Things to do,
places to see

around and about Hurst Farm

Things to do, places to see

around and about Hurst Farm

Hurst Farm Cottages are an ideal touring base to discover the beautiful county of Shropshire. There are many attractive market towns and villages near Hurst Farm Cottages and world-class museums and tourist attractions. This page contains many links to external websites which give you more information about the various places and attractions.

River Severn at Bridgnorth: Photo by Films42

A mere five-minute drive from Hurst Farm, Bridgnorth is one of the most beautiful market towns in England. Often referred to as “the jewel of the Severn”, Bridgnorth occupies one of the most spectacular inland town settings in England.

The lower part of the town, Low Town, straddles the magnificent River Severn, whilst the upper portion, High Town, is perched dramatically on top of one hundred foot sandstone cliffs. The two are linked by a series of historic winding steps and a unique cliff railway.

With a multitude of attractions, both in the town and the surrounding area, prospective visitors are well advised to devote a considerable amount of time for their visit to this ancient market town! One of the most notable, especially for 'Train Buffs' is the Severn Valley Railway that goes from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster along the glorious Severn Valley.

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway: Photo by Oliver Potter on Unsplash 

Ludlow, with its famous castle and many fine restaurants is a 30 minute drive away through the beautiful Corvedale.

Severn Valley Railway: Photo by Films42

The Iron Bridge stands as one of the greatest symbols of the place where the Industrial Revolution began, in the Ironbridge Gorge Unesco World Heritage Site.
Pexels photo by Martyn Sanders

The world-renowned Ironbridge Gorge, the centre of the industrial revolution is a must-see attraction only 15 minutes away. This Unesco World Heritage Site offers many wonderful and informative attractions for all the family.

Much Wenlock, a beautiful black and white town, offers much to see and do, including a visit to Wenlock Priory.

History and fabulous countryside are abundant, whether its the upland areas of the Shropshire Hills, a real walkers paradise, or a stroll down the gentle banks of the Severn to a traditional English pub, you will not be short of things to do near Hurst Farm. Buildwas Abbey, Bridgnorth Castle and Stokesay Castle are all within easy driving distance and offer history in the most idyllic of surroundings.

Stokesay Castle: Pixabay photo by 12019

If a change in fishing style from the still waters of Hurst Farm Lakes is your thing then you are definitely in the right place. Excellent fishing can be found on the River Severn nearby. The Ship Inn in Bridgnorth offers Barbel and Chub, Trout and Salmon nearby in Bridgnorth, the can be contacted on 01746 861219. Buildwas near Ironbridge offers similar fishing and is only 10 minutes away by car, contact Rod and Gun Tackle shop for your day tickets.

The information here is taken from a variety of web sites that provide local tourist information. For information about Bridgnorth and the rest of Shropshire visit the Virtual Shropshire website. For more information on Ludlow and South Shropshire click here.

Wenlock Priory
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash