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

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.

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

Heritage Open Day - 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.

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.

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

One Parish - Holy Trinity Hadley

Waterloo Road, Hadley Hollow, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NX
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Wellington Christ Church, New Church Road, TF1 1JX, New Church Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1JX
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

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 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?

Oswestry Town Museum Finds Day

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

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

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

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

St Alkmund's Church, Church Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1LB
In person
Pre-booking required

A chance to climb the church tower and admire the view from the top.

St Bartholomew's Church Tong Shropshire

Newport Road, Tong, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8PW
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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

Saint George's Roman Catholic Church, 17 Claypit Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1LE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Access to a small Gothic building constructed as a chapel and schoolroom in 1878.

Tanat Valley Light Railway & Nant Mawr Visitor Centre

Nant Mawr Visitor Centre, Nant Mawr, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9HW
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

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

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.