Acton Scott Vitorian Farm |
Tucked away in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is the ancient Acton Scott estate. Visitors and holiday makers are encouraged to come and experience its timeless appeal and village character and in so doing help preserve it for future generations.
Website: Acton Scott Vitorian Farm
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Ludlow |
Ludlow is a thriving market town. Perched on a cliff above the River Teme, Ludlow is surrounded by the unspoilt and beautiful hilly countryside of south Shropshire. In recent years, Ludlow and the surrounding area has acquired an excellent reputation for the quality of its food and drink. Excellent restaurants can be found here, encouraged by the areas abundance of quality food and drink producers. Every September, the showcase for this is the Ludlow Food and Drink Festival, when the town is filled with food lovers from all over the UK, and beyond
Website: Ludlow
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Bishop's Castle web site |
Web site for the town
Website: Bishop's Castle web site
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The Six Bells |
The Six Bells has been licensed continuously from 1750 to the present day and remains one of the foremost pubs in the south of Shropshire. Today the ouit buildings are home of the Six Bells Micro Brewery which opened in 1997. A brilliant place for a good pint, great food and wicked conversation.
Website: The Six Bells
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Bishop’s Castle Footpath Walking Group |
A small group walking local footpaths. Under-18s should make prior arrangement
with the walk leader. Come prepared for hills, mud and weather. Sorry no dogs.
9.30am. Meet at Harley Jenkins Car Park, Bishop’s Castle
Ring leader if you’re in doubt about suitability or anything
Call Lissi Swales (01588 638175) or Janet Priestley (01694 723921) for a copy of the programme
Guided countryside walks available. Contact: the Tourist Information Office (01588) 638467
Website: Bishop’s Castle Footpath Walking Group
Telephone: 01588638467
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Bishop's Castle information to download |
Leaflets to download - maps, where to walk or cycle, what's on etc
Website: Bishop's Castle information to download
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Carding Mill Valley and The Shropshire Hills |
Extensive area of upland heath covering as much as 2,000 hectares (4,942 acres) of heather-covered hills with stunning views of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Welsh hills, this is an important place for wildlife, geology and archaeology.
There are paths for walking, cycling and horse riding, you can even drive to the top of the hill to take in the views. In Carding Mill Valley there are excellent visitor facilities including a tea-room, shop and car park; here you can play in the stream, relax with a picnic or head on up the hill for an adventure
Website: Carding Mill Valley and The Shropshire Hills
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Stokesay Castle |
Stokesay Castle is quite simply the finest and best preserved fortified medieval manor house in England. Set in peaceful countryside near the Welsh border, the castle, timber-framed gatehouse and parish church form an unforgettably picturesque group.
Website: Stokesay Castle
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