Splendours of Shropshire 2027

The Splendours of Shropshire

5 Days 5^th April 2027

 

 

Step back in time on this tour and explore the fascinating history and the beautiful Shropshire countryside on excursions including the award winning Blists Hill Victorian Town, a relaxing cruise on the River Severn, RAF Cosford, The British Ironwork centre and a delicious cream tea at the Secret Garden Tearoom in Great Witley and not forgetting the famous village of Ironbridge in the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge. Staying in a 4* hotel in Telford with full leisure facilities allows a comfortable, relaxing but interesting tour.

 

 

Tour Itinerary

 

 

Monday – We leave Wiltshire this morning and head up to Telford to our hotel for the next 4 nights. Comfort stops on route.

 

Tuesday – A short drive to medieval Shrewsbury, the first home of Charles Darwin for a cruise on the River Severn followed by time at leisure for lunch and to explore the beautiful, cobbled streets and excellent shopping on offer. This afternoon we visit the British Ironwork centre, the UK’s largest centre for decorative metal work. Well, known for its ‘Spoon Gorilla’, made from 40,000 spoons! The ‘Knife Angel’ made from over 100,000 seized blades and the ‘Manchester Bee’ made entirely of firearms. Make your way around this fascinating sculpture park at your own pace before we return to the hotel to relax before dinner.

 

Wednesday – After a relaxed full English breakfast, we travel the short distance to ‘Blists Hill Victorian Town’ an open-air museum that will whisk you back to the Victorian era, recreating the sights, sounds and smells of a Victorian Shropshire town in the late 19^th century. For the ‘Peaky Blinders’ fans, you may recognise that scenes from this famous series were indeed filmed here. The museum was built on a former industrial complex and now offers the opportunity to see various buildings such as the bank, bakery, post office, school, pub and lots more, staffed by costumed demonstrators, trained in the skills and history of the projection they re-enact. Explore at leisure, we return mid-afternoon to Telford for an opportunity to enjoy the leisure facilities and grounds of our hotel.

 

Thursday – After a leisurely breakfast we begin our day with a visit to RAF Cosford. You’ll spend the morning discovering displays of aircraft, iconic cars, model tanks, and so much more! Marvel at the worlds oldest Spitfire and several other classic aircrafts in the ‘War in the Air’ hanger. This afternoon we are taking you to Great Witley for a traditional cream tea, scones, jam and cream and a lovely cuppa all served on bone china! After this delicious treat we visit nearby ‘Great Witley Parish Church’ with the most stunning interior of any Baroque church in England. This hidden gem delights all that visit with displays about the history of this wonderful building.

 

Friday – A relaxed leave from our hotel to visit the nearby village of Ironbridge on the banks of the River Severn in the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge. Famous for the world’s first iron bridge that gave the village its name which was constructed in 1779 in the gorge known throughout the world as the birthplace of the industrial revolution. The bridge itself, an iconic landmark and now a UNESCO heritage site. After your visit we continue down to Wiltshire and your waiting taxis after a memorable break in Shropshire.

 

Your Hotel

 

4* Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort - Telford

This modern 4* hotel overlooking Ironbridge Gorge boasts en-suite bedrooms with free toiletries, TV, phone, air conditioning, hospitality trays, and free Wi-Fi. There is a superb leisure facilities including a stunning indoor pool, a bar, restaurant, lounge, lift, gardens, and sun terrace.

 

 

Price Includes

 

Luxury Coach Travel with Extra Leg Room

Home Pickup, Full Hostess Service

4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Tea/Coffee after Dinner

Entrance to Blists Hill Victorian Town

Shrewsbury River Cruise with Tea/Biscuits

Cream Tea in Great Witley

Entrance to RAF Cosford

Entrance to British Ironworks Centre

Visit to Ironbridge

5 Days £675.00

Single Supplement £150 (Limited)

Double for Sole use