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Shrewsbury Visitor Information Centre

The Visitor Information Centre (VIC) can be found within Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, right in the centre of Shrewsbury town.  We can help visitors to the town with information on the town, on what there is to see and do, how to get around the county and how to get the most out of a visit to Shrewsbury and the surrounding area.

In Shrewsbury the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) is housed in the same building as Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, on the ground floor, in the museum gift shop.

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Open  Tues – Sat 10am – 4pm Sunday 11am – 4pm

We have a retail shop, stocking Shrewsbury souvenirs, local foods, books by local authors and work by local artists.

We look forward to seeing you and helping you to get the most out of your time in Shropshire.  We are located in The Square, follow the signs for the VIC or Shrewsbury Museum and you will find us in the heart of the town.

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For the uninitiated it can be a case of ‘where to start’? If food is your thing then  Ludlow  won’t disappoint; as Shropshire’s gastronomic capital the gourmet restaurants are supported by the numerous delis, restaurants, cafes and food markets, all serving quality local food and not forgetting the famous  Ludlow Food Festival .

Real ales fans  gravitate towards  Bishops Castle  as the place to be seen and with several micro breweries, including the famous Three Tuns and more pubs than a town this size should really have, it’s easy to see why.

Walkers will find that  Church Stretton  and  Craven Arms  provide a genuine welcome and an equally great springboard into the Shropshire Hills. Then there is  Clun , immortalised by A.E. Housman in his Shropshire Lad and  Cleobury Mortimer  with its amazing twisted spire.

Visit  Much Wenlock  and the museum to learn about the town’s history and sporting heritage, particularly the Olympic Games.

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Welcome to Much Wenlock

The town that inspired the modern olympic games.

You have arrived at a very unique and special place! The Shropshire town of Much Wenlock is a quintessentially English town, off the beaten track, but well worth the visit.

The traders and businesses of Much Wenlock are always ready to give you a warm welcome to our beautiful and historic town. Please enjoy our video and visit soon!

Dr Brookes instigated the Wenlock Olympian Games in 1850 and they still take place here every July. You can learn more about them by visiting our wonderful free Museum and taking a stroll around the Wenlock Olympian Trail.

Stroll around the town centre and it may seem you have stepped back fifty or more years. You won’t find any ‘big names’, but you will find a great selection of traditional shops, all offering good old-fashioned personal service. Much Wenlock is a place where folk still have time for you.

Our beautiful ancient Guildhall is open to the public in the summer months.

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Ludlow is a thriving medieval market town and an architectural gem with a lively community feel, busy with events and festivals throughout the year. The historic town centre and the 11th century Ludlow Castle are situated on a cliff above the River Teme and are surrounded by the beautiful countryside of south Shropshire and the Welsh Marches. Ludlow is an excellent base for walking and cycling ; as well as exploring the rest of Shropshire and the Welsh Marches . Ludlow has a reputation for the quality of its food and drink with many excellent restaurants and cafes encouraged by the areas abundance of quality food & drink producers. This is showcased every September when the town is filled with food lovers from all over the UK, and beyond for the Ludlow Food and Drink Festival

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Ludlow has many things to offer - from walking the streets of this historic town and visiting Ludlow Castle and St Laurence's Church , to a meal at one of Ludlow's restaurants. Ludlow is also noted for the many events and festivals that take place throughout the year, from the annual Medieval Christmas Fayre and the famed Ludlow Food and Drink Festival. View our list of some of the Things to Do in Ludlow or our list of Events in Ludlow Ludlow and the surrounding area offers a great variety of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. Please visit our accommodation pages for more details.

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There is no shortage of good eating places in and around Ludlow, at all levels and to suit all tastes and budgets. Many top chefs have been attracted to the area because of the excellent supply of raw materials, resulting in frequent reviews in both restaurant guides and national papers. But it's not just gourmet meals that Ludlow excels in. At all kinds of eating establishments from the simplest cafe or pub upwards, you will be far more likely to experience really good quality food that is locally sourced than almost anywhere else in Britain. Visit our Where to Eat page .

Ludlow is situated on the edge of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is an ideal base for walking and walkers wishing to explore the hills, valleys and forests of The Marches. Ludlow also offers gentler walking opportunities into the surrounding countryside, and Whitcliffe Common, with its panoramic views, overlooks the castle and town - is an essential visit for any newcomer to Ludlow. Visit our Walking in Ludlow page .

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Ludlow is a good base to explore this area from: within an hour (often much less), you can experience the delights of Shrewsbury, Shropshire's county town; the cathedral city of Hereford; the south Shropshire Hills such as the Longmynd, Caer Caradoc, the Stiperstones and Wenlock Edge; sample real Herefordshire cider and perry; visit Ironbridge, the birthplace of the industrial revolution and an UNESCO World Heritage Site ; or explore the uncrowded hills and valleys of Mid-Wales. More information about what's nearby to Ludlow.

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Visiting Whitchurch

Whitchurch is the northernmost market town in Shropshire sitting on the borders of south Cheshire and Wales. The town is 20 miles from Shrewsbury, Chester and Wrexham and can be reached by ‘A’ roads, train and canal. The Lands End to John O’Groats cycle routes pass through Whitchurch.

