| Beyond Extreme |
 Church Stretton
SY6 6DL
Tel: 01691 682640
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Web: www.beyondextreme.co.uk/index2.html
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Shropshire's only Paragliding School with flying sites all over the county. Specialises in hill launch paragliding courses, taster days, corporate events, and tandem flights. |
| Burway Books |
 18 Beaumont Road
Church Stretton
SY6 6BN
Tel: 01694 723388
Email: ros.ephraim@btconnect.com
Web: www.burwaybooks.co.uk
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Burway Books is situated in the charming market town of Church Stretton surrounded by the Stretton Hills, The Long Mynd, Caer Caradoc etc.. Carding Mill Valley is only a 10 minute walk from Burway Books - buy a book, a local walking guide or a local map then spend a pleasant day rambling round the Stretton Hills! |
| Acton Scott Historic Working Farm |
 Church Stretton
SY6 6QN
Tel: 01694 781307
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Web: www.actonscottmuseum.com
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Living History in the Shropshire Hills. Experience daily life on an upland farm the end of the 19th century. Acton Scott was the location for the BBC's Victorian Farm series. |
| Middle Farm Pool |
 Middle Farm Holiday Cottages
Betchcott
Church Stretton
SY6 6NP
Tel: 01694 751232
Email: dgray@dgray96.fsnet.co.uk
Web: www.middlefarmcottages.co.uk/fishing
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Middle Farm pool is a mature well stocked stream fed pool of two and a half acres, tucked away in the spectacular South Shropshire hills to the west of the Long Mynd. It is well stocked with carp, tench and golden orfe. Day tickets may be purchased at £6 up to 2 rods and £7 for 3 rods. There is one day free fishing for guests at our holiday cottages. |
| Shropshire Hills Mountain Bike and Outdoor Pursuits Centre |
 Marshbrook, Nr Church Stretton
SY6 6QE
Tel: 01694 781 515
Email: enquiries@mtb-shropshire.co.uk
Web: www.mtb-shropshire.co.uk
Twitter: blazingbikes
In the grounds of the traditional Station Inn and its restaurant, we have a well stocked Bike shop, a fully equipped mountain bike workshop, a cafe for that post ride tea and cake, a shower block and a bike wash, electrically heated camping pods and a large campsite. The excellent natural trails start just a few minutes ride away, so our aim is to provide the ultimate mountain bike experience. |
| Midland Gliding Club |
 Long Mynd
Church Stretton
SY6 6TA
Tel: 01588 650206
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Web: www.longmynd.com
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Midland Gliding Club, home of the bungee launch and one of the UK's premier sites for ridge, thermal and wave gliding |
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| Mill Farm Riding Centre |
 Hughley
Shrewsbury
SY5 6NT
Tel: 01746 785645
Email: mfrc1@btconnect.com
Web: www.millfarmridingcentre.co.uk
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Lessons for every ability in our large outdoor all-weather school, individual and group lessons. DIY and full livery are available, as well as horses for loan. For those wishing to bring their horse on holiday we offer B&B for you, stabling and pasture for your horse. With Mill Farm as your base, enjoy varied and safe rides in this spectacular corner of Shropshire. Special rides including Beach Rides, Childrens Acivities, hacks, and pub rides. |
| Acton Burnell Castle |
 Acton Burnell
Shrewsbury
SY5 7PF
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Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/acton-burnell-castle/
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English Heritage. The remains of a fortified manor house built in the 13th century by Robert Burnell, Chancellor of England and close friend of King Edward the First. The King was a regular visitor and it is said that he convened one of the first English Parliaments here in 1263. |
| Coleham Pumping Station |
 Longden Coleham
Shrewsbury
SY3 7DN
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Web: www.shrewsburymuseums.com/coleham
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Pumping Station, built in 1900 to house two massive steam-driven beam engines to pump sewage..... fun fun fun! |
| Land of Lost Content |
 The Market Hall
Market Street
Craven Arms
SY7 9NW
Tel: 01588 676176
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Web: www.lolc.org.uk
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National Museum of British Popular Culture. A Million Memories from the 20th. Century, See All We Enjoyed & All We Endured, Everything You, your Parents, Grandparents, Sons & Daughters Owned, Used, Played with and Threw Away. |
| Ludlow Castle |
 Castle Square
Ludlow
SY8 1AY
Tel: 01584 873355
Email: info@ludlowcastle.com
Web: www.ludlowcastle.com
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Originally a Norman castle, now retains various medieval buildings, including the magnificent ruins of the inner bailey. The castle forms a spectacular backdrop to the world renown Ludlow Festival, held in the grounds every summer. |
| Mickey Millers Family Play Barn |
 Oakfield Farm
Watling Street
Craven Arms
SY7 8DX
Tel: 01588 673800
