Things to do in Shropshire, England: The Best Churches & Cathedrals

October 19, 2021 Roger Rusk

Discover the best top things to do in Shropshire, United Kingdom including St Nicholas Church, Church of St Peter, Stanton Lacy, Church of St Peter, Church of St Gregory the Great, Church of St. Oswald, King and Martyr, St Mary's Church, St Laurence's Church, Much Wenlock Priory, St. Bartholomews Church, Shrewsbury Cathedral.
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1. St Nicholas Church

High Street, Newport TF10 8BP England +44 7982 239783 http://www.stnicholasnewport.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

St Nicholas Church

2. Church of St Peter, Stanton Lacy

St Peters, Stanton Lacy, Ludlow SY8 2AE England http://www.stantonlacychurch.btck.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Church of St Peter, Stanton Lacy

3. Church of St Peter

Church Lane, Melverley England http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-256671-church-of-st-peter-melverley-
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Church of St Peter

Reviewed By F2896EPchristopherg - Daventry, United Kingdom

This is one of the most beautiful places in Shropshire. A totally unique Church in a river setting which is peaceful and inspiring. Best visited on a sunny day and avoid times when the river is flooded.

4. Church of St Gregory the Great

Morville, Bridgnorth WV16 5NB England +44 1746 767174 https://www.facebook.com/stgregorymorville/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Church of St Gregory the Great

5. Church of St. Oswald, King and Martyr

The Church House Church Street, Oswestry SY11 4DT England
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Church of St. Oswald, King and Martyr

6. St Mary's Church

St Mary's Street,, Shrewsbury SY1 1EF England http://www.visitchurches.org.uk/shrewsbury
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4.5 based on 320 reviews

St Mary's Church

The spire of St Mary's is one of the tallest in England and for over 500 years it has dominated the skyline of Shrewsbury's old town. In 1739, showman Robert Cadman attempted to slide from it, head first, using a rope and a grooved breastplate. His engraved obituary stands outside the west door. The church is now the only complete Medieval church in Shrewsbury. It dates from Saxon times and has beautiful additions from the 12th-century onwards. Inside, the atmosphere is peaceful with the soaring stone arches giving way to the church's great treasure - its stained glass. There are panels in glorious colour including the world-famous 14th-century 'Jesse window' filled with figures of Old Testament kings and prophets. No other church in the country has a collection to equal it. The Café at St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury, run by the Battlefield 1403 farm shop and deli, is now open Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm.

Reviewed By BarbaraMartin74 - Zofingen, Switzerland

This church is very ancient and well worth a visit, especially for its beautiful historical stained glasses.

7. St Laurence's Church

2 College Street, Ludlow SY8 1AN England +44 1584 872073 [email protected] http://www.stlaurences.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 803 reviews

St Laurence's Church

'The Cathedral of the Marches' 'Very fayre and large and richly adorned and taken for the fairest in all these quarters.' John Leyland One of only 18 churches given a FIVE STAR rating by Simon Jenkins in England's Thousand Best Churches.

Reviewed By Brutons2020

Beautiful architecture and very good Church Gift Shop Well worth a visit and so easy to find as its right in the centre of the town

8. Much Wenlock Priory

5 Sheinton Street, Much Wenlock TF13 6HS England +44 1952 727466 http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/wenlock-priory
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4.5 based on 319 reviews

Much Wenlock Priory

English Heritage Site

Reviewed By robertar919

The warm welcome from the English Heritage volunteer we received on our first day of our short break in this beautiful area set the seal on a very enjoyable and informative visit to his lovely Priory, so well preserved and just so interesting. The Guidebook was just tremendous containing many photographs which will help us remember our wonderful visit. We were also blessed to be able to buy a most acceptable hot drink with delicious chocolate as well. Thank you so much for looking after us so very well.

9. St. Bartholomews Church

Junction 3, Tong England +44 1902 741356 http://www.tong-church.org.uk
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

St. Bartholomews Church

Reviewed By 82IANB

Interesting old church and grounds with lots of history. Plenty of information boards telling you all about it. The church was open when we visited so was able to look inside although currently work going on and parts taped off due to Covid 19

10. Shrewsbury Cathedral

11 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE England +44 1743 290000 http://www.shrewsburycathedral.org
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4.5 based on 75 reviews

Shrewsbury Cathedral

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