Sustainable Staycations

Day 10 of the Mossy Life 30 Day Challenge - Walk or Cycle More

30 Day Challenge #10 Walk or Cycle More

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11 January 2022

Sustainable staycations...

Spending time with friends and family for holidays does not have to be bad for the planet.

Look at low carbon accommodation providers. 

Stay in the Country and say no to air travel. 

Even better, book local retreats to reduce travel altogether.

Have a look below to find your next holiday destination and explore events, activities and places to eat nearby.

News

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13 May 2021

The British Ironwork Centre has opened a new Extinction Trail designed to inform and educate visitors about a select number of species that are in danger or are under threat of extinction. The number of …

£15m Competition to Create Jet Fuel from Household Waste

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25 March 2021

A £15 million competition ‘Green Fuels, Green Skies’ was launched last week by the Department for Transport (DfT). As part of the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution announced in November …

10% OFF Accommodation @ The Barn at Lees Farm

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15 March 2021

10% discount for Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Postcodes on booking and quoting Mossy Life. If you arrive by bike, on foot or public transport there will be a treat when you arrive, please let …

10% Off Romantic Eco Retreat in World Heritage Site

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14 February 2021

Valentine’s day is here and gone so quickly. However, if you have a special person in your life, and you decided (or forgot!) to do something special today, why not treat them to a stay …

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Places to Stay

From zero waste holiday homes and glamping venues to back to the basics countryside camping, there is something for everyone.

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Places to Stay
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Buckshead Eco Cottage

Green Credentials: Off Grid, Organic, Solar and Wind Energy
Address: Brynmawr Farm
Newcastle in Clun
Shropshire
SY5 8QU
This off-grid eco-friendly cottage is a great base for outdoor enthusiasts with many foot/cycle paths from the door. Set within More info...
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The Old Workshop Holiday Cottage

Green Credentials: Solar
Address: Wilderley Croft
Wilderley
Shropshire
SY5 8DF
The Old Workshop is a stunning conversion of a stone barn into a holiday cottage for two people in the More info...
Places to Stay
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Middle Farm & Cottages

Green Credentials: Grow Your Own and Locally Produced
Address: Betchcott
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6NP
One of the loveliest things I was told in the decade of running Middle Farm, was how a couple had enjoyed More info...
Places to Stay
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Soulton Hall

Green Credentials: Ground Source Heating, Locally Produced and Solar
Address: Soulton, Wem
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5RS
Soulton Hall is an ancient English manor in Shropshire. We have accommodation in and around the Manor House, cottages around More info...
Entertainment
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Brow Farm Campsite

Green Credentials: Natural, Organic, Outdoor Activity and Wildlife Conservation
Address: Ratlinghope
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY5 0SR
Brow Farm Campsite located in Ratlinghope, west of the Longmynd is a diverse and surprising area of outstanding natural beauty, More info...
B&Bs, Hotels, Cottages
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The Annex Vegan B&B

Green Credentials: Vegan
Address: Cope Lea
Chapel Lane
Stoke Heath
Shropshire
TF9 2JT
We are a small Vegan B&B located in rural North Shropshire, We have one double room available with a lounge More info...
Places to Stay
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Wild Flowers Shepherds Huts

Green Credentials: Organic and Sustainable Accommodation
Address: Clun Valley Organic Farm
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 8QU
For those who look for a taste of the good life but with a taste of luxury. The rustic charm More info...
Places to Stay
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Fordhall Farm Yurts

Green Credentials: composting toilet, edible garden and Organic
Address: Fordhall Organic Farm
Tern Hill Road
Market Drayton
Shropshire
TF9 3PS
Fordhall Organic Farm, on the edge of the historic market town of Market Drayton in Shropshire, is England’s first community More info...
Places to Stay
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Wheely Wonderful Cycling Holidays

Green Credentials: Sustainable Travel
Address: Petchfield Farm
Elton
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 2HJ
A cycling holiday can be a great way to explore an area with minimal impact on your surrounding environment. Wheely More info...
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Eat & Drink

Shropshire is home to a wonderful variety of local produce, vegan restaurants and cafes, and independent plastic free caterers and takeaway venues. There is something to suit all tastes and budgets.

