Discover a range of holiday cottages, farmhouses, barn conversions, and glamping pods, set on working farms in Shropshire. These hand-picked, self-catering farm stays are located in some of Shropshire’s most popular rural destinations including Church Stretton, Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Craven Arms, and Market Drayton, ideal for families, groups of friends, or couples looking for an unforgettable getaway.
Located on the Welsh border in the West Midlands, Shropshire is a beautiful pastoral county dotted with historic market towns and sleepy villages.
On the banks of the River Severn lies the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site, where alongside the world’s first cast-iron bridge are ten museums celebrating the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Highlights include Blists Hill Victorian Town, where you can step back in time to explore Victorian shops and cottages, meet traditional craftsmen, and sample authentic period food; The Jackfield Tile Museum which tells the fascinating story of decorative tiles, complete with a recreated London Underground station and a 1940s bar; and the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron which houses the original blast furnace where Abraham Darby I perfected revolutionary iron-smelting techniques.
There are many other historic attractions to discover across the county. Ludlow Castle is one of the finest medieval ruins in England, offering superb views and the chance to explore lodgings once occupied by kings, queens, princes, judges and nobility. Stokesay Castle is a remarkably preserved fortified manor house, with a magnificent great hall, towers to climb, a 17th-century timber-framed gatehouse, and a beautiful walled garden. At Attingham Park, a grand Regency mansion set within 200 acres of parkland, visitors can tour elegant interiors including the Dining Room, Sultana Room and the Picture Gallery with its iconic glass roof, while deer roam the surrounding estate.
For a fun-filled family day out, head to Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, home to more than 100 fascinating animal species, including meerkats, lemurs, and owls, alongside life-sized dinosaurs that bring the prehistoric world to life. Alternatively, explore the Hawkstone Park Follies, where dramatic sandstone hills have been transformed into a fantastical landscape of gullies, caves, underground passages, towers, bridges, and precipice walks, crowned by a hilltop arboretum with a collection of over 150 plant species from around the world.
Shropshire offers no shortage of wonderful walking opportunities. The Long Mynd comprises sweeping heather-covered moorland and hills crisscrossed with footpaths, offering extensive views, wild swimming spots, and the four-metre high Lightspout Waterfall. For a more challenging climb, tackle The Wrekin, crowned by an Iron Age hill fort; on clear days, it is said that views extend across twenty historic counties of England and Wales.
Nature lovers will enjoy Fenn’s, Whixall, and Bettisfield Mosses, one of Britain’s largest and finest raised bogs. The unique habitat supports rare bog plants as well as adders, lizards, and hundreds of species of butterflies, moths and dragonflies. Wetland birds, including curlews, greenshanks, little ringed plovers, teal, wigeon, and shoveler, can also be spotted here.
The county town of Shrewsbury is well worth a visit, a charming Tudor town with black-and-white timber-framed buildings, cobbled streets, and a red sandstone castle that houses the Shropshire Regimental Museum. The town is also known for its lively nightlife, independent shops, and excellent food scene. Ludlow, another thriving market town, is also famed for its outstanding food culture and architecture, with more than 500 listed buildings scattered throughout its historic streets.
For a relaxing countryside escape, with nearby opportunities for cycling, walking, sightseeing, wildlife watching, and photography, choose a farm holiday in Shropshire for your next break.
