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Rural and heritage sites within 26 miles of Much Wenlock
HOME OF THE WENLOCK OLYMPIAN GAMES
With the 2012 London Games, the modern Olympicshave ‘come home’ - because it’s here in England thatthe movement began. Not in the capital, but in asmall market town in the heart of rural Shropshire.
Back in 1850, Much Wenlock doctor andphilanthropist William Penny Brookes had an inspiredidea, designed to promote healthy living to localpeople. His crusading Wenlock Olympian Society
inaugurated an annual Games event which led directly -thanks to Brookes’ drive and vision - to the rebirth of the
Olympics at its classic home in Athens, in 1896.
Back home in Much Wenlock, the Wenlock OlympianSociety has carried on the good doctor’s work, and the town’sannual games are a unique attraction to this day.
MUCH WENLOCKMARATHON TRAILS
Take a run out by bike or cararound Much Wenlock –
home of the modernOlympian games - andwithin the marathondistance of 26 milesyou’ll find an incrediblevariety of fascinatingplaces to discover and
fun things to do!
Each of our four MarathonTrails introduces you to a special
selection of sites and attractions.We’ve focused on the unusual and the less
well-known, and there are four themed trails: Rural &Heritage, Activities, Food & Drink and Family Friendly.
There are some wonderful days out waiting for youwithin just 26 miles of Much Wenlock - so why notget out there and explore? Enjoy!
All 4 trails leaflets are available to download as PDFsat www.shropshiretourism.co.uk
ABOUT THEMARATHON TRAILS
THE MUCH WENLOCKOLYMPIAN CONNECTION
RURAL &HERITAGE
HOME OF THE WENLOCK OLYMPIAN GAMES
3 DANIELSMILLShropshire’s lasttraditional workingwater mill grinding corninto flour. Just one mile south ofBridgnorth, the mill sits beneaththe imposing Oldbury Viaduct overwhich steam trains run along the Severn ValleyRailway.As well as live milling demonstrations, visitors can see the largestcast iron water wheel powering a mill in England turn, and get apersonal guided tour from the miller, whose family have operated itfor centuries. Visitors are offered a fascinating glimpse into the mill’s long socialheritage, its links to Ironbridge, the work done to keep it going, and canstroll around its pools and woodland.OPENING DATES/TIMES: Easter to the end of October. Daily 11amto 4pm
ADDRESS: Knowle Sands, Eardington, Bridgnorth WV16 5JL
TELEPHONE: 01746 762753
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.danielsmill.co.uk
4 DAVID AUSTIN’SPLANT CENTRE AND
ROSE GARDENS David Austin has createdwhat many consider to beone of the most beautifulfragrant rose gardens inthe world. The gardensare open to the public allyear round, free of charge.Alongside the gardens is
the Plant Centre, whichoffers one of the largest
collections of container roses tobe found anywhere in the country,
together with companion plants,trees and shrubs. A visit would not be
complete without sampling the delicious menuin the Tea Room or browsing a wide range of outdoor and interiorlifestyle gifts in the Garden Gift Shop. Experienced and friendlymembers of staff are always on hand to advise you during your visit. OPENING DATES/TIMES: 9am to 5pm, 7 days a week. Closed fromChristmas to New Year. Groups are welcome by prior arrangement.
ADDRESS: Bowling Green Lane, Albrighton WV7 3HB
TELEPHONE: 01902 376334
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.davidaustinroses.com
5 DISCOVER SHROPSHIREWe offer a full range of tours which can be tailored specifically for you
and your party. These include: Escorted tourswith experienced tour managers; ourfamous Shrewsbury Ghost Tours;town tours with guides; familyhistory and research tours;specialist tours e.g. Olympianconnections and CharlesDarwin. Benefit from ourlocal knowledge andpersonal contacts acrossthe county for travelarticle writing, sourcinglocations fordocumentary TV andfeature films or findingbackground artists. We canalso organise venues forspecial celebrations and giveyou information and adviceabout visitor attractions, events,activities, accommodation andrefreshment stops.OPENING DATES/TIMES: Tours arranged all year round.
