Historic Shropshire & The Black Country

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This is a 5 day break to Shropshire

staying at Mercure Telford Centre Hotel, Telford

This modern hotel is conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, bars and the Ironbridge Gorge. All bedrooms are modern in design and contain a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and gym.

Included in your holiday price:

En-suite room
Breakfast & 3 course, 3 choice buffet evening meals (Tables of 2, 4 & 6)
Executive coach travel throughout
Entrance to Black Country Living Museum
Entrance to Wightwick Manor
River Severn Cruise
Entrance to Blists Hill Victorian Town
Entrance to Shugborough Estate
Porterage

Door-to-Door Transfers and Coach Travel

Your holiday includes door-to-door transfers and a relaxing trip on a luxurious 53-seater coach, available throughout your vacation.* It will transport you to and from all the attractions included in your holiday package.

*A charge may apply if you are not within our free pick-up area. Please see our home pick-up map.

Group Bookings

Group bookings of 20 - 35+ receive: 1 FREE place

Group bookings of 36 - 53+ receive: 2 FREE places

Day 1

We depart for Shropshire, making comfort stops en-route including a suitable lunch stop. Arriving at the Mercure Telford Centre Hotel this afternoon.

Day 2

This morning we make our way to the Black Country Living Museum, one of the most extraordinary open-air museums in the UK, offering a glimpse into 300 years of history like no other. Set in 26 acres, we discover the story of the industrial revolution and the Black Country folk who changed the world.

In the afternoon, we visit Wightwick Manor & Gardens. Pronounced "Wittick", the house is a family home full of Pre-Raphaelite art and William Morris interiors.

CB, EM

Day 3

Today, we travel to Shrewsbury to take a cruise on the River Severn on a triple deck modern boat. Our 45 minute return cruise takes us from Victoria Quay to English Bridge and offers plenty of photo opportunities and lovely views as we head out and an entertaining commentary from the captain as we return. Hot and cold drinks and snacks can be purchased on board.

In the afternoon we visit Blists Hill Victorian Town within the Ironbridge Gorge Museums. This living museum vividly re-enacts life in Ironbridge from the early 1700s to the Victorian era.

CB, EM

Day 4

Today we visit the National Trust's lovely Shugborough Estate.

Once described as the perfect paradise, this Georgian mansion house and walled garden dates back to the 1600's and was once home to the Earl of Lichfield.

CB, EM

Day 5

We depart the hotel after breakfast, making our way home with comfort stops en-route and a suitable lunch stop. Arriving back in East Sussex this afternoon.

CB=Continental Breakfast, EM=Evening Meal

Room Amenities

LCD TV
Hairdryer

Tea/Coffee making facility

Hotel Amenities

Indoor Swimming Pool
Sauna
Jacuzzi
Gym
Lift

Electric Scooters/Wheelchairs

L.J. Edwards can take a maximum of 2 electric scooters/wheelchairs per short break, these must be for clients with a Blue Badge and Public Liability Scooter Insurance (subject to hotel agreement). L.J. Edwards accept no liability for any accident, loss of damage to the guest or their mobility scooter on a Short Break, or when the scooter/wheelchair is stored in the coach luggage compartment. The individual is responsible for ensuring they are capable of safely operating their mobility scooter and for the security of their mobility scooter during their holiday.

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