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Town and parish in Shropshire, England
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Much Wenlock is a rustic 700-year-old medieval market town in Shropshire. Much Wenlock is filled with a patchwork of twisting streets, black and white half-timbered buildings, limestone cottages, speciality shops, numerous hostelries and watering holes and the remains of a magnificent 12th-century priory.
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St Milburga's Priory
Spectacular ruins located on the edge of the town which are the remains of a 12th-century church that belonged to the Cluniac monastery, refounded in 1079 and 1082, on the site of an earlier 7th-century foundation, by Roger de Montgomery. It is thought to be the final resting place of St Milburga, whose bones were discovered during restoration work in 1101. Wenlock Priory is the perfect place to sit on a warm, mid-summer day and relax. The delightful grounds contain a well groomed collection of topiary.
Houses a collection of memorabilia relating to the town and its townsfolk. It also houses a separate Olympic collection.
Much Wenlock's church is Norman and has a battlemented tower and Jacobean pulpit with carved panels, depicting, rather oddly, some two-tailed mermen.
The Guidhall is the town's government building with chambers for political discussion, it can be visited depending on the time of the year. There are also markets and monthly art exhibitions.
Take a walk along Wenlock Edge. Above the town rises the Wenlock Edge which provides glorious views. This 15-mile limestone escarpment was created when Shropshire could be found just south of the equator, some 400 million years ago. Looked after by the National Trust, The Edge and its ancient woodlands are excellent for walks, cycling and riding. Long distance routes like the Jack Mytton Way and Shropshire Way pass over Wenlock Edge.
A 16th-century house with stunning interior and carefully restored plantsman's garden.
A large park with a playground. You can walk along the perimeter or alternatively the old railway tracks or up the hill with the old windmill.
Follow the Olympian trail around the town and learn about Much Wenlock's Olympic connections. Collect a leaflet from the Visitor Information Centre and follow a self-led tour following the metallic 'markers' embedded into the streets.
If you want to spend some time inside, Wenlock Pottery offer you the chance to paint some ceramics and take them home. They also sell souvenirs.
The Old Smoothie
Café and smoothie shop with an interesting menu. Great for a break in the afternoon.
formerly Kam Boat
This takeaway restaurant is proficient in English and Chinese food.
Indian restaurant and takeaway.
Pet-friendly.
Wenlock Pottery also offer budget accommodation that received 4 stars from the Shropshire Tourism board.
A self-catering annex with two en-suite bedrooms (1 double bed, 1 double bed and 1 single bed), a kitchen and living room. Has free Wi-Fi.
A small two-bedroom B&B.
Sells jams and preserves, along with bread and cakes.
Sells jewellery and trinkets.
A superb independent bookshop with friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Much Wenlock's own delicatessen has a large meat and cheese counter. They also sell olives, chutneys and local honey.
By bus
18 (Arriva) – The number 18 bus goes from Telford Bus station to: Madeley, Ironbridge, Jackfield, Broseley, Benthall and Much Wenlock.
By train
The nearest train station is Telford Central station with connections to Birmingham International (Airport and NEC)-Birmingham New Street-Wolverhampton-Shrewsbury.
By car
The town has several car parks including at Wenlock Priory and in the town centre.
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Birmingham, West Midlands · International · BHX
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