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Kids
Days Out in Shropshire |
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We
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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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 |
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 | Please telephone | ||
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Severn Valley
Railway, The Railway Station, Bewdley
DY12 1BG Tel: 01299 403816 www.svr.co.uk |
Travel 16 miles of glorious countryside along the meandering River Severn between Bridgnorth & Kidderminster on steam-hauled trains. Special events. Visitor & Education Centre at Highley. School & group visits, cafes, shop. | Yes, but please call to check | ||
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Telford &
Wrekin Council, Leisure Services, Civic Offices, Telford. TF3
4WZ. Tel 01952 380000 www.telford.gov.uk/leisure |
Huge range of children's activities for sport, fun and fitness at our leisure centres, including swimming, ice-rink, ski-slope, school holiday sporting and fun activities and "nrgize" early teen health & fitness. Check website for full details. | Call relevant centre to check for activity | ||
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Mickey Miller's
Family Play Barn Oakfield Farm, Craven Arms, SY7 8DX Tel 01588 673800 www.mickeymillers.com |
Fantastic fun for the whole family: the children's playbarn where adults play too! Huge range of activities for all ages! Laser Storm, cafe, parties | Yes | ||
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Park Hall
Countryside Experience Park Hall, Oswestry, SY11 4AS Tel 01691 671123 www.parkhallfarm.co.uk |
Exciting all-weather family visitor attraction. Regular hands-on animal activities, two massive indoor playbarns, lots of outdoor play and driving activities. Museums, tea-rooms & gift shop. Birthday parties. Never a dull moment! | 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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Mythstories, Museum
of Myth & Fable Tel 01939 235500 |
Storytellings and fun educational workshops and games, for playgroups, nurseries and reception/yr 1 school classes. |
Yes but no toilet facilities |
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