The Hayes, Market Drayton, Guidebook
Places to visit in and out of Town
All places listed are between 5 and 35 minutes by car from the apartment.
The Trentham estate has a bit of everything Including, shopping, restaurants, bars, garden centre, golf course, high ropes adventure, walks and large lake with gardens. You can also visit Monkey forest which is attached to the gardens.
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Trentham Estate
Stone RoadThe Trentham estate has a bit of everything Including, shopping, restaurants, bars, garden centre, golf course, high ropes adventure, walks and large lake with gardens. You can also visit Monkey forest which is attached to the gardens.
Set in 100 acres of Parkland The Follies are a range of dramatic and rugged natural sandstone hills that were developed to include gullies, caves, towers and bridges, becoming one of the most visited landscapes in Britain during the 19th Century.
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Hawkstone Park Follies
Set in 100 acres of Parkland The Follies are a range of dramatic and rugged natural sandstone hills that were developed to include gullies, caves, towers and bridges, becoming one of the most visited landscapes in Britain during the 19th Century.
Part of the Ironbridge museum trust. Here you’ll experience what life was like when Queen Victoria ruled Britain. Meet some (almost) real Victorians in their authentic shops and cottages, buy curious goods from a bygone era and watch tradespeople in action in their atmospheric workshops and factories.
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Blists Hill Viktorianische Stadt
Legges WayPart of the Ironbridge museum trust. Here you’ll experience what life was like when Queen Victoria ruled Britain. Meet some (almost) real Victorians in their authentic shops and cottages, buy curious goods from a bygone era and watch tradespeople in action in their atmospheric workshops and factories.
Fordhall Organic Farm, in Market Drayton, north Shropshire, is England’s first community-owned farm following a high profile campaign in 2006. At the time over 8000 people across the world supported siblings Charlotte and Ben Hollins to save their family home. Now owned by the community and farmed by Ben Hollins, Fordhall is a wonderful example of community spirit and real organic farming.
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Fordhall Farm
Tern Hill RoundaboutFordhall Organic Farm, in Market Drayton, north Shropshire, is England’s first community-owned farm following a high profile campaign in 2006. At the time over 8000 people across the world supported siblings Charlotte and Ben Hollins to save their family home. Now owned by the community and farmed by Ben Hollins, Fordhall is a wonderful example of community spirit and real organic farming.
Shrewsbury Prison is the World’s most interactive prison, that inspires people, educating, engaging and immersing visitors through a journey behind bars. Shrewsbury Prison was built in 1793 and closed in 2013, with over 200 years of history behind its walls including the countries last remaining Georgian prison.
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Gefängnis Shrewsbury
The DanaShrewsbury Prison is the World’s most interactive prison, that inspires people, educating, engaging and immersing visitors through a journey behind bars. Shrewsbury Prison was built in 1793 and closed in 2013, with over 200 years of history behind its walls including the countries last remaining Georgian prison.
The Festival Drayton Centre is a community owned building that has evolved as a direct result of the time, dedication and commitment of many volunteers. The benefits of being a volunteer at the Centre can be quite simply life enriching. Whether you wish to make new friends, learn new skills or just be part of our successful and professional establishment, the Festival Drayton Centre will fulfill your needs.
The Centre provides wide-ranging facilities which include a state-of-the-art theatre for movies and live events, meeting rooms for conferences, a licensed coffee shop and an extensive arts and leisure programme.
Festival Drayton Centre
The Festival Drayton Centre is a community owned building that has evolved as a direct result of the time, dedication and commitment of many volunteers. The benefits of being a volunteer at the Centre can be quite simply life enriching. Whether you wish to make new friends, learn new skills or just be part of our successful and professional establishment, the Festival Drayton Centre will fulfill your needs.
The Centre provides wide-ranging facilities which include a state-of-the-art theatre for movies and live events, meeting rooms for conferences, a licensed coffee shop and an extensive arts and leisure programme.
Market Drayton Museum is run by Drayton Civic Society and is open to the general public on Wednesday and Saturday, 10.30am until 1pm from May to October.
The Museum is called the ‘Story of Drayton’ because that is exactly what it is. It tells the story of the town, past and present, using artefacts and archive material, all donated by the people of the town
Market Drayton Museum & Resource Centre
Market Drayton Museum is run by Drayton Civic Society and is open to the general public on Wednesday and Saturday, 10.30am until 1pm from May to October.
The Museum is called the ‘Story of Drayton’ because that is exactly what it is. It tells the story of the town, past and present, using artefacts and archive material, all donated by the people of the town
2020 runner up - Christie's Historic Houses 'Garden of the Year'
2019 Regional Winner - The Nation's Favourite Garden
Set around a 16th Century Hall (not open to the public), Wollerton Old Hall is a formal, modern garden on an old site. Located in north Shropshire and covering 4 acres, its garden rooms are richly planted with perennials and bursting with design ideas. The garden is renowned for its salvias, clematis and roses, growing in controlled exuberance, and the clever use of colour, form and scale.
