7 Night Discover More of the Shropshire Hills

Check-in at the hotel is available from 16:00. If you are a member you can arrive at the house from 14:00. Enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 16:30 and meet other guests.

The World Heritage Site of Ironbridge is often called the ‘Cradle of the Industrial Revolution’. Here we will visit Blists Hill (entrance included) to discover how iron was produced, technology advanced, and how the Victorians lived. In the afternoon we’ll visit Much Wenlock, the birthplace of the modern Olympic movement, where we can explore the Olympic Trail, visit Much Wenlock Museum, or just explore the town.

Today, we'll get to know the Shropshire Hills National Landscape and the way in which its unique geology has created a wide variety of landscapes. We visit the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre (entrance included), explore the picturesque towns of Clun and Bishop’s Castle, and discover social history at The Bog Centre. We finish our day with views of the surrounding countryside at the ancient Stiperstones. 

A free day for you to explore the local area or to relax at Longmynd Hotel. Our Discovery Points help you make the most out of your free day. There’s plenty of maps and a selection of the best local walking routes, as well as weather forecasts and public transport options – plus details about other places to visit. Discover more about Longmynd Hotel and the local area for ideas on how to make the most of your free day. 

A morning to enjoy the sights of Shrewsbury, Shropshire’s county town and the ‘Original One-off’ where we can visit the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery. Will you opt to take a river cruise, or follow in the footsteps of Percy Thrower, Charles Darwin or Brother Cadfael? Later today, we step back further in time to explore the fascinating remains of Viriconium, Wroxeter Roman City, once the fourth largest city in Roman Britain, and the reconstructed town house which gives a sense of domestic Roman life (payable locally – English Heritage (EH) members free upon showing their EH membership card).

Architecture and medieval history are today’s themes: Ludlow has an imposing 11th-century castle (entrance included) and many listed buildings, including those in Broad Street, considered one of the finest streets in Britain. There will be plenty of time to explore historic Ludlow before we visit the spectacular medieval manor house of Stokesay Castle this afternoon (payable locally – English Heritage (EH) members free upon showing their EH membership card). The Great Hall has remained unchanged for 700 years and offers great views from its gable windows, and its fortified North Tower looks like something out of a fairy tale.

'Border country' might bring to mind stories of power struggles but there's much more to this region than historic battles and political intrigue. On the final day our holiday, we spend time in Montgomery, a charming border town with a fascinating past. Guests on our May, July and September departures can take a ride on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (ticket included), with one of the steepest gradients of all the Great Little Trains. Guests on our October departure will visit the Kerry Vale Vineyard for a fully guided tour and tasting instead (ticket included). Spend time discovering Powis Castle, home to the Clive Museum and some spectacular gardens (payable locally – National Trust (NT) members free upon showing their NT membership card).

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.