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The county town of Shropshire, Shrewsbury is unspoilt, unrushed and tranquil. Packed with listed buildings situated on some very strange place names such as Dogpole and Mardol, Gullet Passage and Grope Lane, it only takes a little exploration on foot to reveal the delights of our medieval town. Look out for guided walking and ghost tours through the shuts and passages, the unique maze of narrow alleys which criss-cross the town centre, and the many fine ecclesiastical buildings, castles and ruined abbeys as reminders of our medieval spiritual past.
Shrewsbury is at the heart of Shropshire and all of its attractions are within easy reach. Just outside town is Attingham Park, built in 1785 for the 1st Lord Berwick and now in the care of the National Trust. The property features a picture gallery by John Nash and collections of silver, Italian furniture and Grand Tour Paintings. There is a Deer Park with walks alongside the river Tern. Home Farm, Attingham, a short walk from the hall, is a working farm with hands-on activities for children. Nearby, Wroxeter Roman City, the fourth largest in Roman Britain, has provided a significant improvement to our awareness of daily life within a Roman garrison settlement. |
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