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Web: www.mickeymillers.com
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All year indoor family attraction with slides, challenges and obstacles to climb up, down, over and through. Food available. |
| Middle Farm Pool |
Middle Farm Holiday Cottages
Betchcott
Church Stretton
SY6 6NP
Tel: 01694 751232
Email: dgray@dgray96.fsnet.co.uk
Web: www.middlefarmcottages.co.uk/fishing
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Middle Farm pool is a mature well stocked stream fed pool of two and a half acres, tucked away in the spectacular South Shropshire hills to the west of the Long Mynd. It is well stocked with carp, tench and golden orfe. Day tickets may be purchased at £6 up to 2 rods and £7 for 3 rods. There is one day free fishing for guests at our holiday cottages. |
| Shipton Hall |
 Shipton
Much Wenlock
TF13 6JZ
Tel: 01746 785225
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Located in the Corvedale Valley, a few miles from Much Wenlock, Shipton Hall is an Elizabethan manor house built in the 14th century by Richard Lutwyche. |
| Shrewsbury Abbey |
 Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
SY2 6BS
Tel: 01743 232723
Email: enquiries@shrewsburyabbey.com
Web: www.shrewsburyabbey.com
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Follow in the footsteps of Brother Cadfael.... Founded in 1083 the Benedictine Abbey of St Peter and St Paul is now world famous as the home of the fictional Brother Cadfael. |
| Shrewsbury Castle |
 Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 361196
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Web: www.shrewsburymuseums.com/castle
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The Great Hall houses the Shropshire Regimental Museum. In the grounds you will find the motte of the original Norman Castle. |
| Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre |
 School Road
Craven Arms
SY7 9RS
Tel: 01588 676000
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Web: www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk
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Information Centre & Visitor Attraction located in Craven Arms with cafe, gallery, shop, meadows and trails. Lots of information and displays for those wishing to explore South Shropshire. |
| Shropshire Hills Mountain Bike and Outdoor Pursuits Centre |
Marshbrook, Nr Church Stretton
SY6 6QE
Tel: 01694 781 515
Email: enquiries@mtb-shropshire.co.uk
Web: www.mtb-shropshire.co.uk
Twitter: blazingbikes
In the grounds of the traditional Station Inn and its restaurant, we have a well stocked Bike shop, a fully equipped mountain bike workshop, a cafe for that post ride tea and cake, a shower block and a bike wash, electrically heated camping pods and a large campsite. The excellent natural trails start just a few minutes ride away, so our aim is to provide the ultimate mountain bike experience. |
| Stokesay Court |
 Onibury, Craven Arms, SY8 9BD
SY89BD
Tel: 01584 856238
Email: info@stokesaycourt.com
Web: www.stokesaycourt.com
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A stunning example of Victorian architecture and film location for ‘Atonement’, the Grade II listed mansion, gardens and landscaped parkland is open on regular dates (or by appointment) for guided tours. Bookings in advance, dates & details on website. |
| The Bog Visitor Centre |
 Near the Stiperstones, South Shropshire
Tel: 01743 792484
Email: bogcentre@hotmail.co.uk
Web: www.bogcentre.co.uk
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Visitor Centre in the Shropshire Hills, themed on a "lost" mining village. Refreshments, local crafts & produce. |
| The Shropshire Hills Shuttle |
 Shropshire Hills and beyond!
Tel: 01588 673888
Email: shuttle@tess.org.uk
Web: www.shropshirehillsshuttles.co.uk
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A series of seasonal Shuttle Bus Services offering "green" routes to the more remote villages and attractions. |
| Wenlock Edge |
 Much Wenlock
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Web: wenlockedgenationaltrust.blogspot.com/
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Wenlock Edge is a long wooded escarpment stretching from The Wrekin to Craven Arms. The limestone ridge is the remains of a coral reef, so there are lots of opportunities for fossil hunting amongst the exposed rocks. The area is very popular with walkers and the National Trust own a seven mile stretch of the ridge. |
| Espiritu Balloon Flights |
 Plox Green
Minsterley
Shrewsbury
SY5 0HT
Tel: 01743 790100
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Web: www.espiritu-balloonflights.co.uk
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Experience the tranquillity and beauty of nature with a truly traditional balloon flight. |
| Shropshire Archives |
Castle Gates
Shrewsbury
SY1 2AQ
Tel: 01743 255 350
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Web: www.shropshire.gov.uk/archives.nsf
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Shropshire Archives are your first stop for Shropshire Family History / Geneology / Local History! They hold over 5 miles (nearly 9 kilometres) of material relating to Shropshire past and present. |
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