An educational and entertaining tourist attraction near Shrewsbury that tells the story of the Shropshire hills. A superb family day out!
NEWLY REFURBISHED & EXTENDED TOURIST ATTRACTION NEAR SHREWSBURY
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre is a visitor centre and tourist attraction that is easily accessible from Shrewsbury - just off the A49 or under 30 minutes on the train straight from Shrewsbury Station.
Finalist in Heart of England Excellence in Tourism awards 2006
Ideal for school trips and days out in Shrewsbury
Fun, educational children's activities in the holidays
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre is family-orientated
Concentrates on interactivity
Walk around the Secret Hills Exhibition and learn loads of amazing facts about how Shrewsbury and the surrounding areas were formed. Follow the trail of Tusker the Little Mammoth and keep your eyes peeled for special clues.
BECOME A LANDSCAPE DETECTIVE ON YOUR DAY OUT IN SHROPSHIRE!
GEOLOGY, NATURAL HISTORY, ARCHAEOLOGY, MYTHS & LEGENDS....
This tourist attraction near Shrewsbury is a truly varied day out. Stand in a simulated hot air balloon ride! Stand back from a life size replica of the Shropshire mammoth! The mammoth was found in Condover, near Shrewsbury. Hear it roar, then perhaps take a breather in the family café.
Your gateway to an area of outstanding natural beauty
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre is surrounded by 30 acres to explore; way-marked footpaths and for the adventurous… a GPS treasure trail! More hunting! Grab your state of the art GPS gadget and follow the flashes to prizes dotted around the woodlands. It's Geocaching - to use the proper term - but it's educational and fantastic fun, and that's the most important thing!
The visitor attraction even holds special family activities in the holidays, so it doesn't have to be just a quick trip or day out. You can come back time and time again and do different things! Pond dipping! Orienteering!
Refreshments area always aplenty in the family café
Excellent gift shop and art gallery
Works of art by local artists and craftspeople
This tourist attraction is operated by Shropshire County Council
SHDC is closed through Winter
Please mention the best of shrewsbury when contacting Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre.
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