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Shifnal was once an important staging post on the road from London to Holyhead. The town still boasts many good quality hotels, inns and pubs.

Charles Dickens stayed here and featured some of the town's buildings in 'The Old Curiosity Shop'.  Little Nell is buried in the graveyard of Tong Church closeby.

Shifnal widened its grand main street in the 13th century after the town was granted a market charter.

Nearby stands Boscobel House, the site of the Royal Oak where Charles II hid after the Battle of Worcester in 1651.  Other attractions include the RAF Musuem at Cosford and Weston Park.  

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Shifnal Tourist Attractions

 

Royal Airforce Museum, Cosford, Shifnal, with over 70 historic aircraft, the Royal Airforce Museum at Cosford holds one of the largest aviation collections in the country which spans over 80 years of flying history in three wartime hangars on a working airfield. War Plane Collection, Missile Collection, retired British Airways airliners and RAF transport planes. The highlight is the Research and Development Collection featuring some of the world's most extraordinary aircraft.  An extension includes hands-on exhibits, displays on the history of military photography and an art gallery.  Restaurant. Air Shows are held here every June ( 2005 on 12 June ).
Open daily 10:0 -18.00 last admission 16.00 ( hanger and exhibition start closing at 17:00 ).  Closed 24/26 Dec and 1 Jan. Tel: 01902 376200  Free admission except events.

 

Weston Park Weston-under-Lizard Nr Shifnal TF11 8LE, at Weston-under-Lizard, on A5, Weston Park, the ancestral home of the Earls of Bradford, is a imposing red-brick house set in 1,000 acres of parkland. Built in 1671 by Elizabeth, Lady Wilbraham, it has its interior altered over the years, but the exterior has seen little change. Collections of pictures, china, books, tapestries. Park, woodland walks, etc.Open: Mar: 26th-31st; Apr: 1st-3rd, 9th-10th, 16th-17th, 23rd-24th & 30th; May: 1st-2nd, 7th-8th, 14th-15th, 21st-22nd, 28th-30th; June: 1st- 5th, 11th-12th, 18th-19th, 25th-26th; Jul: - Everyday from 2nd, except 30th; Aug: - Every day, except 18th - 24th; Sept: 1st-4th. Times: Park & Gardens : 11:00-18:30, last admission 17:00. House : 13:00-17:00, last admission 16:30. Tel: 01952 852100 Main Switchboard: 01952 852100 Admission Charge More Information

 

Boscobel House east of Telford, east of the A41 off M52 Junction 3, famous as the place where the future Charles II sheltered in 1651 after the disasterous Battle of Worcester. Purchased by Walter Evans in 1812 he attempted to re-create the building in memory of Charles II's escape from capture, adding dark oak panelling, 'period' pieces and a formal garden. The garden, with its raised viewing platform, has been restored and a descendant of the Royal Oak, that concealed Charles II from Cromwell's troops, can be seen in fields close to the house. Open : 1 Apr-31 Oct 10:00-17:00 Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, & Bank Hols Tel: 01902 850244  Admission Charge More Information

 

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The Anvil Lodge 22 Aston Street Shifnal TF118DU  MAP
The Anvil Lodge sits just off the main street, away from the hustle and bustle of the old market town, but an easy walk from pubs, restaurants and quaint shops.

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Park House Hotel Park Road Shifnal TF11 9BA  MAP
Originally two separate 17th Century Country Houses set on the edge of the market town of Shifnal, The Park House Hotel is an elegant and luxurious building which combines modern amenities with traditional features. The Hotel..

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The Hundred House Hotel Bridgnorth Road (A442), Norton Shifnal TF11 9EE  MAP
We have a selection of Superior Bedrooms with either a large Four Poster or Half Tester antique bed with Lavender scented pillows to help aid restful sleep. All of these rooms also house one of the famous Hundred House velvet covered swings..

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Guest Houses Bed & Breakfasts Inns and Other Hotels


The Gallery Guest House 13, Market Place Shifnal TF11 9AU  MAP
Originally an old coaching inn, this beautifully preserved listed building is now a family-run guest house, with an excellent reputation for good food, cleanliness and value for money.

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West Ridge Bed And Breakfast Kemberton Shifnal TF11 9LB  MAP
Situated just outside Telford, West Ridge Bed and Breakfast is a 10-minute drive from the spectacular Ironbridge Gorge. The house offers traditional cooked breakfasts and beautiful gardens.

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Days Out in and around Shifnal


Towns near Shifnal To Visit - straight line distance:

Telford Tourist Information (3.34 miles) Ironbridge Tourist Information (5.45 miles) Broseley Tourist Information (5.88 miles) Codsall Tourist Information (7.70 miles)

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