The market town of Shrewsbury is situated in the County of Shropshire in England 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 600 listed buildings within the town. Also this is where Charles Darwin was born and raised and where he was educated. The town still has many reminders about Darwin.
If you want to explore Shrewsbury it is worth taking a walk along the banks of the River Severn which almost circles the town. Or for a lazier time, there are pleasure trips on the river. However there is plenty more for one to do and see when you visit Shrewsbury. Here are a few attractions in and around Shrewsbury that you can look at.
1. Acton Burnell Castle – Here you will find the remains of a 13th Century fortified manor house that was built by Robert Burnell. This gentleman was Chancellor of England a close friend to the then King of England, Edward 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 beautiful park which was designed by Humphrey Repton in 1797 surrounds the manor house of the same name that was designed by George Stuart in 1785. It was the home of the first Lord Berwick. The house is furnished with furniture and silver from the Regency period. Or you can wander around the park grounds and take in some quiet country moments.
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. The west window of the church has a coat of arms on it dating 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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