English Heritage sites near Shifnal Parish

White Ladies Priory

WHITE LADIES PRIORY

4 miles from Shifnal Parish

Ruins of the late 12th century church of a small nunnery of 'white ladies' or Augustinian Canonesses. Charles II hid nearby in 1651, before moving to Boscobel House.

Boscobel House and The Royal Oak

BOSCOBEL HOUSE AND THE ROYAL OAK

5 miles from Shifnal Parish

Enjoy a day out at Boscobel House and its famous The Royal Oak as you discover one of the most dramatic escape stories in English History. Visitors can explore the restored oak pasture and orchard, get hands-on with history in the house, meet the farmyard animals and have fun in the play area.

Lilleshall Abbey

LILLESHALL ABBEY

5 miles from Shifnal Parish

Extensive ruins of an Augustinian abbey, later a Civil War stronghold, in a deeply rural setting.

Iron Bridge

IRON BRIDGE

6 miles from Shifnal Parish

The world’s first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in 1779 by Abraham Darby III. Costing over £6000, the bridge was cast in his Coalbrookdale foundry, using 378 tons of iron.

Buildwas Abbey

BUILDWAS ABBEY

7 miles from Shifnal Parish

The impressive ruins of this Cistercian abbey have an idyllic setting near the River Severn. Unaltered 12th century church and beautiful vaulted chapter house with tiled floor.

Wenlock Priory

WENLOCK PRIORY

9 miles from Shifnal Parish

Tranquil ruins in lovely setting. Re-founded by the Normans as a priory. Unusual washing fountain with 12th century carvings, extravagantly decorated chapter house, topiary-filled cloister garden.


Churches in Shifnal Parish

St Andrew's

Church Street Shifnal
01952 463694
http://www.standrewschurchshifnal.org.uk/index.html

Welcome to St Andrew's Church Shifnal. We are the local Anglican church for Shifnal in the Diocese of Lichfield. You are very welcome to join us in our journey of faith as we explore what it means for us day by day. We look forward to seeing you at services, activities and events throughout the year. If we can help you in any way, please let us know. A warm welcome awaits you!


Pubs in Shifnal Parish

Anvil Inn

22 Aston Road, Shifnal, TF11 8DU
(01952) 462686
blackcountryales.co.uk/pubs/the-anvil

Re-opened October 2018 after extensive refurbishment by new owners, Black Country Ales, and thoroughly brought up to date with sheltered courtyard, astro turf and modern toilets including disabled. There is a municipal car park nearby. The...
Beehive

Curriers Lane, Shifnal, TF11 8EQ
None

Due for demolition to build new houses April 2021.
Bell

12 Church Street, Shifnal, TF11 9AA
(01952) 462200
thebellshifnal.co.uk/

Currently a bar and restaurant for Nepalese and Indian food, with a large front room with tables and chairs and TVs each end. At the rear is another large room also with tables and chairs and a TV. Outside is a large area with some heating....
Crown

8 Broadway, Shifnal, TF11 8AZ
(01952) 763052

Pub is near the centre of town near all the facilities Shifnal is noted for; takeaways, pubs and restaurants. Previously owned by Woods Brewery, The Crown is now independently owned. It has a large room at front with a central bar up a ste...
Jaspers Arms

15 Victoria Rd, Shifnal, TF11 8AF
(01952) 460452

Refurbished in 2015 and called "Jaspers Arms" to denote a pub rather than a restaurant with a major alteration of lounge, bar and outside area. Now incorporates a semi-island bar with distinct areas for lounge and bar and imaginatively dec...
Jerningham Arms Hotel

10 Park Street, Shifnal, TF11 9BG

Photo was taken in the early 1990's (photo used with the permission of Stuart Brasier - Wolverhampton CAMRA)
Kings Yard

2 Cheapside, Bradford Street, Shifnal, TF11 8BN
(01952) 453553
kingsyardpub.com

Two storey Micropub opened May 2021 in the centre of Shifnal amongst the local shops, and serving Real Ale from four hand-pulls and cider, from the cellar. Craft beer and keg is served by eight wall mounted dispensers at the back of the bar...
Naughty Nell

Shifnal, TF11 9BA

The photo is from September 2007
Odfellows Wine Bar

11 Market Place, Shifnal, TF11 9AU
(01952) 461517
odfellows-shifnal.co.uk/

Very handy for the railway station, this popular gastro-pub overlooks Market Place thought by some to be the basis for Dickens' Old Curiosity Shop. Food served is of good quality and is sourced locally whenever possible.
Park House Hotel

Park Street, Shifnal, TF11 9BA
(01952) 460128
parkhousehotelshifnal.co.uk/

Large hotel with a bar called Butlers Bar. Access is from the front door of this Grade II listed building dating from 1699. The large free car park and entrance to the hotel is at the rear. Gardens at the front with plenty of seating.
Plough Inn

26 Broadway, Shifnal, TF11 8AZ
(01952) 463118
theploughinnshifnal.co.uk/

A family run pub in a cosy 17th century grade II listed building offering many surprises inside. Serving 8 real ales with many local guests and two draught ciders. Opening hours and food serving times in the winter can vary so please call a...
Royal George

High Street, Shifnal, TF11 8BL

Pub with one large room with a bar and dining area, and seperate smaller bar.
Shifnal Golf Club

Decker Hill, Shifnal, TF11 8QL
(01952) 460330
shifnalgolfclub.com

Decker Hill Bar, in the club house, offers a full snack menu and daily specials board throughout the day along with the bar offering fine wines and draught ales.
Shifnal Working Mens Club

75 Aston Road, Shifnal, TF11 8DU

Former club converted into offices in 2010.
Star Hotel

Shifnal, TF11 9AW

Star Hotel, Shifnal
Unicorn Inn

Shifnal, TF11 9BA

Unicorn Inn, Shifnal
Wheatsheaf Inn Tap House

61 Broadway, Shifnal, TF11 8BB
(01952) 879453

Friendly three room pub with a real fire, flagstone floors and old beams. It hosts live bands, open mic nights and karaoke evenings. Families are welcome and food (cobs and snacks) are available at lunchtimes. Decked patio garden to the re...
White Hart

High Street, Shifnal, TF11 8BH
(01952) 461161

In the Guide now for 24 years, this Grade II 17th century, timber framed free house now has nine handpulls, and real cider from the cellar. It has won the local CAMRA Pub of the Year award numerous times, and top marks from Cask Marque insp...
Winking Frog

Aston Street, Shifnal, TF11 8DW
(01952) 289711

Next to the railway viaduct and popular with young people. One large room with alcoves, pool table and sports TV. Large public car park at rear and station entrance across the road.