Best Landmarks in Shropshire

4 landmarks

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   Castle4.6★655 reviews

   Moreton Corbet Castle

   Moreton Corbet Castle is a striking English Heritage site near Shrewsbury featuring over 500 years of architectural evolution. The ruins blend a 13th-century stone castle with a rare Elizabethan south wing of bold Italian-inspired design, damaged during the English Civil War. Free to enter and open during daylight hours, the site offers visitors an intimate glimpse into medieval and Renaissance history with informative interpretation boards throughout. The adjacent church contains impressive Corbet family monuments and Victorian chancel decoration.

   Daily 10:00–18:00Time to spend 1–2 hrs

   25 min drive · 12 km·B5063, Shrewsbury SY4 4DW

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   Museum4.4★86 reviews

   Iron Bridge Tollhouse

   Step into the world's first cast-iron bridge, built in 1779 and a defining symbol of the Industrial Revolution. The Iron Bridge Tollhouse, housed in the original toll collection building, offers free entry to explore exhibitions about this engineering marvel. Walk across the historic structure, enjoy panoramic views of the Ironbridge Gorge and River Severn, and discover the fascinating story of how Abraham Darby III and architect Thomas Farnolls Pritchard revolutionized construction with cast iron. A UNESCO World Heritage Site that remains a working pedestrian crossing after more than 240 years.

   Daily 10:00–17:00Time to spend 0.8–1.5 hrs

   39 min drive · 19 km·Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7JP

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   Historical landmark4.6★51 reviews

   Flounders' Folly

   Flounders' Folly is an 80-foot tall stone tower built in 1838, perched on Callow Hill near Craven Arms in South Shropshire. This striking landmark offers 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside, including the Malverns and Black Mountains. Restored in the early 2000s, the tower is open to visitors seasonally and accessible via scenic walking trails, making it a rewarding destination for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

   Open 24 hoursPrice level $Time to spend 1–3.5 hrs

   55 min drive · 28 km·Moorwood,, Craven Arms

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   Historical landmark4.5★43 reviews

   Laura's Tower

   Laura's Tower is an enchanting late 18th-century folly perched atop the Norman motte of Shrewsbury Castle in Shropshire, England. Built around 1790 by renowned engineer Thomas Telford as a summerhouse for Laura Pulteney’s 21st birthday, this Grade II listed sandstone tower offers panoramic views over Shrewsbury’s medieval townscape and the surrounding countryside. Though open to the public only on special occasions, its charming architecture and historic significance make it a captivating landmark within the castle grounds.

   Open 24 hoursPrice level $Time to spend 1–2 hrs

   9 min walk · 0.7 km·Shrewsbury SY1 2AU

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