Much Wenlock Travel Guide

 Andrew_W_K Says:  The ruins of Wenlock Priory are among the most romantic ruins in England. Originally a Saxon monastery the ruins we see today are from the Norman rebuilding that took place in the 12th century. The priory became redundant after the reformation as did many others including... 

 Andrew_W_K Says:  When you tell people that the modern Olympic movement really began as a consequence of a rural doctor in the Shropshire town of Much Wenlock they nod and secretly think you are raving mad but it's actually true. Local resident Dr William Penny-Brooks instigated the first... 

 sandysmith Says:  These spectacular ruins are the 12th & 13th century remains of a church and cloistral buildings belonging to the Cluniac Priory, now under the management of English Heritage. It is said to be the final resting place of St Milburga, the first Abbess, whose bones were found... 

 sandysmith Says:  Just off the high street is Back Lane and towards the end can be see a fine example of a cruck-frame house - St Owen’s Well House and in the wall on the outside of the house is St Owen’s well itself. Cruck frame means 2 matching curved beams that meet at the gabled end, this... 

 sandysmith Says:  The Guildhall is from the 16th century. The lower part houses a market now inside the market you can see some of the original borough signs which extended over 17 parishes. Upstairs are the council chambers which are still in regular use and the old court. Above the judge's... 

 sandysmith Says:  Holy Trinity Church became the church of the parish around 1100 and the Cluniac monks from The Priory were said to responsible for much of the stonework. t was here that St. Milburga (Wenlock’s female saint and abbess of Wenlock Priory) was buried and later moved. Her... 

 sandysmith Says:  Opposite Raynauld's Mansion is the Talbot Inn which has been a lodging since 1361. It was called the Abbott's House, the Almoners , a pub for travellers and a centre for alms giving. The courtyard was a pleasant place to stop for some lunch and a drink here as we explored... 

 sandysmith Says:  Just along from the Corn Exchange on the High Street is another interesting building - a plain timber frame Elizabethan building, Raynald’s Mansion, constructed 1682. Looked like it was being renovated inside for a fine furniture shop. 

 sandysmith Says:  Along the high street in Much Wenlock are many interesting buildings. The Corn Exchange is just one of them, constructed in 1851, the building became an Agricultural Library shortly afterwards and is still used as the local public library. Above the market area you can read... 

 sandysmith Says:  The memorial hall at the heart of the town centre is home to the town's tourist office - so a good place to start and pick up leaflets for local town walks and information. The museum is also housed here - free entrance and full of local information and history - especially... 

 trvlrtom Says:  The museum has some interesting artifacts and memorabilia of the town. The Tourist Information Office is in the same building. Just outside their door is a map showing details of another Wenlock walk - the Olympian Trail which will guide you past points of interest relating... 

 trvlrtom Says:  Much Wenlock's High Street has several notable buildings. Raynald's Mansion stands out as a fine Elizabethan era half-timbered building. The Talbot Inn across the road has been a lodging since 1361. The courtyard has a malt house in the back. The black and white Barclays... 

 trvlrtom Says:  The Guildhall is one of the finest Tudor buildings in the area. This grand half-timbered building, built in 1540, includes a council chamber and courtroom, lined with centuries old carved wood and intricate design work. The ground level is an open market, once common... 

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 sandysmith Says:  Much Wenlock is the birthplace of William Penny Brookes, founding father of the Modern Olympic Games. His home is now the Lloyds bank there. It was in 1850 that the first ever Olympian Games were held in Much Wenlock and they are still held here annually in July on the...