About Shropshire
 

Shropshire lies on the border of England & Wales, set on a backcloth of patchwork fields, wooded valleys, picturesque rivers and rolling hills leading into the Welsh mountains.

A paradise for country lovers with a huge range of attractions, all within easy drive of Aynsley Cottages.

You can find more information about our town Broseley here and details of other nearby towns are listed below.

Ironbridge Gorge
The town of Ironbridge is within walking distance (or a very short drive!) of Aynsley Cottages. Home of the world's first Iron Bridge and The World Heritage Site.

The town itself has a variety of eating places and pubs, plus a small selection of shops.

Scattered around the gorge are the nine museums dedicated to the Industrial Revolution, including the spectacular Blists Hill Victorian town, where all the staff dress in period costume.

Much Wenlock
The beautiful "black & white" town of Much Wenlock has much to offer throughout the year including shops, restaurants & pubs with great food.

It was also the home of Dr William Penny Brookes, one of the most influential pioneers of the modern day Olympic Games and you will find many Olympian related artefacts in the local museum and around the town. The spectacular ruins of Wenlock Priory (English Heritage) are located a short walk from the town square.

Wenlock Edge
This wooded limestone escarpment stretches from The Wrekin to Craven Arms and is popular with walkers and fossil hunters.

Shrewsbury
Shropshire's county town is famous for its mediaeval buildings, including Shrewsbury Abbey (fictional home of Brother Cadfael).

The river, with riverside walks, almost circles the town, which has excellent shopping facilities, museums and a castle.

The annual Shrewsbury Flower Show attracts visitors from all over the world.

Bridgnorth
This beautiful medieaval town is divided in two - a high town and low town. There are caves, a castle, a cliff railway and it is the northern terminus of the Severn Valley Steam Railway.

Bordered and divided by Britain’s longest river, The Severn, there are spectacular views of the valley and low town from the high town.

In fact it is said that King Charles I, who upon visiting the town in 1642 remarked that the view is “the finest in my domain".

Ludlow
Ludlow is arguably one of the finest historic towns in England with a wealth of beautiful period buildings.

Centrepiece to the town is the dramatic medieval Ludlow Castle, home to the world renown arts festival held in the town each summer. Nearby, the cathedral-like church of St Lawrence is said to be one of the largest in England.

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