IT'S half-term and families need some ways to entertain the kids.
Thankfully north Shropshire is full of interesting places for families.
We suggest five places which offer fun for all the family.
British Ironwork Centre, Oswestry
THE UK's largest metal safari park with over 100 sculptures on display with a fabulous collection of art for you to explore which are all exhibited throughout the grounds - from the Knife Angel to galloping horses to the Iron Guardian and Spoon Gorilla, each piece is completely breath-taking.
The Spoon Gorilla has been made from 40,000 spoons and designed in collaboration with Uri Gellar with the fabulous Extinction Trail offers and an array of metal safari animals, among many other beautiful pieces.
One of the attractions at the Britsh Ironworks Centre in Oswestry. Picture by Marg Kelsall.
Park Hall Countryside Experience, Oswestry
Let the kids loose in the great outdoors with a fantastic range of play options, with plenty of fresh air guaranteed.
Across both the Crazy Farm Adventure Course or Woodland Adventure Play Area, you’ll be able to scramble, climb and fly on the Zip Wire.
Let your child's imagination run across our four play houses, all with a fully fitted kitchen, a table and chairs while the Crazy Farm Adventure Course is a must to try for anyone with a competitive streak.
Pumpkinfest is set to return to Park Hall Farm
Lake Vyrnwy - Llanwddyn
Lake Vyrnwy is a reservoir in Powys, Wales, built in the 1880s to supply Liverpool with fresh water.
You should be able to hear pied flycatchers and redstarts, see dippers nesting by the rocky streams and goosanders bobbing on the water. Look up and maybe you'll spot a peregrine hunting.
Lake Vyrnwy. Picture: Mike Will Williams
Tanat Valley Light Railway, Oswestry
A "lost" railway and abandoned limestone quarry complex in the north Shropshire Hills. Fields, coppices and a stream run through the site.
The largest monorail complex in the UK with standard gauge and narrow gauge also in situ with the largest lime kilns ever built in the UK. Woodland, meadows and a stream enhance the site.
Tanat Valley Light Railway. Picture by Osrail.
Alderford Lake, Whitchurch
All year round, our lake is open for a whole host of water-based activities. Whether you are an open-water swimming fanatic, a keen paddle-boarder or looking for a family fun day out in the water, Alderford Lake is the perfect destination for any water-enthusiast.
Meanwhile hidden treehouses, forest swings, sneeky walkways through the woods and a incredible lakeside walk ensure a fun day out on dry land.
A day out at the river in Alderford. Picture by Jill Adger.
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