Shrewsbury is located in Shropshire, close to the Welsh border. It still retains many of the timber framed black and white buildings that were built during the medieval period and which sit along the sides of its narrow steep streets and alleyways. 

Not counting the castle and abbey, Shrewsbury has more than six hundred listed buildings within the town. Charles Darwin was born and educated in the town. The town still has many reminders about Darwin.

When staying in Shrewsbury you can either take a leisurely stroll along the banks of the River Severn which loop around it. The other choice is to actually take a trip down the river on one of the pleasure boats. Whatever you choose, there are lots of things to do and see when you visit Shrewsbury. Below we take a look at just a few attractions in and around Shrewsbury that are worth visiting.

1.     Acton Burnell Castle – Here you will find the remains of a 13th Century fortified manor house that was built by Robert Burnell. Burnell was Chancellor of England and a close friend of King Edward the First. In fact the king was a regular visitor to the house and it is said that in 1263 he convened here one of the first English parliaments.

2.    Attingham Park – This park was designed by Humphrey Repton in 1797 and it surrounds the manor house here that was designed by George Stuart in 1785. It was home to the first Lord Berwick and is situated just 4 miles to the southeast of Shrewsbury town. The house is furnished with furniture and silver from the Regency period. As for the park wander around the grounds and enjoy some peace and tranquility.

3.    Abbey Church – The abbey church is all that remains of the Benedictine Monastery founded here in 1083. Made from red sandstone this church is dedicated to the saints Peter and Paul. As you approach the church by coming across the English Bridge you will see the very striking west tower which is of an early Gothic design and on it you will see a statue of Edward the Third. Plus there is the wonderful west window to be admired which has an embellished coat of arms on it dated back to the reign of Richard the Second. Then there is the altar of 1888 designed by James Pearson to be admired and why not explore the many tombs with some dating back to the 1300’s.

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There are plenty of things for you to see and do when you visit the university city of Oxford. Both the river Thames and Cherwell run through the city and meet just south of its centre. If you have the time during your visit, you can enjoy a pleasant stroll along the banks of either of these.

However, there are plenty of other wonderful things to do and see when you stay in Oxford and below we take a look at just a few of them.

1.    The Ashmolean Museum is one of the greatest in the world and also claims to be Britain’s first official museum. In fact when this was founded the term museum had not even been coined and its creator based it on a collection of natural history specimens brought together by John Tradescant and his son and which were then given to Elias Ashmole. Ashmole had a special building erected to house the collection and the museum opened its doors in May 1683. But what made this museum so special was when the Alfred Jewel was added to the collection in 1718. 

But as the collection grew the original property in which it was housed became too small and a new museum building was erected and opened its doors in 1894. During 1908 the collection of items collected and displayed in the Ashmolean were merged with an art gallery.

2.     Oxford Botanic Gardens were originally Physic Gardens that were founded by Henry Danvers in 1621 so that he as the Earl of Danby could study more closely medicinal plants. The garden cost £5,000 to create (a large sum at this time) and was built on the site of a form medieval Jewish cemetery. Ragwort, a plant which is now common throughout England, was propagated from seeds that came from Mount Etna. This is the oldest surviving botanic gardens in England and along with the herb and medicinal plants you can view tropical lilies, palms and other arid zone plants in various greenhouses in the gardens. The gardens also feature a rock garden and a bog garden for you to explore.

3.    Located on Oxford High Street is the University Church of St Mary the Virgin. This is a very important building in Oxford University’s history. The first library for the university was established here as early as the 12th Century. 

But what makes this so important is that this is where the trial took place of the Bishops Latimer and Ridley along with Archbishop Cranmer for heresy in 1555. They soon became known as the “Oxford Martyrs”. It is on one side of Radcliffe Square and facing it is the Radcliffe Camera.  You are bound to notice the buildings spire, parts of which date back to when it was originally constructed in the thirteenth Century. Plus if you are willing to climb the towers 127 steps you are offered wonderful views of the city from the top.

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The town of Ayr is located on the Firth of Clyde in Scotland. It is long established and there are lots of attractions for you to enjoy. In this article we take a look at just a few of the attractions that you can enjoy if you decide to spend time when you visit Ayr.

1.    Culzean Castle – This is perched on the cliff tops above the town and offers you breathtaking views across it. The castle is open most days and it also offers accommodation for longer stays. The top floor of the castle was converted into an apartment in the 1940’s for General Eisenhower to use. This was done as a way of thanking him because he commanded Scottish soldiers during World War Two. He used the apartment on more than one occasion including whilst he was President of the USA. Nowadays the apartment has been converted into six guest rooms. 

2.    TheVikingar – It is here you will learn all about Vikings when they were in Scotland from the time of their invasion to the time when they were defeated in battle in 1263 in Largs. You have the chance to come face to face with their Gods and learn what life was like for the Vikings 700 years ago. There are also other facilities here such as a swimming pool, theatre and a play area for children.

3.    Burns Cottage and Museum – This is the birthplace of Robert Burns and is to be found in Alloway. The house was originally built by his father and he only actually lived in it for the first 7 years of his life, but it still houses a wonderful collection of memorabilia and manuscripts relating to this man. The museum is also home to the Burns family bible.

4.    Robert Burns Monument – This overlooks the River Ayr and its two main bridges. The monument has been standing here since 1823 and inside it features more than 600 exhibits about Robert Burns. One of the bridges which you can see from this Monument is Auld Brig. Burns prophesized that this bridge would have to be rebuilt. This prophecy was realized when the original bridge had to be rebuilt in 1877.

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