Local Reviews
In August 2016, 923Dan said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
We stopped here for a walk around and a drink - beautiful grounds and a children's playground. Also, a woolly mammoth out the front!
Very interesting building and very welcoming and comfortable inside. My husband was happy - he found a seat so comfy he fell asleep and the staff didn't mind! There was a craft play area, which kept the kids entertained, and plenty of space to relax and find out what was going on in the local area. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Very interesting building and very welcoming and comfortable inside. My husband was happy - he found a seat so comfy he fell asleep and the staff didn't mind! There was a craft play area, which kept the kids entertained, and plenty of space to relax and find out what was going on in the local area. Wish we could have stayed longer!
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In August 2016, leysla said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
We visited here at the start of our holiday in Shropshire. Very friendly helpful staff and plenty of parking. We enjoyed the display with the Woolly Mammoth. And really enjoyed walking the grounds, well worth a visit.
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In August 2016, DaveWilkins said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
We have visited this attraction a good few years ago and were excited about returning today. Sadly, we were left a little disappointed. There was plenty of parking and the facilities and staff were welcoming. The Woolly Mammoth was exciting, and my son loved standing next to it and having his photo taken next to his huge tusks. But unfortunately the excitement ended there. There were several other exhibits, but the information wasn't inspiring and didn't hold the attention of my son (and no, he isn't one of those children!) We were particularly disappointed by the visual presentation which has been changed and was quite dull and again uninspiring. We had lunch in the cafe which was tasty and then explored the grounds. There were some excellent paths and bits and pieces to explore. Playing on the playground and crashing around outside the centre saved the day for my little one. The lounge, gallery and craft areas were nice and well appointed and all free. The only paid-for part of the attraction was the disappointing bit.
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In August 2016, Mitchell Edwards said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Very very interesting, I wanted to check this out for a while, more so recently because I think I read somewhere that it is closing down.
The mammoth isn't made from the real bones they found but it is still interesting to see, especially if you have young children. Four Mammoths were found in a quarry in Shropshire! - found that fascinating... as was info about the Hill forts in Shropshire as I know the Wrekin was one.
Food was expensive but awesome, definitely exceeded my expectations there. They accepted card.
I think the Shropshire Discovery Centre is closing down so I'll it's fair enough that there is lots of room for improvement, if it wasn't then I'd be happier if there was:
• Less litter
• Contactless payment in the shop/diner
• Free WiFi
• Less Nettles around the playing areas
I recommend it if you're into local history. My kids enjoyed it.
The mammoth isn't made from the real bones they found but it is still interesting to see, especially if you have young children. Four Mammoths were found in a quarry in Shropshire! - found that fascinating... as was info about the Hill forts in Shropshire as I know the Wrekin was one.
Food was expensive but awesome, definitely exceeded my expectations there. They accepted card.
I think the Shropshire Discovery Centre is closing down so I'll it's fair enough that there is lots of room for improvement, if it wasn't then I'd be happier if there was:
• Less litter
• Contactless payment in the shop/diner
• Free WiFi
• Less Nettles around the playing areas
I recommend it if you're into local history. My kids enjoyed it.
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In September 2016, Winston Ingram said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Great place to walk the dogs very clean with plenty of bins and also free poo bags
A good centre also with a nice cafe serving good coffee and cakes
A good centre also with a nice cafe serving good coffee and cakes
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In September 2016, Laura P said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
We had found a leaflet about this centre at our accommodation. The weather was good so we thought we'd pop along. It was a bit confusing when we first went in. I saw boxes saying that the centre was run by volunteers and asking for donations, so I put some money in the box then found out that the attraction giving you info on the Shropshire area is separate and you have to pay to go in, it wasn't too expensive. There's lots of interesting boards giving lots of info. there's also a Mammoth skeleton (not real). The video giving aerial views over Stokesay & Ludlow castles and surrounding hills is great. After the display we went for a walk around the grounds. quite disappointed with this, as in parts it looks like waste land. I was following the map we were given and it looks like part of the walk is missing and we couldn't find the Holly hedge, the orchard had a few trees in it but overall felt the place was lacking. I'm sure it takes a lot to maintain something of this size especially if it is run by volunteers.
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In September 2016, Alison L said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
We called in on our way to Ludlow for a drink and a snack, and were tempted by the toasted sandwiches, which were excellent.
The hot food looked excellent in the heated cabinets as did the homemade cakes.
Staff were friendly and professional despite being busy.
There was a shop which we didn't patronise, and clean loos, which we did.
The hot food looked excellent in the heated cabinets as did the homemade cakes.
Staff were friendly and professional despite being busy.
There was a shop which we didn't patronise, and clean loos, which we did.
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In September 2016, HJPinBeds said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
This centre is aimed largely at schoolchildren, but we adults enjoyed our visit.
The café is good, although can get too warm - if that is the case you can take your meal out to the courtyard or reception area. Be sure to cut out the voucher in the booklet to get a free drink with a cake purchase.
The shop has some useful items of local interest, so we had to buy a 2017 calendar of Shropshire hills - will bring back pleasant memories.
The café is good, although can get too warm - if that is the case you can take your meal out to the courtyard or reception area. Be sure to cut out the voucher in the booklet to get a free drink with a cake purchase.
The shop has some useful items of local interest, so we had to buy a 2017 calendar of Shropshire hills - will bring back pleasant memories.
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In September 2016, Kengai13 said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
We visited with our 3 small dogs who can be Devils around wildlife so we like to walk them in controlled areas. This was perfect for them - lots of space to run around and even a shallow river to swim in!
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In September 2016, Andrea1685 said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
This place has something for everyone. There is a quiet area for reading, an area for children, an exhibit which includes a mammoth skeleton, an excellent gift shop, an outdoor area (and there are several walks to choose from), and a cafe which serves hot food and sandwiches, cakes, and ice cream. A great place to visit. That being said, some members of staff would be well advised to keep their voices down - one woman, in particular, was the loudest person in the place by far!
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