English Heritage sites near Upper Arley Parish
WITLEY COURT AND GARDENS
10 miles from Upper Arley Parish
A hundred years ago, Witley Court was one of England's great country houses, hosting many extravagant parties. Today it is a spectacular ruin, the result of a disastrous fire in 1937.
HALESOWEN ABBEY
12 miles from Upper Arley Parish
Remains of abbey founded by King John in the 13th century.
EDVIN LOACH OLD CHURCH
15 miles from Upper Arley Parish
The ruins of an 11th century and later church built within the earthworks of a Norman motte and bailey castle, with a Victorian church nearby. The site of hundreds of years of worship.
WENLOCK PRIORY
16 miles from Upper Arley 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.
IRON BRIDGE
16 miles from Upper Arley 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.
LEIGH COURT BARN
17 miles from Upper Arley Parish
An outstanding display of English medieval carpentry, this mighty timber-framed barn is the largest cruck structure in Britain.
Churches in Upper Arley Parish
Pubs in Upper Arley Parish
Bellmans Cross Inn
Bridgnorth Rd, Shatterford, DY12 1RN
(01299) 861322
thebellmanscross.co.uk
Harbour Inn
A charming free house that is very convenient for the Severn Valley Railway and by footbridge across the Severn from Upper Arley village.
In the last week of June and into July there's a 40s theme featuring old army vehicles, uniforms and...
Olde New Inn
The central bar in the oldest part of the pub has comfortable seating areas with real fires, low ceilings and ancient beams. Comfortable seating and settles give the place a cosy feel and in summer guests sit outside enjoying the evening su...