A weekend in Shropshire with the kids

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This two-day weekend is built around big houses and space to roam rather than a packed schedule. Day 1 is gentle: Hanbury Hall in the morning, then Chateau Impney Hotel just 2.1 miles away, so little legs barely notice the car. Day 2 is the bigger day. Holt Castle Ruins sit 63.8 miles from the previous stop, so pack snacks and a good playlist. Lunch follows at the Cock O'Barton, which holds a 5/5 food hygiene rating, and the afternoon is at Erddig Hall, 8.4 miles on.

For a base, Boyvyle Farm - Kibble sleeps 6 and is 1.9 miles from Church Stretton station. Home Farm House sleeps 14 if grandparents and cousins are coming too. Holiday Inn Telford Ironbridge is 0.7 miles from Telford Central. Arriving by train, Shrewsbury is the nearest station. One honest note: the nearby River Severn bathing waters are rated Poor by the Environment Agency, so save the paddling for another trip.

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Day 1

Start at Hanbury Hall while the kids are fresh. It's then only 2.1 miles to Chateau Impney Hotel, a short hop that keeps the afternoon unhurried.

Morning

Hanbury Hall

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Afternoon

Chateau Impney Hotel

Stately Home & Palace

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Day 2

Set off early, because Holt Castle Ruins are 63.8 miles from yesterday's last stop, so build in a snack and leg-stretch break on the way. Lunch at the Cock O'Barton (5/5 hygiene rating) is just 2.3 miles on, then it's 8.4 miles to Erddig Hall for the afternoon.