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)
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!
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
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
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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
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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
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.
Open all year, daily 1000-1700. Closed 25 Dec, 1 Jan
Admission is free.
Tel: 01952 433029
Fax: 01952 - 432204
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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
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.
Every effort has been made to make sure that the information contained
in this Directory is accurate. Do be aware, however, that conditions of
entry etc. can change at short notice and that telephone numbers and personalities
may change also.