With picturesque views, fantastic walks, chasms, tunnels and spooky caves - Hawkstone Park has something for everyone!

You begin your adventure at The Greenhouse which is the entrance to the park and follies. Your safety is of great importance so there is a short video to watch before you start that has a few very simple rules to ensure that you visit is both enjoyable and safe.



Oh and one more thing, did you bring a torch? If not then you must either purchase or hire one from the shop as without one the caves and grotto are very dark!



Hawkstone Park gets its name from the Hawkstone Family who once owned the estate before selling it to the Hill Family back in 1556 for around £700.

As you leave The Greenhouse and begin your walk, you will find yourself wandering through the Grand Valley where picnic benches can be found for you to enjoy a spot of lunch on. You may also notice a set of stocks which I am sure will bring you some amusement! As you wander up the hill you will come to The Urn which was placed there by Sir Richard Hill to commemorate his ancestor, Sir Rowland Hill.



As you make your way through the trees, bushes and flowers don't forget to take some time out to have a look at the amazing views of the Shropshire countryside that surround you. Soon you will find yourself at The White Tower - if you listen carefully you may hear someone speaking... On closer inspection, at the entrance to the tower you will hear some tales of King Arthur! Originally The White Tower was used by the Hill Family as a summerhouse.

On you must now go, through the Rhododendron Jungle and the fantastic Woodland Walk until you come to The Monument. Built in 1795, The Monument is in commemoration of Sir Rowland Hill who was the first Protestant Lord Mayor of London. If you wander around the monument you will find a door. Through the door you will find 150 steps and at the top of the steps you will find some breathtaking views as you stand 100ft above the top of the hill that The Monument is on!



As you exit the monument and continue your walk, you will head towards the Swiss Bridge. Vertigo sufferers will be delighted to hear that there is an alternative route that bypasses this bridge so this walk can be enjoyed by everyone!



As you pass the Gingerbread Hall you will come to a clearing where refreshments and toilets are available. You are now close to the Grotto Hill which is one of many highlights of this fantastic walk.



As with the tunnels that you will go through on your tour of the park, you will need a torch at this point to help your passage through The Grotto...

After you have finished exploring the grotto, you will pass the Ravens Shelf which offers amazing views!



On your way back to The Greenhouse (where you started) you will pass (and go through) several other landmarks including the St Francis Viewpoint & Cave, Fox's Knob and Reynard's Banqueting House!



There is a cafe back at the start where you can enjoy a hot or cold drink and a bite to eat whilst you discuss the amazing adventure through the park that you have just been on...