TELEPHONE: 01743 270206 or 07971 515314
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.discovershropshire.com
6 THE DOWERHOUSE GARDEN
The Dower House Gardenaims to tell the history ofMorville Hall and thehistory of English gardeningfrom medieval times to thepresent day. It consists of asequence of separategardens designed in thestyle of different historical
periods, each garden linkedto a particular individual living
in the house at a particularmoment in history. The garden
was designed by Dr Katherine Swift(who still lives and gardens there) and is
the backdrop to her series of best-sellingbooks The Morville House, The Morville Year and the forthcomingA Rose for Morville.OPENING DATES/TIMES: 1st April - 30th September Sundays,Wednesdays and Bank Holiday Mondays, 2pm - 6pm
ADDRESS: Morville Hall, Morville, Bridgnorth WV16 5NB
TELEPHONE: 01746 714407
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.shropshiretourism.co.uk
1 THE BOGVISITOR CENTRE Unique visitor centre setin beautiful countrysidewith a warm welcome,homemade refreshments,local crafts and displayson the rich geologicaland wildlife importance ofthe area as well as itsfascinating mining history.Ideal starting point forwalkers with stunning viewsacross Shropshire and the Welshborderland from the adjacentStiperstones ridge, featuring the Devil’s Chair,in a national nature reserve. Free and ample parking. Full disabilityaccess and facilities.OPENING DATES/TIMES: April to end of October. 10am - 5pmWednesday - Sunday (4pm in October) but every day during schoolholidays and Bank Holidays.
ADDRESS: The Bog, Stiperstones SY5 0NG
TELEPHONE: 01743 792484 (during openinghours) or 01743 791580
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.bogcentre.co.uk
2 BROSELEYPIPEWORKSThis abandoned factory was oncehome to one of the most prolificclay tobacco pipe makers in Britain,exporting all over the world.
Production came to an end in the1950s but it remains as though the
workforce left just minutes before youarrived. Here you’ll see wonderful
examples of Broseley clay pipes as well as theunusual tools that were used to make them.
OPENING DATES/TIMES: Daily 1pm - 5pm fromlate May - late September.
ADDRESS: Duke Street, Broseley TF12 5LX
TELEPHONE: 01952 433 424
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.ironbridge.org.uk
MARATHON TRAILSDIRECTORY
7 LUDLOW CASTLELudlow Castle, the heart of oneof England’s finest medievalmarket towns, dates from 1086and throughout the centuries hasplayed a very important role inEnglish history; a Marcher
(Border) Castle, a Royal Palace,headquarters for the administrative
Council of the Marches. Today this“romantic ruin”, now home to
Ludlow’s major festivals each year, is ahighlight for all visitors to Shropshire
offering the opportunity to soak in theatmosphere of bygone times and spend a wonderful
day wandering through the many medieval lanes and finding all ourbeautiful town’s hidden gems.OPENING DATES/TIMES: Open all year round. See website foropening times.
ADDRESS: Castle Square, Ludlow SY8 1AY
TELEPHONE: 01584 874465 /873355
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.ludlowcastle.com
8 MYTHSTORIESMUSEUM OF MYTHAND FABLEExplore the hands-on artefactsthat help tell stories from aroundthe world and hear a story from ourstoryteller-in-residence.OPENING DATES/TIMES: We have a versatile opening policy - please see our website for opendays which vary each week.
