Shrewsbury: What To Do When You Visit Shrewsbury
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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Posted November 20, 2008
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