Shropshire

Properties and events in Shropshire

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"Everyday histories display" examples of Whitchurch women in business

Whitchurch Museum & Archives Heritage Centre, 12 St. Marys Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1QY
In person
Pre-booking not required

A chance for members of the public, normally busy in the week, to visit the museum and view research into Whitchurch women running their own businesses during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

A Common Treasury

St Mary's church, Cleeton St Mary, Kidderminster, Shropshire, DY14 0QU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and enjoy this beautiful landscape and learn how people have lived off this common land for centuries. New displays and a self-guided walk will help you uncover the unique local heritage of the Clee hills.

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.

Behind the scenes tour

Shropshire Archives, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AQ
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us for our FREE tour behind the scenes at Shropshire Archives. 

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.

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

Broseley’s Jitties

Broseley Library & Community Information Point, Bridgnorth Road, Broseley, Shropshire, TF12 5EL
In person
Pre-booking required

Part of Wellington Walking Festival. Explore Broseley's ancient Jitties

Buildwas Holy Trinity

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

Come and find out more about our fascinating history and our close ties to Ironbridge Gorge, where the Industrial Revolution started; and find out how we're conserving our church building and developing our churchyard to provide a haven for wildlife.

Cambrian Railways Museum - Display of new acquisition of Cambrian Coach 238

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

This carriage was built in 1895 to specifications draw up by the Oswestry Works based locomotive Superintendent William Aston.

Canals and Mines – Lilleshall and Church Aston

The Last Inn, Wellington Road, Church Aston, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 9EJ
In person
Pre-booking required

Part of Wellington Walking Festival. An exploration of the limestone mines & transportation system of Lilleshall.

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.

Cinderloo Walk – 1821 Remembered

Wellington Bus Station, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1BY
In person
Pre-booking required

Part of Wellington Walking Festival. A ‘walk and talk’ through key locations of the historic Cinderloo riots, the mines, and the works of pre-Telford New Town

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

Explore Dudmaston’s historic hall, contemporary art collections, beautiful gardens, orchard, lakeside and woodland walks, plus family play areas, a tea-room and second-hand bookshop. Set within a 3,000-acre estate, it’s perfect for relaxation, adventure and discovery.

Ellesmere Yard Heritage Tour

Ellesmere Yard, Birch Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9AA
In person
Pre-booking required

Part of the 'Heritage Open Days' festival, this event is a rare opportunity to see behind the scenes of Ellesmere Yard, a 200 year old canal maintenance yard that still serves the Llangollen canal today.

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

Explore our sites - Newport Cemetery Chapel

Newport Cemetery, Audley Avenue, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7DS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore the Newport Cemetery Chapel as part of Heritage Open Days on Saturday 12 September. Free entry – all welcome.

Explore our sites - St Nicholas Church including the tower

High Street, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7BA
In person
Pre-booking required

Explore St Nicholas Church (and the tower) in Newport as part of Heritage Open Days on Saturday 12 September. Free entry – all welcome.

Explore our sites - The Black Shed

The Black Shed, Water Lane, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7LD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore the historic Black Shed in Newport as part of Heritage Open Days on Saturday 12 September. Free entry – all welcome.