Weston Park

As described by the official website "Weston Park is one of the most welcoming stately homes with as much character as any English castle and with as many stories as any Royal Home".

This country house in Weston-under-Lizard is set in 1000 acres of parkland designed by Capability Brown. It is a Grade I listed building with an orangery and stable block. First mentioned in the Domesday Book the land still features its medieval deer park and forest.

The house was built in 1671 by Lady Elizabeth Wilbraham and has been host to a numerous well known guests including Royalty, government officials and private companies. It is also a venue for many one off festivals and regular events such as classic car rallies and country fairs.

Weston Park features beautiful gardens, architecture and history. It is an excellent choice for a family day out or a corporate event. Weston Park caters for weddings and conferences as well as activity days.
The park is held in trust by The Weston Park Foundation and visitor attractions include a miniature railway, woodland adventure playground and giant games.

There is a shop and gallery which sell local produce and a 1000 acres to explore. Take a picnic and enjoy a great day out.

Website: http://www.weston-park.com/


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Severn Valley Country Park

Severn Valley Country Park with its custom built visitor centre is situated by a river in meadows and woodlands. There are a number of walks and the park has a cafe and toilet facilities. It is very popular in the summer months.

The park has won a Green Flag Award and was opened to the public in 1992. The Severn Valley Railway runs near to the park and visitors can make use of the picnic site by the river and relax in the open countryside.

The site where the Country park now stands used to be a coal mine. Having closed in 1969 the land was eventually reclaimed and the result of this effort is what you see today.

Chapel Lane, Alveley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire. WV15 6NN.

Telford

Telford is the largest town in Shropshire. The town gets its name from the famous civil engineer Thomas Telford although the town really expanded rapidly in the 1960's and 1970's under plans to take the pressure of the rapid expansion of Birmingham and surrounding urban areas. Telford connects up to the main highways with the M54 motorway.

The town of Telford has plenty of good hotels and restaurants and it does receive thousands of tourists every year due its location near the Ironbridge Gorge Museums and other other major attractions. In fact, within easy striking distance of Telford is the Severn Valley Railway, the RAF Museum at Cosford, Weston Park and the Wrekin. There is something for all ages in and around Telford. There are play areas, a boating lake and the Wonderland family park. The town has a wealth of leisure and recreational facilities as well as being home to The International Centre, a large conference and exhibition complex.

At Telford Shopping centre there are over 150 stores with all the major brand names set in a 50 acre site. You literallyc can shop till you drop here in Telford. Recognised as the 'Birthplace of Industry' Telford's Ironbridge Gorge is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Hampton Loade

Hampton Loade is a picturesque village in Shropshire that is famous for being situated on the River Severn and for having a cable ferry that has been working here for about 400 years. The cable or chain ferry takes passengers across the river from Hampton Loade to Hampton.

The Severn Valley Railway runs through Hampton Loade and has a station here. This makes it a popular destination for tourists but there is also ample parking and plenty of space for a picnic if you are arriving by car.

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Dudmaston Hall

For 850 years the Dudmaston Estate has moved through time with its changing owners and fortunes. The house was completed in 1701 and a parapet and changed roof line added in the 1820's. The estate passed over to the National Trust in 1978 as a gift from Rachel Labouchere who was fulfilling her fathers wishes that the estate be looked after for future generations. 

The oak room is impressive and the furniture and paintings, along with the sculptures make this an interesting residence. The estate walks are also superb.

Dudmaston Hall, Quatt, Nr Bridgnorth, Shropshire. WV15 6QN.  Tel:01746 780866

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