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The Top 20 Attractions around Wem Urban

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Wem Urban. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Wem Urban is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 31, 2025

The Grotto at Hawkstone Park

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A series of caves and passages excavated from soft sandstone makes up the mysterious and magical grotto at Hawkstone Park. The windows would once have been stained glass, and the …

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Llangollen Canal

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Flowing from Llangollen in North Wales to Hurleston in Cheshire, the Llangollen Canal is a beautiful waterway straddling the border between England and Wales. There are many picturesque spots along …

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Corbet Wood Sandstone Quarry and Steps

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This gorgeous woodland sits on the side of a sandstone ridge and is a mixture of broad-leaf and conifer trees. While heavily wooded, there are several viewpoints that offer fantastic views of the flatter, patchwork landscape to the south.

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Hawkstone Obelisk (Sir Rowland Hill Monument)

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A lovely spot for a picnic, atop a wooded, grassy hill above the park, the obelisk at Hawkstone was built to commemorate Sir Rowland Hill, the first Protestant Lord Mayor …

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Morris' Swing Bridge

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Unlike Roundthorn Bridge just to the north east, Morris' Bridge lifts via a hand-operated windlass. Sitting just above the water level, it's a remarkable experience to watch the bridge lift and allow a canal boat underneath.

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The Top 20 Attractions around Wem Urban

The Grotto at Hawkstone Park

Llangollen Canal

Corbet Wood Sandstone Quarry and Steps

Hawkstone Obelisk (Sir Rowland Hill Monument)

Morris' Swing Bridge

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