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Discover the best top things to do in Shropshire, United Kingdom including Offa's Dyke Path National Trail, The Quarry, Battlefield Falconry Centre, The Long Mynd, Shropshire Falconry Ltd, Exotic Zoo, Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, Attingham Park, Stiperstones Nature Reserve, Severn River.
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1. Offa's Dyke Path National Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
This 177-mile long trail runs from Sedbury to Prestatyn, mostly through Wales.
Reviewed By 350dwainl - Leominster, United Kingdom
On October 10th 2019 to October 20th 2019, a group of 3 veterans and a wife to a veteran (suffering with PTSD) 2 women 2 men set out from Prestatyn using just a small little book map and a compass, on a typical Welsh morning (chilly but sunnyish) at 0930 on a charity walk for the FIRST LIGHT TRUST raising awareness for HOMELESS VETERANS and PTSD. At the time of the walk I was also homeless and still struggling with PTSD. During the whole experience along the route we seen some truly amazing views and sights and met some very nice, kind and friendly people. 1 very kind and helpful family actually let us set up camp in there back garden for the night and also charged our phones and gave us the use of a proper toilet ????. We completed the route in 10 days, sleeping in tents to show the hardship and suffering our veterans are going through. The weather was pretty grim at night lots of rain (time of the year) and some days. It's a fantastic challenge and I'll be truthful it's not an easy route but with the right attitude and DETERMINATION (THERE'S A LOT OF UP'S AND DOWNS) and some good navigation skills as some of the route is not very well sign posted or maintained. We also noticed some farmers have knocked down sign posts to stop people going across their fields. Some farmers have actually made footpaths across their fields so you can stick to the route. The joy and feeling we all had and felt completing the route was a massive achievement and fantastic effort by our little 4 man team and our support man transporting our tents to each night's stop and doing brew duty. I would definitely recommend the route but I think it's a good idea to plan the route for the warmer months of the year because of 2 reason's: (1) we only had 8 hours of daylight to cover 17.5 miles and with some of the terrain we experienced and climbs and decents made covering ground a bit tricky. (2) Due to the time of year and the weather making everything soaked it made drying our tents virtually impossible (we wanted that anyway to raise awareness for our cause) and it's not pleasant at times. But if your slightly hard-core and like a challenge take it on you will not be disappointed
2. The Quarry
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,590 reviews
Reviewed By Steve_of_N21 - London, United Kingdom
For what is in essence the town park to be one of the highest rated attractions for any town on Trip Advisor it must be something special, but in this case it is. The Quarry, where Percy Thrower was Parks Superintendent for nearly thirty years, is a superb open space which not only contains the excellent Dingle garden, but the beautiful rows of Lime trees that form a central avenue between the Hercules statue and Percy Throwers house, the Quarry lodge, with the excellent St Chads Church as a back drop, and also line the River Severn walkway from the Porthill footbridge all the way to the Greyfriars footbridge. The Dingle is truly superb and all I can say is do not to miss this and walk the wonderful Lime paths when you visit Shrewsbury.
3. Battlefield Falconry Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 836 reviews
Reviewed By Sashsly - Bayston Hill, United Kingdom
today i went on a falconry experience and had a brilliant time i defo recommend this experience 5⭐️ mark was very good answers all of my questions as i have a passion for birds of pray as i would like one of my own
4. The Long Mynd
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5.0 based on 336 reviews
Reviewed By annehR1029LR
We parked up after a breathtaking ride on the windy road. Walked to the Devils Mouth, and looked down on the tiny looking Church Stretton. Beautiful place, and a roller coaster type drive!
5. Shropshire Falconry Ltd
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5.0 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By D1904PTkerryb
A fantastic owl experience again yesterday with lovely Lisa. Our 5th visit so far. Thanks for another wonderful hands on 90 minutes flying all the super cute owls. I only wish we lived closer so we could come even more often
6. Exotic Zoo
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5.0 based on 425 reviews
Please note our opening hours on christmas eve are 11am-2pm (Last entry at 1pm) The zoo is then closed throughout January. We will announce an open date soon. Exotic Zoo is one of Telford's best kept secrets, a real gem winning the hearts of visitors to this small and interactive zoo. Meet our friendly staff as you explore the zoo and find out all about the animals they are working with today. As a community zoo with entry only £4 for children and £5 for adults, you will be wanting to visit again and again.
Reviewed By JANEYfromBUCKS
Amazing place, highly recommend. We enjoyed the family VIP experience with head keeper Ryan, who made the day out one of our best family trips ever! He was extremely knowledgeable, great fun and fantastic with the animals. Great to see so many beautiful animals so happy and healthy.
7. Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World
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4.5 based on 3,335 reviews
Reviewed By saramarsha11 - Leeswood, United Kingdom
Saw the raccoon dogs, binturongs and a raccoon It was a lovely experience getting to know about the animals from our very informative and funny guide Aaron, as well as getting hand on by feeding and giving them little strokes Would highly recommend It's also such a lovely park Well kept, and the animals all look so happy
8. Attingham Park
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4.5 based on 2,302 reviews
This 18th-century home contains one of the most complete surviving collections of Regency style.
Reviewed By Mobile35942195053 - Bristol, United Kingdom
Arrived early on the Bank Holiday Monday to get some good walking in. Plenty of parking, very friendly welcome and helpful volunteers in which I was given a map of the estate and away I went. The walks are easy to follow, loved the deer park walk and you can get very close to the deer, beautiful walk along the river with fantastic views back to the mansion and an impressive walled garden. I didn't have time to visit the house on this occasion(will do so next summer when I'm on vacation nearby), the house opens at 11am. Beautiful place, wonderful story, given to the NT in 1947 by the dutiful 8th Lord Berwick and lady Teresa. Very good NT facilities and excellent guide book to accompany any visit. Excellent work with respect to the swallow nest boxes provided for these most majestic birds, well done to NT for this.
9. Stiperstones Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
Reviewed By jeans628
Quite simply - stunningly beautiful scenery -this is prime walking country with outstanding views. The roads are well maintained and traffic light. Free parking and easy access. On this occasion I drove through but will definitely revisit when in the county
