Whitchurch Marina in Shropshire

Address | Wrexham Road, Whitchurch. SY13 3AA

Whitchurch is set on the beautiful Llangollen Canal in Shropshire. Cruise from here to Llangollen or perhaps go the other way towards Ellesmere Port

Chester - Step off the pages of history and take a tour of Chester with a real Roman and learn what everyday life would have been like in Roman Chester. Discover 1,000 of shops behind the magnificent black and white buildings in Chester's high street and stroll around Chester's Rows where 21st century stores thrive in a Medieval setting.

Ellesmere - A pretty and historic market town nestling in the Shropshire countryside the town's architecture includes Georgian houses and half timbered buildings which offer a host of shops selling everything from antiques to fine food. At the visitors centre view the nesting Herons or take a gentle stroll around the famous Meres.

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - Spanning the beautiful River Dee and Dee Valley this awe inspiring aqueduct was built by Thomas Telford and William Jessop. First Opened in 1805 it spans 1000 feet and is 125 feet high, when crossing over in a narrow boat experience the feeling of being suspended in mid air.

Llangollen - Famous the world over for the annual International Musical Eisteddfod held each July when more than 4,000 competitors from more than fifty countries come together in a gala of song, music and dance. Take a trip through some spectacular scenery on The Llangollen railway and take part in one of the many special events which are hosted throughout the year which include a real ale train trip, a visit from Santa and you can even meet Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends. Llangollen is a haven for shoppers as it hosts a selection of shops offering interesting and more unusual gifts.

Canal

  • Llangollen

Info

  • Local accommodation : Please check www.hotelshopuk.com or www.laterooms.com for special rates.
  • Taxis : Jez Cars - Tel: 01948 663588 / 07863 555323
    SM Cars - Tel: 01948 666957 / 07908 778564
  • Groceries : The local Tesco Store is Whitelion Meadow, (telephone 0845 6779743, www.tesco.com), which is 3 miles from the marina and there is a Sainsburys in Nantwich, (telephone 01270 629664, www.sainsburys.co.uk).
  • Bike Hire : Artisans - Owestry 01691 870317 - Website www.artisans-lakevyrnwy.co.uk

    Llangollen Bike hire - Llangollen 01978 860605 - Website www.northwalesbikehire.com

    SK Cycles - Llangollen - Website www.skcycles.co.uk

    Mere Cycle- based in Ellesmere, will deliver to the marina and collect , Tel 01691 773298/07988-842038