SHROPSHIRE  

Birthplace of the Modern Olympics (It’s true!)  

The little town of Much Wenlock has much to celebrate in 2012, and you can capture the spirit of the Olympics right here in Shropshire but without all the crowds (or tracksuits).   You can also explore the delights of medieval Shrewsbury and gastronomic Ludlow –plenty of independent shops and some real food, the tranquillity of the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge and our beautiful Shropshire hills.   For a fabulously relaxing short break, Shropshire will deliver gold.