Explore more of Shropshire and visit Shrewsbury
A spoon gorilla, a heritage railway where the tracks end at a brewery and Charles Darwin's birthplace.
Just outside Oswestry, the British Ironwork Centre offers a fascinating metal sculpture park featuring creations like the Knife Angel and Spoon Gorilla. Hop on the Cambrian Heritage Railway to Weston Wharf and enjoy a drink and tour at Stonehouse Brewery at the end of the line. Explore the slowly restoring Montgomery Canal, and hike to Kynaston’s Cave at Nesscliffe, once home to Shropshire’s own highwayman Humphrey Kynaston, for stunning sunsets. Follow the River Severn to the ancient timber-framed Melverley Church, then spend a day in historic Shrewsbury—birthplace of Charles Darwin and home to the dramatic Shrewsbury Jail experience.
Don’t miss The British Ironwork Centre, Shrewsbury and Nesscliffe.
The British Ironwork Centre and Sculpture Park is on the outskirts of Oswestry. This unique attraction will fascinate and amaze you. Their metal sculpture trail will introduce you to everything from a golden giraffe to a scary oversized scorpion. From the huge Spoon Gorilla to the emotive Knife Angel, there is always something new to see. Often the working blacksmith is here and there are many interesting events and happenings all year.
Call in at Stonehouse Brewery for a drink or a meal and get to see how the beer and gin are made on a tour. During summer you can take a train ride from Oswestry Town Centre down to Weston Wharf on Cambrian Heritage Railway. Montgomery Canal – The Montgomery Canal heads towards Welshpool and Newtown. Once upon a time the trains would wait for the narrowboat to arrive from Newtown with its travellers before heading south. The canal is now creeping back to life as parts are restored.
Nesscliffe & Kynaston’s Cave – Turn left at Nesscliffe and climb up to Kynaston’s cave. Shropshire’s only highway man (as far as we know) lived here with his horse Beelzebub, he was more Robin Hood than gangster.
Melverley Church – a right next and follow the River Severn through to Melverley. St. Peter’s black and white timber framed church sits on a bend of the river and has been welcoming pilgrims for about 1000 years.
Spend a day in Shrewsbury. The birthplace of Charles Darwin nestles within a loop of the River Severn. Don’t miss the immersive experience of visiting Shrewsbury Jail, now a visitor attraction. Could you break out???
