Some of the free entry places in England that you can visit without paying for a ticket – all you need is the knowledge

English Free Entry Attractions, Heritage Sites, Events,
Museums, Galleries. Listed by County.

England - Shropshire

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There are many free entry listings in Shropshire

The Iron Bridge - Ironbridge, Ludlow Museum,
Much Wenlock Museum, RAF Museum Cosford,
Rowley's House Museum, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, Teddy Bear Shop and Vintage Display,
Whitchurch Heritage Centre & Tourist Information and more.

Admission is free!
(Terms and conditions may apply)

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Acton Burnell Castle
Acton Burnell, SY5 7PF, Shropshire

The substantial remains of Robert Burnell's 13th Century, fortified manor house. Burnell was a close friend of King Edward 1st and Chancellor of England. In 1263 one of England's first parliaments was convened here.

The site is owned and operated by English Heritage

Open during daylight hours 7 days a week.

Access is free!

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David Austin Roses
Bowling Green Lane, Albrighton, (Shropshire) Wolverhampton, WV7 3HB

A unique visitor attraction, representing all the best in roses. Could be the finest displays of roses in Europe! Covering over 2 acres. David Austin Roses is a must do for anyone interested in roses.

Your Mum would love the Tea Room snacks!

Open daily 0900 - 1700
Closed Christmas to New Year

Free admission.

Tea Room 0930 - 1630

Plant Centre and Garden Shop.

Tel: 01902 376377

Website

Map

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The Iron Bridge
Ironbridge, Telford,
Shropshire

THE IRON BRIDGE IS A WORLD HERITAGE SITE

Open 24/7 - Access is free!

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Ludlow Museum
11-13 Castle Street
Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AS

Open 1 Apr-29 Oct, Mon-Sat, Bank Hols, Sun, 1030-1300, 1400-1700; Jun - Aug, Sun, 1030-1300, 1400-1700

Admission is free.

Tel: 01584 875384
Fax: 01584 872019
Send Email

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Much Wenlock Museum
High Street, Much Wenlock
Shropshire, TF13 6HR

Open Easter to Oct Mon-Sat, 1030 to 1700.
7 Days during June, Jul and Aug.
Open by appointment only Oct-Apr

Admission is free.

Tel: 01952 727773
Fax: 01952 727679
Send Email

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Royal Air Force Museum
Cosford, Shifnal
Shropshire, TF11 8UP

The RAF Museum Cosford houses one of the largest aviation collections in the United Kingdom. Over 80 historic aircraft are displayed in three hangars on an active airfield. The collection spans over 90 years of aviation history from the first crossing of the channel in 1909 and the first civil transport flights in August 1919, to Polaris, lately Britain's nuclear deterrent.

Open all year 1000 - 1800 (last admission 1600)

Admission is free - Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult

Tel: 01902 376 200
Fax: 01902 376 211
Visit Website

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Rowley's House Museum
Barker Street, Shrewsbury
Shropshire, SY1 1QH

Major regional museum housed in timber-framed warehouse and adjoining seventeenth century brick mansion. Major Roman collections, decorative arts, mediaeval Shrewsbury, local and national history. Special exhibitions and events.

Open 4 Jan - 29 May, Tues - Sat, 1000-1600,
30 May - 3 Oct, Mon - Sat, 1000-1700,
4 Oct-31 Mar 07, Tue-Sat, 1000 - 1600, Suns 1000 - 1600.
Closed 11 Apr, 19 Dec - 3 Jan.

Admission is free.

Tel: 01743 361 196
Fax: 01743 358 411
Visit Website

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Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
Barker Street, Shrewsbury
Shropshire, SY1 1QH

Open 4 Jan-29 May, Tue-Sat, 1000-1600,
30 May-3 Oct, Mon-Sat, 1000-1700,
4 Oct-31 Mar 05, Tue-Sat, 1000-1600, Suns 1000-1600.
Closed 11 Apr, 19 Dec-3 Jan.

Admission is free.

Tel: 01743 361196
Fax: 01743 358411
Send Email

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Teddy Bear Shop and Vintage Display
Dale End, Ironbridge
Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7NJ

Open all year, daily 1000-1700.
Closed 25 Dec, 1 Jan

Admission is free.

Tel: 01952 433029
Fax: 01952 - 432204
Send Email

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Whitchurch Heritage Centre
& Tourist Information
12 St Mary's Street,
Whitchurch, Shropshire.

Open Mon - Thurs 0900 - 1700, Fri 0900 - 1600,
Sat 1000 - 1700 Sun Closed, Bank Hols 100 - 1400

Discover the history of the oldest town in Shropshire. Interactive displays, changing exhibitions, local history material, children's games and competitions.
Also Craft Workshops. Town walking trails.

Admission is free.

Full disabled access. No toilets on site.

Tel: 01948 665432 / 664577

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Whittington Castle
Whittington, Nr Oswestry, Shropshire

Whittington is a small rural community in Shropshire close to the market town of Oswestry.

Castle and grounds open 24/7

Due to ongoing restoration work the Castle Gatehouse and Cottage are not currently accessible to the public. It is hoped that the Castle buildings will be re-opened during the Autumn of 2006.

Despite the ongoing building work there remains free public open access to the Castle grounds all year round.

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