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

Broseley Pipeworks

Broseley Pipeworks, Duke Street, Telford, Shropshire, TF12 5LX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore this unique nineteenth century clay tobacco pipe factory with a guided tour, and see a traditional clay pipe making demonstration.

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 Ride & Stride

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

Buildwas Holy Trinity Church is again going to be open for the annual Ride + Stride fundraising event. 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.

Chester Castle Exclusive - Civil War Guided Tours

Chester Castle, Grosvenor Street, Chester, Shropshire, CH1 2DN
In person
Pre-booking required

English Heritage are celebrating the 2025 September Heritage Open Days by offering exclusive themed guided tours of Chester Castle

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

Discover the architecture of the Iron bridge

Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7JP
In person
Pre-booking required

Join our knowledgeable volunteers for a free tour of the architecture of the iconic Iron Bridge

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

Explore The Guildhall

The Guildhall, 1 High Street, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7AR
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Guildhall in Newport, Telford will be open to the public on Saturday, 13th September 2025, from 10am to 4pm. Step back in time and uncover the stories and heritage of this historic landmark.

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 Medieval Stonemason tour of Buildwas Abbey

Buildwas Abbey, Buildwas, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7BW
In person
Pre-booking required

Join our Medieval Stonemason for a fascinating tour of the architecture of Buildwas Abbey

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.

Lightmoor - Old and new

2 Wellington Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7DX
In person
Pre-booking required

Part of Wellington Walking Festival. Circular walk from Coalbrookdale to old and new parts of Lightmoor.