Halloween fun

Something Different

Hawkstone park & Follies -  An 18^th century theme park and a great day out, you won’t find any roller coasters here instead you will find awesome caves to explore, gullies, towers to climb & unique bridges to cross.  Climb the 150-step spiral staircase to get some great views, 13 counties can be seen on a clear day.  Take a picnic or eat in the glass house tea rooms.  Set in 100 acres of historic parkland and surrounded by spectacular views, Hawkstone Follies is a hidden world just waiting to be explored.  Prepare to come back to the cottages exhausted.   British Ironwork centre -   The UK's largest collection of decorative metal work set in 70 acres there's lots to see for all ages.  Spot character's from films, animals or just amazing art work all made from scrap metal.  There are trails to explore as well as a nature reserve, cafe, shopping, ice cream parlour and play area.   Crocky Trail - The Crocky Trail is full of high-energy activities, including rope swings, mazes, tunnels and obstacles, there’s adventure around every corner.  It’s a day out designed for families who want to be active and have fun, take a pic-nic to enjoy on the way round the trail which has wide open space's and plenty of opportunities to climb, slide and explore. Old farm materials have been used to make a variety of rides including the much loved titanic slide as well as drop slides, the spinning wheel, surf rider, knock out and spider trap.   BeWILDerwood - Filled with loads of magical characters based on a series of children's books.  Bewilderwood has 70 acres of activities including stage shows, slides, zip wires, meet & greets and crafts to explore, aimed at the primary school years this enchanted woodland is a fun day out for the whole of the family.   Shrewsbury Prison - Still operational until 2013, The Dana or Shrewsbury prison is one of the largest and most complete surviving Victorian prisons in Britain, take a guided tour and hear stories that reveal how prisoners lived, how officers worked, and how tension, routine and authority shaped every day behind bars.  Lean how prisoners were processed, classified and controlled, walk the landing the officers did and visit the key prison area's including segregation area's and the execution room.  The prison is used for filming sometimes so please check it is open first.  An escape rooms is also on site.