Log Cabins & Lodges in Shrewsbury

The River Severn formed a semicircle in the medieval district of Shrewsbury. England and Wales have cultural and historical differences, and the bustling market towns play an important role in the British narrative. Stroll through the historic centre and appreciate the area's rich history and proud traditions. The heart of Shrewsbury is a great place to stay as there is a train station nearby and you can head towards Telford, its largest village, and the Wrekin town.

There are charming, light and airy log cabins with more than two rooms on the ground floor, part of elegant Edwardian-style buildings located in Shrewsbury's main residential area. These locations are close to the town, so you will pass through the River Severn into the heart of historic Shrewsbury. Each lodge offers comfortable and practical accommodation, including a hallway, separate fully equipped kitchen and living room, to make you feel at home. Some also have a beautifully kept garden, the perfect spot for breakfast in the morning.

Shrewsbury is home to many amateur, professional and semi-professional sports clubs, including Shrewsbury City Football Club, the first football team to participate in Rugby League, where the famous goalkeeper Joe Hart made his debut. The team's championship titles include six Welsh Cup victories, making it an English record holder. This makes it quite common to see fans and feel the spirit of football in the air, so if this is your comfort zone, Shrewsbury will delight you.

For many reasons, Shrewsbury's history is on the map. Charles Darwin was born in Shrewsbury and you can see the church where he was baptized. This is just one of the many fascinating stories the town has to tell, and you'll hear many more of them if you take a boat trip to the Severn in the summer. The northern part of the town was a turning point in British history: in 1403, the rebellious aristocrat Sir Harry Getsper was killed at the Battle of Shrewsbury. And although the face of the town has changed, the old streets and buildings blend seamlessly with the new.

In 1070, Roger de Montgomery built the Shrewsbury River Peninsula during the Norman Conquest to protect the head of the Shrewsbury River Peninsula. The red sandstone fortress here is now from the reign of Edward I when he conquered Wales in the 13th century. The castle is now the Shropshire Legion Museum, which displays paintings, uniforms, arms and emblems.

The Severn Theatre rises above the River Severn, offers panoramic views of the city and is an ideal venue for G&T. According to comedian Jason Manford, the Severn Theatre "is easily one of the top 5 theatres in the country". The Severn Theatre has a theatre capacity of over 600 people and is Shropshire's premier entertainment destination, bringing together the best music, theatre and comedy artists from around the world.

This historic attraction was built in 1835 and recently moved to the grand Victorian Music Hall in the centre of Shrewsbury. For almost 200 years, the museum has collected 300,000 objects, with more being added every year. The most recent acquisition is the Shrewsbury Dockyard. In 2009, a metal detectorist found 9,315 Roman-era bronze coins.

In this church there is a stone statue of John the Baptist, St Winifred and St Bono, which were found in the garden and restored to their original positions on the screen. In the 19th century, there were major restoration projects to restore the priest, and the east end of the church was redesigned by John Loughborough Pearson to accommodate the altar and the sanctuary.

The oldest quarter of the town surrounded by the River Severn is absolutely charming. Shrewsbury has an incredible 660 listed buildings, most of which are black and white half-timbered houses built during the Tudor era, when the wool trade was booming. The old market square dates back to the 16th century and has a separate cinema and café.

A town surrounded by rivers will always have plenty of bridges, and water levels will inevitably become a hot topic. The largest bridges in Shrewsbury are the British and Welsh bridges, which are the gateway to the town. The first English bridge was medieval and was designed for packhorses; the Welsh bridge is on the other side of the town. Despite its name, it was found on British soil and is closer to Wales. This is a Grade II protected building.

Beneath Shrewsbury's famous clock tower, Market Hall is a social shopping destination with stalls selling meat, seafood, flowers, fruit and vegetables, baked goods, speciality foods and sweets. The market has an elegant and cosmopolitan atmosphere, which is reflected in the choice of food on offer at the dance party. There are snacks, oysters, Thai street food, Chinese teahouses and the charming Bird's Nest coffee shop.