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Groups and school visits to Wenlock Edge

A sunset view, through trees, of the Wrekin and the Cheshire Vale from Wenlock Edge in Shropshire
A view of the Wrekin and the Cheshire Vale from Wenlock Edge | © National Trust Images/David Noton

There are a range of self-guided walks available at Wenlock Edge, also accommodating Duke of Edinburgh award groups. Find out more about how your group can discover and explore the nature at Wenlock Edge.

Self-led visits at Wenlock Edge 

Wenlock Edge is a fantastic place for school visits and is an exciting venue to investigate and learno about rock formations within the area. Our learning team offer support for self-guided visits with a wealth of knowledge to call on. We do charge for self-guided group visits, unless your school or college has or takes out the National Trust Educational Group Membership. 

If you would like more information regarding booking a visit with your school, please contact the Learning team at Carding Mill Valley on 01694 725006, or by emailing learning.cardingmill@nationaltrust.org.uk. Please note that all visits must be prebooked in advance before attending Wenlock Edge. 

 

Free familiarisation visits for group leaders 

If you're planning a group visit you can request our free Travel Trade Pass and you and a friend or colleague will gain free entry to over 300 of our places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 12 months. There’s nothing quite like seeing or experiencing somewhere for yourself to help you plan a successful visit. To receive your pass, call 0344 249 1895 or email us at traveltrade@nationaltrust.org.uk

Making a booking

It is essential to email to check availability, to discuss session details and the needs of your group as we tailor sessions to cater to your group and advise on activities that work best together.

To check availability please email learning.cardingmill@nationaltrust.org.uk . 

A summer view from the escarpment of Wenlock Edge at Hill Top, Shropshire, with exposed limestone patches and pine trees.

Discover more at Wenlock Edge

Find out how to get to Wenlock Edge, where to park, the things to see and do and more.

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Education Group Access Pass 

If you’re planning educational group visits to National Trust places, then you could benefit from an Education Group Access Pass, which gives you free admission for a year.

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Explorer Pass 

If you’re planning a trip in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, our Explorer Pass gives you entry to most of the places in our care, plus free parking in our car parks.

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Group visits frequently asked questions 

Visiting a National Trust place with a group? Then our answers to your frequently asked questions might help with any question you may have.

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