Shrewsbury Castle |
Shrewsbury Castle as it can be seen today is a Norman red sandstone construction. It was originally built by Roger de Montgomery in 1070 on the site of an original Anglo-Saxon fortification that would have guarded the original approach to the town and the river Severn.
Little of the Castle survives today, as much of it was demolished under the reign of Edward I when a rebuilding and strengthening programme was initiated. Over the years the castle lost its defensive significance and fell into a state of decay.
Website: Shrewsbury Castle
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WROXETER ROMAN VINEYARD |
Wroxeter Roman Vineyard was planted in 1991. It nestles in the foothills of the Wrekin on a sandy plateau of the Roman City of Viroconium, enjoying a special micro-climate. The vineyard is 4 miles East of Shrewsbury on the B4380 Shrewsbury to Ironbridge Road. Follow the brown signs.
The vineyard has a large shop selling our locally grown wines which include white, red, rose and sparkling, all to a quality standard. The wines have achieved international recognition and the vineyard and wines rank in the top number of vineyards in the UK. Many other local products are also sold in the Vineyard shop. Visitors and customers can enjoy the tranquillity of the vineyard and enjoy an experience similar to other vineyards throughout the world.
Customers are welcome to stroll around the vineyards and soak up the atmosphere of this peaceful Shropshire scene. Free wine tasting is available in the shop and customers are welcome to enjoy a glass of wine. Light refreshments are also available either in the shop cafe area or at any of the picnic areas around the vineyards.
Group tours are organised to customer's requirements and offer an explanation of the history of the location, explanations of the vineyards and wine growing, of the winery and the equipment used and tutored tastings. Light refreshments are also available. We offer a flexible package tailored to customer's requirements.
The vineyard is on a level site and is suitable for wheel chair access and have disabled facilities.
There is ample free parking and coaches are welcome by appointment.
Website: WROXETER ROMAN VINEYARD
Telephone: 01743 761888
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Loton Park Speed Hill Climb |
Regular motorsports events throughout the year
Website: Loton Park Speed Hill Climb
Telephone: 01902 896699.
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Shrewsbury Flower Show |
The Shrewsbury Flower Show is admired not only as Britain's best two-day summer show but also one of the finest events of its kind in the world and has a long and glorious history.
Website: Shrewsbury Flower Show
Telephone: 01743 234050
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Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery |
Rowley's House, Barker Street, Shrewsbury
(Formerley Rowley's House) Displays of the archaeology, geology, social history and costumes of the region in beautiful half-timbered building.
Website: Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
Telephone: 01743 361196
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Shrewsbury folk festival |
Website: Shrewsbury folk festival
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Information and advise |
Tom & Dawn have lived in Shrewsbury for a number of years and can help you plan your stay with information and advice on what to see and do in and around Shrewsbury. There is a wealth of visitor information, leaflets and guidebooks available in the guest house for you to read, so you can make your visit as action-packed or as relaxed as you want.
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