Shropshire

Properties and events in Shropshire

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Architecture - Keeping Up Appearances - Decoration and Ornamentation on timber frame buildings in Shrewsbury.

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

A brief talk at Shrewsbury Drapers Hall will describe the background to the decoration and ornamentation elements of the Shrewsbury school or style of carpentry. A short walk will follow and visit buildings displaying many of these elements

Bridgnorth - Works of art and other objects

Bridgnorth, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Buildwas Holy Trinity

Buildwas Holy Trinity Church, Buildwas, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7DA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and visit to find out more about our fascinating history and our close ties to Ironbridge Gorge, where the Industrial Revolution started.

Cambrian Heritage Railways - Oswestry South Signal Box

Cambrian Heritage Railways, 30 Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RE
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Refurbished, Grade II listed, Oswestry South Signal Box will be open for viewing.

Church House

Whitchurch Scouts & Guides, Church House, Claypit Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1LF
In person
Pre-booking not required

A building and display to explore. A chance to win a prize by taking part in a children's art activity related to Whitchurch architecture

Connect 4 Life diaroma

The Guildhall, Bailey head, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1PZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Connect For Life, a local Oswestry-based charity supporting individuals living with memory loss and dementia, is proud to showcase a collection of art pieces inspired by Oswestry’s iconic landmarks

Dodington old chapel

Dodington Chapel, Bark Hill, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1DJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Dudmaston Hall, Quatt, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6QN
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Haughmond Abbey, Haughmond, Uffington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4RW
In person
Pre-booking required

Join our knowledgeable volunteers for an exclusive history and architectural tour of Haughmond Abbey

Exploring Oswestry's Built Heritage

Attfield Theatre, Guildhall, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1PZ
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us for talks on Llwyd Mansion and the architects of Oswestry as well as the opportunity to look at some of the collections within the town's archive

From Quarry To Chapter House - Exclusive tour of Haughmond Abbey

Haughmond Abbey, Haughmond, Uffington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4RW
In person
Pre-booking required

Join our Medieval Stonemason for a fascinating exclusive tour of Haughmond Abbey

Gilbert and Gordon update

The Guild Hall, Bailey Head, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1PZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

An update on the story of Gilbert and Gordon one of our legacy stories.

History of Melverley Church

St. Peter’s Church, Church Lane, Melverley, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8PJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit St Peter’s Church in Melverley and see its fascinating history, as a beautiful 12th Century church on the Welsh border, talks on specific days.

Llwyd Mansion: Framing the Future Guided Tours

1-3 Cross Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2NF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Opportunity to see inside Llwyd Mansion and learn about the Framing the Future Project which will restore, repurpose and reopen the Grade I listed timber-framed building in the heart of the town of Oswestry through timed guided tours

Masonic Hall & Stained Glass Windows

North Shropshire Masonic Rooms, Castle Hill, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1BQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

A chance to see the interior of a mid-nineteenth century chapel and explore its current use as a Masonic hall.

Old Rectory Ice House

Sainsbury's carpark, London Road, Whitchurch Museum & Archives, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1QY
In person
Pre-booking not required

View a restored icehouse that was built over 350 years ago for the Rector of Whitchurch

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.

Oswestry Memorial Hall Open Day

Oswestry Memorial Hall, Smithfield Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2EG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Oswestry Memorial Hall celebrates its 120th birthday this year. Our Heritage Open Day on Sept 20th is the beginning of our birthday celebrations, showcasing the building's history, it's current use, and future plans.

Oswestry Town Museum

The Guildhall, Bailey Head, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1PZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

explore the heritage and history of Oswestry and Beyond

Oswestry Town Museum building block challenge

The Guildhall, Bailey Head, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1PZ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Free to enter building block challenge using the theme of architecture, what can you create in 30 minutes?