Community owned since 1984, the Centre underwent a major refurbishment in 2004, resulting in it becoming the Best Regional Winner of the West Midlands Market Towns Award in 2006. On the 2nd June 2014 an announcement from Buckingham Palace confirmed Read more [...]
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A Day Out – TOWPATH, TOWN & FARM
A day exploring the canal, brewing and heritage town of Market Drayton rounded off with a visit to England’s first community owned farm By Beryl & Kate from Market Drayton Community Partnership About 1 ½ miles each way. Frogmore Road Read more [...]
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A short break visiting gardens on the Shropshire/Staffordshire borders
KATE’S GARDENS A short break visiting gardens on the Shropshire/Staffordshire borders by Kate from Market Drayton Community Partnership Market Drayton is just a short drive away from some of the area’s finest gardens. From the grandeur and open landscapes of Read more [...]
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Local Villages
Please click on links below for information on local villages: hodnet.org.uk website for Hodnet, Marchamley, Wollerton and Peplow Norton-in-Hales is a picturesque village located in North Shropshire some 4 miles North East of Market Drayton A guide to Loggerheads, Ashley Read more [...]
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Wollerton Old Hall Garden
The garden has been designed and developed by Lesley and John Jenkins since 1984. It is set around a 16th Century Hall House and has developed into an important modern garden in the English Garden tradition with echoes of Arts Read more [...]
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Sandbrook Vaults
Traditional public house, recently refurbished. Real ale from local Joules brewery. Live music, wood burner, friendly staff and atmosphere. Live music is routinely on here, further details should be obtained from the pub by visitors 4 Shropshire Street, Market Drayton
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Market Drayton Golf Club
A hidden gem set in the rural Shropshire countryside Positioned down a peaceful lane one mile outside the Shropshire town is Market Drayton Golf Club. Established in 1906 it is a beautiful course with elevations that afford spectacular views of Read more [...]
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Canal Walk
3.2 km / 2 miles – allow 1 hour (Shortcut 2.5 km / 1.6 miles – allow 45 mins) A gently undulating start to reach the canal. Challenging steep steps at the aqueduct. Stiles: 0 Climbs: 1 – Challenging (steep Read more [...]
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Local Walking Leaflets
Tern Valley Walks download (apx 4mb) Hodnet Walks :6 – download (apx 650kb)
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Four cycle routes around Market Drayton From 6–24 miles
Four cycle routes around Market Drayton following quiet lanes and country roads From 6–24 miles (10–38km) Route 1 – To Tyrley Locks (Total 6 miles/ 10km) Route 2 – Cheswardine, Bishops Offley and Cop Mere (Total 16 or 24 miles Read more [...]