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Ellesmere Tourist Information


Set on the largest and most spectacular of nine glacial meres, Ellesmere was the birthplace of the Llangollen Canal, which was designed and built by Thomas Telford from his offices in the town and funded by money raised in a local hotel. Ellesmere is a small market town, with lovely Georgian Houses and half-timbered buildings. The parish church of St. Mary's has a particularly fine wooden chancel roof.

Surrounded by circular walks, woodlands and gardens, Ellesmere is a nature lover's paradise. Visit the Meres Visitor Centre - where you can see the herons on the Mere nesting and feeding their young from the beginning of March to the end of May.

Ellesmere has regular antique markets, many festivals and events. There are antique and gift shops, cafes and traditional inns serving quality food in a friendly atmosphere.

 

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Ellesmere Lake © Dale Miles
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What's near Ellesmere

Attractions:
  Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse  6 Miles
  Erddig Hall, Gardens & Country Park  9 Miles
  Llangollen Railway  12 Miles
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Towns:
  Welshampton  2 Miles
  Colemere  3 Miles
  Hordley  3 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Cooper Green  7 Miles
  Your Move  7 Miles
  Paul F Rowley and Company  10 Miles
Hotels:
  Lion Quays Hotel  6 Miles
  Moreton Park Lodge  6 Miles
  Travelodge (Travel Lodge) Oswestry  6 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:

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Self Catering:
  Broad Oak Farm  15 Miles
  4 Rose Cottage  16 Miles
  Golden Nook  17 Miles
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Campsites:
  The Plassey Leisure Park  8 Miles
  Oxon Hall Touring Park  14 Miles
  Chester Fairoaks Caravan Club Site  23 Miles

Cinema: Odeon Wrexham  11 Miles

TIC: Ellesmere (Shropshire) Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01691 622981  2 Miles


Attractions near Ellesmere
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse (6 Miles)*
There's a warm welcome at Bangor-on-Dee Races throughout the year. Set in glorious countryside beside the River Dee this perfect country course provides exciting racing with top trainers and jockeys at every meeting.
Erddig Hall, Gardens & Country Park (9 Miles)*
Erddig is a very special place. It is a unique family home that has captured the way of life of a bustling household community during the early years of this century.
Llangollen Railway (12 Miles)*
Part of the Ruabon to Barmouth line, the railway runs 7.5 miles along the Dee Valley through outstanding Welsh scenery, with hidden views over the valley and its surroundings.
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Towns near Ellesmere
Welshampton Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Colemere Tourist Information (3 Miles)*
Hordley Tourist Information (3 Miles)*
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Hotels near Ellesmere
Lion Quays Hotel (6 Miles)*
With its mellow bricks and beautiful walled garden, Lion Quays looks as if it has been beside the Llangollen Canal for centuries, surrounded by the rolling countryside on the border of Shropshire and Wales.
Moreton Park Lodge (6 Miles)*
A modern, purpose-built motel ideally situated for convenient access to Oswestry, Wrexham, Chester and North Wales. At Moreton Park Lodge we offer spacious, modern, comfortable, well-equipped rooms and very friendly service.
Travelodge (Travel Lodge) Oswestry (6 Miles)*
Located on the A5/ A483 roundabout just outside Oswestry, this Travelodge provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for getting to Wrexham, Shrewsbury and Wales.
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Self Catering near Ellesmere
Broad Oak Farm (15 Miles)*
Broad Oak Farm is a small family run bed and breakfast, and holiday home site, located in the beautiful rural village of Tattenhall. The farm is home to 2 self-catering static homes that have recently been refurbished.
4 Rose Cottage (16 Miles)*
A 19th century, end-terrace cottage located on the owners one acre smallholding, in the pretty village of Dodleston, just 5 miles from the wonderful Roman City of Chester. Ideally situated close to the border of England and Wales.
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