English Heritage sites near St. Georges and Priorslee Parish

Lilleshall Abbey

LILLESHALL ABBEY

3 miles from St. Georges and Priorslee Parish

Extensive ruins of an Augustinian abbey, later a Civil War stronghold, in a deeply rural setting.

Iron Bridge

IRON BRIDGE

5 miles from St. Georges and Priorslee Parish

The world’s first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in 1779 by Abraham Darby III. Costing over £6000, the bridge was cast in his Coalbrookdale foundry, using 378 tons of iron.

Buildwas Abbey

BUILDWAS ABBEY

6 miles from St. Georges and Priorslee Parish

The impressive ruins of this Cistercian abbey have an idyllic setting near the River Severn. Unaltered 12th century church and beautiful vaulted chapter house with tiled floor.

White Ladies Priory

WHITE LADIES PRIORY

7 miles from St. Georges and Priorslee Parish

Ruins of the late 12th century church of a small nunnery of 'white ladies' or Augustinian Canonesses. Charles II hid nearby in 1651, before moving to Boscobel House.

Boscobel House and The Royal Oak

BOSCOBEL HOUSE AND THE ROYAL OAK

8 miles from St. Georges and Priorslee Parish

Enjoy a day out at Boscobel House and its famous The Royal Oak as you discover one of the most dramatic escape stories in English History. Visitors can explore the restored oak pasture and orchard, get hands-on with history in the house, meet the farmyard animals and have fun in the play area.

Wenlock Priory

WENLOCK PRIORY

8 miles from St. Georges and Priorslee Parish

Tranquil ruins in lovely setting. Re-founded by the Normans as a priory. Unusual washing fountain with 12th century carvings, extravagantly decorated chapter house, topiary-filled cloister garden.

Churches in St. Georges and Priorslee Parish

Priorslee St.Peters

Church Road,Snedshill, Priors Lee Telford TF2 9HQ
01952 617667
https://www.easttelfordbenefice.co.uk


Praying, Giving, Loving and Serving the Community of Priorslee and Snedshill since 1844.

We are part of the Benefice of Holy Trinity Wrockwardine Wood, Holy Trinity Oakengates and St. Peter's Priorslee.

The Bishop of Lichfield has appointed Revd Debbie Loughran as Vicar of the Benefice, Revd Lisa Harper as Associate Minister and Revd Gareth Ingham as Curate.

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Currently in the light of Covid-19 our Church can seat 66 people in regular services.

 


Telford St Georges

Church Street Telford
(01952) 613334
https://alantalbot.wixsite.com/stgeorgeschurch

Pubs in St. Georges and Priorslee Parish

Albion Inn

Station Hill, St. Georges, Telford, TF2 9AD
(01952) 614193
thealbioninn.co.uk

Marstons pub with spectacular view over the Shropshire plain from terraced garden. Traditional interior with period features and a real fire in the main seating area.
Barley Mow

Gower Street, St. Georges, Telford, TF2 9BG

Now an Indian Resturant called the Spice of India
Bell & Bails Inn

84 Church Street, St. Georges, Telford, TF2 9LT
07505 137656

A large two-roomed pub with plenty of oak ceiling beams throughout the pub gives this pub a traditional feel. On entering, the old bar to the left has been converted to a games room with two pool tables and a darts board. The large L-shaped...
Bush Inn

West Street, St. Georges, Telford, TF2 9HY
None

Has a Black Sheep handpull but does not intend to serve real ale in the near future
Cottage Springs Inn

39 Church Street, St. Georges, Telford, TF2 9JY
07974 930220

Refurbished during Spring 2020. Local sports pub with Sky TV and pool tables. No real ale.
Elephant & Castle

Stafford Street, St. Georges, Telford, TF2 9JQ

Converted to a convenience store.
Lion Inn

Shifnal Road, Priorslee, Telford, TF2 9NN
(01952) 200325
lionpriorslee.com

16th Century pub, renovated to single room open plan but with defined areas, ie pool table, snug, bench seating around walls. New landlord (as at April 2022) is developing this pub into a community venue with live music and other events.
Pigeon Box

, Priorslee, Telford, TF2 9HD

Pigeon Box, Telford
Talbot Inn

Gower Street, St. Georges, Telford, TF2 9BL
(01952) 507972

Just away from the centre of St. Georges
Turf Inn

, St. Georges, Telford, TF2 9JW
(01952) 618991

Urban pub with one large room that does have distinct areas. Pool table at the end of the central bar.