Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
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Stopped her overnight and had tea and cake in the cafe, then went for a walk around the nature and wildlife areas. Some interesting exhibitions and information in the centre. Well worth a stop.
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We visited here on holiday in Shropshire on 30 June. We walked round Onny Meadows with our dog then sat outside for lunch. We enjoyed their fish finger sandwich with salad and their tuna mayo sandwich on brown bread with salad, drinking a coca cola and dandelion and burdock. Excellent food.
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Often pop in there on the way to Cardiff for coffee and cake - the cakes are unbelievable the best ever. Had full English breakfast there on Saturday and was very impressed.
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Lovely place for family visit lots to see and do at very little cost. Kids think the walks and park area is great. The discovery centre mammoth centre is great with lots of informative information for all ages. The ice creams from the coffee shop are amazing and a must on a visit. Been a few times and certainly come again if not for a walk around the lovely area and a ice cream. Highly recommend
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We called in here for a browse and coffee on our way to our next stop. We had a coffee which was ok, but we also had some homemade shortbread, unfortunately it was quite stodgy as it hadn’t been cooked quite enough.
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A very nice place to visit. The walk round the acreage was very pleasurable, with the chance to see quite a range of wildlife. The mammoth exhibit, with associated history of the area, is well worth the £5 fee. In short worth while.
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Stopped here to have something to eat. Good selection on the menu with gluten free bread as an option. Very reasonably priced. Will come again to view the rest of the centre when I am next in the area.
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I live local & often pop in for a browse now & then plus coffee/tea & cake.
PLEASE please improve the tea!
It is just so weak & tasteless.
Just awful, on every occasion. Other people
say the same & I hear negative comments about it when there. Homemade cakes are fine! I know funds are limited but some new chairs would be nice too. Thank you.
PLEASE please improve the tea!
It is just so weak & tasteless.
Just awful, on every occasion. Other people
say the same & I hear negative comments about it when there. Homemade cakes are fine! I know funds are limited but some new chairs would be nice too. Thank you.
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An interesting evocation of Shropshire’s past, with an impressive life size reconstruction of the skeleton of a woolly mammoth, found at Condover, near Shrewsbury. I do however think that at £5, it is overpriced, even though the displays are good.
Outside there are some pleasant walks in the meadowlands of the River Onny.
Outside there are some pleasant walks in the meadowlands of the River Onny.
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Visited here with a group of excitable 5-7 yr olds and 2 babies in prams. Beautiful surroundings to run free and enough benches etc to sit and have a picnic. The only down side we though £5 for entrance into the discovery centre was expensive for a short walk round. All in all a good few hours in the fresh air!!
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A very pleasant to spend an hour or more. There is well stocked gift shop which was particularly inexpensive, an smart cafe with a good menu and lots of information on the local area. Then outside there were some wonderful guided walks
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On a 200 mile journey about half way we need a coffee and hopefully a scone. It felt as though nothing would come our way. After googling we found this great Discovery centre in Craven arms. What a find! Excellent for children but most of all great coffee and warm plain scones with what I think was homemade strawberry jam, This really was a tonic on the journey as weather was wet and we needed lifting. We set on our way feeling a great deal better talking of what a great scone it was
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We always enjoy the food, drinks and walks at the discovery centre. This weekend, we had a three course Sunday lunch here and it was the best we have ever had out anywhere. The garlic mushrooms were delicious, the beef was perfectly cooked with homemade yorkshires, roast potatoes and delicious fresh veg too. The chocolate and raspberry delight desert was out of this world, perfect end to a perfect meal and then we tried some wild garlic pesto from the demo in the sofa area. Followed by a walk by the river with the dog, we had a wonderful day. Thanks to the friendly staff for their wonderful service.
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I called here with my husband and son a few years back and are on holiday again in the area again so had a return visit. Knew the cafe was ok so went in for some lunch. All ok apart from asking for a cheese and tomato toastie and I got onion instead of tomato which I hate but I just picked it out. I believe the cafe are run by volunteers and it’s reasonably priced. Main meals finish at 2.
