Shropshire villages include some of the prettiest villages in England, including many full of half timbered cottages (the so called ‘Black and White’ villages).
Here, then, are a selection of the finest of these villages (plus a couple of market towns):
Twenty Great Shropshire Villages
1. Hodnet
Hodnet is a village in the rural countryside of Shropshire that seems like it belongs in a fairy tale.
The Hodnet Hall Gardens, a beautiful sanctuary created around a 19th-century Victorian mansion, is its focal point.
Fragrant flower beds, ponds, and even a waterfall can be found in various gardens.
2. Much Wenlock
The village of Much Wenlock was founded in the 600s.
The resurrection of the modern Olympic Games was sparked by the Wenlock Olympian Games in 1850, making the town a notable and culturally significant location in Shropshire.
The Guildhall, a majestic tower that serves as the Much Wenlock Museum, is one of its highlights. It focuses on the Olympic Games and the area’s intriguing geology.
3. Albrighton
Albrighton is a significant village and civil parish in the English county of Shropshire, roughly centered between Shropshire’s southernmost and northernmost ends, as well as towards the county’s easternmost tip.
In Albrighton, there are exciting places and buildings to visit. The River Clun is one of the most excellent rivers and streams in the vicinity.
4. High Ercall
High Ercall, formerly Ercall Magna, is a village in the Telford and Wrekin borough and the ceremonial county of Shropshire, England.
This wonderful old village, located a short distance from the ancient town of Shrewsbury amid glorious weather, water meadows, and beautiful countryside, makes a pleasant stopover for visitors to the Shropshire area.
The 1694 almshouses are another notable element of the village.
5. Oswestry
Oswestry is a market town really and historic railway village. Despite its small size, Oswestry is jam-packed with intriguing activities.
This town on the English-Welsh border features a medieval centre with a few museums and craft stores hidden behind brick facades.
6. Kenley
Kenley is a tiny village in the English county of Shropshire, with a civil parish.
It’s on a ridge roughly 180 meters above sea level. Acton Burnell, three miles to the north-west, and Harley, two miles to the east, are the nearest larger villages. Near Kenley, several rivers, castles, ruins, and ancient structures to visit.
7. Whitchurch
Whitchurch is a picturesque village in Shropshire’s far northwestern corner.
White-plastered houses with beams line High Street, with coffee shops and vintage businesses tucked behind their front doors.
People visit the Whitchurch Heritage Centre to learn more about the town’s history or visit St Alkmund’s Church, one of Shropshire’s oldest cathedrals.
8. Newcastle
This village is a settlement in Shropshire’s rural southwest. It is located three miles west of the little town of Clun.
A community centre, a campsite (Clun Valley Camping), a church, and a tavern (the “Crown Inn”) are all located in the village.
9. Pontesbury
Pontesbury is an eight-mile southwest of Shrewsbury village and civil parish in Shropshire.
The parish has a population of 3,227 people according to the 2011 census, while the village had 1,873 people. Just over a mile southwest is the village of Minsterley.
It has churches and chapels, inns and restaurants, and a variety of other trades and companies are all part of a bustling village.
10. Montford Bridge
Montford Bridge is a settlement in the English county of Shropshire, as well as the name of the village’s bridge. It is close to the town of Shrewsbury and is located on the River Severn.
It is located near the town of Shrewsbury on the River Severn.
The parish of Montford covers the majority of the settlement, but Bicton covers a small portion.
11. Craven ArmsÂ
Craven Arms has a few notable features that aren’t found anywhere else in Shropshire.
The magnificent Stokesay Castle is located within the parish’s boundaries. This fortress is one of the village’s most well-preserved examples of medieval architecture, and a tour is highly recommended.
The Land of the Lost Content is an excellent museum with things from popular British culture on display. Everything from royal memorabilia to pop music collectables may be found there.
12. Minsterley
Minsterley is a village and civil parish in the English county of Shropshire. It has a population of 1,777 people, according to the 2011 census.
Minsterley is located one mile south of Pontesbury and ten miles south of Shrewsbury. Around Minsterley, there are numerous sights to view and places to visit.
Minsterley is a location with 20 hidden jewels ready to be explored and visited, whether you enjoy hiking or cycling.
13. Church Stretton
Church Stretton has a lovely setting, but nature makes this small town so appealing.
Take a stroll through the Rectory Wood reserve, a wooded area with ancient trees.
Carding Mill Valley, where history and nature collide, is another option for stretching your legs. Archery is a popular sport in Church Stretton.
14. Trefonen
Trefonen is a tiny village in Shropshire, England, about 3 miles south-west of Oswestry and 3 miles east of the England-Wales boundary.
In English, the name means “settlement of the ash trees.” The population was 1,798 in 2001.
However, there has been significant housing development since then. The village now has around 700 residents, as well as a village hall, playing fields, and a play area.
15. Ludlow
Ludlow is a small market town in Shropshire, but the varied gastronomic selections offered in the restaurants and cafes that occupy old half-timber homes in the town square belie its small size.
This lush part of England is unmistakably a farming country, evidenced by the fantastic fruit accessible all year.
16. Highley
Highley is a village in the English county of Shropshire, located on the west bank of the River Severn and south of Bridgnorth.
Worcester and Birmingham are the closest cities to Bewdley, Worcestershire. For all of your needs, the village has a variety of shops, supermarkets, bars, and restaurants.
There are plenty of options nearby to discover a variety of walking and cycling trails, as well as a variety of species to observe. Explore an array of castles.
17. Bishops Castle
Bishop’s Castle is located on the outskirts of the Shropshire Hills, which combines natural reserves with urban appeal.
The House on Crutches Museum is the most remarkable structure in the village, with brightly coloured and half-timbered dwellings. Inside, artefacts and collectables reflect the narrative of Bishop’s Castle’s industrial history.
Cozy bars, breweries, vintage stores, and souvenir shops adorn the town’s twisting streets.
18. Priestweston
Priestweston (sometimes spelt Priest Weston) is a small settlement in the civil parish of Chirbury with Brompton in the English county of Shropshire.
Priest Weston is around midway between Shropshire’s southern and northern extremities, as well as the county’s westernmost extremity.
19. Yorton
Yorton is a tiny village in the English county of Shropshire, located north of Shrewsbury and south of Wem.
Yorton is located southwest of Clive, close to Alderton. It’s known for its railway station, located on the Welsh Marches Line, which connects Wem and Shrewsbury.
20. Iron Bridge
This community is named after the original “Iron Bridge,” a 30-meter cast iron construction that crossed the River Severn in 1779 and broke the mould.
The Ironbridge Gorge area, commonly referred to as the “Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution,” is a haven for scientists, historians, and anybody interested in the technological breakthroughs of the 18th and 19th centuries.
So there are 20 Shropshire villages to enjoy next time you’re lucky enough to go to this lovely part of the world.
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