Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Church Stretton

"Straddling the Barbourne Brook, which feeds the River Severn on the parks western cusp, Gheluvelt Park is a memorial park in honour of Worcester’s First World War dead. The name comes from the Battle of Gheluvelt in 1914, in which the Worcestershire Regiment’s 2nd Battalion was deployed. On the duck pond, surrounded by willows and firs is the bandstand, which has concerts on Sunday afternoons from May to August."

"Telford Town Park is a local nature reserve nestled in the heart of Telford. There’s a tremendous variety of activities on offer when visiting the park. Set off on a journey throughout the park woodland from the treetops on the Sky Reach high ropes course or brave the Climbing Wall and Quick Jump."

"St Chad’s Church has a long history in Shrewsbury and with Charles Darwin for that matter. You see, this is where he was baptized in 1809 and is well worth a little look around. With a distinctive round shape and a high tower, St. Chad’s Church is pretty difficult to miss when you visit!"

"This was once the richest Benedictine monastery in England and has survived a great deal of history from the dissolution, civil war and several floods. Less than a 10 minute walk from the center, you can enter the Abbey for free although a donation is preferred. Inside you’ll read lots of interesting facts from the information boards and admire all the architectural details including some stunning stained windows."

"Founded back in the 1800s, Shrewsbury Abbey has actually been a religious spot since back in Anglo-Saxon times. With Medieval architecture and stunning stained glass, Shrewsbury Abbey is one of Shropshire’s most iconic abbeys to see. Don’t forget to take a gander around the gardens, too."