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Telford Steam Railway is a preserved railway operated by a small and friendly team of volunteers on Sundays and bank holidays.
Station Road Highley Shropshire Nr Bridgnorth
WV16 6NP
Tel: 01746 862387
Email: enginehouse@svr.co.uk
Web: www.svr.co.uk
Twitter: @svrailway
Impressive new visitor centre with exhibitions about the Severn Valley Railway
Shropshire Hills and beyond!
Tel: 01588 673888
Email: shuttle@tess.org.uk
Web: www.shropshirehillsshuttles.co.uk
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A series of seasonal Shuttle Bus Services offering "green" routes to the more remote villages and attractions.
Near Telford
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The Wrekin is 1,334 ft hill located near to Telford and dominating the central Shropshire landscape. The phrase "all-around-the-Wrekin" is often used by locals to describe a long-winded route, as in "He went all-around-the Wrekin to get here". Various walks to the summit and spectacular views once you get there!!
Much Wenlock
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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.
Weston-under-Lizard Nr Shifnal
TF11 8LE
Tel: 01952 852100
Email: enquiries@weston-park.com
Web: www.weston-park.com
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Striking 17th century house, gardens and parkland with a range of features for all age groups.
Telford Town Park Telford
TF3 4AY
Tel: 01952 591 633
Email: info@wonderlandtelford.com
Web: www.wonderlandtelford.com
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Where nursery rhymes and fairy tales come to life. Discover favourite characters and their houses. Visit the dinosaurs in Dinosaur valley, the Dragon's crazy castle or indoor soft play area. Also features the magical Winter Wonderland during the run-up to Christmas.
Wroxeter Shrewsbury
SY5 6PH
Tel: 01743 761330
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Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.16832
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English Heritage. Roman name "Viroconium", the excavated remains of the second largest Roman city in Britain. Impressive ruins include 2nd century baths and remains of a huge gateway. According to Graham Phillips in his book 'King Arthur - The True Story', King Arthur moved into the abandoned Viroconium after the Romans left and re-named it Camelot!
Castle Gates Shrewsbury
SY1 2AQ
Tel: 01743 255 350
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Web: www.shropshireonline.gov.uk/archives.nsf
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