This small medieval market town surrounded by beautiful Shropshire countryside nestles at one end of the famous Wenlock Edge. It is a fascinating place to stay with its 12th Century Priory remains and 16th Century Guildhall, winding streets, half timbered buildings and limestone cottages. There is an interesting mixture of small shops and regular open markets where you can buy fresh farm produce and delicious homemade cakes and preserves. Enjoy good food and real ale at the pubs, restaurants and tea shops and wander round the museum where you will find reference to Wenlock's most famous son Dr William Penny Brookes, who inspired the modern Olympic movement.

The Arts Centre offers film, drama and music to suit all tastes and every second year in June, the Wenlock Festival provides three weeks of events such as open gardens, hog roast on Windmill Hill, open air Shakespeare on the church green, a painting day in the Priory ruins and guided walks.

If you like to walk there are numerous pathways to explore leading from the town or if you enjoy more of a challenge the Stretton Hills and Offa's Dyke are within easy reach by car.