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Shropshire Hills

The Shropshire Hills AONB

From The Castle Hotel Garden

The Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Bishops Castle is surrounded by The Shropshire Hills a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty AONB.

Established over 60 years ago this rural corner of Shropshire located next to the Welsh Marches was one of the very first areas to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Comprised of hills, rolling farmland, rivers and ancient forested valleys is perfect for walking, cycling and visiting its historic market towns.

The Shropshire Hills boasts beautiful scenery such as the craggy tops of The Stiperstones or the highland moors of The Long Mynd with its hidden valleys including the spectacular National Trust Owned Carding Mill Valley.

Ancient Drovers Trails and Paths including Offa’s Dyke, The Kerry Bridleway and The Shropshire way all pass through or close by to Bishops Castle.

For more information on The Shropshire Hills AONB please vist their official website at www.shropshirehillsaonb.co.u

“Highly recommended by friends the Hotel did not disappoint. charming and helpful staff, delicious food and drink and comfortable room made this a very pleasant overnight stay on our Journey.”

A. Person — Trip Advisor

  • star ratingThis is a wonderful place to enjoy if you’re in Bishop’s Castle. We called in for coffee and cake on the Saturday and returned for Sunday lunch the next day. Fantastic service, excellent food and drink and a really nice atmosphere.

    avatar thumb Keith G
    1 August 2026
  • star ratingWe had 2 specifications a walk in shower and a large bed bigger than a double! The Castle Hotel could meet both requirements! The room was large and well ventilated ,it was very hot, not anyone s fault. What there was an outside seating area close to our room.
    The hotel is very dog friendly which we didn t mind but may not suit everyone.
    The hotel is very old, lots of changes of level and very atmospheric. The Dining Room has wooden panelling , I expected Mrs Bennett to appear.
    The cooking is excellent . We drank excellent local wine from the nearby winery, local beer was available. I suspect the ice cream was also local.
    A daily what s on sheet was provided at breakfast , a nice touch to encourage local visits.

    avatar thumb ahs1956
    1 August 2026
  • star ratingThe Castle Hotel is a very well managed hotel. Staff are well trained (and really pleasant and helpful) and everything was very efficient. This was a one night stay as we were cycle touring ; our bikes were safely stored and we were upgraded to a better room which was spacious and comfortable and really tastefully decorated. The only minor disadvantage was the proximity of the Town Hall clock which strikes every 15 minutes night and day - we had to close the window. The food in the restaurant is good, and well
    priced, although for us the portions were too large. Breakfast was fine. Check in and checkout times are generous (3pm and 11am respectively) The garden is a very pretty and relaxing space and there is a guest terrace.
    We would have no hesitation in returning.

    avatar thumb Dajtrav
    1 August 2026

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