Shropshire
Properties and events in Shropshire
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
A Heritage Train ride along the railway at Llynclys
This will be an opportunity to experience a journey along the short stretch of line from Llynclys station to Pen Y Garreg Halt
All Saints Church, Shrewsbury
A hidden gem of Gold leaf and tradition hidden in the historic rows of railways and mill housing.
ART-efact Exhibition
Art exhibition of the 4 artists in residence of the ART-efact Project which uses Oswestry Town's Museum and Archive collections for inspiration
Behind the scenes at Ludlow SMCC
See collections in store. The behind the scenes tour with the curators will show you hidden gems from the vast collections of Shropshire Museums. Including costumes, paintings of Ludlow and surrounding area, meet the real Shropshire Mammoths!
Behind the scenes at the Music Hall
FREE EVENT as part of the Heritage weekend Discover centuries of history in a behind the scenes tour of the complex array of buildings currently home to Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery.
Benthall Hall
A beautiful Tudor family home where the Benthall family have had a seat for over 1,000 years. Situated within a stunning plantsman's garden showcasing beatiful crocus, hellebores, orchids, cherry trees and a sensuous rose garden.
Bridgnorth - Works of art and other objects
Enjoy a tour of art and other objects. Our paintings, which are primarily portraits of family members, include works by Kneller, Hogarth and John Ferneley
Cambrian Heritage Railways - Oswestry South Signal Box
The Refurbished, Grade II listed, Oswestry South Signal Box will be open for viewing.
Cambrian Railways Museum
Visit the museum of railwayana explaining the history of the Cambrian Railways Company and it's successors.
Church House
A building and display to explore. Church House was constructed as a hall for St Alkmund's Parish Church. The property is now owned by the trustees of Whitchurch Scout & Guide Group. On Saturday a Hall's Fine Art valuation event will take place.
Connecting Communities
A walk through the clee hills connecting four churches
Dodington old chapel
A unique opportunity to visit the earliest purpose-built non-conformist chapel in the town. Visitors will be able to view a display detailing the architecture of the building and the history of non-conformism in Whitchurch.
Dudmaston Hall
A much-loved and lived-in family home at the heart of this working, Shropshire estate. The galleries offer an unexpected chance to see works by Hepworth, Moore and Matisse set against the backdrop of a terraced garden overlooking the water.
Exclusive Haughmond Abbey Guided Tours
Join our expert team of English Heritage Volunteers for an exclusive tour of Haughmond Abbey. Learn about the history and secrets of this fascinating site
Free Entry to the Mill exhibition
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings are offering free entry into the Mill exhibition for Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September 2024. Learn all about the grandparent of the modern skyscraper, the first iron-framed building in the world..
Gilbert and Gordon update
an update on the story of Gilbert and Gordon one of our legacy stories
Journey from the Centre of the Earth
A chance for members of the public, normally busy in the week, to visit the museum and view the new geology display. The samples are examples of one-metre cores extracted from a local borehole drilled to a depth of 656m as part of the JET project.
Llanymynech Limeworks Heritage Area
The Llanymynech Limeworks is a unique heritage area which ceased working in 1914 due to economics and WWI. The area is a Scheduled Monument, with Grade II listed kilns and chimney and was also declared a Local Nature Reserve in September 2020.
Masonic Hall & Stained Glass Windows
A chance to see the interior of a mid-nineteenth century chapel and explore its current use as a Masonic hall.
Nature Photography walk
Join us for a 3 mile photo walk exploring some of the landscapes and wildlife of Clee Hill Common.