We haven’t been in the exhibition but always leave a donation for parking. The walks are lovely and we’ve been on long long ones and I returned again today for a short walk with my old dog.
Free entry to the building (£5 for the exhibition).
We haven’t been in the exhibition but always leave a donation for parking. The walks are lovely and we’ve been on long long ones and I returned again today for a short walk with my old dog.
Free entry to the building (£5 for the exhibition).
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Well worth a visit. The film using a drone really gives you an idea of the surrounding landscape and it's history
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The food in the restaurant is top rate at a very reasonable price. The walks in the thirty acre site are good and are not strenuous.
The centre itself is very informative and well worth a visit.
Entrance is free (apart from the special exhibition.
The centre itself is very informative and well worth a visit.
Entrance is free (apart from the special exhibition.
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We visit here whenever we can! Great place to get lost in family walks and talks. Some lovely little natural play areas.. Plus the pond! My kids love doing activities in the school holidays staff are lovely and great little cafe!
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Called in here on a miserable day. The inside information was very interesting and informative. Wished the weather had been better so that we. Could have walked around outside. The gift shop is lovely and bought some items cheaply in their sale.
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Popped in here on a previous occasion with some friends and hadn't realised that there are some wonderful meadows and walks . So have been several times since . Had lunch twice this week in the cafe (we live in Ludlow) . The steak and ale pie was fab as was the delicious homemade quiche . We had Sunday lunch today which was delicious and plentiful . We did book in advance and was lovely to have a reserved table with a proper table cloth and laid properly ! Bit of a wait to order but that's because not only is there a Sunday roast but also the usual full menu . I've worked in the catering industry all my life and understand why there can be a bit of a wait .. but saying that we didn't actually have long to wait that long . And my goodness it was definitely worth the wait . Chicken was lovely and moist and very tasty and came with stuffing and roast potatoes with a dish of assorted veg separate which included swede,carrots,broccoli,green beans and new potatoes all cooked extremely well . Unfortunately didn't have room for pudding ! What's great it's all home made and locally sourced as much as possible . We'll be back again and again . Great find . And will continue to support . Oh and we thought the cafe was really good value .
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Wonderful discovery as a coffee stop but turned out to be extremely interesting. The shop has a wide range of delightful gifts. They also highlight animal welfare. Pleasant staff and great food.
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Holidaying in Ludlow, a local recommended the food at the Discovery Centre. I was not disappointed, neither was my dog, by the huge portion of Sunday roast beef. The queen of puddings was a first for me. It was delicious. The lady taking my order was friendly and engaging and also about to taste the queen of puddings for the first time.
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We went to the Bonfire event at the Discovery Centre. All I can say is GO NEXT YEAR. The firework display was absolutely amazing, there was a massive bonfire, a hog roast, hot dogs and burgers and a Wood's bar. Including stuff for the kids, rides, lights etc. It only cost £3.50 to get in and it was so well organised I can't recommend it enough. We will definitely go again next year.
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Half term visit with our granddaughter, daughter and son in law, we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the walk afterwards. Also the lunch was good too.
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Can I congratulate Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre on their excellent customer service. I visited recently & had a small problem. On my return home, some distance away, I contacted SHDS & spoke to Grant (the Manager?) & he was extremely helpful in sorting out my problem. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Bob Salisbury Chester
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Call in on a road trip but this would make a great resource for those staying longer - particularly those taking advantage of the fine walking setting.
We stopped for lunch, each of the the four of us having something different from the wide, home made offerings.
The food was fresh and palatable and very generous proportions.
All in all, glad to have stumbled across this venue.
We stopped for lunch, each of the the four of us having something different from the wide, home made offerings.
The food was fresh and palatable and very generous proportions.
All in all, glad to have stumbled across this venue.
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