The Wonderful Thing About Shropshire

The wonderful thing about the county is that it is largely unspoilt and undeveloped. The countryside is beautiful, fantastic for walking and yet, particularly because of its history, there are still plenty of things to see and do. There are castles galore (e.g. Ludlow, Shrewsbury, Stokesay, Whittington and nearby Powys and Chirk) and sites such as Ironbridge Gorge, a World Heritage Site.

It’s difficult to find a better area to walk than the Long Mynd, Caer Caradoc and the Stiperstones. In fact the South Shropshire Hills are so beautiful that they have been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (A.O.N.B.). The north of the county is flatter but there are canals to explore (Shropshire Union and Llangollen) and interesting little towns such as Ellesmere, Wem, Whitchurch and Market Drayton, known for their ‘mosses and meres’.

If gardens are of interest then Dorothy Clive near Market Drayton, Hawkstone Park & Follies or National Trust gardens at Dudmaston and Benthall are all worth a visit. However, when it comes to eating and drinking, Shropshire is in a league of its own. Ludlow still has its butchers, artisan bread-makers and delicatessens, regular markets plus a Michelin starred restaurant and other great places to eat. Likewise the county is full of independent brewers, the oldest of which is the Three Tuns at Bishops Castle who have been brewing since 1642.

Take the trip to Shropshire and see it all for yourself. If you’re planning to stay then check out our selection of self catered cottages in Shropshire & Herefordshire on the Premier Cottages website.

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