Lord Hill's Column — Attraction in Shrewsbury

The first thing you bump into when you get to Shrewsbury from the A5 is Lord Hill's Column.Lord Hill has been proudly standing high up overlooking Shrewsbury for many years. Once apun a time you were able to collect a key and walk up the inside and marvel at the views. The weather has unfortunately got the better of him and he has now has been extensively repaired. There has been talk of replacing him with a...

Iconic Shrewsbury landmark - the tallest Doric Column in England. Commemorates Shropshire born Rowland Hill, one of the most distinguished field commanders in British military history who fought as a General alongside the Duke of Wellington. The statue requires major works and there is a fund to preserve or replace it with an exact replica. Sadly no visits to the top in the...

An absolute delight if you get the chance! Booking this is limited to a very few selected days / weeks throughout the year so should you grab a chance, do so asap. Some of the best views in Shrewsbury overlooking the town as well as Shropshire Hills. See if you can count the steps on the way up or down - Do the numbers match and...