ADDRESS: The Morgan Library, Aston Street, Wem SY4 5AU
TELEPHONE: 01939 233550 / 07969 541 552
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.mythstories.com
9 SHIPTON HALLShipton Hall is a family home
and was built around 1587with Georgian extensions
added in 1766. Thehouse has beendescribed as “anexquisite specimenof Elizabethanarchitecture set in aquaint oldfashioned garden.”Inside there is some
elegant rococo plasterwork and Elizabethan and Jacobean panelling.Outside, visitors can walk around the gardens, medieval dovecote,and parish church which dates back to Saxon times.OPENING DATES/TIMES: Easter to end of September. Thursday2:30pm - 5:30pm. Sundays and Mondays of Bank Holidays 2:30pm -5:30pm. Last admission 5pm. Groups of 20 + at any time of day oryear by prior appointment.
ADDRESS: Much Wenlock TF13 6JZ. On theB4378, just past the B4368 junction.
TELEPHONE: 01746 785 225
E-MAIL: [email protected]
10 SHROPSHIRELAVENDERScented lavender fields, severaldifferent varieties planted for colourand scent. Lavender garden with afurther 30 varieties. Shop selling our ownessential oil, handmade soaps, bath andbeauty products and lavender gifts, a selectionof lavender plants and homemade teas featuringsome of our lavender specialities.OPENING DATES/TIMES: End June - Mid August. 12 noon - 5pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
ADDRESS: Wellbank Farm, Pickstock, Newport TF10 8AH
TELEPHONE: 01952 550303
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.shropshirelavender.co.uk
11 SNAILBEACH MINE Snailbeach Mine is a long disusedlead mine having a collection ofbuildings of national importance.The site is completely open andcan be visited at any time andwith our leaflets it is possible tofollow a mine trail. Groupguided tours can be arranged at
any convenient time. These lastup to two and a half hours and
include an underground experienceto see where mining took place. We
also hold a Heritage Weekend inSeptember when various buildings are
opened and underground tours are available.OPENING DATES/TIMES: Site open to the public at all times. Visitorcentre open 11am – about 4pm Sundays and Bank Holidays, Easter toOctober, when underground trips are available.
ADDRESS: Snailbeach, Nr Minsterley SY5 0NS
TELEPHONE: 01743 790613
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.snailbeachmine.org.uk
12 STOKESAYCOURT Pre-booked tours, with teaand home baking, of late19th Century Victorianindustrialist’s mansionhouse and gardens.Uniquely unalteredVictorian interiors.More recently primarylocation and setting ofthe Tallis family homein the film“Atonement”. Coachparties welcome. Houseand grounds can also behired for events. OPENING DATES/TIMES:Advertised tour dates for individualbookings. Groups by arrangement -minimum number 20.
ADDRESS: Onibury, Craven Arms SY7 9BD
TELEPHONE: 01584 856238
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.stokesaycourt.com
13WOLLERTONOLD HALLGARDENWollerton Old HallGarden is one of onlytwo gardens inShropshire which has
the highest grade in theGood Gardens Guide
(the other 2-star gardenis the nearby Hodnet Hall).
The garden at Wollerton isformal in layout. Walls, hedges
and vistas create some 14 separategardens each with its own character,
planting scheme and even micro-climate. These separate gardens areintensively planted with perennials. There are significant collectionsof salvias, clematis and phlox. The big event this year is the namingof a rose after the garden by David Austin.OPENING DATES/TIMES: Every Friday, Sunday and Bank Holiday 12noon to 5pm from end of April to end of September.
ADDRESS: Wollerton, Market Drayton TF9 3NA
TELEPHONE: 01630 685760
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.wollertonoldhallgarden.com
THE BOG VISITOR CENTRE
BROSELEY PIPEWORKS
DANIELS MILL
DAVID AUSTIN’S PLANT CENTRE &ROSE GARDEN
DISCOVER SHROPSHIRE
THE DOWER HOUSE GARDEN
LUDLOW CASTLE
MYTHSTORIES MUSEUM
SHIPTON HALL
SHROPSHIRE LAVENDER
SNAILBEACH MINE
STOKESAY COURT
WOLLERTON OLD HALL GARDEN
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Details correct at time of print. Please checkwith attraction before your visit.