Shropshire

Properties and events in Shropshire

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A Tour of Shrewsburys historic Inns within the loop

Shrewsbury Civic Society, Bear Steps Hall, St. Alkmonds Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1UJ
In person
Pre-booking required

Shrewsbury’s historic town loop, formed by the River Severn, contains one of the richest collections of medieval and early modern inns in England. These inns were vital stopping points for travellers, drovers, merchants, and later tourists.

Benthall Hall

Benthall Hall, The Avenue, Broseley, Shropshire, TF12 5RX
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Everyday Heroes - Working in the wool trade in 16th Century

10 St. Marys Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1DZ
In person
Pre-booking required

A brief talk at Shrewsbury Drapers Hall will describe the the impact on local people working in the wool trade in Shrewsbury in the sixteenth century. A short walk will follow the talk to the key locations mentioned in the talk.

Everyday History in Shrewsbury's Middle Ages

Shrewsbury Civic Society, Bear Steps Hall, St. Alkmonds Place, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1UJ
In person
Pre-booking required

Join historian Russell Game for an illuminating presentation exploring the everyday lives of ordinary people in medieval Shrewsbury and the surrounding areas. For tickets : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990228055690?aff=oddtdtcreator

Oswestry Guided Town Tour

Oswestry Market Hall, Bailey Head, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1PZ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Guided Town Tour of Oswestry by one of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides.

The Tower of Holy Trinity Much Wenlock

Holy Trinity Church, Wilmore Street, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6HS
In person
Pre-booking not required

The ancient tower of Holy Trinity Much Wenlock hides the beautiful 12th Century West Front Arcading.

Tour of Wenlock Abbey and Alistair McGowan with a selection of Noel Coward poems and songs

Wenlock Abbey, Bull Ring, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6EN
In person
Pre-booking required

Join Alistair McGowan at Wenlock Abbey for a special Heritage Open Days event. Enjoy a guided abbey tour followed by an intimate performance in the Great Hall. Free entry, booking essential, limited to 40 places. 2:30pm start.