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Much Wenlock Tourist Information


Stay in Much Wenlock and you will discover the rustic charm of a medieval market town complete with historic buildings and speciality shops.

The Shropshire novelist Mary Webb, said of Much Wenlock 'Somewhere in the Middle Ages it had fallen asleep'. The farmhouses on the main streets convinced Mary Webb, that Much Wenlock was a Rip van Winkle of a place. You can still find one working farm, surviving at the heart of this little gem of a town. The best known of the fine historic buildings in the town are the half-timbered Guildhall which dates from 1577 and is well worth a visit, as is the Priory Ruins, set in a beautiful garden with exotic topiary.

It was William Penny Brookes, a local doctor and pioneer of physical education, known as 'the King of Wenlock', who started his Wenlock Olympian Games in 1850 which inspired the modern Olympics. The Wenlock Olympian Games are still held every year, and you can see his story and a fascinating Games collection in the local Museum.

From Much Wenlock, you can explore Wenlock Edge; the National Trust owns 550 acres, concealing nine kinds of orchids. There are paths for walkers, cyclists and riders.

 

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Much Wenlock Priory © H Hails
Much Wenlock Priory © H Hails
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Attractions near Much Wenlock
Wenlock Priory (< 1 Mile)*
Wenlock Priory with its striking clipped topiary has a pastoral setting on the edge of lovely Much Wenlock.
Buildwas Abbey (3 Miles)*
Set beside the River Severn, against a backdrop of wooded gardens, are the remains of this Cistercian abbey.
Ironbridge Gorge Museums (4 Miles)*
This is the valley that changed our world, this is where the Industrial Revolution began.
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What's near Much Wenlock

Attractions:
  Wenlock Priory  <1 Mile
  Buildwas Abbey  3 Miles
  Ironbridge Gorge Museums  4 Miles
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Towns:
  Harley  2 Miles
  Buildwas  3 Miles
  Bourton  3 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Balfours  <1 Mile
  Nick Tart Estate Agents  3 Miles
  Nick Tart Estate Agents  4 Miles
Hotels:
  Gaskell Arms Hotel & Restaurant  <1 Mile
  The Raven Hotel  1 Mile
  Madeley Court Hotel  5 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Woodville B&B  4 Miles
  Springhill B&B  4 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Eleys of Ironbridge  4 Miles
  Woodville  4 Miles
  ValleyCottage-Ironbridge  4 Miles
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Campsites:
  Park Grange Holidays  3 Miles
  The Haberdashers Arms Campsite  18 Miles
  Loton Park Campsite  19 Miles
TIC: Much Wenlock Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01952 727679  <1 Mile



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Towns near Much Wenlock
Harley Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Buildwas Tourist Information (3 Miles)*
Bourton Tourist Information (3 Miles)*
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Hotels near Much Wenlock
Gaskell Arms Hotel & Restaurant (< 1 Mile)*
This charming 17th century coaching inn is a 3-star hotel with many period details. Staff offer the best in friendly, professional service at Gaskell Arms Hotel & Restaurant.
Best Western Valley Hotel (3 Miles)*
In the stunning Ironbridge Gorge, on the banks of the River Severn, this beautifully preserved Georgian country house offers luxurious accommodation, free Wi-Fi and an award-winning restaurant.
Madeley Court Hotel (5 Miles)*
Skilfully transformed from a 16th century manor house into a premier country hotel, the Madeley Court Hotel (formerly known as Clarion Hotel Telford) gives you a unique opportunity to appreciate the splendour and architectural history of medieval resid...
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Self Catering near Much Wenlock
Eleys of Ironbridge (4 Miles)*
In our holiday cottages and self catering accommodation we provide quality, comfort and value for money for your stay in Ironbridge , Shropshire top tourist location. We have a number of properties sleeping 2 to 6 persons.
The Cowshed Near Ludlow (14 Miles)*
Welcome to the Cow Shed, a recently converted luxury holiday cottage on the Bitterley Court Estate, just four miles outside Ludlow. This former milking barn has been converted into a high quality holiday cottage.
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