Things to do in Shropshire
There are a wealth of visitor attractions and activities near the hotel. Pen-y-Dyffryn is set in the stunning scenery of Shropshire and nearby Wales. Although blessed with an overwhelming sense of peace and serenity, you’re never far from civilisation at Pen-y-Dyffryn. This Shropshire/Welsh borderland positively breathes history.
Visitor attractions include four major National Trust properties within a half hour drive from our hotel; Powis Castle, Chirk Castle, Attingham Hall and Erddig. Each merits a day visit in itself. And just a little further afield is Bodnant, regularly voted by National Trust Members as the nations favourite gardens.
The medieval timbered towns of Chester and Shrewsbury are only a short drive away, and both are major tourist attractions in themselves. The small and friendly market town of Oswestry is three miles away. The town hosts the biggest street market in Shropshire, on a Wednesday and a Saturday.
The Ironbridge Gorge, a World Heritage site, is about forty-five minutes drive, and the Snowdonia National Park is the same distance in the other direction. Wales’ highest and most spectacular waterfall, Pistyll Rhaeadr, is a “must do”. And be sure to visit two of Thomas Telford’s spectacular aqueducts – Llangollen and Chirk. These are perfect for those who prefer walking on the flat!
Lake Vyrnwy, Lake Bala and Shropshires’ own Lake District at Ellesmere are also close by.
There are many canals in the area, great for walking and idling in the slow lane – see our canals information here. And we have an abundance of steam railways nearby to visit – see our information on canals and local railways here