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Accredited Accreditations
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Bod Newport

Green Credentials: Plastic Free Champion
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Address: 19 High Street
Newport
Telford and Wrekin
TF10 7AW
Part of Titanic Brewery bod café bars. Accredited as a Plastic Free Champion by Surfers Against Sewage due to dedication More info...
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Accredited Accreditations
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Deli 45

Green Credentials: Plastic Free Champion
Address: 3 High Street
Newport
Telford and Wrekin
TF10 7AW
We are an independent coffee house selling locally roasted coffee & delicious homemade food. Accredited as a Plastic Free Champion More info...
Accredited Accreditations
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Smallwood Lodge Tearooms

Green Credentials: Plastic Free Champion
Address: Smallwood Lodge
Upper Bar
Newport
Telford and Wrekin
TF10 7EJ
Licensed Tea Room serving home made cakes, afternoon teas, champagne breakfasts, light lunches. Accredited with Plastic Free Champion status for More info...
England
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Sam’s Sweet Treats

Green Credentials: Vegan
Address: Lawley
Lawley
Telford and Wrekin
TF3 5HT
Cakes, Afternoon tea boxes & sweet treats available. Home baked in Lawley, Telford. Virtually all treats are available as vegan. More info...
Eat In
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Fat Rabbit

Green Credentials: Vegan
Address: 39 Bailey Street
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1PX
Delicious 100 % vegan food in a fully licensed Vegan restaurant, focusing on fresh, seasonal, local dishes. Also available for More info...
England
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The Loopy Shrew

Green Credentials: Locally Produced and Reusables
Address: 15-17 Bellstone
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 1HU
An Independent Restaurant in the Beautiful Shropshire Town of Shrewsbury. Dog Friendly Café Bar for Coffee & Cake, Afternoon Tea, More info...
Takeaway/Delivery
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The Bird’s Nest

Green Credentials: Locally Produced and Organic
Address: Claremont Street
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 1QG
Here at The Bird’s Nest we are cuckoo about healthy eating. Wherever possible we use locally sourced organic ingredients that More info...
Refill Store
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The Mere Cafe, Book Shop & Refill Shop

Green Credentials: Plastic Free, Refills, Vegan and Vegetarian
Address: 12 Church Street
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 0HD
100% Vegan and Vegetarian cafe, with book shop and refill shop. Visit for some amazing home cooked food, and bring More info...
Drinks
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The Wenlock Smoothie

Green Credentials: Reusables
Address: 2 The Square
Much Wenlock
Shropshire
TF13 6LX
Charming café in the heart of stunning Much Wenlock serving quality food and drinks 7 days a week. Ideally located More info...
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Visit & Explore

Explore countryside walks & trails, visit traditional markets and shopping towns or discover hidden follies and historical monuments.

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Attractions
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Home Farm Attingham

Green Credentials: Locally Produced, Outdoor Activity and Outdoor Learning
Address: Attingham Estate, Atcham
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4TN
A great place to get the kids outdoors and introduce them to farm animals and some traditional farming practices. Home More info...
Attractions
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Hawkstone Park Follies Adventure

Green Credentials: Connect with Nature, Outdoor Activity and Outdoor Learning
Address: Weston-under-Redcastle
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 5JY
A stunning location to re-connect with nature. This 100 acre parkland just outside of Wem nr. Shrewsbury has been welcoming More info...
Attractions
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Shropshire Parks & Gardens Trust

Green Credentials: Habitat Conservation
Address: 64 Falcons Way
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 8ZG
The Shropshire Parks and Gardens Trust is a registered charity working to protect historic gardens throughout Shropshire and influence public More info...
Attractions
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Comer Woods

Green Credentials: Outdoor Activity
Address: Quatt
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV15 6QN
Part of the National Trust Dudmaston estate, Comer Woods stands separated from the main estate by the A442, with the More info...
Attractions
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Silkin Way

Green Credentials: Outdoor Activity
Address: Hinkshay Rd
Telford
Telford and Wrekin
TF3 4EP
Based in Telford and want to get outdoors for a stroll or cycle ride? If you haven’t explored the Silkin More info...
Attractions
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Wenlock Edge

