Shropshire neighbours the counties of Staffordshire, the West Midlands, Worcestershire,
Cheshire and Powys. It is one of England’s largest inland counties and remains
one of the most uncrowded in England. Towns in Shropshire exist amongst rolling
hills and thousands of acres of arable land. The county town of Shrewsbury has
been called ‘England’s Finest Tudor Town’ and has much more to offer than heritage.
Shropshire has long served as an inspiration for many writers and poets including
Houseman and Webb. Ironbridge remains a true tourist attraction and the ‘birthplace
of industry’, attracting people from all over the world. Despite all this history
and culture, Shropshire still manages to be vibrant, with modern shopping facilities
and a thriving nightlife.
It has all the indicators of an up and coming 21st century county with new businesses, modern leisure facilities and out of town retail parks. The population is growing considerably due to business investment and an increase in the number of dwellings as habitants move into the towns and villages. Shropshire has become a popular settlement for people of all ages with varying interests and career commitments, which ensures that there is always something to do.
Activities on offer are:
- Adventure sports
- Bowling
- Cinema, theatre and concerts
- Cycling
- Dining and eating out
- Fishing
- Golf
- Historic trips
- Horse riding
- Motorsport
- Mountain biking
- Nightlife
- Paintballing
- Shopping
- Skiiing
- Swimming and leisure
- Walking
- Watersports
A range of attractions…
Shropshire is a popular tourist centre, boasting over 90 attractions. These attractions vary from sites of historic interest to locations of natural beauty and include:
- Shrewsbury Castle and Regimental Museum
- Shrewsbury Abbey
- Ironbridge George Museums
- Severn Valley Railway
- Royal Airforce Museum
- Wroxeter Roman City and Vineyard
- Weston Park
Attractions only 90 minutes drive away include:
- Alton Towers theme park
- American Adventure theme park
- Cadbury World
- National Exhibition Centre
- National Indoor Arena
- National Sea Life Centre
- Think Tank
