Explore a stunning part of the country, with beautiful scenery and winding rivers. Discover history from medieval market towns, to Victorian innovation and ways of life.
Day 1 Following a morning collection from home, we join our Woods coach. Making suitable refreshment stops along the way, we arrive at our hotel late afternoon.
Day 2 We spend today in Shrewsbury, beginning with free time to explore and get some lunch. In the afternoon, we enjoy a 45-minute cruise on board Sabrina as she sails around the picturesque River Severn Loop, followed by a tour and cream tea at St Mary’s Church.
Day 3 We start our day at Blists Hill Victorian Town. Meet the Victorians and find out more about their way of life; enjoy lunch at one of the cafés or tuck into some traditional fish ‘n chips. Later in the afternoon, we board our coach for a short journey to Jackfield Tile Museum where we see magnificent tiles that decorated Victorian Britain. Final stop is a walk across the world-famous Iron Bridge and a peek into the charming Tollhouse.
Day 4 We travel along pretty Wenlock Edge, via Craven Arms to Ludlow, where you have free time to explore this pretty market town with its black & white timber-frame buildings. Mid-afternoon, we make our way back to our hotel with time to relax before dinner.
Day 5 Departing the hotel after breakfast, we head south east, with a stop at The Valley Country Park for lunch, and arriving in the local area late afternoon.
This beautiful four-star hotel is set within 170 acres of Shropshire countryside and the restaurant enjoys fantastic views over the Ironbridge Gorge. The hotel has an indoor pool, spa, sauna, gym and treatment rooms. All bedrooms have TV, telephone, WiFi, ironing facilities, hairdryer and hospitality tray. There is a lift to some rooms.
