Family Days Out in Shropshire

The Mytton and Mermaid is ideally located in the beautiful county of Shropshire. As well as the outstanding natural beauty of the Shropshire Hills with its hiking trails, views, and wildlife, there a mix of historical sites and family-friendly activities, making it a diverse and engaging destination.

Visit the Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, the British Ironwork Centre, or the National Trust properties like our neighbours, Attingham Park.

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Attingham Park

Opposite the Mytton and Mermaid.

An 18th-century estate for all seasons with 200 acres of parkland and Regency Mansion, now owned by the National Trust. There's plenty for families to do at Attingham Park, including seasonal trails, adventuring in the Field of Play and woodland walks.

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Home Farm Attingham

Just across the road from the Mytton and Mermaid.

Home Farm is a working farm open to the public, free to walk and look around the historic farm and see its animals.

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Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World

11 miles from the Mytton and Mermaid

A clean, friendly zoo that appeals to all ages and offers close contact with a wide variety of animals from wolves and sheep, to snakes, owls, llamas, meerkats and many more. A daily programme of events encourages audience participation ostrich feeding, deer feeding and the famous Sheep Steeplechase. The Dinosaur World holds 15 animatronic dinosaurs throughout a woodland walk where you really feel like you’ve stepped back in time.

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RAF Cosford

19 miles from the Mytton and Mermaid.

The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands offers a fun, award-winning day out for all the family.

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British Ironworks Center

20 miles from the Mytton and Mermaid.

We are an award-winning family run destination, famous for incredible art, fabulous shopping, dining, and extensive sculpture parks. We have the UKs largest collection of decorative metalwork, national projects, and beautiful finds from all over the world.