Welcome .....
To North Shropshire, a land of parklands and canals, of meres and mosses, of pretty little market towns and beautiful countryside, welcome to North Shropshire.
It's one of the lesser-known regions of our delightful county, so much to offer that we heartily recommend you book your visit now. Do you love gardens? Then here you will find some of the finest England has to offer.
Those by contrast that prefer their nature untouched by human hand will marvel at our glacial lakes and wetlands.
"A region abounding with terrific grandure"
In North Shropshire our Hosts will treat you like kings, pampering you with every luxury during your stay, or if you prefer we can offer you the perfect place to settle down for the night and sleep under the stars! Click here to search for accommodation in North Shropshire.
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Wem in North Shropshire is home to the modern sweet pea. Henrey Eckford is responsible for developing the sweet pea in to todays blooms with their riot of colours and scent, to delight the eye and tickle the nostril. |
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“Our gardens were blooming before Titchmarsh”
The North Shropshire area is also graced with nationally acclaimed gardens, a fine sight in all seasons, and that our Alan only aspires to.
Your fingers turn green just thinking about it!
For more information on the gardens, attractions and places to visit in North Shropshire and the surrounding area click here.
" Many things to see and do"
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North Shropshire is home to Britains first ever theme park, Hawkstone Park and Follies which was opened in 1948. Click below for more information on things to see and do in the area
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In North Shropshire there are many things for you to see and plenty for you to do.
Hawkstone Park is popular with both the young and old(er!) Its made up of intricate pathways, ravines, arches and bridges, and King Arthur addressing his troops in the awesome caves.
North Shropshire can also satisfy even the most active of visitors (even if you want the most active part of your visit to be indulging in a little retail therapy!
Click here to find out what you can do get you adrenaline pumping or to see a North Shropshire attractions and activities map click here.
Another way to get all the inside gen on things to see and do in North Shropshire is to get your hands on our handy North Shropshire Places to Visit booklet, to get your free copy, please visit our Brochure Request Page. This handy little guide should be kept with you at all times on your visit to North Shropshire and you'll never be left wondering where to go and what to see and do.
To find the latest goss on North Shropshire and the surrounding area visit our news page or to find out what events are happening when your visiting click here.
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North Shropshire is the home to Ginger bread and has been baked in the town for over 200 hundred years.
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" A dining table of delight"
When visiting North Shropshire you will always be able to satisfy your hunger pangs.
After exploring the area and stocking up on goodies make sure you take time out and stop at one of our many restaurants country pubs or cafes and sample some home cooked cuisine.
Click here for more information on food and drink in North Shropshire.
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As Harrison Ford was saying to Calista Flockhart whilst visitng “Isn’t North Shropshire blooming marvellous?”
Yes, these are just two of the honoured guests who have enjoyed the very individual splendours of this lesser known part of our county. |
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" And plenty of liquid refreshment"
Shropshires canals cut gently through the North Shropshire countryside, skirting our sandstone hills through a series of lift bridges and staircase locks, a narrow boat cruise will help you to leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind.
North Shropshire is also a legacy of the ice age. Ellesmere, just one of the many outstanding glacial lakes that bless the area, here you’ll find even slower boats. Nearby you'll also find another result of the ice age: our unique Mosses, or peat bogs.
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A recent Sunday Times survey identified North Shropshire as one of the top ten places in the UK to live. But why let the locals have all the fun? Come visit, and discover all its magic for yourself. |
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Now, your convinced of the joys of visiting North Shropshire.........
You'll want to get your hands on our brochure, 'Essential Shropshire'. We say 'Essential',you'll say, 'Watch me unwind!
The brochure is packed with a tempting package of things to see and do, and also shows you the best places to stay. To receive our glossy brochure, post-haste, simply click here, and ensure that you can benefit, from this little gem.
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