Explore Shropshire
The tiny hamlet of Welsh Frankton stands between the famous village of Whittington, the birthplace of the first Lord Mayor of London.
The delightful town of Ellesmere, 3 miles away is a pretty market town with Tudor, Georgian and Victorian buildings, found nestling between the beautiful mere (lake) and the Shropshire/Llangollen Canal, in an area known as Shropshire’s Lake-land.
Recognised under the UNESCO World Heritage Site, be sure to explore Llangollen, a charming town in North Wales, peppered with attractions, where you can hike through Tŷ Mawr Country Park, and cross over Pontcysyllte Aqueduct for elevated views, tour the Plas Newydd Historic House & Gardens, head into the centre of the town to people watch by the River Dee, or trek up to the magnificent remains of Castell Dinas Brân.
Thomas Telford was based in the town while building the canal.
There’s much to see and do within easy travelling distance from the Cabin. From easy walking around the Mere or along the Llangollen Canal. Or visiting our famous world heritage sites Pontcysyllte Aqueduct or Ironbridge Gorge.
Ironbridge - Start of the Industrial Revolution
The World Heritage Centre in Ironbridge
The bridge – being the first of its kind fabricated from cast iron, and one of the few which have survived to the present day – remains an important symbol representative of the dawn of the industrial age.
Llangollen Railway
The railway is located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and this is evident as the train gently meanders through the Dee Valley. The views from our carriages are breathtaking and constantly changing from season to season, you will see the first spring lambs and the ever changing colours of the beautiful vista
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Trevor Basin
There’s a very good reason why our ‘stream in the sky’, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and 11 miles of the Llangollen canal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Take a walk from Colemere into Ellesmere,
along the Shropshire Union Canal,past beautiful Blakemere.
Enjoy this relaxing walk taking in three of the County’s most impressive meres along the historic Shropshire Union canal built by Thomas Telford.
One of Shropshire’s most beautiful meres, Colemere is almost completely surrounded by mature woodland and has two very attractive hay meadows.
The site attracts a variety of wildfowl and waders, including snipe, curlew and goldeneye..
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Acton Scott Victorian Farm
Acton Scott has long provided the opportunity to become familiar with the country life of yesteryear.Its Historic Working Farm is a wonderful visitor attraction with daily activities and special events.You will see traditional 19th century farm life unfold daily.
British Ironworks Centre
With Whitehall Farm situated on a main road to Shrewsbury from Oswestry, it was only natural that the Ironbridge Sculpture Park approached the Knowles Family regarding the sale of their sculptures. With this, the ‘farm’ became more than just a place to view products, but one that would become completely unique and work with surrounding and national communities.From that moment, the British Ironwork Centre was created. The owners wanted the Centre to be a place that was imaginative, patriotically bold, dramatic and theatrical and showcased art and sculptures from both local and worldwide artisans.
Broseley Pipeworks Museum
Wroxeter Roman City
The Mere Ellesmere
Colemere Walk
