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Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa

Ellesmere Road, Albrighton, Shrewsbury SY4 3AG | Directions | Contact

Historic House and Castles

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Packages which include a two course dinner from our set menu, bed and breakfast are available with free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to check in.

Shrewsbury Castle

At a Glance

  • Location: 3.9 Miles South
  • Admission (2020): Adults £4, Children £1, Castle Grounds free.
  • Open: February to December, Time and days vary
  • More Information: Visit Website

Shrewsbury Castle

This imposing red sandstone brick Castle stands on a hill overlooking the original old town and is now home to the weapons, uniforms and other fascinating historic exhibits of the Shropshire Regiment. Restored to its Edwardian splendour, the Castle is set in wonderful grounds with splendid views of the surrounding countryside, perfect for watching out for Welsh marauders!

Attingham Park and House

At a Glance

  • Location: 7.5 Miles North
  • Admission (2020): Adults £10
  • Open: All Year
  • More Information: Visit Website

Attingham Park and House

Attingham Park is an elegant English country house and estate in Shropshire. Located near the village of Atcham, on the B4380 Shrewsbury to Wellington road. It is now owned by the National Trust. There is the Mansion, a Walled Garden, Pleasure Grounds and a Deer Park covering around 200 acres.

Weston Park

At a Glance

  • Location: 27.5 Miles South West
  • Admission (2020): Adults £8
  • Open: All Year
  • More Information: Visit Website

Weston Park

The Park and Gardens are open daily throughout the summer. You can explore 1,000 acres of Capability Brown parkland and seek out new adventures. For the kids there is the Woodland Adventure Play Playground - with swings, slides, cargo net, climbing wall, ground level trampolines and lots more. Around the grounds they also have treasure trails, sensory walks and scavenger hunts discovering more about the wildlife.

Powis Castle

At a Glance

  • Location: 25.5 Miles South East
  • Admission (2020): Adults £8
  • Open: All Year
  • More Information: Visit Website

Powis Castle

Powis Castle is a medieval castle, fortress and grand country mansion near Welshpool, in Powys, Wales. It is known for housing the loot that was brought home by Robert Clive and his son, Edward Clive from India. The landscaping and gardens are superb with Italianate terraces, spectacular yew hedges and lavish herbaceous borders to enjoy.

Croft Castle

At a Glance

  • Location: 47.4 Miles South
  • Admission (2020): Adults £8
  • Open: All Year
  • More Information: Visit Website

Croft Castle

A building has been on the site from the 11th century and it has, for all this time been the home of the Croft family and Croft baronets. The Croft family were closely linked to their neighbours the Mortimers of Wigmore and later Ludlow. The Battle of Mortimer's Cross took place on Croft lands nearby in 1461. The present building originated as a castle in the 14th century and has been much altered since. The Castle was restored after slighting in the Civil War. It now consists of a stone quadrangular manor house with a small castellated round tower at each corner and a small square tower flanking the north side. The castle is under the care of the National Trust and members of the Croft family still live within it.

Chirk Castle

At a Glance

  • Location: 26.2 Miles South East
  • Admission (2020): Adults £8
  • Open: All Year
  • More Information: Visit Website

Chirk Castle

The Castle is set in 480 acres of parkland, once part of a vast medieval deer park. It is notable for the sunken ditches or ‘ha-has’ installed to stop the deer from entering the formal gardens but avoiding using fences so as not to spoil the view from the castle. The property is well known for its gardens, with clipped yew hedges, herbaceous borders, rock gardens and terraces and surrounded by 18th century parkland. Offa's Dyke passes within some 200 yards of the castle.

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Information correct at July 2020. Please confirm details direct with attraction. E&OE.