Experience the feeling of heritage transport, the rumble of engines and the smell of steam! Head aboard a vintage steam train and out into Shropshire and Worcestershire on an adventure with the Severn Valley Railway. Perfect days out and day trips for all the family. The home of steam trains in the West Midlands.
For over a century Bridgnorth Cliff Railway has been transporting the people of Bridgnorth up and down the 111 ft sandstone cliffs that separate High Town from Low Town, and the River Severn. It is first and foremost a working railway; its importance to both the townspeople of Bridgnorth and to visitors to the town is undiminished by age.
Theatre Severn was officially opened on 25 March 2009 and is situated on Frankwell Quay, a stunning riverside location and one of the main gateways into Shrewsbury. The county town of Shropshire, renowned for its culture and heritage, Shrewsbury is an increasingly popular visitor destination.
A World Heritage Site and the beating heart of the Industrial Revolution, the Ironbridge Gorge is home to some amazing museums that make for an unforgettable experience.
Perched high on a sandstone cliff overlooking the Severn Valley the Castle Keep is the only remaining part of the original buildings. Leaning at a precarious fifteen degrees angle the remains still show signs of cannonball impacts. These occurred during the Civil War when the castle was under siege by Parliamentary forces. Today the grounds have been turned into leisure gardens. Alongside you will find Castle Walk linking the gardens to the Cliff Railway, offering spectacular views over the “Low Town” and the Severn Valley.
National Trust's Wightwick Manor and Gardens, West Midlands, is a Victorian manor and home to a Pre-Raphaelite art collection.
The Royal Air Force Museum offers a fun, entertaining day out for all the family. Entry is free and we’re open daily from 10.00am.
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West Midland Safari and Leisure Park is a safari park located in Bewdley in Worcestershire, England. It was opened under the name of West Midland Safari Park in spring 1973. The park holds over 165 species of exotic animals, among other attractions such as a small theme park. The park contains the largest groups of white lions, cheetahs, hippopotami, and meerkats in the UK, as well as the largest lemur walk-through exhibit. It was also the first park in the UK to have the African big five game animals.
Daniels Mill is a fully working watermill set in the idyllic Shropshire countryside, deep in a wooded valley crossed by the 19th century viaduct carrying the Severn Valley Railway to Bridgnorth.
The watermill is virtually unaltered since the 18th Century and was in the ownership of the same family for over 250 years. It is now a Charitable Trust whose purpose is to operate and maintain the Mill for future generations.
Rays Farm is a special place to bring the family and enjoy a relaxing day in a little bit of Shropshire’s finest countryside.
From Guinea Pigs and Reindeer, to Chickens and Owls, there are plenty of animals and birds to see. Enjoy fresh, country air, while following the Wood Sculpture Trail through Ancient Woodlands, to find all of our unique, wood carvings. Listen out for the babbling brook and the chatter of birds whilst on your way.
