Explore & Discover Shropshire
Home to the world heritage site of Ironbridge Gorge and keeper of the AONB rolling Shropshire Hills, this provincial county and birthplace of the industrial revolution is rich with interesting history and stunning landscapes.
With famed ancestry such as Charles Darwin, some 32 castles & 25 hillforts and medieval stone & timber-framed market towns, Shropshire is placed firmly on the map as one of the few remaining rural idylls to visit.
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Castle Square, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1AS
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This is the largest and most well established website about Ludlow. ludlow.org
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Ludlow Guide is an annual publication supported by a website that gives information about places to shop and dine in ludlow. theludlowguide.co.uk
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Welcome to Shropshire. We passionately believe that our wonderful county can provide memorable experiences for visitors with all sorts of different wish lists, priorities and needs. visitshropshire.co.uk
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Ludlow Castle
One of the finest medieval ruins in England. Set in the glorious bustling market town of Ludlow, the castle has superb views over the Shropshire countryside.
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The Iron Bridge
The world's first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn at Coalbrookdale in 1779. This now world-famous industrial monument gave its name to the Town that grew around it.
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Stokesay Castle
The finest and best-preserved fortified medieval manor house in England. Spot carvings in the timbers of the 17th-century gatehouse and climb to the top of a fairy-tale tower.
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Countryside
Shropshire is a county of contrasts. South Shropshire, especially the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is for many people quintessential Shropshire.
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Carding Mill Valley
Covering 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.
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Attingham Park
Attingham inspires a sense of beauty, space and awe. Glimpses of the vast mansion against silhouettes of cedars and expansive parkland, epitomise classical design and Italian influence.
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Hawkstone Park
Set in 100 acres of Parkland The Follies is a range of dramatic and rugged natural sandstone hills that were developed to include gullies, caves, towers and bridges.
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Ludlow Market
Ludlow has held street markets since the 12th century. Now a traditional open-air market, takes place in the town square every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.