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2007 Shropshire Shropshire The Ultimate Annual County Guide Issue 18 - 2020 Shrewsbury Market Hall Historic Buildings | Festivals Gardens | Museums | Tourist Attractions www.countysignpost.co.uk CONTENTS 6 4 10 Page 2 Historic Buildings Page 6 12 16 Gardens & Outdoors Page 12 Festivals & Shows Page 34 18 26 Attractions & Museums Welcome to the 2020 edition of Shropshire Signpost, your indispensable guide to the best tourist attractions and days out the county has to offer. We hope that you find our guide, a pleasure to read, both interesting and informative, and that you will take it away with you, to use again and again. We offer a taster of the visitor attractions and events within the County, for both locals and countysignpost.co.uk Cover image © Shrewsbury Market Hall Shrewsbury © image Market Cover those who wish to visit from afar. All material in this magazine is, as far as we are aware, correct at the time of printing. County Signpost Ltd does not accept any responsibility for errors Published by: County Signpost Ltd or inaccuracies which slipped through. Copyright County Signpost Ltd 2020. No part of this magazine may be used or reproduced without the Editor: Adam Davison written permission of the publisher. WHITTINGTON CASTLE and Craft Fairs to Outdoor Theatre Productions – visit the website for a full list of events. Guides are available (if pre-booked) for groups of 8 people or more. The tours offer visitors the chance to see into some of the locked rooms and hear stories of the Castle’s fascinating history. The castle is steeped in historical tales of bitter warfare, treachery, death, myths, legends and of course many ghosts and strange happenings. It is said that “The Holy Grail” was once hidden here as well as a cursed chest which is opened would bring death. The Castle is also connected to some very famous historic figures like Dick Whittington once Lord Mayor of London and Shropshire’s very own Robin Hood – Fulk FitzWarine III. The FitzWarine family acquired Whittington Castle and in the late 12th Century Fulk FitzWarine III was outlawed by King John. The Castle is available for Civil Ceremonies, Knight and Princess Birthday Parties as well as A fairy tale Castle, ivy clad ruined walls, medieval Paranormal Investigations, Group tours and moat and a twin towered gatehouse entrance are School groups. The Castle has a Membership the iconic features of Whittington Castle near scheme and welcomes new members and those Oswestry in Shropshire. This Castle which was who wish to help at the Castle as volunteers. The the first community run Castle in the country, Castle is now completely self-funded. was re launched in 2007 after a huge restoration project and it has been drawing visitors from far Tel 01691 662500 and wide since. [email protected] www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk The Castle makes the ideal group outing it has a tearoom serving sandwiches, cakes and Castle Grounds open All Year refreshments and the specialty The Castle Cream Tea. The Castle has a well-stocked second hand Free Entrance bookshop area and sells souvenirs and gifts. A bridge gives access to the inner bailey area and £1 to park via Pay and Display machine tower and the moat has been extended and the pavilion replaced to give view of the landscape Tearoom/gift shop and second hand book which was once a medieval garden. Disabled shop open all year toilets are available. Throughout the year there Wednesday to Sunday 10-4pm are many events from Historic Medieval Re- (open Bank Holiday Mondays) enactments, Living History days as well as Plant 2 countysignpost.co.uk Events for 2020 March 28th - 29th American Civil War Living History Weekend April 10th Planthunters Fair April 12th - 13th Easter Egg Trail May 2nd - 3rd Napoleonic Re-enactment & Living History Weekend May 24th The Festival Players Outdoor Shakespeare present Henry V June 20th - 21st Green Fair Weekend. July 4th - 5th Shropshire Outdoor Show July 25th - 26th Multi Living History Weekend & Craft Fair August 15th - 16th Lace Wars 18th century Jacobian Living History Weekend October 24th - 30th October Ghost Tours 3 CHILLINGTON HALL Chillington Hall is a hidden gem on the Chillington Hall offers guided tours of this Staffordshire/Shropshire borders between the magnificent house and our knowledgeable villages of Brewood and Codsall. The guides will give you an in-depth history of this enchanting 18th century Georgian house, is a family home, its ancestors and contents. product of two differing Georgian styles. The South side built in 1724 by Francis Smith of The Hall is also available for private group tours Warwick, has rooms of an intimate size and has been also been used for birthday contrasted with those built on a far grander scale celebrations, charity events and classical music by Sir John Soane some sixty years later. The concerts. Although Chillington Hall is a grand Saloon, typical of Soane design, features a house it retains an intimate charm which makes soaring ceiling topped by a great lantern with it an ideal setting for entertaining. beautiful plasterwork incorporating the family coat of arms and motto. The parkland, landscaped by Capability Brown, incorporates the magnificent lake and its architectural follies. It is accessed from a drive which runs alongside a manmade canal designed to give the impression of walking along a river bank. A short walk from the Hall, through the arboretum, you will find the Chillington Model Farm. Its octagonal dovecote forms the Telephone 01902 850236 centrepiece of an 18th century service courtyard www.chillingtonhall.co.uk WV8 1RE including stables, barns, pig sties and acorn roasting house. 