Shropshire Hills are an area of outstanding beauty
If you love unspoilt countryside, visiting historic towns, experiencing a sense of the past, enjoy good food and entertainment, then Shropshire is for you. First time visitors to the county are always amazed at just how much there is to see and do in the county!
Shrewsbury is one of England’s finest medieval market towns and the birthplace of Charles Darwin. Just down the road is Ludlow with its spectacular castle and world renowned annual arts festival. The Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, set in the beautiful Severn Valley is one our most popular destinations.
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Ludlow, Shropshire
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Things to do in Shropshire
There’s so much to enjoy in and around the county, but if you’re not familiar with the local area, here are just a few of the activities you can enjoy.
Natural Beauty
Shropshire has a great selection of National Trust & English Heritage properties including Attingham Park and Wroxeter Roman City. Visit the remains of Roman Cities, Medieval Castles, Ancient Churches and much more.
A glimpse into the medieval lifestyle
Ludlow Castle, one of the finest medieval ruins in England. Set in the Shropshire countryside at the heart of the superb, bustling black & white market town of Ludlow. Walk through the Castle grounds and see the ancient houses of kings, queens and princes.
Adventure, discover, explore
Set in 100 acres of Parkland Hawkstone Park Follies is a range of dramatic and rugged natural sandstone hills that were developed to include gullies, caves, towers and bridges, becoming one of the most visited landscapes in Britain during the 19th Century.
Award winning beer
Ludlow Brewery Brewery’s a perfectly balanced range of beers including multi-award-winning flagship beer Ludlow Gold. The original stalwart of the brewery’s range was followed by Boiling Well (named after a legendary local spring), Best, and Black Knight.
Your Retirement Home in Shropshire
All of our apartments will provide you with everything you need to relax and unwind in your retirement. Whether you’re befriending the other residents in the communal Owners’ Lounge or relaxing with a good book in the gardens, you’ll always feel at home.
The facilities at your Shropshire retirement apartment are second to none, and your dedicated Lodge Manager means there’s always a familiar face nearby to answer any questions you may have. You’ll be located close to shops, doctor’s surgeries, banks, bakers, butchers and all the other conveniences you would expect to find in a county like Shropshire.
Call our Customer Relations team
To find out more about our retirement developments in the nearby area, you can view the individual properties, or contact our friendly team to have a discussion about your specific requirements.
News & Lifestyle in Shropshire
Churchill supports Bridgnorth school with playground furniture donation
Pupils at St John's Catholic Primary School in Bridgnorth are being given the chance to connect with the great outdoors, following a generous donation towards new playground furniture from Churchill’s Mortimer Lodge. The team at Churchill were thrilled to step in and support the schools upgrade initiative, especially being located so close and having strong connections to the Lodge.
Owners at Betjeman Lodge raised £196 to help fight breast cancer on Wear It Pink Day
Betjeman Lodge Owners took part in Wear It Pink Day on Friday October 20th. Everybody had fun dressing up in pink, helping to fund life-changing breast cancer research and support with the £196.oo that they raised on the day!