Wollerton Old Hall
2020 runner up - Christie's Historic Houses 'Garden of the Year'
2019 Regional Winner - The Nation's Favourite Garden
Set around a 16th Century Hall (not open to the public), Wollerton Old Hall is a formal, modern garden on an old site. Located in north Shropshire and covering 4 acres, its garden rooms are richly planted with perennials and bursting with design ideas. The garden is renowned for its salvias, clematis and roses, growing in controlled exuberance, and the clever use of colour, form and scale.
EXPERIENCE THE EVER-CHANGING BEAUTY OF A HISTORIC ESTATE, WITH 60 ACRES OF GARDENS & PARKLAND, RESTAURANT & EVENTS
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Hodnet Hall Gardens
EXPERIENCE THE EVER-CHANGING BEAUTY OF A HISTORIC ESTATE, WITH 60 ACRES OF GARDENS & PARKLAND, RESTAURANT & EVENTS
Food and drink scene.
All within a 6 mile radius of the apartment.
Goldstone is an award winning Restaurant, Hotel & Garden situated in very rural Shropshire about half way between Newport and Market Drayton.
The medieval Georgian hand made red brick Hall is situated in the lee of Goldstone Hill keeping watch over the rolling and tree strewn countryside. The Cushing family have welcomed guests for three generations and the old house has an immediate let’s relax and enjoy spontaneous feel as you arrive.
The mature grounds, immaculate garden and productive kitchen garden are the back cloth of your stay along with a welcoming friendly and professional team who love attention to detail.
Unrivalled in the area, this is hospitality as it should be, personable, attentive and smilingly enthusiastic.
Goldstone Hall Hotel
Goldstone RoadGoldstone is an award winning Restaurant, Hotel & Garden situated in very rural Shropshire about half way between Newport and Market Drayton.
The medieval Georgian hand made red brick Hall is situated in the lee of Goldstone Hill keeping watch over the rolling and tree strewn countryside. The Cushing family have welcomed guests for three generations and the old house has an immediate let’s relax and enjoy spontaneous feel as you arrive.
The mature grounds, immaculate garden and productive kitchen garden are the back cloth of your stay along with a welcoming friendly and professional team who love attention to detail.
Unrivalled in the area, this is hospitality as it should be, personable, attentive and smilingly enthusiastic.
Built in 2010 the Brewery is nestled in Market Drayton, Shropshire, brewing all Joules beers with pure mineral water drawn from an aquifer 60m down.
Joule's Brewery
Built in 2010 the Brewery is nestled in Market Drayton, Shropshire, brewing all Joules beers with pure mineral water drawn from an aquifer 60m down.
The Town House
Good homemade food in a restaurant environment and a second floor cocktail bar!
The Wharf Tavern is a popular stopping off place for people travelling either by road or canal. The lawns sweep right down to the water's edge, where narrow boats chug quietly by. It is a most peaceful setting in which to enjoy a few hours away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
As well as a good selection of cask ales and beers, global wines and a variety of spirits, we offer traditional home cooked meals, made with fresh ingredients sourced locally. Our steak has been described as "the best ever", and on summers evening you can enjoy your meals and refreshments in our picturesque garden. In winter, there are roaring fires to keep you warm.
Meals are served daily from 12-2.00pm Mon to Saturday.
Roast Sunday Lunches between 12-2.30pm.
Evening meals served 6-8pm Monday to Sunday evening.
The Wharf Tavern
The Wharf Tavern is a popular stopping off place for people travelling either by road or canal. The lawns sweep right down to the water's edge, where narrow boats chug quietly by. It is a most peaceful setting in which to enjoy a few hours away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
As well as a good selection of cask ales and beers, global wines and a variety of spirits, we offer traditional home cooked meals, made with fresh ingredients sourced locally. Our steak has been described as "the best ever", and on summers evening you can enjoy your meals and refreshments in our picturesque garden. In winter, there are roaring fires to keep you warm.
Meals are served daily from 12-2.00pm Mon to Saturday.
Roast Sunday Lunches between 12-2.30pm.
Evening meals served 6-8pm Monday to Sunday evening.
As a family run village pub and restaurant in the picturesque village of Norton-in-Hales, The Hinds Head is well known in the Shropshire area. We serve locally sourced food where possible and offer traditional and quality ales.
The Hinds Head
Main RoadAs a family run village pub and restaurant in the picturesque village of Norton-in-Hales, The Hinds Head is well known in the Shropshire area. We serve locally sourced food where possible and offer traditional and quality ales.
Carvery at The Gingerbread Man in Market Drayton is served fresh every day and includes a choice of 3 succulent hand-carved roast meats, slow cooked for up to 14 hours. Alternatively choose from a selection of British pub food favourites. Our drinks range has been selected by experts to ensure the bar is well stocked with all of your favourite tipples. Make your selection from a wide range of wines, beers, national and local cask ales, craft beers, cocktails, spirits, and soft drinks.
The Gingerbread Man, Greene King Pub & Carvery
Adderley RoadCarvery at The Gingerbread Man in Market Drayton is served fresh every day and includes a choice of 3 succulent hand-carved roast meats, slow cooked for up to 14 hours. Alternatively choose from a selection of British pub food favourites. Our drinks range has been selected by experts to ensure the bar is well stocked with all of your favourite tipples. Make your selection from a wide range of wines, beers, national and local cask ales, craft beers, cocktails, spirits, and soft drinks.
