Local Reviews
In January 2016, Carl said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven Arms is a strange place, dominated by a retail shed and is looking a little run down. It has yet to reinvent itself after the railway moved on and the Cattle market closed.
The Discovery Centre is a "new" build to draw in tourists. The building is a great piece of architecture, with a museum, café, gallery, shop and a centre for local walks.
We couldn't stop long but did enjoy a coffee in the café, whilst drooling at the wares on offer. The gallery was mostly empty and assume between events. What was hanging was good, varied local work, adding to the local community feel the place has.
I would prefer to give 3.5 points, as 4 seems just a little high but certainly deserves more than 3. We will be back.
The Discovery Centre is a "new" build to draw in tourists. The building is a great piece of architecture, with a museum, café, gallery, shop and a centre for local walks.
We couldn't stop long but did enjoy a coffee in the café, whilst drooling at the wares on offer. The gallery was mostly empty and assume between events. What was hanging was good, varied local work, adding to the local community feel the place has.
I would prefer to give 3.5 points, as 4 seems just a little high but certainly deserves more than 3. We will be back.
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In January 2016, ughdar said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Called for a coffee whilst driving the A49; stayed for ages. Brilliant little place. Had a meal of freshly cooked food which was very good value as was the excellent coffee. Although the cafe eating area is basic, the tables and chairs were nice and clean. Menu choice was very good for a small cafe and a lot better than many places. To call it a cafe doesn't really do it justice.
The exhibition was fascinating and the mammoth is real too; well, although what you see here is a replica, it is of the fully grown and remarkably well preserved mammoth that was found in a sand and gravel quarry not far away a few years ago. It doesn't take much imagination to visualise herds of hairy mammoths walking over the very ground you are standing on!
The small shop sells really nice quality and unusual gifts for all ages, many of which are obviously sourced locally and very reasonably priced. Nothing tacky here and no rip-offs.
Staff were very pleasant, helpful and welcoming.
Lavatories were spotless and smelled fresh and clean - no lingering unpleasantries!
If you have some 'sensible' shoes, and it ever stops raining, take time to walk around the 30 acre meadow.
The admission fee [only £3.50] is for the exhibition only, the rest is free.
This was our first visit, but it won't be our last. Very enjoyable.
The exhibition was fascinating and the mammoth is real too; well, although what you see here is a replica, it is of the fully grown and remarkably well preserved mammoth that was found in a sand and gravel quarry not far away a few years ago. It doesn't take much imagination to visualise herds of hairy mammoths walking over the very ground you are standing on!
The small shop sells really nice quality and unusual gifts for all ages, many of which are obviously sourced locally and very reasonably priced. Nothing tacky here and no rip-offs.
Staff were very pleasant, helpful and welcoming.
Lavatories were spotless and smelled fresh and clean - no lingering unpleasantries!
If you have some 'sensible' shoes, and it ever stops raining, take time to walk around the 30 acre meadow.
The admission fee [only £3.50] is for the exhibition only, the rest is free.
This was our first visit, but it won't be our last. Very enjoyable.
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In February 2016, Roger W said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
They are certainly making an extra effort since this place was taken over by a "Grow Cook Learn" a local charity organisation.
Plenty of free parking and clean toilets and a very pleasant walk
before or after good healthy local food.
Plenty of free parking and clean toilets and a very pleasant walk
before or after good healthy local food.
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In February 2016, ozzy150 said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
very disappointed as main part of discovery centre charges admission which seemed expensive for what it was. Basically a tourist information centre that charges.
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In March 2016, Hackford said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
A relatively modern and well designed visitor centre which houses an excellent exhibition and information of the Marches, a licensed café producing home-cooked food, a craft room for children (School party in during our visit), the usual gift shop with books and maps, and outside areas to explore along with circular walks by the river Onny. A great place to visit as a couple or with family and friends (don`t forget to include the children who will enjoy this).
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In March 2016, Warren S said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Visited the centre and walked around the Onney Meadow and the oxbow ponds which is a walk which is short but scenic, paths have been laid out for disabled access in parts. Had a lovely Sunday Lunch in the centre's cafe and perused the artwork. (Did not see Mammoth exhibit due to cost, £3.50!)
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In March 2016, BrynCelyn13 said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
We met at the Discovery Centre prior to a weekend away. We explored the grounds with dogs and children and had great fun. There was some space inside for crafting and an exhibition to see a woolly mammoth skeleton. We made the most of all aspects of the centre and between playing football exploring the fields and structures and indoor section, we were entertained for a couple of hours. All the staff were very friendly and the food in the cafe was tasty especially the cheesecake and milkshakes made out of ice cream. Thank you
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In March 2016, Riverbankannie said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Free entry to car park, cafe and shop. Modern building that has a small museum of ecological history with dinosaur bones and a film of the local area shot from a hot air balloon. Small charge for entry to this.
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In April 2016, Martin B said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
This is a perfect place for all age groups as there are several degrees of ability for walkers. Take your dog for a good run out,acres for them to run round. The visitor centre has lots to see as well as a mammoth. There is an excellent restaurant with home made food from locally sourced produce. When the weather is nice get yourself out there.
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In May 2016, Youngfamily2 said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
There are many different paths you can walk around which makes the kids think there on an adventure brilliant place. To go for a nice cooked meal after!
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