Hawkstone Park Follies, Shrewsbury

Details

Accessibility

https://www.hawkstoneparkfollies.co.uk/plan-your-visit/accessibility

"The Follies is a 100 acre site set over a range of rocky sandstone outcrops incorporating steep steps, paths and narrow gullies used to access a variety of Follies including towers, bridges and caves.

The 4 mile walking route is accessed self-guided on foot. Guided walks and trails are available by foot or 4x4 at and extra cost. The guided 4x4 tours do not have wheelchair access. Guests with mobility difficulties are advised they can book a 4x4 tour, but they would need to be able to get in and out of a 4x4 vehicle themselves."

Brief description

"The Follies is a 100 acre site set over a range of rocky sandstone outcrops incorporating steep steps, paths and narrow gullies used to access a variety of Follies including towers, bridges and caves.

The 4 mile walking route is accessed self-guided on foot. Guided walks and trails are available by foot or 4x4 at and extra cost. The guided 4x4 tours do not have wheelchair access. Guests with mobility difficulties are advised they can book a 4x4 tour, but they would need to be able to get in and out of a 4x4 vehicle themselves."  https://www.hawkstoneparkfollies.co.uk/gallery

Address

Hawkstone Park Follies

Weston-under-Redcastle

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

SY4 5JY

Email

follies@hawkstone.co.uk

Phone

01948 841777

Website

https://www.hawkstoneparkfollies.co.uk/

Directions

"The Follies is entered through a large white double gate off of the main road approximately 1km from Weston-Under-Redcastle.

Brown signs for Hawkstone Park Historic Follies can be found on most junctions. Do not follow signs for Hawkstone Hall.

Parking: 

If you are visiting the gift shop or café and are unable to walk the hill from the car park to the visitor centre due to reduced mobility, you may bring your car up to the visitor centre to be dropped off, being the car is returned to the car park. Two disabled parking spaces are available at the Visitor Centre for wheelchair users and guests who are unable to be dropped off. A Blue Badge must be displayed at all times.

Please note if you are arriving by coach or minibus these must be parked in the main car park. There is not room at the Visitor Centre for large vehicles to turn around."  https://www.hawkstoneparkfollies.co.uk/plan-your-visit/find-us

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

https://www.hawkstoneparkfollies.co.uk/plan-your-visit

Transport

https://www.hawkstoneparkfollies.co.uk/plan-your-visit/find-us

Amenities

"There is a tearoom  and gift shop available at the main Visitor Centre. These is accessible to all, irrespective if guests purchase admission to The Follies or not. Please note, if visiting the gift shop or tearoom, parking is still in the main car park at the bottom of the hill.

The tearoom offers a range of hot and cold drinks, cakes and sandwiches. In addition, icecreams and cold drinks are available from the gift shop. The gift shop contains a range of souvenir gifts as well as a unique selection of local and hand crafted gifts from Shropshire and beyond.

Quick Visit Info: Open on selected dates

Car parking is FREE, there is a short walk uphill from the car park to the visitor centre

Sensible footwear and outdoor clothing is essential

Torches are required and are available for purchase at admissions

Due to the hilly terrain wheelchair and pushchair access is limited to the visitor centre and Grand Valley

Dogs are allowed in all areas but must be kept on lead"