Shropshire
Properties and events in Shropshire
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Architecture - Keeping Up Appearances - Decoration and Ornamentation on timber frame buildings in Shrewsbury.
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
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.
Gilbert and Gordon update
an update on the story of Gilbert and Gordon one of our legacy stories
Heritage Open Day - Explore The Guildhall
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.
History of Melverley Church
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.
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.
Old Rectory Ice House
View a restored icehouse that was built over 350 years ago for the Rector of Whitchurch
One Parish - Holy Trinity Hadley
Holy Trinity will be open on Saturday 13th September 10am - 4pm… We have toilet facilities; tea/coffee/ cake/ biscuits available.. The church will be ‘manned’ at all times throughout the open day.
One Parish- Wellington Christ Church
The church will be open on Saturday 13th September 10am - 4pm… We have toilet facilities; tea/coffee/ cake/ biscuits available.. The church will be ‘manned’ at all times throughout the open day.
Oswestry Guided Town Tour
Guided Town Tour of Oswestry by one of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides.
Oswestry Town Museum
explore the heritage and history of Oswestry and Beyond
Oswestry Town Museum building block challenge
Free to enter building block challenge using the theme of architecture, what can you create in 30 minutes?
Oswestry Town Museum Finds Day
bring your finds for expert appraisal by the PAS Finds liaison officer for Herefordshire and Shropshire Clara will be with us for one day only on Sunday 21st September from 10 - 3 always wondered what that strange object was that you dug up?
Park Hall military training camp and its connections with the world
a fascinating look at the workings of Park hall Military training camp, the soldiers who trained there, the characters and their stories, now updated display for 2025 including stories from some of the men who trained at Park Hall
St Alkmund's Church Tower Tour
A chance to climb the church tower and admire the view from the top.
St Bartholomew's Church Tong Shropshire
St Bartholomew's Church is a splendid 15th century 'treasure house', one of England's finest medieval Gothic parish churches, famous for its Golden Chapel and world-renowned collection of medieval tomb monuments. Find us on the Monarch's Way!
St George, Protector of England Catholic Church
Access to a small Gothic building constructed as a chapel and schoolroom in 1878.
Tanat Valley Light Railway & Nant Mawr Visitor Centre
TVLR is a small local heritage railway charity catering for family visits, lots to see and do including nature walks, quirky railway vehicles including an original BMW Isetta Bubble car with NG railway wheels, Monorails Rides and much more
The Priests Room and Tower of Holy Trinity Much Wenlock
Holy Trinity Much Wenlock boasts a magnificent 14th Century Priests Room above the main entrance. The original 12th Century West Front with glorious Norman arcading is disguised behind the 14th Century tower.