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Brook House Farm B&B
The local surrounding area is home to all kinds of popular recreation,
why not take the time to venture out and discover some local
culture
for yourself.
Attingham Park:
Built in 1785, this grand mansion is located in beautiful grounds
landscaped by Repton. Attingham was designed by George Steuart
for the 1st Lord Berwick and has superb regency interiors and
a picture gallery by John Nash. An extensive collection of ambassadorial
silver is on display, as well as Italian furniture, ceramics and
numerous paintings. The kitchen and servants quarters of Attingham
Park are also open to visitors.
Lake Vyrnwy:
The dam that created this man-made lake was completed in 1888.
The village of Llanwddyn was submerged by the lake. And it is
said that in dry summers, if the water level drops far enough,
the ruins of the old village reappear.
Ironbridge Gorge:
Ironbridge offers a series of museums, spread along the banks
of the River Severn. The first iron wheels, the first iron rails
and even the first steam railway locomotive were all made here,
as well as the first Iron Bridge. Ironbridge was at the heart
of the Industrial Revolution.
Hawkstone Historic
Park & Follies: Created in the 18th Century by the Hill family
(Sir Rowland and his son Richard), Hawkstone became one of the
greatest historic parklands in Europe. Centred around the Red
Castle and the awe-inspiring Grotto Hill, it offers visitors hours
of delight and excitement and stunning views of the Shropshire
countryside and beyond. Intricate pathways, ravines, arches and
bridges, the towering cliffs and follies, the hermit in his hermitage
and King Arthur addressing his troops in the awesome caves combine
to create a magical visit that can last around 3.5 exhilarating
hours
Shrewsbury Castle:
Originally an Anglo-Saxon timber fortification, guarding the only
dry-shod approach to the town. The Norman castle, built of red
sandstone, was founded by Roger de Montgomery in c1070
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