Local attractions
There's plenty to do in the area, you could make a day of it and visit a local attraction before or after you come to see us. Here are a few ideas to get you started...
Weston Park
Weston Under Lizard, Shifnal, Telford, TF11 8LE.
Tel: 01952 852 100 | www.weston-park.com
Opening times vary seasonally. Please see their website for details.
17th century house set in 1000 acre parkland. Host to game fairs, horse trials, camper jams and V festival. Childrens activities and seasonal events.
From the Fox - about 6 miles to/from Weston Park.
RAF Museum Cosford
Shifnal, Wolverhampton, WV7 3EX.
Tel: 01902 376 200 | www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Open from March to October - 10amm to 5pm and November to February - 10am to 4pm.
National Cold War Exhibition. Over 70 aircraft of international importance.
From the Fox - about 9 miles to/from RAF Museum Cosford.
Hoo Farm
Preston-on-the-Weald Moors, Telford, TF6 6DJ.
Tel: 01952 677 917 | www.hoofarm.com
Opening times vary seasonally.
A children's farm paradise with daily events - including egg collecting, bottle feeding lambs and deer, trails and the "famous" sheep steeplechase.
From the Fox - about 6 miles to/from Hoo Farm.
Lilleshall Abbey
Lilleshall, Newport, TF10 9HW.
Tel: 0121 625 6820 | www.english-hertage.org.uk
Open from the 29th of March to the 3rd of November. 10am to 6pm.
Extensive ruins of an Augustinian abbey in a deeply rural setting.
From the Fox - about 5 miles to/from Lilleshall Abbey.
Wollerton Old Hall Gardens
Wollerton, Market Drayton, TF9 3NA.
Tel: 01630 685 760 | www.wollertonoldhallgarden.com
Open Fridays, Sundays and Bank holidays, from midday to 5pm.
Stunning 4 acre garden created around a Tudor house (not open) which has achieved the highest "Good Garden Guide" rating.
From the Fox - about 16 miles to/from Wollerton Old Hall Gardens.
David Austin Roses
Bowling Green Lane, Albrighton, WV7 3HB.
Tel: 01902 376 300 | www.davidaustinroses.com
Open daily from 9am to 5pm.
World famous English roses and home to the National collection set in beautiful, themed gardens. Plant sales and gift shop.
From the Fox - about 9 miles to/from David Austin Roses.
Wightwick Manor
Wightwick Bank, Wolverhampton, WV6 8EE.
Tel: 01902 761 400 | www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Opening times vary seasonally.
Victorian manor house, one of only a few surviving examples of a house built and furnished under the Arts and Crafts influence. Original William Morris wallpapers and fabrics.
From the Fox - about 16 miles to/from Wightwick Manor.
Newport Show
Chetwynd Deer Park, Newport, TF10 8AA.
Tel: 01952 810 814 | www.newportshow.org
With its roots firmly in Shropshire's agricultural heart the one day Newport Show is popular with farming and non-farming communities alike.
From the Fox - about 4 miles to/from Newport Show.
Boscabel House and The Royal Oak
Bishop's Wood, Shropshire, ST19 9AR.
Tel: 01902 850 244 | www.english-hertage.org.uk
Open 29th March-3rd November 10am-5pm.
A timber-framed house fully restored and furnished with panelled rooms and secret places. Charles II hid in the house (and nearby tree) to avoid capture by Cromwell.
From the Fox - about 6 miles to/from Boscabel House and The Royal Oak.