Green Credentials: Habitat Conservation, Outdoor Activity and Wildlife Conservation
Address: Much Wenlock
Much Wenlock
Shropshire
TF13 6
Take a stroll through some stunning Shropshire countryside managed by National Trust. Free access and parking available. Wenlock Edge is More info...
Attractions
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Attingham Park

Green Credentials: Connect with Nature and Outdoor Activity
Address: Atcham
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4TP
A beautiful parkland and mansion in the heart of Shropshire. Attingham is a National Trust property with large grounds including More info...
Attractions
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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre

Green Credentials: Locally Produced, Outdoor Activity, Outdoor Learning and Wildlife Education
Address: School Road
Craven Arms
Shropshire
SY7 9RS
Welcome to the Outstanding Natural project Here at Grow Cook Learn, our charity’s goal is to connect people to the More info...
Entertainment
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Telford T50 Route

Green Credentials: Outdoor Activity
Address: Hinkshay Rd
Telford
Telford and Wrekin
TF3 4EP
The Telford T50 50 Mile Trail was created to celebrate the new town’s 50th anniversary in 2018. A new trail More info...
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Events & Activities

With Food Festivals, children’s trails and activities, local markets and much more, find upcoming events and activities near to where you are staying.

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Health & Wellbeing
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Telford Walking Festival

Date:
16 May 2022
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22 May 2022
Where: Various Locations - Telford
Week long festival highlighting existing walks and joining in the Walking to School week. Saturday 21st will see around 18 More info...
Agricultural Shows
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Smallholding & Countryside Festival

Dates:
21 May 2022, 09:00
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18:00
22 May 2022, 09:00
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18:00
Where: Royal Welsh Showground - Builth Wells
Join us for the first RWAS event of 2022 – Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May The Smallholding & Countryside More info...
Festivals
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Eco Vegan Fayre

Date:
21 May 2022, 10:00
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13:00
Where: St Stephen's Church - Cinderford
Eco-Vegan Fayre, Saturday 21 May, 10 am – 1 pm, St Stephen’s Church Lawn & Marquee (Belle Vue Rd, Cinderford, More info...
Entertainment
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Combermere Abbey’s woodland walks with bluebells

Date:
21 May 2022, 10:00
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14:00
Where: Combermere Abbey - Whitchurch
Combermere Abbey’s much loved Woodland Walks With Bluebells will return this year, running for the second time over a number More info...
New Wildlife Events
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Wildlife at the Castle

Organised by: Stafford's Heritage Sites
Date:
22 May 2022, 10:00
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16:00
Where: Stafford Castle
Join us at Stafford Castle for the “Wildlife at the Castle” event. Sunday May 22nd between 10am and 4pm for More info...
Gardening
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Pam’s Pools Open Day & Plant Sale

Organised by: Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Dates:
22 May 2022, 10:00
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14:00
26 June 2022, 10:00
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14:00
Where: Morville - Bridgnorth
Visit Pam’s Pools at Underton near Bridgnorth to see the lakes and fields managed for conservation, which are only accessible More info...
New Home & Garden
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Tinker and Hackett pop up

Organised by: The Vegan Hub
Date:
26 May 2022, 10:00
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15:00
Where: The Vegan Hub - Shrewsbury
Pop up shop for wooden creations from Tinker and Hackett More info...
Food Markets, Pop Ups & Festivals
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Bridgnorth Handmade Market

Dates:
29 May 2022, 10:00
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16:00
12 June 2022, 10:00
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16:00
26 June 2022, 10:00
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16:00
10 July 2022, 10:00
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16:00
24 July 2022, 10:00
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16:00
7 August 2022, 10:00
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16:00
21 August 2022, 10:00
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16:00
4 September 2022, 10:00
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16:00
18 September 2022, 10:00
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16:00
2 October 2022, 10:00
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16:00
16 October 2022, 10:00
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16:00
30 October 2022, 10:00
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16:00
13 November 2022, 10:00
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16:00
27 November 2022, 10:00
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16:00
11 December 2022, 10:00
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16:00
Where: Bridgnorth
Held twice monthly on a Sunday under the Town Hall, showcasing local artists, makers, artisan producers and vintage goods. More info...
New Festivals
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Soul Medicine Festival

Date:
12 June 2022
Where: Himley Hall
True health is not one dimensional but rather encompasses aspects of mind, body and spirit. Soul Medicine Festival is a More info...
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