There’s history on the doorstep here. Pop out to see Montgomery Castle, which originates from 1223. Walk the ancient walls and immerse yourself in its rich history. Cross the border to Powys Castle for fun-filled activities in the beautiful gardens. Or head to Chirk Castle to see a magnificent medieval fortress.
Don’t miss the latest movie releases at Shrewsbury Cineworld. Bounce away an afternoon at Jump In trampoline park complete with four-tier soft play. Or get the Park Hall Countryside Experience, with outdoor and indoor play, war trenches, farm animals and kids’ driving.
Meet Eric, Ernie, Olly and Stan at the Dinky Donkey Experience. Or find Thomas and friends at Drayton Manor Theme Park. Explore some of the UK’s finest nature trails with the Shropshire Hills Mountain Bike Centre. Or ride the bridleways with the Country Treks Equestrian Centre.
Steam through the lovely Welsh countryside on the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway. Catch the daily red-kite feeding at Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre – and bring your bike for the marked MTB trails. Or head to nine-acre Wonderland, where nursery rhymes and fairytales are made real.
There’s walking on site within the country estate or along Marrington’s river gorge and dingle. Watch out for kingfishers and otters in the Camlad, or a brown river trout at Michell’s Fold. Fish for them from the estate. Or walk the moorland on Stapely Hill or the hill walks that surround Church Stretton.
Enjoy the Powys countryside with a round at Lakeside Golf Course. Refresh with a pint of unique Welsh ale at the Monty’s Brewery Visitor Centre, or book a tour of Kerry Vale Vineyard and emerge with a bottle of Shropshire Lady or Rondo Reserve for consuming over tea on the terrace.
Keep up your fitness at The Flash Leisure Centre at Welshpool. Pick from dozens of mountain-bike trails that criss-cross the Shropshire hills: Long Mynd and Eastridge Woods are good options. Get coached by MTB Rewild. Or take to the water with River Severn Canoes or Kingfisher Kayak Hire.
Take a day trip down the Severn with Sabrina Boat Trips, or enjoy an evening cruise with themes such as Mamma Mia!, Ginsecco and Motown. Discover historical gems such as the National Trust’s Attingham Park and Shrewsbury Abbey. Or time your stay to include the Shrewsbury Flower Show, Shrewsbury Folk Festival or Burwarton Show.
