Attractions in Shipton & Things to Do in Shipton
(and nearby)

Rays Farm Country Matters (5 Miles)*
Rays Farm is located in the heart of the beautiful South Shropshire countryside, the term 'Rays' comes from the Anglo Saxon for streams - the farm by the streams.
Dudmaston Estate (5 Miles)*
Dudmaston offers a wonderful collection of art and sculptures in a grand country house setting. A visit to this splendid estate offers choices of how to spend your day.
Wenlock Priory (6 Miles)*
Wenlock Priory with its striking clipped topiary has a pastoral setting on the edge of lovely Much Wenlock.
Shipton Hall (7 Miles)*
Shipton Hall was built around 1587 by Richard Lutwyche to replace a much older, black and white, timbered house which was destroyed by fire earlier in the 16th century.
Iron Bridge (7 Miles)*
This, the world's first iron bridge was cast by local ironmaster Abraham Darby and erected over the River Seven in 1779.
Ironbridge Gorge Museums (7 Miles)*
This is the valley that changed our world, this is where the Industrial Revolution began.
Buildwas Abbey (8 Miles)*
Set beside the River Severn, against a backdrop of wooded gardens, are the remains of this Cistercian abbey.
Royal Air Force Museum Cosford (11 Miles)*
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford houses one of the largest aviation collections in the United Kingdom.
Kinver Edge and Rock Houses (11 Miles)*
From the remains of the Iron Age Hill Fort to the restored Holy Austin Rock Houses, people have been living in the area of Kinver Edge for thousands of years.
Wroxeter Roman City (11 Miles)*
Visiting the museum at Wroxeter gives a good insight into what life was like in a big Roman city. The museum tracks life from before the Romans arrived through to what happened after they left.
Bewdley Museum (12 Miles)*
Set in a historic Butchers Shambles "A surprise around every corner"fascinating indoor and outdoor displays, brass foundry, jails, resident crafts people.
Severn Valley Railway (12 Miles)*
16 miles of glorious countryside with much of the journey next to the beutiful River Severn.
Wightwick Manor and Gardens (13 Miles)*
This fascinating house contains one of the finest collections of William Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement. Visitors can explore this Victorian masterpiece with its Great Parlour and timber-framed exterior.
Acton Scott Historic Working Farm (13 Miles)*
Every afternoon you can see hand milking. Buttermaking takes place in the dairy holidays and weekends.
Broadfield House Glass Museum (13 Miles)*
Situated in the historic Stourbridge Glass Quarter, Broadfield House Glass Museum is one of the best glass museums in the world.
Attingham Park (13 Miles)*
Attingham Park was built in 1785 for the 1st Lord Berwick. It has a picture gallery by John Nash, magnificent Regency interiors and collections of silver, Italian furniture and Grand Tour paintings.
Baggeridge Country Park (14 Miles)*
Baggeridge Country Park is today a beautiful area of countryside on the doorstep of the Black Country. Being set back from the roads, it's secluded delights are revealed to you as you explore further.
Ludlow Racecourse (14 Miles)*
Tradition has it that in the fourteenth century soldiers from Ludlow Castle came here not only to practice archery but also to match their horses.
Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills (14 Miles)*
The National Trust's Carding Mill Valley and the surrounding area of the Shropshire Hills is the ideal recreation area for those who enjoy long solitary walks, wildlife spotting, mountain biking.
Weston Park (14 Miles)*
Visit Weston Park, set in the spectacular Shropshire countryside, and you will marvel at the beautiful Seventeenth Century House and the splendour of the 1,000 acre Parkland in which it rests.
Bantock House Museum (14 Miles)*
Restored to its stunning Edwardian glory, Bantock House is hidden deep within Bantock Park. Visitors are invited to explore this delightful home of the Bantock family.
Burford House & Garden Centre (14 Miles)*
Uniquely situated where three counties meet, the 7 acres of lawn and stunning borders of Burford House Gardens sweep along the banks of the picturesque River Teme.
Boscobel House (15 Miles)*
Boscobel House was built in about 1632, when John Giffard of Whiteladies converted a timber-framed farmhouse into a hunting lodge.
Lilleshall Abbey (15 Miles)*
Lilleshall Abbey was dissolved in 1538, yet today its extensive and peaceful ruins are an evocative reminder of the lives of its Augustinian canons.
Stone House Cottage Gardens (15 Miles)*
Stone House Cottage Gardens is a one acre walled plantsman's garden with towers. A huge range of unusual plants grown - many for sale in the adjoining nursery. Climbing plants are a speciality.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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