Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
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Well laid out centre things for all the family, shop,cafe and helpfull staff with maps and advice for the walks.
We had limited time and did the hours walk on only meadow very interesting would return for more walks.
My only comment is that some of the gates and fences need repair, and the toilets need to be checked for cleanliness.
We had limited time and did the hours walk on only meadow very interesting would return for more walks.
My only comment is that some of the gates and fences need repair, and the toilets need to be checked for cleanliness.
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As discovery centres go this is one of the better ones, we do not normally bother with them but good choice to visit this one.
Good shop with an interesting range of goodies ( not all of them expensive).
Easy walks from the centre.
Only sampled the ice cream so no idea about food.
Good shop with an interesting range of goodies ( not all of them expensive).
Easy walks from the centre.
Only sampled the ice cream so no idea about food.
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This is a lovely place to stop and take a break. Very interesting Center with great information. Had a lovely meal in the restaurant, and the prices were quite cheap! We didn't venture into the park (it was raining!), but it looked a great place to take your kids.
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Found the centre well laid-out, informative and interesting. The exhibition was interesting and well laid-out with a nice ten minute video. Took us about 40/50 mins to walk around it.
Cafe was busy with a lot of locals which speaks of the quality at a visitors’ centre such as this. Didn’t try anything, but menu looked good.
Nice range of local produce and plenty of information.
Only criticism is that for a small exhibition, £5 seems a tiny wee bit costly, but couldn’t grumble at the information on the local area and its history.
Decent visit all-in-all.
Cafe was busy with a lot of locals which speaks of the quality at a visitors’ centre such as this. Didn’t try anything, but menu looked good.
Nice range of local produce and plenty of information.
Only criticism is that for a small exhibition, £5 seems a tiny wee bit costly, but couldn’t grumble at the information on the local area and its history.
Decent visit all-in-all.
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The kids wanted to go here when we drove past to go to Stokesay Castle so we stopped off after to have a look. The kids wanted to go around the exhibition to see the Shropshire Mamonth but was £13.50 for a family. I can't say if it's worth it or not as wasn't prepared to pay that for what looked like quite a small exhibition & after paying nearly £8 for 4 drinks. Outside there are plenty of walks to do & a couple of small play area's for the kids so not a completely wasted stop off.
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We visited here on our way home from from South Wales, it’s an ideal stop over for lunch where the children can burn of some energy and we can stretch our legs. We didn’t go in the cafe but it looked busy so that must be a good sign! Toilets could be cleaner though.
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A brilliant day out. Stopped for coffee and cake and a wander round the exhibition. Exhibition was well laid out and informative. Both children (15 and 11) enjoyed walking round and reading all the information.
Plenty of outdoor space to walk dogs afterwards. The shop has many interesting and varied things to browse.
Enjoyed visiting that we came back for lunch and another dog walk!
Plenty of outdoor space to walk dogs afterwards. The shop has many interesting and varied things to browse.
Enjoyed visiting that we came back for lunch and another dog walk!
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There are lots of walks signposted from here suitable for all abilities (including wheelchair routes), varying distances and taking in a variety of scenery. There is a children's play area, shop, toilets and an exhibition. The video shows a distance view of the iron age hill fort, this really helps you to understand the history of the area. The cafe is very good specialising in local produce. There are lots of children's activities during school holidays. They have a vegan and vegetarian cookery workshop in September. Activities may have a cost otherwise it's free entry and plenty of free parking. As this is run as a charity they accept donations.
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We spent a great 5 hours here. Parking was just £1 donation ( not compulsory). The centre has a number of walks staring from here. We took the riverside walk which was a lovely circular walk. When we arrived back, we were told that one of the staff was by the pools and was giving educational talks about dragon fly,.... so we thought why not !! ,,,,This was brilliant,. She was very knowledgeable and we learnt so much. We will definitely be back to try some of the other walks. The gift shop was also good.
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On our caravan hols and looking for both a spot of lunch and also somewhere where we could run the dogs off lead. This fits the bill! Delicious food, but be careful serving times are strict, and then a super stroll in the nature walk and dip for the dogs in the river that runs alongside. Perfect!
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Driven past many times on A49 to Chester and then Scotland. Determined to plan journey to stop. Then determined to stop on way back aswell !! Interesting stuff, lovely dog friendly,Nice food options . Good staff especially comunity linkage aspects. Will visit again just because !!
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Great place for adults and kids some great views and walks, food in restaurant/ cafe was good size portions, local produce and great value
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Called in as was intrigued by the virtual hot air balloon ride. This was in an exhibition area that you had to pay for. It was a bit of a disappointment as although it was a stunning film it of Shropshire but was certainly not filmed from a hot air balloon. There visitor center itself has a wonderful cafe and is well worth a visit. There is plenty of walks around the meadows and by the river. There is plenty of wildlife to see. If I was local to the area I would visit often
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We often visit this godsend for walking the dogs and ourselves and for eating in the café.
