BLOGS

Big in charm and character, Shropshire’s ancient and varied landscapes have inspired generations of writers, poets, artists and photographers. Filled with fascinating forts and castles that are rich in history to rolling hills and dramatic ridges, where better to start your next adventure?

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.

Spooky season or not, Shropshire is known for being one of England’s most haunted counties. With ghosts, ghouls and phantoms rumoured to inhabit many of the old towns and villages – lots of sighting’s date back centuries, in line with its historic buildings.

There are four Dark Sky Discovery Sites within the Shropshire Hills, all on or around the Long Mynd in Church Stretton. All four of these sites have the darkest ‘Milky Way Class Rating’, meaning that the skies become dark enough to see the Milky Way with the naked eye.

With Tour de France well underway, it’s hard not to be inspired to get out and explore. The beautiful Shropshire Hills is a great place to cycle, with it’s rolling hills making it a suitable venture for both gentle or more challenging rides.

With Father’s Day fast approaching, let’s celebrate whoever means ‘Dad’ to you with some amazing days out. Make some memories, and live in the moment with experiences.

If you are looking to spend some quality time with your special someone, Marrington Escapes has a number of attractions locally that are perfect for the daytime dates and activities.

Feed your senses while on your break with the finest south Shropshire has to offer. Keep your food miles low while on your Marrington Escape and either treat yourself to a gourmet meal out or visit the farm shop or local winery and marvel at the choice and variety of what's on offer here.

Feed your senses while on your break with the finest south Shropshire has to offer. Keep your food miles low while on your Marrington Escape and either treat yourself to a gourmet meal out or visit the farm shop or local winery and marvel at the choice and variety of what's on offer here.

Marrington is as entertaining as it is pretty. Throughout the acres of woodland, glades and countryside, are countless opportunities to appreciate and embrace the great outdoors. So blow away the winter cobwebs by striding wild hillsides.

Ring the changes - it's holiday time. Dig into some history with a visit to a castle or monument, shop your socks off with our array of independent quirky shops of just explore the riverside meadows and Shropshire hills. You, a map and a picnic, what's not to like?

Feed your senses while on your break with the finest south Shropshire has to offer. Keep your food miles low while on your Marrington Escape and either treat yourself to a gourmet meal out or visit the farm shop or local winery and marvel at the choice and variety of what's on offer here.