Sightseeing
Ironbridge
The famous Industrial Heritage site is a must see
Lilleshall Abbey
Abbey RoadVery close by. Beautiful historic abbey.
Shropshire is famous for its canals and Norbury Junction (just inside neighbouring Staffordshire) is a great location to take a walk along the tow path from. Their is a pub and café too.
6 locals recommend
Norbury Junction
Shropshire is famous for its canals and Norbury Junction (just inside neighbouring Staffordshire) is a great location to take a walk along the tow path from. Their is a pub and café too.
Essentials
A lovely traditional market town full of all the usual independent shops you'd expect like a bakery and butchers. Waitrose and Aldi are also here.
10 locals recommend
Newport
A lovely traditional market town full of all the usual independent shops you'd expect like a bakery and butchers. Waitrose and Aldi are also here.
Lovely, well stocked farm shop open ever day until 5pm except Sunday when it closes at 4pm
Green Fields Farm Shop
Station RoadLovely, well stocked farm shop open ever day until 5pm except Sunday when it closes at 4pm
Food Scene
Shifnal
A nice selection of decent restaurants, coffee shops and bars
The Fox
A good gastropub located nearby
The Den Coffee Shop & Bistro
26 St Marys StLovely local café. Vegan options
Parks & Nature
Hodnet Hall
The gardens are beautiful. Well worth a visit.
A real Shropshire landmark that offers stunning views from the top. It takes about 40 mins to walk up to the peak and its fairly steep but well trodden. However there are numerous walking options available.
57 locals recommend
The wrekin
A real Shropshire landmark that offers stunning views from the top. It takes about 40 mins to walk up to the peak and its fairly steep but well trodden. However there are numerous walking options available.
Take a stroll up Lilleshall Hill and enjoy the gorgeous 360 degree views from the imposing monument. It's very easy to get to from Cheswell Grange and is only a few minutes by car or 30 minutes on foot.
Lilleshall
Take a stroll up Lilleshall Hill and enjoy the gorgeous 360 degree views from the imposing monument. It's very easy to get to from Cheswell Grange and is only a few minutes by car or 30 minutes on foot.
Arts & Culture
This free museum is only 15 mins away by car and is a great place to visit for all the family, whatever the weather. They have a huge collection of aircraft on display as well as interactive exhibits.
40 locals recommend
Royal Air Force Museum
Lysander AvenueThis free museum is only 15 mins away by car and is a great place to visit for all the family, whatever the weather. They have a huge collection of aircraft on display as well as interactive exhibits.
Entertainment & Activities
Home to the famous David Austin Roses. The rose gardens are sensational throughout late Spring until September and are very popular. The café and restaurant offer renowned afternoon teas (best to book ahead) and good food. A delightful place to visit for anyone interested in gardening. Only 20 mins away by car.
21 locals recommend
David Austin Roses Ltd
Bowling Green LaneHome to the famous David Austin Roses. The rose gardens are sensational throughout late Spring until September and are very popular. The café and restaurant offer renowned afternoon teas (best to book ahead) and good food. A delightful place to visit for anyone interested in gardening. Only 20 mins away by car.