Shifnal is a small market town in Shropshire.
Some writers have claimed that Shifnal was the inspiration for Market Blandings, a town that appears in several of P.G. Wodehouse's stories. That claim is disputed and several other candidates have been suggested. In any case, Shifnal certainly fits the description, a quiet and somewhat quaint place.
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- The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, TF11 8UP, 52.644°, -2.3115°. Aviation history brought to life, the largest collection of missiles in the country. Exciting displays of civil and military planes. Car parking available (charges apply).
- Boscobel House, Bishops Wood, 52.6716°, -2.2416°. 2017-12-24
- Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard, 52.6929°, -2.288°. country house and gardens 2017-03-18
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- Latimer's of Shifnal (Latimers), 4 Market Place, Shifnal TF11 9AZ (Opposite the railway station), 52.6658°, -2.3729°, +44 1952 460542, latimers@outlook.com. 11am til late Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Mondays.. Wine bar and restaurant. Late bar and dancing at weekends. Great cocktails and selection of Belgian beers. 2017-07-24
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- Haughton Hall, Haughton Lane, 52.6725°, -2.3839°, +44 1952 468300, info@haughtonhall.com.
- Park House Hotel, Park St, TF11 9BA, 52.663624°, -2.371877°, +44 1952 460128, reservations@parkhousehotel.net. Originally two separate 17th century country houses set on the edge of Shifnal. 2017-07-24