Take a trip back in time in some of Shropshire's oldest pubs

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Take a trip back in time in some of Shropshire's oldest pubs
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Here are the latest in our showcase of Shropshire's historic pubs, some of them going back centuries - ready to welcome you this summer.

The Kings Head exudes character with its wonky structure.dotted around our county for some wonderful food or refreshing drinks.

We now present a few more, for you to enjoy, many of which date back to the 16th century or even earlier. One can even trace part of its origins back to the 13th century.Dating back to the 16th century, the inn was a stopover for visitors on their journey to Wales, and a coach house – which was basically an old fashioned garage – for those seeing Whittington Castle, to keep their horse-drawn carriages in.

Their opening hours are 12pm - 2.30pm, then 5.30pm - 11pm Monday to Friday, Saturday from, 12pm - 11pm, and Sunday from 12pm - 10:30pm.Another one of Shropshire's oldest pubs, the Kings Head was built in the 15th century, dating back to 1404, and started out as a merchant's house. Inside, mounted on the wall, is a 600-year-old piece of art."It's not very photogenic," said one of the workers,"It kind of looks like a big red blob, but it's special to us.

Since the 17th century, The Hole in the Wall was visited from far and wide by people wanting to catch a play at the theatre, now Shrewsbury museum. Their 'excellent' food, service and range of drinks brings their customers back again and again.The Old Three Pigeons, NesscliffeBuilt in 1405, the pub's website tells a curious pub-lover that they could sit in the same place that 'Shropshire's version of Robin Hood', Sir Humphrey Kynaston, did.

Landlord Mike Brooks loves the 'popular family-run' spot:"It's in a beautiful village at the foot of Nesscliffe Hill, popular with cyclists in the day and diners at night."Wednesday, 12pm - 3pm and 5pm - 11pm

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