What to do in Shropshire when it's raining

Is wet weather keeping you indoors? There’s no need to miss out on a fun outing just because it’s raining! If you’re wondering what to do in Shropshire when it’s bucketing down, check out these sheltered attractions that will keep you dry and spirits high.

Awe-inspiring castles are great for grey days

Stokesay Castle is a delight to look at and to explore. This attractive fortified medieval manor house has plenty of of interesting features waiting to greet visitors inside, such as the famous great hall which has remained unchanged since 1291, as well as wonderful carvings and craftmanship. Learning about the castle’s history through an audio tour is an ideal way to spend a leisurely rainy morning or afternoon.

Exploring the ruins of Ludlow Castle is another fantastic way to pass the time on a drizzly day. Roam through the Great Hall, take a peek inside the castle’s chapel and marvel at the Great Tower as you imagine what the castle would have looked like centuries ago. The grandeur of the structure has not been lost despite it being in ruins and the tea room offers a cosy place to enjoy a tasty treat afterwards.

Drizzle doesn’t stop the fun for kids

With a softplay area stretching over two floors, an indoor basketball and football court, a separate play area for toddlers and a variety of exciting animal encounters with captivating creatures such as meerkats and snakes, kids are sure to have a blast at Millie Meerkat’s Playbarn & Animal Encounter. Adults can enjoy some relaxing refreshments at the café while youngsters embrace their wild side for a rainy day outing packed full of fun.

If you’re looking to exercise kids’ minds while adding more than a dash of entertainment too, Enginuity will have kids laughing and learning in equal measure. Making up one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Enginuity enables visitors of all ages to discover science and technology in an engaging and informative way. Being able to pull a 10-ton locomotive by hand and going head to head with a robotic arm to test your reaction speed are just some of the activities on offer at Enginuity.

Enjoy a marvellous museum adventure and forget all about the weather

Unusual and stuffed full of intriguing objects, the Land of Lost Content Museum offers a glimpse into Britain’s diverse popular culture through the collection of objects that stem from the Victorian period to the present day. There are extremely varied collections such as toys, food items, clocks and computer games to be seen within the museum - it’s sure to raise long-forgotten memories in adults while intriguing kids as well.

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery has no shortage of wonderful cultural attractions to entice visitors during a rainy day. There are several different galleries for visitors to discover, spanning areas such as the Roman, Medieval and Tudor periods as well as scientific and industrial developments in 19th century Shropshire. The collections cover diverse areas of interest, from archaeology to fine arts, biology and social history to name a few, so visitors will have no shortage of fascinating objects and artefacts to see and learn about.

An unforgettable railway and sheltered snowy adventure

Keen for a railway journey with a difference? Well that’s exactly what’s on offer with the Bridgnorth Castle Hill Railway which is the oldest as well as the steepest inland electric funicular railway in England. The railway has two cars which are powered by an electric winding engine and which pass each other on parallel tracks as they ascend and descend sandstone cliffs in the town of Bridgnorth.

If you are based in Shropshire and fancy some superb snow action, it’s not hard to get to the SnowDome which is an indoor ski slope located in Tamworth. An abundance of snow-based activities can be enjoyed here, such as skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, ice skating and tubing. No experience is required for any of the activities and kids as well as adults can get stuck in.

Rain doesn’t have to be a pain

Shropshire has such a varied and enticing range of sheltered attractions that the only thing you’ll be soaking up on a rainy day is plenty of excitement and entertainment. So when clouds and rain are threatening you can welcome them as an excellent excuse to discover these great days out!