1sy August 2008 - by Rakesh Gaikwad
Visiting Shrewsbury
One of England's oldest and most prestigious towns, Shrewsbury
stills carries the tag of 'England's finest Tudor town'. Black
and white beamed properties line the streets of Shrewsbury,
joined together by winding streets and hidden
passages.
Situated in the West of England, Shrewsbury lies next to Wales
and is surrounded by the River Severn and miles upon miles of
rolling hills. Boasting several awards for its beautiful flower
displays, Shrewsbury is often visited purely for its
picturesque value alone.
Traveling to Shrewsbury is easy. There's a regular train
service from most, large train stations in the UK, whilst
coaches are often departing from various locations around the
Country. With John Lennon airport in Liverpool North and
Cardiff airport a few miles South, Birmingham airport is
situated to the East, allowing for easy access to Shrewsbury
from all over the World.
Whichever accommodation type you prefer to stay in, there's
something to suit everyone's needs and budgets. Shrewsbury
offers every type of accommodation, from Bed and Breakfast's to
caravan parks and self-catering holiday cottages to camp sites,
whilst Shrewsbury Hotels are often the preferred accommodation
type. With a variety of hotels situated in the centre of
Shrewsbury and just as many further out, they range from budget
priced as a place to rest your head and freshen up to
extravagant, 5* hotels with integrated spa's and health
villages.
Once in Shrewsbury and comfortably settled into your chosen
accommodation, there are endless activities and places to visit
throughout your stay. For the historic values, Shrewsbury
offers a wonderful castle and abbey as well as a selection of
interesting museums. Providing over 600 grade listed buildings
and being the home of Charles Darwin, it's easy to see why
Shrewsbury is visited for its historic values and photogenic
appeal year in and year out. Shopping wise, there is definitely
something for everyone, regardless of whether you're a shopping
fan or not. For the more keen shoppers, there's a range a of
high street brands at your finger tips in Shrewsbury's malls
and shopping centres. For those who like to peruse more,
Shrewsbury is bustling with individual and independent shops
and retailers, there's no doubt that whether you're looking for
something or not, you will have a purchase or two to take
home.
When it's time for lunch or dinner, or even a pint of beer or a
glass of wine, Shrewsbury is filled with Century old buildings
now offering gastronomic delights. The Waterfront, a new
development on the edge of the River Severn, boasts a variety
of trendy bars and appealing restaurants. Dotted around
Shrewsbury, on the main roads and down winding, cobbled paths
are several inns and quirky cafe's. Most using local produce,
these are definitely the recommended way to get the true feel
of Shrewsbury - home made jam on a freshly baked scone with a
cup of English tea is always on the menu.
Offering more energetic activities such as kayaking and
climbing, just outside of the town centre, Shrewsbury ensures
that there is definitely something for everyone, regardless of
age, gender, budget and time scale.
Article Source:
http://www.uksmartguide.com
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