BLOGS

For National Walking Month, add a spring to your step and get outdoors. Nature’s large green spaces can offer benefits to both your physical and mental wellbeing.

Visit the bustling, market town of Ludlow and you’ll find yourself spoilt for choice. Spend the day exploring a variety of independent shops and family businesses, specialising in food, clothing, jewellery and gifts.

As a dog-friendly Estate, we know that luxury doesn’t have to mean you leave your furry friends behind when booking a getaway to Shropshire.

We are delighted to welcome Chris and Laura Alley, our new live-in couple joining us from the Cotswolds. With a history of working on large country estates, the dynamic duo brings a wealth of new experience to our talented Shropshire team.

Whether you’re looking to rekindle the childhood nostalgia of Easter, or taking the children to make their own memories as champion eggs-plorers, we’ve compiled some of our favourite egg hunts around Shropshire.

A quintessential English classic. What better way to treat your loved ones than with an indulgent afternoon tea in Shropshire? With Mother’s Day fast approaching, the perfect opportunity lies within a delicious spread of dainty, finger sandwiches and the finest patisserie for miles.

For International Women’s Day, we’re shining the light on some of our inspirational women behind the scenes. Passionate about the Estate, and its potential – our trio of talented women are at the forefront of everything we do at Marrington; from attracting new faces, maintaining the Estate and welcoming back old friends.

One of the last months of gentle pottering before the busy gardening season begins. Enjoy the first signs of Spring, with flowering bulbs, and wildlife awakening after hibernation. Jobs for the month include prepping pots, borders and vegetable beds ready for the height of spring time.

If you are on the look out to experience some of the best flavours of Shrewsbury, we’ve pulled together a few of our favourites - sharing much-loved restaurants, cafés and bars, all of which can be discovered upon your visit to Shrewsbury and its historic town centre.

As snowdrops emerge from the forest floors, bustling woodland birds search for safe places to nest and the days get gradually longer; we’ve been reflecting on our favourite things about the Marrington Estate.

Road trips can be a fun and exciting way to bond with your family, but they can also be long and tiresome if you’re not prepared. Before you set off, take some time to plan ahead. Here are just a few ideas to help keep the whole car[go] happy during the drive.

Winter brings longer nights, meaning we have more time to see the stars. Thanks to our remote location, there's little light pollution meaning there is more to gain with the naked eye, looking at the night sky and stars.