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Here's a question, which UK short break destination has more Michelin starred restaurants than London? All will be revealed on your visit to Shropshire...
Shropshire enjoys more hours of sunshine than anywhere else the UK, so you'll have more time to explore this scenic county nestling between England and Wales. More importantly, stay in a Shropshire hotel and you'll have more time to enjoy the wonderful food too! Ludlow is that Shropshire town blessed with two Michelin starred restaurants; it also has delicatessens that groan with tempting tastes, and eateries where the prices are modest but the food is not! |
From your Shropshire hotel, you can explore the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, Ironbridge Gorge, where ten museums guide you through the age of iron and steam. Steam train fans will want to book a Bridgnorth bed and breakfast, close to the 16 mile long Severn Valley Railway. Romantics will seek out the legendary King Arthur, who ruled his kingdom from Wroxeter, near Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury itself lies in a bend in the river, and its Tudor timber-framed buildings and narrow alleyways, or 'shuts', invite you to wander and explore. There are over 660 listed buildings in the town, so your Shrewsbury hotel might be one too! Fans of the fictional detective Cadfael will enjoy ancient Shrewsbury Abbey, founded in 1083, and certainly most visitors will recognise the statue of Sherwsbury's most famous son, Charles Darwin.
Why not keep the taste of your Shropshire short break alive and take home a tin of Shrewsbury biscuits, as if you needed an excuse! |
Selection of our hotels in Shropshire
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 Mercure Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa, Shrewsbury 
Situated just outside Shrewsbury, the 300 year old hotel is one of the finest examples of Shropshire's great houses. Restored in superb style, and set in 14 acres of gardens, Albrighton combines every luxury while evoking a bygone age of elegance. |
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Park Inn Telford 
Located in the heart of Shropshire and easily accessible from the M54 motorway (J5). Family friendly facilities include leisure facilities, a softball area for young children, a ten-pin bowling alley and multiplex cinema nearby. |
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Prince Rupert Hotel, Shrewsbury
The former home of Prince Rupert, the grandson of King James I, it combines old-world charm with modern comforts and is an oasis of tranquility in the centre of town. The hotel has a choice of three restaurants and a health fitness centre. |
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Swallow Buckatree Hall, Ironbridge
Nestling between historic Shrewsbury and Telford (close to the Ironbridge Gorge), this former Hunting Lodge's location is a sanctuary for those who wish to leave behind the hustle and bustle of the stressful towns and cities. |
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Feathers Hotel
Situated at the heart of the ancient market town of Ludlow. All rooms are en suite, have flat screen TV, hospitality tray and direct dial telephone. The AA Rosette awarded restaurant enjoys a reputation for traditional and innovative, contemporary cooking using fresh, local produce. |
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