Luxury holidays in Shropshire

In the early 19th century, this peachy patch of the West Midlands was a lively place to be: home to the world’s first cast-iron bridge, little Charles Darwin’s schooldays, and the sporting games in Much Wenlock that would set the modern Olympics in motion. These days, the county is a calmer proposition. Shoppers shuttle around the market towns, and golfing, horse-riding or hiking is about as industrious as it gets – that or cogitating over which Michelin-starred restaurant to dine in.

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Getting there

  • Planes

    Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool airports are all about an hour’s drive from Shrewsbury. You can catch a train from both Birmingham and Manchester airport to Shrewsbury.

  • Trains

    There are regular services from the West Midlands to London Euston (change at Wolverhampton or Birmingham International); alternatively, go via Hereford or Newport (South Wales) to Paddington, or from Birmingham (Moor Street or Snow Hill) to Marylebone.

  • Automobiles

    Shropshire is on the border of North Wales, surrounded by Cheshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. It’s around three hours from London, two from Manchester and only 50 minutes from Birmingham. It’s definitely worth having a car so that you can explore the area's market towns and pretty villages.

  • Taxis

    It’s easy to hop in taxis at the main transport hubs but if you want a car on the go, try Central Taxis (+44 (0)1743 441144) or Vincent’s Taxis (+44 (0)1743 367777), both based in Shrewsbury..