Shropshire Secrets

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Day 2

Tudor Shrewsbury & Medieval Ludlow

A leisurely morning drive through Shropshire through Shropshire's farmlands via Wenlock Edge to one of England's most ancient towns. Ludlow dates back 1000 years having over 500 listed buildings and a castle. In the afternoon head north to the river town of Shrewsbury famed for its black and white timber buildings. Full of boutique shops and cosy cafes, a River Severn cruise has been arranged for you to sit back, relax and admire the town whilst enjoying a cuppa on board

Day 3

Ironbridge Gorge & Victoriana Blists Hill

Just a short drive away stands Blists Hill Victorian Town. Rocket back to the age of steam and see life more than 100 years ago at the famous open-air museum. Meet some (almost) real Victorians in their authentic shops and cottages. Top your visit off with a bag of fish and chips cooked the traditional way in beef dripping and some treats from the old-fashioned sweetie shop. The journey home takes you via Ironbridge where the industrial revolution began. Built in 1779 the cast iron structure was the first ever cast-Iron Bridge.

Day 4

Welsh Borders

The terrain becomes more mountainous as the Welsh roads leads the tour to Llangollen - a thriving little town and home to both a steam railway and Llangollen Canal. Time free to have a stroll and have lunch before boarding the narrowboat for a two hour trip across Thomas Telford's Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - 1000 feet long and 126 feet high, and recognised as a World Heritage Site. Returning through Shropshire countryside