Foodshion Garden in Market Drayton is a fully licensed Chinese and Thai restaurant and takeaway.
Foodshion Garden Chinese & Thai Restaurant Takeaway
Foodshion Garden in Market Drayton is a fully licensed Chinese and Thai restaurant and takeaway.
Oruna Cuisine in Market Drayton is a family run restaurant, serving the finest authentic, traditional and contemporary Asian Cuisine. The food served here has been created with an exotic collection of herbs & spices distinctively blended in the traditional ways of the Punjab. Many of the dishes have their own distinctive flavours and aromas specially prepared for pleasure and enjoyment.
Oruna Cuisine
63-65 Shropshire StOruna Cuisine in Market Drayton is a family run restaurant, serving the finest authentic, traditional and contemporary Asian Cuisine. The food served here has been created with an exotic collection of herbs & spices distinctively blended in the traditional ways of the Punjab. Many of the dishes have their own distinctive flavours and aromas specially prepared for pleasure and enjoyment.
The Inn is situated in the quiet location of Woodseaves, yet only a mile from the historic Shropshire town of Market Drayton and within easy accessibility of many of Shropshire’s and Staffordshire’s premier attractions.
A local leader for home cooked food, traditional ales, high quality accommodation and a great venue for Weddings, Parties, Business Events and Functions.
Dogs are welcome in the bar area.
The Four Alls Inn
The Inn is situated in the quiet location of Woodseaves, yet only a mile from the historic Shropshire town of Market Drayton and within easy accessibility of many of Shropshire’s and Staffordshire’s premier attractions.
A local leader for home cooked food, traditional ales, high quality accommodation and a great venue for Weddings, Parties, Business Events and Functions.
Dogs are welcome in the bar area.
McDonald's
McDonald’s with Drive Thru, Open 24 hours
Looking for a freshly cooked pizza in Market Drayton? At Domino's, we're dedicated to using quality sourced ingredients and preparing 100% fresh and handcrafted pizzas in Market Drayton for each order.
Whether you're after a Pepperoni Passion, a Vegi Supreme or one of the thousands of possible pizza topping combinations, we've got you covered. Simply browse our menu online and make your order for pizza delivery or collection in Market Drayton. Don't forget to use your Pizza Tracker link for a real-time update of your order, from dough to door!
Domino's Pizza - Market Drayton
Looking for a freshly cooked pizza in Market Drayton? At Domino's, we're dedicated to using quality sourced ingredients and preparing 100% fresh and handcrafted pizzas in Market Drayton for each order.
Whether you're after a Pepperoni Passion, a Vegi Supreme or one of the thousands of possible pizza topping combinations, we've got you covered. Simply browse our menu online and make your order for pizza delivery or collection in Market Drayton. Don't forget to use your Pizza Tracker link for a real-time update of your order, from dough to door!
Leisure
Positioned down a peaceful lane one mile outside the Shropshire town is Market Drayton Golf Club. Established in 1906 it is a beautiful course with elevations that afford spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Market Drayton manages to produce a little something for everybody within its 18 holes parkland layout.
Market Drayton Golf Club
Sutton LanePositioned down a peaceful lane one mile outside the Shropshire town is Market Drayton Golf Club. Established in 1906 it is a beautiful course with elevations that afford spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Market Drayton manages to produce a little something for everybody within its 18 holes parkland layout.
At Market Drayton Swimming & Fitness Centre they offer a range of facilities suitable for all ages and abilities, including a fully air-conditioned gym and two swimming pools, where we host a range of water-based activities such as aqua classes, swimming lessons and more.
they also have a well-stocked café where you can relax and refuel with a drink and a bite to eat.
Market Drayton Swimming & Fitness Centre
NewtownAt Market Drayton Swimming & Fitness Centre they offer a range of facilities suitable for all ages and abilities, including a fully air-conditioned gym and two swimming pools, where we host a range of water-based activities such as aqua classes, swimming lessons and more.
they also have a well-stocked café where you can relax and refuel with a drink and a bite to eat.
Town events.
There are several events annually in Town.
The Ginger and Spice Festival takes place annually in and around Market Drayton during British Food Fortnight.
The festival celebrates the town’s culinary heritage & explores the town’s history via an eclectic mix of fringe events. There is a particular focus on promoting seasonal and locally produced food, often with a ginger twist!
Ginger and Spice Festival
Cheshire StreetThe Ginger and Spice Festival takes place annually in and around Market Drayton during British Food Fortnight.
The festival celebrates the town’s culinary heritage & explores the town’s history via an eclectic mix of fringe events. There is a particular focus on promoting seasonal and locally produced food, often with a ginger twist!
Your closest Medical and emergency services
For life threatening emergencies ring 999
Drayton Medical Practice
West Mercia Police - Market Drayton Police Station
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Market Drayton Fire Station
Murrays Pharmacy
Boots