Moffats and the local area

There are plenty of attractions and activities in the area around Moffats. On this page are listed some which pupils have recently visited.

Educational attractions

Rays Farm Country Matters
Situated just round the corner from the school, it is a firm favourite with children young and old.

Stokesay Castle
One of the finest and best preserved 13th-century fortified manor houses in England.

Ludlow Castle
The medieval ruined castle, set in glorious Shropshire countryside, lies at the heart of the bustling black and white market town of Ludlow.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
situated on the edge of Craven Arms on the A49.

Acton Scott Historic Working Farm

Ironbridge
The Ironbridge Gorge is one of the most important historical landmarks in the country. As well as the famous first iron bridge, there are museums dedicated to the area's role in the Industrial Revolution, and walks in the Gorge along the banks of the River Severn.

Moffats in the heart of wonderful walking country

The Clee Hills

Firm favourites with children and staff. The Titterstone and Brown Clee offer great walking, the chance for exploring and light scrambling, and fantastic views from their summits.

Wyre Forest
Another favourite for walking - see the article on a recent weekend walk. Woodland tracks to explore, a chance to get muddy, or play Pooh-sticks in the stream... and always the chance of coming across a herd of deer.

There is also a visitor centre at Callow Hill.

The Wrekin
Our last visit to this famous Shropshire hill was on rather a misty day - as the photo shows!

The Long Mynd
A little further from the school, Carding Mill Valley provides a favourite venue for geography project work. The hill rises above the south Shropshire town of Church Stretton.

Other attractions

Telford Town Park
With slides (see top right image), climbing pyramid (above), swings and obstacle course, this is a real hit for weekend outings.

Severn Valley Railway
Running from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth, this steam railway runs along the Severn Valley, just a few miles from Moffats. The stations are beautiful, and well worth visits in themselves. Arley and Highley are nearby stops. Highley also has a country park.

Old Vicarage Activity Centre
Based in Stottesdon, a short minibus drive from the school. Recent visits have seen the children climbing and abseiling, doing archery and air-rifle shooting.

Bowling
A special treat for exeat weekends. A trip to the Megabowl in Brierley Hill (01384 480995) is often combined with a walk on the Clent hills.
Shipley's in Stourport-on-Severn (01299 877377) is part of an amusement centre; nearby is a park with swings, climbing frame, etc. - free entertainment to add to the day out.

Cinema
Another exeat weekend special treat. Bridgnorth's Majestic Cinema is our nearest, but we also go regularly to the Odeon in Merry Hill.

West Midlands Safari Park
on the A456 between Bewdley and Kidderminster.

Towns

Ludlow
Ludlow has an annual festival, the centrepiece being the Shakespeare play in the grounds of the castle, which  older Moffats children attend. The Spring Fair makes for a great day out too! Below the castle there is a small park, a good place to round off an afternoon browsing in the town.

Kidderminster
The largest town near Moffats. We arrange a visit to Kidderminster Harriers FC each season for our keen footballers.

Bewdley

Cleobury Mortimer

Highley

Bridgnorth