A GUIDE TO SHREWSBURY’S HISTORIC PUBS Nestled within the loop of the River Severn, Shrewsbury is a town steeped in history. Archaeological evidence dates the town back to the 7th century, when the Saxon rulers of Mercia founded ‘Scrobbesbyrig’, a fortified burh to retain control of a crossing of the River Severn. Shrewsbury is a patchwork […]
Read MoreDiscover Shrewsbury the leisurely way by hiring an electric bike with Shrewsbury Canoe & eBike Hire as they open new hire booking office on Claremont Hill, Shrewsbury. Visitors to Shrewsbury can now enjoy getting around with more than just pedal power. Now hiring an electric bike makes it really easy for you to discover the […]
Read MoreWe’re putting in place measures to ensure that people can safely and easily visit and navigate the county’s market towns in line with social distancing regulations and latest guidance from government. The development of these measures has been derived from town centre visits and discussions with councillors, town and parish councils, business improvement districts, chambers […]
Read MoreSummary: what you can and cannot do during the national lockdown You must stay at home. The single most important action we can all take is to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives. You should follow this guidance immediately. The law will be updated to reflect these new rules. Leaving home […]
Read MoreShrewsbury’s civic church will be hosting the first of what is hoped to be many annual Christmas Fairs on Saturday 11th December between 2pm and 4pm with a variety of […]
Shropshire’s Own was formed by Duncan and Sarah back in 2012. Born from a love of fresh, local, produce, we’d always enjoyed shopping in local farm shops but found we’d often leave frustrated because we couldn’t buy everything we wanted in one place. We’d then shop online with one of the supermarkets and have our […]
More InfoAbout this space A warm welcome through the traditional blue fronted door into a beautiful Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in the very heart of historic Shrewsbury. This bright, spacious and hospitable house is spread over 5 floors and fabulously located. Just a stone’s throw from the heart of Shrewsbury’s 16th Century beautiful Market Square, […]
More Info24 hours in Ludlow? Claire Hunte, co-founder, editor of letsgoludlow.com. Still a bona-fide newbie to Ludlow, moving from London a scant 8 years ago. If I had to do 24 hours in the medieval town of Ludlow, I would begin early and with a walk in Mortimer Forest, which is a short distance from the […]
Read MoreThe Anchorage is located on the banks of the River Severn in the centre of the historic town of Shrewsbury with its medieval back streets and timber-framed buildings, quaint back street boutiques and cafes. The Anchorage is well-appointed, unique, and stylish, with its own gym. Set over five floors offering spacious accommodation with fantastic views […]
More InfoLong Mynd & Stiperstones Shuttle Buses …we hope to run this service again in 2021… Explore the Shropshire Hills using our seasonal Shuttle service. The buses start in Church Stretton and travel over the Long Mynd and the Stiperstones. Together these ‘hills’ make up the largest area of heathland in the AONB. The National Trust […]
Read More2nd June – Sunday 25th September 2022 Saturdays, Sundays & bank holiday Mondays New for 2022 contactless payment is available on the buses & real-time timetable – search online for ‘780 Long Mynd Stiperstones’ to see where the Shuttle is on the route Explore the Shropshire Hills using the weekend Shuttle service. The buses start in Church […]
Read MoreFebruary half term is fast-approaching, so much so, that most may not have had the chance to give a second thought as to how to entertain the whole family during […]