Is Much Wenlock worth visiting?

Had a couple of hours in the lovely little medieval town of Much Wenlock and found this great museum/visitors' centre. Really interesting and great potted history of Much Wenlock. Definitely worth 1/2 hour of your time.

Why is Much Wenlock famous?

Much Wenlock has become known as the birthplace of Wenlock Olympian Games set up by William Penny Brookes and his Wenlock Olympian Society (WOS) in 1850. In 1861 he was also instrumental in setting up the Shropshire Games and later in 1866, the National Olympian Games.

Is Much Wenlock a nice place to live?

Shropshire glad: this appealing, old-fashioned village has a bit of culture and a lot of charm, and deserves a medal for its Olympic spirit. It may optimistically describe itself as a market town – and it does have a lively Saturday gathering – but tiny Much Wenlock is more like the perfect old-fashioned village.

Is Wenlock Priory free?

History-making days out from £7.50 per adult

The tranquil ruins of Wenlock Priory stand in a picturesque setting on the fringe of beautiful Much Wenlock.

Is Wenlock Edge a hill?

Wenlock Edge is a narrow limestone escarpment that runs for 18 miles from Craven Arms to Ironbridge, the National Trust owns 8 miles of this stretch.

Much Wenlock, Wenlock Priory Shropshire England - Tour and Explore

Do you have to pay for Roche Abbey?

You can book tickets online until 8.45am on the day you want to visit for the price below. You can still buy your ticket when you arrive, but you won't get the discount. After booking your day ticket, you can arrive at any time within our opening hours and stay for as long as you like.

Where is the nicest place to live in Shropshire?

Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury is a market town with a well-preserved medieval street plan and gorgeous housing. It has listed buildings, a great social calendar, and excellent schools, making it an ideal location for families. The town is surrounded by the Shropshire Hills, offering beautiful walks.

Is much wenlock a town?

Much Wenlock is a stunningly beautiful medieval town and played a major part in the 19th century revival of the Olympic Games. It is the home town of Dr William Penny Brookes, the inspiration for the modern Olympic Movement and founder of the Wenlock Olympian Society.

Which city in England has highest quality of life?

According to a recent study by Totaljobs, Edinburgh has the best quality of life in the country – ranking number one for work-life balance, happiness, access to affordable housing and short commute times (an average of 29 minutes).

Does much wenlock have a market?

Much Wenlock has been a market town for more than 800 years and is home to one of the most popular markets in Shropshire. The produce on offer at the Buttermarket, the Square, and the Corn Exchange ranges from freshly picked fruits and vegetables to pies, preserves, honey, and meats from the area.

Did the Olympics start in much wenlock?

Much Wenlock is the birthplace of Dr William Penny Brookes, the inspiration for the modern Olympic Movement and founder of the Wenlock Olympian Society. It was in 1850 that the first ever Wenlock Olympian Games were held here in Much Wenlock.

Does Bridgnorth have a market?

The Market is held on a Friday and Saturday, with a Market on Sundays which is run on the Town Council's behalf. There are 23 pitches, each measuring approximately 8ft x 6ft.

Why is Wenlock called Wenlock?

The mascot for the London 2012 Summer Olympics was named Wenlock after Much Wenlock where the Wenlock Olympian Society and its Games began. The 2012 Summer Paralympics mascot was named Mandeville in honour of Stoke Mandeville Hospital, where the Paralympian Games originated.

Why is it called Wenlock?

Wenlock, a cute creature made from a droplet of steel from the steelworks used to build the Olympic stadium, takes his name from Much Wenlock, a small town in central Shropshire. With a population of around 3,000 this very small town has a very large history. Much Wenlock is home to the Wenlock Olympian Games.

What is the history of Much Wenlock?

Much Wenlock has become known as the birthplace of Wenlock Olympian Games set up by Dr William Penny Brookes and his Wenlock Olympian Society (WOS) in 1850. In 1861 he was also instrumental in setting up the Shropshire Games and later in 1866, the National Olympian Games.

What is the nearest station to Much Wenlock?

What is the nearest train to Much Wenlock?

The nearest railway stations are Telford or Shrewsbury. Much Wenlock has a regular bus service to Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth. If using SatNav our postcode is TF13 6HS. From the A458, Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth road.

What town in Shropshire is named after the Colossus of Roads?

' Not many towns get to become named after engineers, but Telford in Shropshire – the 'birthplace of industry' – is dedicated to the man who not only spent most of his life there, but is responsible for much of the 19^th century road, canal and rail infrastructure that passes through the surrounding countryside.

What is the poshest town in Shropshire?

Hodnet in Shropshire has won the title thanks to its boutique hotels, beautiful 16th-century coaching inn, and timber-framed manor house, Hodnet Hall. Hodnet, with a population of just 1,534, is close to the town of Market Drayton.

What is the nicest village in Shropshire?

Where is the cheapest place to live in Shropshire?

Meanwhile, the Oswestry West neighbourhood saw the lowest house prices, with buyers paying an average of £143,750 across 58 sales last year. This was followed by Oswestry South and Oswestry East, where buyers spent £177,500 and £182,500 respectively.

Can you walk around Roche Abbey?

Hiking Path goes around the grounds and into the fields. Small car park is available but can get boggy in adverse weather.

What happened to Roche Abbey?

The monastery was suppressed in 1538 – an event recorded in remarkable detail by a local clergyman – and many of the buildings were dismantled. Two hundred years later the ruins became the centrepiece of a designed landscape created in the 1770s by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown for the Earls of Scarbrough.

Who lived at Roche Abbey?

Founded in the 12th century as a monastry of the Cistercian order, Roche Abbey was once home to 50 monks and 100 lay brothers. Unlike other Cistercian monastries in Yorkshire, such as Rievaulx or Byland Abbey, Roche was modest in size which was more typical of the order.