Linley Station House and Forge Cottage are situated within easy driving distance of many places of interest. The historic town of Bridgnorth is just 7 miles away, Ludlow 27 miles and the Ironbridge World Heritage site 5 miles.

The cottages are ideal for walking with numerous public footpaths in the area. For cyclists the National Cycle Route 45 runs just outside them and allows easy cycling to Bridgnorth or Ironbridge. Bring your own bicycle or hire one from the Cycle Hub at a special discounted rate for Apley Holiday Cottage guests.

There are plenty of attractions in the area -

The Severn Valley Railway steam trains run along the beautiful Severn Valley

Ironbridge, the cradle of the industrial revolution, is a World Heritage site and has numerous museums including -

Blists Hill Victorian Town	Coalport China Museum
Enginuity	Museum of the Gorge
Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron	Iron Bridge and the Toll House
Jackfield Tile Museum	Broseley Pipeworks

There are several National Trust properties nearby including -

• Dudmaston Hall
• Benthall Hall
• Attingham Park

The Long Mynd and Wenlock Edge are within easy reach and Cosford Aerospace Museum is also close by

Acton Scott Historic Working Farm, recently featured on TV is only 32 miles away

Many events take place in the area including the V Festival and Midland Game Fair at Weston Park in August and September respectively, the Cosford Airshow in June, various steam railway galas and the Bridgnorth Jazz Festival in October.

Click here for details of some of the events in Shropshire during Summer 2010