Best Outdoor Activities in Church Stretton

"A compact but thoughtfully presented zoo, the Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom is a family half day out with a wide variety of animals across five different zones. The “African and Eurasian Adventure” for instance has exotic cats like servals, caracals, fishing cats, as well as meerkats, skunks, lemurs, otters and an array of owls and hawks. When you visit, check out which activities are taking place on the day, whether it’s bottle-feeding lambs and kid goats, walking through the lemur habitat, holding reptiles, collecting eggs or watching a sheep race."

"This hotel is situated in the historic town of Bewdley and surrounded by Wyre Forest and Worcestershire countryside. There is a floodlit driving range and academy including a scenic 18 hole championship golf course, free parking, and a lounge bar. 1.5 miles from WMSP."

"Wharton Park Golf & Country Club is a quality venue situated on the edge of the historic, riverside town of Bewdley, surrounded by the undulating Wyre Forest and Worcestershire countryside. The facilities at Wharton Park are extensive-they include a…"

"Hikers in Telford may cast a wistful gaze to the Wrekin, which looms to the west of the town, no more than five miles away. Once topped with a Iron Age fort, the Wrekin is a famous landmark at the western boundary of Shropshire and can be seen far and wide, from Manchester’s Beetham Tower to Cleeve Hill in Gloucestershire. Even if the path is steep in places, you don’t need to be a mountaineer to conquer this 407-metre peak, and it’s easy to get on the trail from the M54 motorway."

"Take in the magnificent views from this ancient hilltop fortress. It’s been described as one of the best hill walks in Shropshire. On a clear day you can see up to 17 counties from the summit amongst other hill forts."

"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."

"Surrounded by magnificent gardens, the redbrick Powis Castle was originally constructed in the 13th century by Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn, prince of Powys, and subsequently enriched by generations of the Herbert and Clive families. The castle's highlight, the Clive Museum, houses exquisite treasures brought back from India and the Far East by Clive of India (British conqueror of Bengal at the Battle of Plassey in 1757) and his son Edward, who married the daughter of the first earl of Powys."