Exploring the West Midlands

The first of a series of Blog Posts showing off walks from the door.

For March why not start with the Cleobury Wiggle!

Whatever you preferred tipple a visit to Shropshire will give you a chance to explore based on your favourite drink! Just remember to bring a teetotal friend! This series of Blog Posts will help you plan beverage themed tours. 

We are conveniently located on the border of 3 counties - Shropshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire, making us an ideal base to explore all 3! Starting with Vineyards there are at least 6 within an hours drive of Broome Park Farm.

Shropshire has played host to many different film crews over the years!

Hereford is about an hour's drive away and famed for the chained library and a copy of the Mappa Mundi

Kinver Rock Houses are managed by the National Trust and give an insight into a different way of life.

Afun way to explore Shropshire from a canoe on the River Severn

More fun on the  Severn Valley Steam Railway

Ludlow Castle is well worth a visit

Exploring South Shropshire in a sports car

Croft Castle is a National Trust property just over the border in Herefordshire

Exploring the bread walk in Ludlow, along the River Teme

Flounders Folly is well worth a visit if you are able - it only opens on the last Sunday of the month through the summer.

What to look forward to with a day on the Severn Valley Steam Railway

A visit to Stokesay Court (not the castle!)

There are lots of interesting courses and workshops available in the area

Walking is a popular activity for guests and there is lots of useful information online.

Brockhampton is my favourite National Trust property locally, less than an hour away and close to the interesting town of Bromyard.

Berrington Hall is a National Trust property between Ludlow and Leominster

There are lots of wonderful producers in South Shropshire, many of which are happpy to welcome visitors.

Witley Court is owned by English Heritage and has an interesting history.

Blists Hill Victorian Town is one of 10 museums at Ironbridge, cradle of the Industrial Revolution.

Rare sundew plants are found locally at Cramer Gutter, a Shropshire Wildlife site