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Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Nr. Church Stretton
Tel 01694 781306
Animals,agricultural displays, walks,cafe.
www.actonscottmuseum.co.uk

The Bog Visitor Centre
Stiperstones 01743 792484
Local arts and crafts, walks, guides and famous cakes!
www.stiperstones.co.uk/bogvisitor

Ludlow Races
Bromfield Nr. Ludlow 01584 856221
www.ludlowracecourse.co.uk

Mickey Miller's Play Barn and Maize Maze
Craven Arms 01588 673800
Indoor play area for adults and children
www.mickeymillers.com

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms 01588 676000
Exhibitions, cafe, art gallery, children's activities, shop
www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk

Thresholds Centre
Picklescott, Church Stretton 01694 751411
Craft workshops, painting courses, themed tours
www.thresholdscentre.co.uk

Offa's Dyke Centre
West Street. Knighton 01547 528753
Interactive displays on King Offa; history & heritage of the Marches
www.offasdyke.demon.co.uk

Severn Valley Railway
01299 403816
16 miles of steam rail travel from Kidderminster and Bewdley to Bridgnorth
www.svr.co.uk

Walcot Hall Arboretum
Lydbury North 01588 680570
Fine collection of trees, shrubs and plants
www.walcothall.com



Ludlow Castle
01584 873355
900 year-old castle. Norman, Medieval and Tudor architecture.
www.ludlowcastle.com

Stokesay Castle
Nr. Craven Arms 01588 672544
13th Century fortified manor house
www.english-heritage.org.uk

Clun Castle
Norman motte and bailey castle
www.english-heritage.org.uk

Powis Castle and Garden
Nr. Welshpool 01938 551929
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wales



Ludlow Museum
01584 813666
www.shropshire.gov.uk

Clun Museum
01588 640681
www.clun.org.uk

House on Crutches Museum
01588 630007

Bishop's Castle Railway Museum
01588 640300

Ironbridge Gorge Museum
Interpreting the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution 01952 884391
www.ironbridge.org.uk

Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle
Within walking distance of Pool Cottage and with stunning views of the Welsh Hills.
www.english-heritage.org.uk

Snailbeach Mines
Restored mine buildings, information, play area 01743 790513
www.shropshiremines.org.uk





Secret Hills Walking
01743 791976
www.secrethillswalking.co.uk

Walking Festivals in Bishop's Castle & Church Stretton
B. C. in June 01588 638118
C. S in July 01743 791976

Stapeley Hill
Direct access from Pool Cottage to landscape full of myth and legend with wonderful views to Wales.

The Long Mynd
Excellent walking with breathtaking views. Open access.

Stiperstones
Spectacular 6 mile long ridge with famous rugged outline. Open access



Shropshire Hills Bike Hire
Church Stretton
01694723302

Wheely Wonderful Cycling
Nr. Ludlow 01568 770755
www.wheelywonderfulcycling.co.uk



Walcott Hall
Lydbury North 01588 680514
www.walcothall.com

Bring Your Own Horse to Pool Cottage
Direct access to wonderful rides on Stapeley Common, or further to The Long Mynd and Stiperstones



Middle Farm Pool
Nr. Picklescott 01694 751232
www.middlefarmcottages.co.uk

Onny Vale Fishery
5 mins. by car from Pool Cottage.
01588650521/07792609153

Walcot Lakes
Lydbury North 01588 680570
www.walcothall.com/fishing



Arscott Golf Club Pontesbury
01743 860114 Approx. 10 mins. from Pool Cottage.

Church Stretton Golf Club
01694 722281
www.churchstrettongolfclub.co.uk

Elm Lodge Golf Club
Ludlow 01584 872308
www.elm-lodge.org.uk



Midlands Gliding Club
Long Mynd 01588 650206
www.longmynd.com

Espiritu Balloons
01743 790100 Flights throughout Shropshire
www.flyspiritu.co.uk

Beyond Extreme
Church Stretton 01691 682640 Paragliding, mountain biking, & canoeing
www.tangerinetrip.com

Wenlock Edge Mountain Board Centre
Much Wenlock 01952 727491
www.stokesbarn.co.uk



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