Local Reviews
In September 2016, Jayne R said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
We combined a walk of 2 miles to the River Onny with a visit to the Lost Content Museum. The centre is interesting with helpful staff who know the area and advise on circular walks between 2 and 10 miles. The Centre has much to offer and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Excellent day out!
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In October 2016, Lesley W said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
A lovely place with a mammoth experience. Very modern building with a lovely feel to it.
Pleasant staff too
Pleasant staff too
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In October 2016, DJW133 said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
As we were staying next door, we thought we'd pop in. There were lots of leaflets for surrounding attractions, a good small café, lovely seating area (called library - I saw newspapers but few books).
The exhibition was interesting and we were lucky to see it on a free weekend. I might have been disappointed if I'd had to pay. The mammoth was smaller than I thought it would be.
We did wander round the grounds, which filled in the time before tea.
The exhibition was interesting and we were lucky to see it on a free weekend. I might have been disappointed if I'd had to pay. The mammoth was smaller than I thought it would be.
We did wander round the grounds, which filled in the time before tea.
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In October 2016, Sianey92 said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Went in today for food and toilet break. Omg! I had the best home made chicken pie with actual fresh cooked veg (inc cabbage) it included such tasty carrots and buttery potatoes. Totally worth the £7 odd and me and my parents ordered a pot of tea between the 3 of us and it was massive! We had about 3 cups each!
Highly recommended for a pit stop, especially the food. Such friendly service too.
I didn't go around the exhibition but it was certainly popular! (Great for kids too)
They have a small gift shop with some nice quirky gifts from Jams to precious stones/gems, children's activity books to crockery.
Will stop on my travels again!
Highly recommended for a pit stop, especially the food. Such friendly service too.
I didn't go around the exhibition but it was certainly popular! (Great for kids too)
They have a small gift shop with some nice quirky gifts from Jams to precious stones/gems, children's activity books to crockery.
Will stop on my travels again!
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In October 2016, Timothy H said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
This is worth a visit with a charge only to see the main display. Coffee/cake/food/wifi etc is available.
Staff were friendly and helpful, watching an art exhibition being prepared was "entertaining"
There is much to do but the car parking is limited especially for disabled visitors.
We had coffee (pretty average) but declined the cake etc.
There is outside space but for us one visit was enough.
Staff were friendly and helpful, watching an art exhibition being prepared was "entertaining"
There is much to do but the car parking is limited especially for disabled visitors.
We had coffee (pretty average) but declined the cake etc.
There is outside space but for us one visit was enough.
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In October 2016, CarolWestSussex said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
This was a good place to stop for lunch on a long journey. There were hot meals, sandwiches and cakes. All tasted good and were suitably priced. There was a bookstore, gift shop and clean toilets. We would definitely use this cafe again.
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In October 2016, VanRovers said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
This is the first time we have stopped on our travels to use the Discovery Centre to break our journey for lunch and loo break. Very nice lunch with good fresh veg, obviously popular as it was quite busy but still plenty of seating. Clean toilets, interesting shop with unusual items. Next time if we have longer to stay we will visit the Woolly Mammoth and take a stroll around the area.
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In October 2016, westgate123 said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Visited today on route to Ludlow. Great art and photography exhibition and very attentive staff. The walk around the site was nice but benches, gates and fences all had seen better days, looking worn and decaying. Cafe was nice serving a variety of foods. More for children with the interactive exhibition.
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In October 2016, Margaret2 said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Lovely place to start your exploration of the area, maps, leaflets and advice are available here. Walk maps are available for 50p each, what a bargain, other information was given too about the surrounding area. Car parking is free although there is a box for donations.
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In October 2016, 267kathyd267 said about Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
We (3 adults, 2 children and a dog!) were holidaying in the area and decided to visit here after reading a leaflet about it. We were particularly looking for dog friendly attractions, as we couldn't leave the dog unattended in the holiday cottage, and the leaflet stated dogs are welcome. The fact that there was no mention of an entrance fee on the leaflet was also a bonus.
When we arrived, however, we found out that although dogs are allowed in the grounds, they are not permitted in the centre itself. There is also a charge to enter the exhibition, £10 for a family ticket. The children had wanted to join in with the Halloween activities that we saw advertised, but we discovered that they were for children age 5 - 11 years. My children are too old at 12 and 13. So, we had a short walk around the meadows, the children went briefly on the play equipment and then we left. Having had certain expectations after reading the leaflet, we couldn't help but feel disappointed.
I do realise now that it was probably unrealistic of me really to expect a visitor centre with an exhibition and a cafe to allow dogs in and to be free. There were lots of positives about the place and plenty of people there who were clearly enjoying themselves, so before we wrote it off completely, we decided to give it a second chance and go back.
Our second visit was much better. We took the children's bikes and they cycled while we walked along a path from the centre to Stokesay Castle, further along the A49. Then we retraced our steps, going back into the centre's grounds to explore more of the paths there and to build dens in a wooded area. We particularly enjoyed the stroll along the river. We also tried the food at the cafe (ate outside with the dog!) which was absolutely delicious, obviously homemade and lovely and fresh. We had takeaway cakes as a treat too. Now I know what to expect, I would go back again!
When we arrived, however, we found out that although dogs are allowed in the grounds, they are not permitted in the centre itself. There is also a charge to enter the exhibition, £10 for a family ticket. The children had wanted to join in with the Halloween activities that we saw advertised, but we discovered that they were for children age 5 - 11 years. My children are too old at 12 and 13. So, we had a short walk around the meadows, the children went briefly on the play equipment and then we left. Having had certain expectations after reading the leaflet, we couldn't help but feel disappointed.
I do realise now that it was probably unrealistic of me really to expect a visitor centre with an exhibition and a cafe to allow dogs in and to be free. There were lots of positives about the place and plenty of people there who were clearly enjoying themselves, so before we wrote it off completely, we decided to give it a second chance and go back.
Our second visit was much better. We took the children's bikes and they cycled while we walked along a path from the centre to Stokesay Castle, further along the A49. Then we retraced our steps, going back into the centre's grounds to explore more of the paths there and to build dens in a wooded area. We particularly enjoyed the stroll along the river. We also tried the food at the cafe (ate outside with the dog!) which was absolutely delicious, obviously homemade and lovely and fresh. We had takeaway cakes as a treat too. Now I know what to expect, I would go back again!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk