Science centres · West Midlands
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
In or near Onibury.
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre — a other in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Craven Arms · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre is a other located in wales-mid, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre serves as a gateway to exploring the stunning Shropshire Hills, featuring an exhibition that highlights the area's history and natural beauty. Visitors can enjoy 30 acres of meadows, a café with local food, and a shop offering unique gifts and crafts.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre is located in Mid Wales, postcode SY7. It serves as an educational facility focusing on the natural and cultural heritage of the Shropshire Hills area. The centre offers various exhibitions and activities related to the local environment.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4372, -2.8326
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Craven Arms
- Postcode
- SY7 9RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Phone
- 01588 676060
- Nearest railway station
- Craven Arms — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/55953471 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre?
- Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY7 9RS), in the parish of Craven Arms.
- What is Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre?
- Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre — a other in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY7 9RS.
- Is Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY7 9RS.