Best Arts and Culture Places in Church Stretton

"Located right in the centre of the city, Wolverhampton Art Gallery houses more than 300 years of art. Open since 1884, this free-to-enter gallery showcases everything from local history and Old Master paintings to fossils and archaeological collections. Black Country aficionados will be in their element at the gallery’s shop, which stocks contemporary collections by local artists and craftspeople."

"A great day out for the whole family, portrait enthusiasts can enjoy more than 300 years of art at the Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Based on Lichfield Street in the city centre, it's free all year round and open every day. Selfie-lovers can dress up as a Georgian and take pictures in the gallery while there a range of activities and workshops throughout the year to keep the kids busy."

"The gallery building is itself splendid being made of limestone and bath stone with columns of red granite. The gallery has a collection of paintings the most outstanding of which is the Peace and Plenty Binding the Arrows of War made in 1614. Most part of the gallery’s collection are artworks from the Victorian era."

"The Bevere Cafe is more than just a cafe, it’s also an art gallery!. Whether you fancy a homemade quiche, freshly prepared salad, a slice of cake or a just a really good coffee, make sure you pay this little gem a visit. If you love arts & crafts keep an eye on their upcoming events, they have everything from wreath-making to calligraphy classes."

"This historic attraction, established in 1835, has recently relocated to the Music Hall, a grand Victorian building in the centre of Shrewsbury. Over almost 200 years the museum has put together a collection of 300,000 objects, and more are added by the year. A recent acquisition is the Shrewsbury Hoard, from a stash of 9,315 Roman-era bronze coins discovered by a metal detectorist in 2009."

"This museum combines contemporary exhibitions with historical artifacts spanning 750 years!. Previously a medieval town house and early Victorian Music Hall, the building itself is of great historical interest. From top class art exhibitions to hands-on family fun, there is something to interest everyone."

"Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery was founded in 1835 as the Museum of the Shropshire and North Wales Natural History and Antiquarian Society Society in Dogpole, Shrewsbury, England. Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery is situated 200 metres south of Pride Hill Shopping Centre. Photo: Tyssil, CC BY-SA 4.0."

"A creative hub slap bang in the middle of Wolverhampton, the Newhampton Arts Centre (or the NAC as it’s more widely known), is a haven for artistic endeavours. Home to over 30 creatives, including musicians, actors and artists, home-grown events are hosted here throughout the year. With a fully fledged theatre, music studio and gallery space, there’s no shortage of local talent to discover in the centre."

"The Tontine pub is popular with the locals, providing warm and friendly service from its staff. Situated in a Grade II listed building, the pub originally opened as a hotel in 1784, while the inside has character and historical charm. It serves up a great selection of food including Sunday dinners from the carvery, which is a particular favourite with visitors."