Royal Oaks's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Cronkhill
National Trust visit, perfect for outdoors, children and dog walks.
National Trust site, beautiful Medieval Castle and grounds to see.
167 locals recommend
National Trust - Powis Castle and Garden
National Trust site, beautiful Medieval Castle and grounds to see.
Local holiday park, allowing day guests for paddle boarding, archery, dog agility, beach area, swimming, hot tubs.
There is a coffee shop.
Love2Stay
Emstrey BankLocal holiday park, allowing day guests for paddle boarding, archery, dog agility, beach area, swimming, hot tubs.
There is a coffee shop.
Discover urban-living 2000 years ago, the bathhouse and explore a reconstructed town house. Discover the daily lives of the people who lived here with the audio tour and through objects.
21 locals recommend
Wroxeter Roman City
Discover urban-living 2000 years ago, the bathhouse and explore a reconstructed town house. Discover the daily lives of the people who lived here with the audio tour and through objects.
Available for tours and visits of the empty cells and yard or this 18th-century jail, closed in 2013.
30 locals recommend
Shrewsbury Prison
The DanaAvailable for tours and visits of the empty cells and yard or this 18th-century jail, closed in 2013.
Located in the old Victorian Music Hall and 13th Century Vaughan's Mansion, offers a family friendly museum that brings to life the Roman, Medieval, Tudor and Stuart eras.
29 locals recommend
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
The SquareLocated in the old Victorian Music Hall and 13th Century Vaughan's Mansion, offers a family friendly museum that brings to life the Roman, Medieval, Tudor and Stuart eras.
A beautiful 29 acre parkland, circled by the River Severn.
Perfect place for walks, picnic, fish, canoe along the banks.
In the heart lies the Dingle a floral masterpiece cultivated by world renowned gardener Percy Thrower. A must see!
42 locals recommend
The Quarry
A beautiful 29 acre parkland, circled by the River Severn.
Perfect place for walks, picnic, fish, canoe along the banks.
In the heart lies the Dingle a floral masterpiece cultivated by world renowned gardener Percy Thrower. A must see!
Set out as Victorian Britain, visit the sweet shop, Fish and Chip Shop, Fun Fair etc
Great family day out
75 locals recommend
Blists Hill Victorian Town
Legges WaySet out as Victorian Britain, visit the sweet shop, Fish and Chip Shop, Fun Fair etc
Great family day out
Haughmond Hill
Great for walking and dog walking, car park nearby and a cafe.
Haughmond Abbey
B5062Fantastic for walking, mountain biking. Its that bit higher so you might even see some snow!
27 locals recommend
Stiperstones
Fantastic for walking, mountain biking. Its that bit higher so you might even see some snow!
Eastridge Wood
Great for mountain biking and walking.
Lyth Hill Countryside Site
Lyth Hill RoadGreat views, walking and dog walking. Car park near.
Shrewsbury Castle
Castle StreetNescliffe Hill Kynaston Cave
Great for exploring and views.
Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Alderford Lake
Tilstock RoadBeautiful lake, cafe, inflatables on the water, paddle boarding.
Chester Zoo
Moston Road1 hour away from the cottage.
City/town information
Recently voted as best place to live in The Midlands, superb for walking, mountain biking or views.
Highest point along Long Mynd with Caer Caradoc, a spectacular place in all weathers.
54 locals recommend
Church Stretton
Recently voted as best place to live in The Midlands, superb for walking, mountain biking or views.
Highest point along Long Mynd with Caer Caradoc, a spectacular place in all weathers.
The birthplace of Industrial Revolution, a must see with many museums to visit.
Blists Hill Victorian Town
Jackfield Tile Museum
Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
Museum of the Gorge
The Iron Bridge & Tollhouse
131 locals recommend
Ironbridge
The birthplace of Industrial Revolution, a must see with many museums to visit.
Blists Hill Victorian Town
Jackfield Tile Museum
Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
Museum of the Gorge
The Iron Bridge & Tollhouse
Medieval market town, with 11th century Ludlow Castle. Excellent base for walking and cycling.
206 locals recommend
Ludlow
Medieval market town, with 11th century Ludlow Castle. Excellent base for walking and cycling.
Ellesmere is a market town with numerous Georgian buildings. There are gardens, woodland walks and art/sculpture trails.
The beautiful Mere for boating, fishing, rest and relaxation.
46 locals recommend
Ellesmere
Ellesmere is a market town with numerous Georgian buildings. There are gardens, woodland walks and art/sculpture trails.
The beautiful Mere for boating, fishing, rest and relaxation.
Rednal Karting
Rednal Industrial EstateOur absolute favourite family day out, out children love it every half term.
Its family run, and they invest every year making it different.
28 locals recommend
Park Hall the Countryside Experience
Burma RoadOur absolute favourite family day out, out children love it every half term.
Its family run, and they invest every year making it different.
Neighbourhoods
Visit Earls Hill and a waterfall, with beautiful walks around the area.
Car Park for parking.
Pontesbury
Visit Earls Hill and a waterfall, with beautiful walks around the area.
Car Park for parking.
Arscott Golf Club
Stoneyford Riding Centre
Spring Lea Fishery
Food scene
The Red Lion
West StreetAlmost directly opposite, offering takeaways during Covid.
Tankerville Arms
The Nags Head
2 Main RoadThe Stiperstones Inn
The Bridges
Beautiful place, food, drinks and a stream running through.