What's On Near Us in May
May has a lot going for it with two Bank Holidays and this year, VE Day celebrations in many parts of the country. The Shropshire...
What Do We Mean By Local Food?
At The School House B&B, we’re all about local food. But what does “local” really mean to us? Keeping...
Four Fabulous Film Locations in Shropshire
We're in the midst of awards season and Visit Britain have launched a new marketing campaign for 2025 called ‘Starring...
5 Reasons to Love February
February may be the shortest month, but it certainly packs a punch when it comes to blowing off the cobwebs. Some say February...
A Day at Ludlow Races in Shropshire
We’re not big racegoers, but before we moved to Shropshire, we used to enjoy a day out at Epsom Races on Derby Day. Of...
Four Walks for Autumn Colour
What could be better than wrapping up and getting out for a walk in autumn with all those vibrant reds, golds, and oranges...
The Hobarris Loop Walk
The Hobarris Loop is one of four short walks on our Walks From The Door leaflet which can be found in The School House map...
Discovering the Vineyards of Shropshire
We often talk about Shropshire being a county of rolling hills, festivals and castles but not many people know that our county...
Nature meets History on a Walk through Oakly Park to Ludlow
Oakly Park is a hidden gem on the outskirts of Ludlow, just 25 minutes’ drive from The School House B&B. The park...
A Feast for the Senses at Ludlow Fringe Festival
Ludlow really comes alive in June with the brilliant Ludlow Fringe Festival. The festival, which runs from the middle to the...
Seven Scenic Walks in The Shropshire Hills
From rolling hills to ancient woodlands to picturesque valleys, the Shropshire Hills are best explored on foot. If you're seeking...
5 Rainy Day Ideas from The School House B&B
We’re firm believers that there’s no such thing as bad weather, but we must face the reality that the sun doesn...
A Dam Fine Day Out | Walking in the Elan Valley
The Welsh Lake District You can enjoy a great day out in the Elan Valley, just an hour’s drive from The School House...
Beautiful Gardens to Visit near The School House B&B
We do love it when gardens begin to open up for Spring. There are several beautiful gardens to visit near the Shropshire...
The Gatten Valley Daffodil Field | Shropshire's Hidden Gem
Shropshire’s ‘Field of Hope’ As the daffodils in our garden begin to show their heads, we’ve been reminded...
The School House B&B's Top 5 Ways to Explore Ludlow
Imagine you’ve just arrived in what John Betjeman described as “probably the loveliest town in England”....
Four Historic Houses to Visit from The School House B&B
Many of our guests enjoy a day out at one of the historic houses in Shropshire and the Marches, all within easy reach of The...
Our Top Five Books To Help You Discover Shropshire
With a population density of just 350 people per square mile (compared with over 15,000 in London), it’s easy to see...
Three Recipes for Edible Gifts
Edible gifts are always a winner in our family and over the years we have made various gifts from chocolates to chutney, gingerbread...
Enjoying Carding Mill Valley and The Long Mynd
On a cool but bright November Sunday afternoon we decided to head to The National Trust’s Carding Mill Valley and Long...
Shropshire In September
September is a great month to enjoy some of Shropshire’s finest festivals. Every year sees the Food Festival in...
Walking Around Clun
Clun is a small ‘Walkers Are Welcome’ town on the border of Wales in the undulating Shropshire Hills, just 15 minutes...
The Shropshire Hills in the Palm of our Hand
Here at The School House B&B we’re perfectly located to enjoy some of the best countryside in Shropshire. We&rsquo...
Back to the Iron Age in Chapel Lawn
I’ve never really been a fan of history, as some of you will know from my earlier blog entry Horrible History: Hillforts...