Beautiful countryside surrounds Whitchurch inviting everyone to sample the delights of strolling along the canal, cycling through country lanes and enjoying the fresh air. The town itself offers a wealth of independent shops , cafés , bars and restaurants to suit all tastes.

Staying in Whitchurch not only offers comfortable accommodation , fabulous food and a great welcome, but gives easy access to a wide variety of places for day excursions .

I often make my way into Cheshire through the town of Whitchurch, of which I am really quite fond.  It is one of those towns that has everything useful – chemists, banks, hardware stores… and an independent bookshop, and it has without doubt the best Tourist Information Centre that it has ever been my privilege to go to.  Clarissa Dickson Wright ‘Clarissa’s England’

Add the weekly Country Market, monthly Farmers’ Market , a wide range of independent specialist shops, lovely coffee shops, the many traditional pubs and inns which offer good food and beers, the interesting mix of buildings and you have the ideal place to spend a few days relaxing.

For the more energetic Whitchurch, a ‘ Walkers are Welcome ‘ town, is set in beautiful countryside which is ideal for walking. For example, the towpath along the Llangollen Canal will bring you to the Grindley Brook staircase locks and the Canalside Cafe.  Macdonald Hill Valley Spa, Hotel and Golf with its two courses adjoins the town and welcomes visitors.

Within a 20 mile radius there are plenty of historic houses, beautiful gardens and wildlife sites to visit if you wish to extend your stay in Whitchurch.

The first point of call for visitors should be the Community Hub and Tourist Information Point to be found in the Civic Centre , High Street. Those interested in exploring the history of a Shropshire market town should also visit Whitchurch Heritage Centre . This is to be found in St. Mary’s Street which can be accessed from High Street via Bluegates. Follow the line of ‘footsteps’ from the pavement disc in the Bullring to the Centre.

Collect a copy of the Town Trail to lead you around the interesting features of the Town.

Ask for the list of the ‘History on the Spot’ boards which are to be found attached to many of the interesting buildings in the town centre.

See Official Tourism Website for Shropshire  and also North Shropshire – a complete guide to the north of the county .

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Bridgnorth Town

Bridgnorth, in reality, is two towns: the High Town (good views down) and the Low Town (good views up). Now connected by the steepest inland funicular railway in Britain.The Low Town was once a thriving port along the banks of the River Severn, while the High Town held the castle, the churches, and many fine 16th and 17th century mansions. Charles I, lost his head here completely, declaring the view to be – “the finest in all my kingdom.”

The more energetic amongst you can amble up one of the seven sets of steps, or the steep old Cartway, where goods were once hauled to the market above. The carts are gone, but the markets remain. Antiques and local produce are particular specialities.

What’s left of the Castle leans at an alarming angle, even greater than the Tower of Pisa. The building was blown up in the Civil War by the Parliamentarians – who botched it, typical of parliamentarians.

Nearby an iron footbridge takes you to the Severn Valley Railway Station. If you want to explore the beautiful Severn Gorge to the south, you should definitely let the steam train take the strain. And you can enjoy wonderful 1940’s and 1960’s steam nostalgia weekends. (Hurry, before they reach the 1970’s).

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Shropshire Tourist Information Page

Wednesday 14th January 2015 saw in the alliance of several companies across North Shropshire with the goal of creating more tourism for the local area and the British Ironwork Centre become an official Tourist Information Centre.

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Are you based in Shropshire or within the Welsh Borders? Are you operating or offering tourist accommodation, services or activities? We want to share your information to our visitors and keep visitors in the area for longer. Please do drop off or post your leaflets, brochures or fliers to us. This is in no way a reciprocal offer, we do not expect you to carry any of our leaflets.

History (How it Started)

A tourism initiative which developed from a challenge issued to local students, gathered huge interest and a positive reaction. The British Ironwork Centre, challenged Walford and North Shropshire College travel and tourism students to devise plans to address the problems faced by Oswestry in attracting visitors to the town and surrounding areas. One of the main issues highlighted in the students’ reports was the forthcoming reduction in hours of Oswestry’s Mile End Tourist Information Centre, which was to be closed on Wednesdays and Sundays, leaving potential visitors without information regarding the town’s attractions. Following the competition, it was suggested that the British Ironwork Centre worked in partnership with the college to address local tourism issues, and in particular this highlighted gap in service provision.

Callum Roberts & Kenny Anthonisz – Relocation of the Tourist Information Centre from the Mile End Island to the British Ironwork Centre in 2015 . “It’s incredibly positive, each partner benefits positivity.  The college support the initiative and given paid work experience for the tourism students, The County Council benefits from ensuing quality and reliability is maintained, The British Ironworks benefits from additional visitors. This is probably a unique example of how working together, problems can overcome.  I believe this can be used as a role model ongoing for partnerships, it’s incredibly practical and imaginative, everyone benefits, especially our visitors to North Shropshire.” – Clive Knowles – Chairman of The British Ironwork Centre

The Tourism Information Centre reopening with the help of The British Ironwork Centre

Owen Paterson MP & Clive Knowles Chairman of The British Ironwork Centre – Owen Paterson who visited the Centre features small businesses and entrepreneurial initiatives at the heart of his campaign programme and praised the community spirit demonstrated by the the centre. 

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