Hidden gems - Historic sites in Shirley, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Historic sites in Shirley

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Shirley. This list contains 36 places from Historic site category.

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St John the Baptist, Boldre

Church

👍👍 Lovely historic church, always open to look inside or sit in the atmosphere. we've done about 6 local walks in the beautiful surroundings incorporating a church visit each time and love it.

5.00 (67 reviews) (~16.29 km from centre)

Conquest House

Historical place

5.00 (5 reviews) (~180.02 km from centre)

Vulcan XM655

Airplane

👍👍 The team of volunteers have done a fantastic job restoring and maintaining the Vulcan in running order. One of only 3 runnable Vulcans it's a real privilege to be able to get up close to this iconic aircraft. Well worth a visit and a nice little cafe to grab a cuppa.

4.90 (127 reviews) (~142.43 km from centre)

Fire Command Post and Port War Signal Station

Historical place

4.90 (13 reviews) (~194.18 km from centre)

Pen Dinas Hill Fort

Historical place

Historic hilltop fortress ruins, with a sprawling rampart, offering stunning, panoramic views.

4.80 (133 reviews) (~245.93 km from centre)

The Saxon Sanctuary

Historical place

👍👍 1000s of people drive past this church not realising it's the oldest church in Warwickshire, and has an amazing history, well worth a break in your journey to marvel at the building and view the exhibition inside

4.80 (102 reviews) (~151.55 km from centre)

Dolebury Warren

Historical place

👍👍 A place of tranquil beauty and history with amazing views over North Somerset towards Wales. Great walk and pub nearby (The Swan).

4.80 (90 reviews) (~105.28 km from centre)

Birdswood Canal Boat

Boat tour agency

👍👍 We had a wonderful two hours on the Birdswood cruising along the Cromford Canal. The commentary was most informative and the crew were both very friendly and extremely helpful. It was great getting close to the wildlife and learning about this very historic location and the lives of the people who l...

4.80 (73 reviews) (~243.39 km from centre)

Whiteford Lighthouse

Historical place

👍👍 Parking in Cwm Ivy, free but an honesty box which I always appreciate and use, better than paying extortionate prices. Following the Wales Coast Path, I followed it along the west side of Whiteford Burrows and then back along the beach. It'll take over an hour whichever way. The lighthouse can be wa...

4.80 (54 reviews) (~212.19 km from centre)

Hampden House

Wedding venue

👍 Grade 1 listed building, surrounded by some beautiful countryside. As well as being a stately home, it has been a girl's school and was once owned by Hammer House Studios to film their Hammer House of Horror series in. It is now a very attractive wedding venue but unfortunately not open to the gener...

4.80 (44 reviews) (~99.37 km from centre)

Webbery Manor Estate

Lodging

4.80 (23 reviews) (~189.84 km from centre)

Leckhampton Hill Limekiln Remains

Historical place

👍👍 Not the easiest to walk down too but great bit of education and very interesting.

4.80 (22 reviews) (~114.06 km from centre)

Wayneflete Tower

Historical place

👍👍 Lucky enough to have worked on the telephone lines at this address, which is now a residential home

4.80 (19 reviews) (~89.17 km from centre)

Twyford Waterworks

Historical place

👍👍 Interesting place to visit, I have been a couple of times and still fascinating. Good place to kill a hour or two and see some steam power and some history 🙂

4.70 (117 reviews) (~14.5 km from centre)

The Prebendal Manor

Manor house

👍👍 Fabulous. We stayed in the very characterful bedroom. The house and gardens are so full of history. Jane was a great host and extremely knowledgeable. I would thoroughly recommend going. And watch Time Team series 11 ep 11.

4.70 (24 reviews) (~193.98 km from centre)

Caesar's Camp

Historical landmark

👍 Steap Hill climb - not massive but enough so your legs feel it

4.60 (107 reviews) (~69.6 km from centre)

St James Priory Ruins

Historical place

👍👍 love looking at the brickwork. sturdy walls

4.60 (99 reviews) (~182.86 km from centre)

Stansted Mountfitchet Windmill

Historical place

👍👍 A fabulous historical spot to go and learn about windmills. We were given a detailed tour by an excellent volunteer. It was fascinating to see the inside and hear the story of the landmark. Definitely recommend a visit.

4.60 (62 reviews) (~156.73 km from centre)

Parc le Breos Neolithic Burial Chamber

Historical place

👍 Amazing that something this ancient can be seen. And its free! The neolithic tomb is only about 200m from the car park. A lovely walk, with good paths. Check out the caves, too!

4.60 (38 reviews) (~200.71 km from centre)

Sackville College

Historical place

👍👍 A local historic building I most love along with the nearby St Swithun's church. Amazing to think when it was but a small market medieval town here, Greensteede was known to King Henry the Eighth. As he passed through this small Medieval timber buildings lined town High Street. On his way perhaps tr...

4.60 (33 reviews) (~102.41 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Historic sites in Shirley, United Kingdom