9 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in Shropshire (Updated 2025)
Ahoy there money-savvy adventurers.
If you're looking for a fun and free day out then check out these things to do with the kids in Shropshire. Whether it's enjoying some local history at Much Wenlock Museum, or letting off steam at Severn Valley Country Park, there's options here to suit all ages, whatever the weather.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
Lucy
Explore the varied exhibitions including archeology, fossils, social and industrial history. There's lots to keep kids engaged as well as activities including baby and toddler groups. Check out what's on including quiet hour and treasure hunters.
Discover local history in this beautiful little museum, including its links to the modern Olympics, and geology.
Severn Valley Country Park - Kidderminster
Explore 126 acres of woodlands, meadows, streams, and ponds. There's a minibeast area in the woods, a pond dipping platform, a sand pit play area, a river themed play trail, a playground, and self-led nature trails.
A 46 hectares beautiful, award winning park with a lake, woods, gardens and historic parkland. There's a visitor centre, playground, and an adventure playground, as well as an all ability trail, and a tree trail.
Tickets are free, but you should pre-book an arrival time. See the huge array of aircrafts, cars, tanks, explore the hangars, and play in the playground. You can pay for the 4D cinema, and other experiences.
A beautiful 29 acre park, with the River Severn flowing through it, and a sunken flower garden (the dingle). There's also a playground, seasonal paddling pool, and plenty of open space to play in.
Built in 1779, it's the world's first iron bridge, it's creation marked a turning point in engineering. You can walk across the bridge, enjoy a riverside walk. Museum of the Gorge is currently closed for rennovation, there are other attractions you can pay to visit.
Located in Craven Arms, you can play in the 30 acres of meadows alongside the River Onny. There's a pond viewing platform and picnic table. Pay to visit the exhibition including a replica skeleton of a mammoth. Check what's on in the holidays.
Lovely castle ruins sitting on a 12 acre site including a moat, check out what's on including lots of family activities. There's a cafe and gift shop.
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