Planning & Tourism in Shropshire

Opportunity UK is the worlds 6th biggest tourist destination 40 million visitors in 2018 - $31.93 million was spent in the UK by foreign tourists in 2017 - Domestic tourism remains the biggest component of tourist spending in the UK BREXIT could increase domestic tourism A large proportion of our planning work at Berrys related to tourism – ever increasing

Shropshire: Unspoilt, Unrushed and Tranquil Over 90 places to visit, including: Historic houses, castles, and gardens Ironbridge Museums and family attractions Natural beauty: Shropshire Hills Meres and Mosses Shropshire Union and Llangollen Canals

Berrys Involvement

LOVE2STAY Located on the edge of Shrewsbury and opened in 2017 11 glamping pitches 122 serviced touring pitches Fitness suite and thermal bath Children's play area Fishing lake Restaurant and Pizzeria Natural swimming pool and water gardens Yoga, Pilates and Meditation Classes Army style assault course Cinedrome for family movie nights

Salop Leisure

Wigmore Lakes Located 10 miles west of Shrewsbury Development began in 2012 Lodges Camping & Caravans Fishing Farm diversification

Westley House Farm Caravan Park Located 12 miles south west of Shrewsbury Indoor, Outdoor, Secure caravan storage Seasonal pitches Fishing Farm diversification

Welsh Border Glamping Located on the Powys / Shropshire border Opened in 2018 4 glamping pods Amenity block Farm diversification

What makes a good site? Within, adjacent to, or near a village; or, A site connected to an existing tourism enterprise

How can Berrys help? Feasibility Advice Business Consultancy Planning Consultancy Architectural Services Funding

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