Wales and Marches Group visit to Buildwas and Much Wenlock

Event details

Saturday 20 July 2024, 10am - 4pm 

Join the Wales and Marches Group on a visit to Much Wenlock with exclusive tours of Buildwas Abbey, Buildwas Manor, the Guildhall and Holy Trinity Church.  

The day will begin with a tour of Abbey Manor. We’ll have tea, coffee and biscuits with the owner, Darren Williams, before he leads us around his buildings and grounds – once part of Buildwas Abbey, which is now an impressive ruin next to the Manor.  

After this, local historian Vivien Bellamy will lead us around the Abbey Ruins before we all break for lunch in Much Wenlock. There are many options nearby for lunch – including one of four pubs, several cafes and The Pig and Pie Shop.

After lunch, we’ll reconvene at the Grade II*-listed Guildhall in Much Wenlock, where Vivien will lead us on a tour.   

The day will conclude with a tour of the 12th century Grade I-listed Holy Trinity Church, which is adjacent to the Guildhall. 

You will need 

We recommend wearing sturdy footwear. 

How to get there

The address is Abbey Manor, Buildwas, TF87BW. 

If you use the WhatThreeWords app, the location is 'postage.shoelaces.shutting'. 

If you’re travelling by train, the nearest station is Telford Central Station, approximately 8 - 10 miles from Buildwas. 

In Buildwas, there is plenty of parking in the front of the Manor House. In Much Wenlock there are four centrally located car parks, as well as on-street parking.  

Accessibility

This visit will involve significant periods of standing and walking, sometimes on uneven surfaces. 

Anything we can do to make this event more accessible for you? Please email membership@spab.org.uk. 

We may take photos or videos at this event to be used in future promotion, including in print and online.

All bookings are subject to our Terms and Conditions. 

Photo credit: Guildhall, Much Wenlock © Dafydd Jenkins