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Kids Days Out in Shropshire |
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always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as
all attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible,
depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper. |
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Doing What |
Wheelchair friendly |
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Acton
Scott Historic Working Farm, Wenlock Edge, Nr.Church Stretton,
Shropshire, SY6 6QN, |
Living history 19th century farm Waggoner with heavy horse works the land; vintage machinery; rare breeds, hand-milked cows, craft demonstrations, children's maze, undercover picnic area, shop & cafe |
Yes |
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Shropshire Hills
Discovery Centre, Secret Hills, School Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire,
SY7 9RS, Tel 01588 676 000 www.shropshire.gov.uk/discover.nsf |
Secret Hills exhibition, gallery, 25 acres
of meadows & walking & biking trails. Educational visits.
Children's birthday parties. Shop, cafe. One of our great days out. |
Yes |
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Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8LE Tel 01952 852100 www.weston-park.com |
Plenty for families with miniature railway, Woodland Adventure Playground, new Yew Hedge Maze plus stately home and beautiful gardens. Restaurant, shop. Educational visits all year. See website re opening times April - Sep. | Yes |
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Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom,
Preston-on-the-Weald Moors, Telford, Salop, Tel 01952 677917 www.hoofarm.com |
Animal farm, Shropshire's most entertaining countryside attraction with something for everyone whatever the weather. Heavy horses, llama, deer, sheep, pony rides. junior quad bikes, Tea Rooms, Outdoor undercover picnic area. |
Yes
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Hawkstone Park
Follies, Weston under Redcastle, Shrewsbury, Salop, SY4 5UY, Tel 01939
200611 www.hawkstone.co.uk |
Unique 18th-century fantasy of caves, cliffs, bridges and woodland walks. climb 152 steps to see 13 counties. span an 80ft chasm across the Swiss Bridge. Meet the hermit. See and hear King Arthur. Restaurants. Picnic areas | Partial disabled access. Ring for details |
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lronbridge Gorge Museum, lronbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7AW Tel 01952 433522
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Industrial settlements, which have survived virtually intact from the height of Britain’s Industrial Revolution. See the workers’ cottages, chapels and church the workshops and factories still much as they were. |
Yes |
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Rays Farm Country
Matters, Billingsley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 6PF |
Open Farm where people can enjoy a close encounter with the animals. There are Deer, Reindeer and over 40 goats. Donkeys, Ponies, Horses, Sheep, Pigs, Rabbits, Hens, Bantams, Ducks, Turkeys and Peacocks. |
Partly - not woodland trail |
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Park Hall
Countryside Experience, Park Hall,
Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4AS |
The 130 acre farm with its tastefully restored Victorian farm buildings promises hours of farming fun and energetic activities. |
Yes |
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Wonderland,
Telford
Town Park, Shropshire, TF3 4AY |
Fairy-tale and nursery rhyme characters. Lots of rides. During the summer. Have fun & laughter with shows throughout the day from entertainers such as Magicians, Clowns and Puppet shows. |
Yes - Reduced charge for carers |
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Mythstories, Museum
of Myth & Fable Tel 01939 235500 |
Storytellings and fun educational workshops and games, for playgroups, nurseries and reception/yr1 school classes. |
Yes but no toilet facilities |
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