A farm museum which also runs courses in traditional country crafts and trades
LOCAL TRAVEL Touring means travel, and all kinds of transport except cycling and walking have a downside environmentally. So - look into how travel in the area can be done without leaping into a car. Remember Shrewsbury is a rail hub with lines going north south east and west, and if trains don't meet the need then buses and coaches may. For the cyclist there is a network of routes throughout the county using quieter roads and lanes, and you can take your bike on some trains.
Acton Scott Farm MuseumA farm museum which also runs courses in traditional country crafts and trades |
Arrivaprovide lots of train and bus services in the area 0844 8004411 |
Bicycle Beano Cycling HolidaysOrganised Veggie Cycling Holidays in the Welsh Borders 01982 560471 |
Browfarm CampsiteLots of wildflowers on 12 acres, no chemicals used on this campsite. Ratlinghope, 01588 650 641 |
brynmawr Organic FarmSituated within the Clun Valley Organics Farm 07799 681134 |
buses and trainsUseful information on planning a journey, tickets etc, on all public transport, country wide. 0871 2000 2233 |
canal boatingThe Ellesmere Canalin North Shropshire is navigable - the slowness of canal boating is great for seeing wildlife, the canal landscape, and slowing the mind and reducing stress..
Blackwater Meadow Marina, Birch Road Ellesmere 01395 443545 |
CyclingGreat Council website that wll help with ideas and advice, including Sustrans routes. 0345 678 9000 |
Cycling UK ShropshireOrganised social bike rides, each week from Shrewsbury town centre, on Sunday, Tuesdays and Thursdays, a broad range to suit most riders. Check the website for details http://cyclinguk.shropshire.club/ or the Facebook page Cycling UK Shropshire. https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=cycling%20uk%20shropshire |
ecocabinSituated between Clun and Knighton 01547 540630 |
Hopesay Glebe Farmorganic fruit and veg, eggs and honey in Shrewsbury Market Hall. At the Farm there is a tea room (prior contact is advisable) next to The Shropshire Way long distance path!.
Craven Arms 01588 660 737 |
Lane FarmB & B on a working organic animal farm, near Criggion. 01743 884288 |
Ludlow Ecolog Cabinsreal log cabin near Ludlow 07977091928 |
Shrewsbury Camping & CaravanningThe Agricultural Showground - easy to walk into town from here. Berwick Road, Shrewsbury 01743 289831 |
Shropshire Hills Shuttle Busweekends & Bank Hol Mondays bus service into the hils. Choice of 2 routes. (Not winter). |
shropshire walkingPossibly more demanding walks for families |
Shropshire Young RamblersFor younger people in their 20s and 30s, with social opportunities too. |
The Green Tourism Business SchemeNational but with local area division. Supports all types of businesses involved in tourism 01738632162 |
The National TrustAims to protect special places in the UK. Attingham Park 01743 708162 |
The PotteryCottage near Church Stretton 01694 722121 |
Whitchurch Blackberry FairOrganises the yearly fair. A celebration of real markets, people and traditions - farmers market, artisans bazaar ... |
Youth Hostels AssociationThere are 6 in fabulous locations, in Shropshire. At Bridges, Clun, Wilderhope Manor, Ironbridge - Coalbrookdale and Coalport and All Stretton Bunk House. |