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Mythstories Museum of Myth & Fable
t:  01939 235500
e:  info@mythstories.com
w:  www.mythstories.com
p:  The Morgan Library
Aston Street
Wem SY4 5AU
Mythstories Museum of Myth & Fable
 
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A facinating small museum with display exhibitions and storytelling research material. Regular storytelling events throughout the year. Free admission
Wem Annual Sweet Pea Show & Festival
t:  01948 840779
e: 
w:  www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/sweet-pea
p:  Wem
Wem Annual Sweet Pea Show & Festival
 
 
 
Annual Show hosted by the The Eckford Sweet Pea Society of Wem

Things to see & do nearby - within approx 15 miles

Park Hall Countryside Experience
t:  01691 671123
e:  rachel@parkhallfarm.co.uk
w:  www.parkhallfarm.co.uk
p:  Park Hall
Oswestry SY11 4AS
Park Hall Countryside Experience
 
Premier all weather attraction on a 130 acre Victorian farm. Animals large and small, milking, lamb feeding, pony grooming, and cart rides. Huge indoor play arena with toy tractor circuit and bouncy castles. Vintage Garage and Welsh Guards Museum. Exciting extras: Junior Driving School and quad bikes. Excellent Tearooms and picnic areas.
Whittington Castle
t:  01691 662397
e: 
w:  www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk
p:  Whittington
Oswestry SY11 4DF
Whittington Castle
 
Beautiful remains of a 12th century moated castle located in the heart of the village of the same name.
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
t:  01270 629219
e:  coldwar@hackgreen.co.uk
w:  www.hackgreen.co.uk
p:  Nantwich
Cheshire CW5 8AL
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
 
 
 
A piece of very modern history - In the event of nuclear war - Hack Green would have been a Wartime HQ.
Hawkstone Park & Follies
t:  01939 200 611
e:  enquiries@hawkstone.co.uk
w:  www.hawkstone.co.uk/follies/hawkstone_park_follies.html
p:  Weston-under-Redcastle
Shrewsbury SY4 5UY
Hawkstone Park & Follies
 
 
Woodland fantasy of caves and cliffs where paths twist and turn, rise and fall, and almost without fail reveal something unexpected around every corner: dramatic cliffs, towers monuments, tunnels and passageways. Associations with King Arthur.
Hodnet Hall Gardens
t:  01630 685786
e: 
w:  www.hodnethallgardens.org
p:  Hodnet
Market Drayton TF9 3NN
Hodnet Hall Gardens
 
Renowned as amongst the finest gardens in the country. Forest trees provide a wonderful backdrop for formal gardens planted to give delight during every season, woodland walks amongst flowering shrubs and a daisy chain of ornamental pools. NB only open to the public on several special days each year - see website for details.
Moreton Corbet Castle
t: 
e: 
w:  www.english-heritage.org.uk
p:  Near Shrewsbury
Moreton Corbet Castle
 
 
Picturesque remains of an 11th Century castle and an Elizabethan mansion house - English Heritage
Oswestry Hillfort (Old Oswestry)
t:  01691 671323
e: 
w: 
p:  Oswestry
Oswestry Hillfort (Old Oswestry)
 
 
On the northern edge of Oswestry with access via Llwyn Rd. This is a fine example of an Iron Age fortress first occupied in around 300B.C. It is an impressive structure with its huge earthwork ramparts & ditches. Thought to be the birthplace of Queen Guinevere. Has wonderful views of Shropshire. There is limited car parking, access is free.
Shropshire Steamboat Company
t:  01948 880159
e:  info@shropshiresteamboat.co.uk
w:  www.shropshiresteamboat.co.uk
p:  The Mere, Ellesmere
Shropshire Steamboat Company
 
 
 
Take an idyllic cruise in the Shropshire Lake District onboard The ‘Lady Katherine’ steamboat.
The Cambrian Transport Museum
t:  01691 671749
e: 
w:  www.cambrianrailwayssociety.co.uk
p:  Oswald Road
Oswestry SY11 1RE
The Cambrian Transport Museum
 
 
 
Oswestry was once the headquarters of The Cambrian Railways Ltd. The old Oswestry Station is now the headquarters of The Cambrian Railways Society Ltd, and a museum showing many photographs, railway memorabilia, and artefacts. Visitors can also see Steam Engines working in the summer months.
Welsh Guards Museum
t:  01691 671123
e: 
w:  www.welshguardscollection.com
p:  Park Hall
Oswestry SY1 14AS
Welsh Guards Museum
 
 
 
The Welsh Guards Collection is a magnificent exhibition of uniforms, arms, artefacts and memorabilia, which depict 'the life in the Welsh Guards' since its formation in 1915.
Ellesmere Mere Visitor Centre
t:  01691 622981
e: 
w: 
p:  The Mereside
Ellesmere SY12 0HD
Ellesmere Mere Visitor Centre
 
 
 
Tourist Information & Visitor centre with beautiful woodland and garden walk right by the mereside.
Oswestry Heritage & Exhibition Centre
t:  01691 662753
e:  escape@oswestry-welshborders.org.uk
w:  www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk
p:  2 Church Terrace
Oswestry SY11 2TE
Oswestry Heritage & Exhibition Centre
 
 
 
The 15th Century building, once a grammar school, houses the Tourist Information Centre, Shropshire Poacher Coffee Shop, and exhibition display areas. All year round displays feature events of local interest from schools, Oswestry Societies, individual artists and craftspeople.
Rallyschool.co.uk Ltd
t:  0845 230 98 67
e:  sales@rallyschool.co.uk
w:  www.rallyschool.co.uk
p:  Rallyschool
Tilstock Airfield
Whitchurch SY13 2HA
Rallyschool.co.uk Ltd
 
 
 
Corporate & individual rally driving courses in Whitchurch and Worcester.
Shropshire Aero Club
t:  01939 232882
e:  info@shropshireaeroclub.com
w:  www.shropshireaeroclub.co.uk
p:  Sleap Aerodrome
Harmer Hill
Shrewsbury SY4 3HE
Shropshire Aero Club
 
 
 
A friendly flying club set in the stunning Shropshire countryside, just 8 miles north of Shrewsbury.

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