Nearby
sites of historical interest
Sited near the English/Welsh
border in the area known as The Marches, which has seen
many a conflict between the two nations in past centuries,
the countryside around Netley Hall is well blessed with
castles, strongholds and fortified houses.
Offa’s Dyke is
nearby and, for the enthusiast, there is a waymarked
walk from one end to the other (Further information
from the Offa’s Dyke Centre in Knighton, which
is well worth a visit if you want to brush up on the
history of this famous landmark).
The National Trust and
English Heritage own a number of properties in and around
Shropshire – Attingham Park, Dudmaston Hall, Benthall
Hall, Stokesay Castle and Buildwas Abbey to name but
a few, all of which are well run and make excellent
venues for interesting visits.
In the locality
The Shropshire Hills
are just four miles away - if a ramble up the Long Mynd
suits your mood – and the mediaeval town of Ludlow,
famous for its Michelin-starred restaurants, is around
a 35 minute drive from Netley.
Shrewsbury, said to
be the finest Tudor town in England, is within 10 minutes
drive. Visit the town in August and experience the joys
of one of the best flower shows in the country; savour
the delights of a truly cosmopolitan range of restaurants,
pubs, tea shops, and wine bars.
Hill walking holidays
South Shropshire is
prime hill walking country and an increasing number
of our guests at Netley Hall are enjoying the spectacular
scenery, invigorating air and the abundant wildlife
of the area in this way. There are many grades of walks
available and details of routes may be found in the
Tourist Information Centres such as in Shrewsbury, Ludlow
and Church Stretton.
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