There has been so much thought put into the services provided at the site and there is everything from shaded parking for Disabled to wonderful items for all ages in the shop.
The food in the café is of a delicious standard and very good value for money and the staff are always pleasant and helpful.
I would recommend this venue for all ages and needs.
There has been so much thought put into the services provided at the site and there is everything from shaded parking for Disabled to wonderful items for all ages in the shop.
The food in the café is of a delicious standard and very good value for money and the staff are always pleasant and helpful.
I would recommend this venue for all ages and needs.
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We loved visiting the Onny Meadows, watching the dragonflies at the new hotspot. The cafe offers a great range of snacks and meals with something for the whole family. Whinberry ice cream was delicious!
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Free entry and car park. You only pay to see the exhibition. The shop is great and has good valued products which are worth the money! The café was great with a good selection of hot or cold food to chose from and lovely customer service! The exhibition is £5 which is cheap for a good day out! In this weather at the moment its a great place to visit and would love to come again with my dog! Great for all ages!
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I have been here many times as it is local to us and each time I have been unable to stay out of the cafe! The cakes and icecreams are fantastic. We had Sunday lunch here yesterday and again it was fab. Lovely food and plenty of it. The staff, both in the cafe and in the shop, were very friendly and helpful. My husband and I have done a few of the circular walks which there are maps for in the shop and each time they have been clear and easy to understand. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants a fun day out.
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We visited the café, the shop, the exhibition and had a walk through the meadows to the river. It was a nice little break and the café has lovely scones.
The exhibition was £5 but sadly had little you couldn't get better off the internet. The short drone film was a delight.
The exhibition was £5 but sadly had little you couldn't get better off the internet. The short drone film was a delight.
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Firstly we looked round the exhibition in the centre itself. The filmshow was most informative and well put together. Loved the mammoth skeleton and the wooly one outside!!!!!!!! Plenty for children to do, lots of interactive displays. Afterwards walked round the meadow areas. You can take your dog round these walks and the views along the riverside are lovely. Lots of flora and fauna to stand and admire. Well worth stopping off at and enjoy learning more about the area.
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A great centre to visit with kids or seniors, good entertainment for kids but a great café for seniors and a very good place to walk the dog. Good shop with plenty of interesting items to buy.
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stopped in the cafe for coffee and a sandwich and was pleasantly surprised with selection and clean and friendly staff in this lovely centre. Fabulous walks around the centre too... TOP MARKS.
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We started and finished our walk at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. The cafe was lovely. Very friendly staff, lovely local food. All the cakes looked amazing and the Shropshire cream tea made with all local produce sounded devine. We were pleased to find the Dairy Dreams ice cream was served there as it is one of our favourite ice cream brands. Would definitely recommend a visit to the cafe after a walk in the Shropshire Hills. There are boot brushes and boot covers on the way in in case you get as muddy as we did.
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We visited around lunchtime and there was nice food available and comfy chairs to sit in, plus free walling in the valley behind. You could spend a bit of money as there was a well-stocked and interesting 'toy' area and the Mammoth Educational display area cost £5 - 6 to visit
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Called in here on Thursday on our way to Oswestry.
What a treat. Amazing place once inside, it's like a tardis.
Free entry and car park. You only pay to see the exhibition.
Shop full of wonderful, quality products.
Had lunch in the café. Courgette and leek soup with seeded bread was delicious. The hot meal choices looked lovely too, so may try one next time.
Paid £5 each to see the exhibition which was very interesting but so much to see would like to see it again as we had a time schedule to be in Oswestry.
Would also like to come back when the weather improves to walk the Onny Meadows.
Called in again for tea and cake on Friday on our way home from Oswestry. Again lovely food and a very welcome cup of tea and Chocolate and orange cake.
This is a wonderful place that you could spend all day at if you wished and it's great for people of all ages.
Will be back soon I hope.
What a treat. Amazing place once inside, it's like a tardis.
Free entry and car park. You only pay to see the exhibition.
Shop full of wonderful, quality products.
Had lunch in the café. Courgette and leek soup with seeded bread was delicious. The hot meal choices looked lovely too, so may try one next time.
Paid £5 each to see the exhibition which was very interesting but so much to see would like to see it again as we had a time schedule to be in Oswestry.
Would also like to come back when the weather improves to walk the Onny Meadows.
Called in again for tea and cake on Friday on our way home from Oswestry. Again lovely food and a very welcome cup of tea and Chocolate and orange cake.
This is a wonderful place that you could spend all day at if you wished and it's great for people of all ages.
Will be back soon I hope.
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Very friendly and helpful staff. Pleasant cafe with a wide variety on offer from full meals to coffee and cake. The film presentation of the county of Shropshire was stunning and well worth seeing.
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