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Wem lies
in the heart of north Shropshire, an ancient town dates back
to Saxon times which was almost destroyed during a battle
in the War of the Roses.
More damage occured in the 17th
century when Wem sided with the Parliament against the King
during Civil War. In 1643 the town was attacked by 5,000
Royalists under Lord Capel. The garrison of only 40
Parliamentarians was so outnumbered that the women of Wem
joined in and successfully held the town against the Royalists.
Wem has been a market town since
1202 and a market is still held in the Town Hall every Thursday.
Visit this attractive town that
still has many coaching inns offering real ales and noted
for its range of speciality shops. The Treacle Mine,
a traditional sweet shop, is very popular with visitors of
all ages !.
Wem is famous as the home of
the modern sweet pea, created in 1887 by the nurseryman Henry
Eckford FRHS. Every July the town celebrates Eckford's
contribution to gardening with the Sweet Pea Festival.
Famous former residents of the
town include Judge Jeffreys (the 'hanging' Judge), who was
Baron of Wem, William Hazlitt, the essayist and John Astley,
the painter.
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What
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Wem Tourist Attractions
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 Mythstories,
Museum of Myth & Fable, The Morgan Library, Aston Street, Wem,
SY4 5AU, an unusual museum which explores myths, fables, legends
and stories from all over the world. Popular with children,
the actual and virtual museum focuses on storytelling and the
oral tradition. Many Shropshire legends are brought to life
and every visitor gets to hear at least one verbal story.
Open; Apr-Oct: Sun-Thur, 13:00-18:00 not open Bank Holidays). Tel:
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Moreton
Corbet Castleon the outskirts of Shawbury,
on A53, signposted 1 mile outside Shawbury. There are two ruins
- a 13th century keep and an Elizabethan mansion The eerie ruins
of of the castle are said to be haunted by a ghost. An English
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Where
To Stay in Wem
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Lowe Hill Road Wem SY4 5UA
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The restful, friendly ambiance of this beautiful Georgian house sweeps you away immediately. As you enter the Old Rectory hotel through the Georgian pillars you are greeted with a splendid Staircase.
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Weston-under-Redcastle near Wem SY4 5UY
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With meandering corridors, high ceilings and roaring log fires, this attractive hotel is home to 3 golf courses and the award-winning attraction: Hawstone Park Follies.
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Guest
Houses Bed & Breakfasts Inns and Other Hotels
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Burlton near Wem SY4 5TB
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This 18th-century inn offers 4-star accommodation with views of the charming Shropshire countryside. The chef sources fresh ingredients including local pork, and there is free parking and free Wi-Fi.
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Soulton Road Wem SY4 5BG
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Aston Lodge invites you to Wem. Set in just under one acre of gardens with ample parking we offer 10 ensuite bedrooms.
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Northwood near Wem SY4 5NN Tel: 01244 357717
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Top House is a detached farmhouse in the small Shropshire village of Northwood close to the market towns of Wem, Whitchurch and Ellesmere....
Sleeps up to 13 in 5 bedrooms
. Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 455.00-1345.00
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 01244 357717
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Clive near Wem SY4 3LA Tel: 01244 357717
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Ivy Barn, as its name suggest, was originally a barn, built from traditional Grinshill sandstone It has been lovingly restored to provide accommodation for groups of up to 4 people....
Sleeps up to 4 in 2 bedrooms
. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 229.00-491.00
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 01244 357717
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Poolhead near Wem SY4 5QY Tel: 01244 357717
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The Coach House is a wonderful holiday home for a romantic break or a relaxing family holiday The property is a 19th century brick-built detached barn conversion, which is situated in the grounds of the owner's home in Canon Pyon....
Sleeps up to 2 in 1 bedrooms
. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 185.00-304.00
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 01244 357717
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Days Out in and around Wem
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Towns near Wem To Visit - straight line distance:
Whitchurch Tourist Information (7.96 miles) Ellesmere Tourist Information (8.00 miles) Shrewsbury Tourist Information (10.28 miles) Market Drayton Tourist Information (10.53 miles) |
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Tourist
Office
Wem Info Link
Wem Town Hall
High Street
SY4 5DG
Tel: 01939 235002
Tel: 01743 281200 |
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