4 countysignpost.co.uk ATTINGAM PARK Make the most of your visit to the National for visitors to the explore the estate, enjoy the Trust’s Attingham Park, on the outskirts of outdoors, and connecting with nature. Shrewsbury in Shropshire. Whether it’s the 200 acres of parkland and woods you’ve heard For opening times, prices and more information about, the atmospheric mansion house built in visit: 1785, the beautiful and bountiful walled kitchen www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park garden and orchard, or the large play field, there's plenty to explore and fill your day with. Full of life and locally loved, there’s so much to see and do at Attingham, so make a day of it and explore all there is to offer. Admission to Attingham is free for National Trust members and under 5s, admission charges apply for non-members of the National Trust. During 2020, under the title of ‘Love & Neglect’, discover more about the stories of changing fortunes, revival and rediscovery, and an estate where people can experience the benefits of being in the great outdoors in a place where nature and wildlife thrive. A variety of activities and events are held as part of the seasonal event programme, and during 2020 highlights include outdoor theatre productions, the Summer Nights Film Festival, a family camp, and activities focusing on providing opportunities Images © National Trust/Sarah Cunningham 5 OSWESTRY Oswestry Award Winning Markets - Open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Markets in Oswestry date back some 800 years and remain one of the town’s biggest attractions, drawing visitors from far and wide.. The Indoor Market is open each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and Outdoor Markets are held every Wednesday and Saturday. The market has now been extended into the street which has had a really positive effect on both the market and the town ! The local Artisan Market is also held on the last Friday of each month. Oswestry Markets received a great accolade in being awarded the Best Local Council Market for 2013 by the National Association of British Market Authorities. This acknowledged the huge investment that the Council has made in the Indoor Market in terms of facilities and promotion. 6 countysignpost.co.uk Oswestry was also category winners in the 2017 Heart Of England competition and are included in the national Britain in Bloom event for 2018. Go to www.oswestry-tc.gov.uk for further details on Oswestry’s markets. Whether you come for the weekly markets or to browse the interesting mix of small independent shops, a warm welcome is sure to make your visit quite special. Balloon Carnival St Oswalds Church Cambrian Train Discover the industrial heritage with a visit to the Cambrian Heritage Railway or own Museums. Or follow the Wilfred Owen Trail to find more about the famous war poet’s childhood in Oswestry. To really get to know Oswestry, make the Towns Tourist Information Centre the first stop on your day out. You will find it in the Oswestry Visitor and Exhibition Centre through the churchyard. Go to www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk or contact 01691 662753 for further details on our lovely town. Signpost - page 7 GLANSEVERN HALL GARDENS The Potting Shed Café and The licensed award winning Potting Shed Café, set in the spectacular courtyard, offers a seasonal Estate Shop menu inspired by our walled garden produce. Catering for meat eaters, veggies and vegans and The family owned historical Georgian II* Greek gluten free. Soups and artisan bread, green revival house is romantically positioned on the goddess bowls as well as Garden Quiches and banks of the River Severn. Discover 45 acres of home cooked pork pie ploughmans, with hot magical gardens and parkland, which include the specials on chilly days. The famous cream teas original walled garden with rooms, an 1840 and fabulous bakes are always available and the Grotto, a spectacular 30 foot wisteria fountain fireside is up for grabs on grey days. walk and a 5 acre lake. Easy strolling in shady woodland or the secluded bird hide on stilts over The brand new Estate Shop offers a selection of looking the river, there is a wide variety of quality plants, artisan goods, rugs, lamps, peaceful and beautiful areas to discover.
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