Much Wenlock Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town and civil parish in Shropshire, England
About Much Wenlock
Much Wenlock is the home of the modern Olympics. In 1850 local G.P. Dr William Penny-Brookes (1809–1895), who introduced physical education into British schools, inspired the fore-runner of the modern Olympic Games for the "promotion of moral, physical and intellectual improvement" and although the games' venues are now decided by international committee rather than by the parish council, the local version is still held every July.
Top Attractions in Much Wenlock
Explore the best things to see and do in Much Wenlock:
- ★Benthall Hall
- ★Holy Trinity Church
- ★Much Wenlock Museum and Visitor Centre
- ★Much Wenlock Park
- ★Olympian trail
- ★The Guildhall
- ★Wenlock Edge
- ★Wenlock Pottery
Where to Eat in Much Wenlock
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bilash
- 🍴Copper Kettle
- 🍴The Fox Inn
- 🍴The Raven Hotel
- 🍴The Wenlock Smoothie
- 🍴Wah Lai
Where to Stay in Much Wenlock
- 🏨5 Wilmore Street B&B
- 🏨The Fox Inn
- 🏨The Gaskell Arms
- 🏨The Priory
- 🏨The Raven Hotel
- 🏨The Talbot Inn
Much Wenlock Travel Guide Sections
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