To get you started, here we take a look at some of Shropshire’s best dog-friendly attractions:

Wenlock Priory

Set on the site of a 7th century Anglo-Saxon monastery, the 12th century remains of Wenlock Priory in Much Wenlock set the scene for a brilliant dog-friendly day out in Shropshire. Featuring the Medieval ruins of a Norman priory, Wenlock’s skeletal walls still showcase Cluniac decorations and stand high against a picturesque garden backdrop. Pop your dog on their lead and gaze up at parts of the 13th century church still there and later find a tranquil spot to sit and lap up the atmosphere. 

Moreton Corbet Castle

The remains of Moreton Corbet’s Medieval castle and Tudor mansion provide a fascinating destination for those looking to understand more about local heritage and architecture. Although now in fractured ruins, Moreton Corbet is an intriguing place to visit with your dog, peppered with nooks and crannies to explore and plenty of picturesque picnic spots.

Severn Valley Country Park

The award-winning Severn Valley Country Park is a real haven for dogs. Set in a scenic valley, it encompasses 126 acres of beautiful countryside and boasts incredible views over the River Severn – the country’s longest river. That said, we’re sure your dog will be more interested in sniffing out the scents along the waymarked woodland trails and meadow parks. 

Haughmond Abbey

Visit Haughmond Abbey with your dog and uncover some of the secrets of this former Augustinian Abbey, including intricate carvings from the 12th and 14th centuries. For further walkies, you can also branch off and hike up to the top of nearby Haughmond hill for expansive views over the surrounding countryside.

Acton Burnell Castle

Acton Burnell Castle is the red sandstone shell of a semi-fortified castle, built in the 13th century by Bishop Robert Burnell. Albeit imposing, its formidable façade is belied by its large first-floor windows, which suggest that the castle never had a serious defensive purpose and was instead simply built to impress. And impress, it does!

Ironbridge Village

The UNESCO-listed birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, Ironbridge is the home of the world's first iron bridge, constructed over the River Severn in 1779. Providing an interactive day out for all, Ironbridge’s Victorian town is a very dog-friendly attraction in Shropshire and welcomes dogs in most of its historic exhibits and museum.

Wrekin Hill Walk 

Go “all around the Wrekin” as they say in Shropshire and enjoy a pad around this well-known landmark, topped with an old Iron Age hillfort. Marking the entrance to the county, the 1,000-feet-high hill is popular with walkers of the two and four-legged variety for its 5-mile route that takes you from Lawrence Hill car park, along the Shropshire way and up to the Wrekin summit.

Buildwas Abbey

Not too far from Wenlock Priory or Iron Bridge, Buildwas Abbey is another of Shropshire’s dog-friendly historic attractions. Comprising the ruins of a Cistercian abbey, it features an unaltered 12th century church, a vaulted and tile-floored chapter house, and a recently re-opened crypt chapel.

Ludlow Castle

One of the finest medieval ruins in all of England, Ludlow Castle is a wonderful dog-friendly attraction in Shropshire. Inviting waggy-tailed pals to explore the castle and relax in the tea room’s courtyard, you can make the most of this intriguing time trap together, retracing the steps of kings and queens and glimpsing into the life of medieval high society. 

Hawkstone Park Follies 

Let your best friend discover the curious sights and smells around Hawkstone Park Follies’ historic woodland, rhododendron jungles, cliffs, crags and caves. With something to see at every turn and a dog-friendly tearoom awaiting with plenty of treats to refuel, this will be a day out all the pack will look forward to. 

Wroxeter Roman City

Once the fourth largest city in Roman Britain, Viriconium (or Wroxeter) was almost as large as Pompeii. Encapsulating 2,000 years of history, history enthusiasts and their pups can today explore Wroxeter Roman City and see the remains of an old boutique bathhouse, follow a guided audio tour and explore a reconstructed town house – imaging what life would have been like all those centuries ago.