Top Rated Parks to Visit in Church Stretton

"Straddling the Barbourne Brook, which feeds the River Severn on the parks western cusp, Gheluvelt Park is a memorial park in honour of Worcester’s First World War dead. The name comes from the Battle of Gheluvelt in 1914, in which the Worcestershire Regiment’s 2nd Battalion was deployed. On the duck pond, surrounded by willows and firs is the bandstand, which has concerts on Sunday afternoons from May to August."

"Telford Town Park is a local nature reserve nestled in the heart of Telford. There’s a tremendous variety of activities on offer when visiting the park. Set off on a journey throughout the park woodland from the treetops on the Sky Reach high ropes course or brave the Climbing Wall and Quick Jump."

"Located right in the centre of the city, Wolverhampton Art Gallery houses more than 300 years of art. Open since 1884, this free-to-enter gallery showcases everything from local history and Old Master paintings to fossils and archaeological collections. Black Country aficionados will be in their element at the gallery’s shop, which stocks contemporary collections by local artists and craftspeople."

"A great day out for the whole family, portrait enthusiasts can enjoy more than 300 years of art at the Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Based on Lichfield Street in the city centre, it's free all year round and open every day. Selfie-lovers can dress up as a Georgian and take pictures in the gallery while there a range of activities and workshops throughout the year to keep the kids busy."

"The gallery building is itself splendid being made of limestone and bath stone with columns of red granite. The gallery has a collection of paintings the most outstanding of which is the Peace and Plenty Binding the Arrows of War made in 1614. Most part of the gallery’s collection are artworks from the Victorian era."

"The Bevere Cafe is more than just a cafe, it’s also an art gallery!. Whether you fancy a homemade quiche, freshly prepared salad, a slice of cake or a just a really good coffee, make sure you pay this little gem a visit. If you love arts & crafts keep an eye on their upcoming events, they have everything from wreath-making to calligraphy classes."