Local Attractions

The farm is situated in a rural area but has easy access to the many and varied towns and places of interest in South Shropshire which include the lovely little town of Ludlow with it's magnificent castle; Bridgnorth, home of the Severn Valley Steam Railway and funicular train from High Town to Low Town; Ironbridge - home of the World's first iron bridge, and Blists Hill, the Victorian town; the small market town of Much Wenlock - birthplace of the modern Olympic Games and Acton Scott - where TV's Victorian Farm was filmed, amongst many others.

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Severn Valley Railway
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The Severn Valley Railway is a full-size standard-gauge railway line, running regular, mainly steam-hauled, passenger trains between Kidderminster in Worcestershire and Bridgnorth in Shropshire.

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Ironbridge
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Ironbridge is home to the first cast iron bridge built in the world and the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust runs ten museums and 35 historic sites within the area.

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Attingham Park (National Trust)
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Ironbridge is home to the first cast iron bridge built in the world and the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust runs ten museums and 35 historic sites within the area.

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Black Country Living Museum
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This award-winning corner of the West Midlands is now one of the finest and largest open-air museums in the United Kingdom. After very humble beginnings, a bright idea and 40 years of inspiration, it has grown into twenty six acres of exciting living history.

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Cosford RAF Air Museum
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The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford offers a fun, entertaining day out for all the entire family. Situated next to an active airfield, this is the only place in the Midlands where you can get close to breathtaking aircraft for free. Over 70 aircraft of international importance are housed in three Wartime Hangars.

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Dudmaston Hall (National Trust)
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A house of many contrasts. Dudmaston has been na ancient family home for over 875 years with a modern twist. Venture around the traditional rooms from the paneled entrance hall to the sunlit library with stunning views over the garden and Big Pool.

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Hoo Farm
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Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom is a small family run zoo located on the outskirts of Telford. It offers a fun day out for all the family with a strong message about conservation.

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Long Mynd
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The Long Mynd is a heath and moorland plateau that forms part of the Shropshire Hills. The high ground lies between the Stiperstones range to the west and the Stretton Hills and Wenlock Edge to the east. The Long Mynd has been home to the Midland Gliding Club since 1934.

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Upton Cressett Hall
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Upton Cressett Hall is a Grade 1 Elizabethan brick manor with a spectacular 15th century Great Hall. The house, with its huge twisted 16th century chimneys, stands in 10 acres of moated topiary and rose gardens.

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Boldings Fishing Pools
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located nearby in Astley Abbots, the Boldings Fishing Pools are a popular fishing venue which frequently organises fishing competitions.

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