The Teme Valley, situated mostly in South Shropshire, was formed by one of the longest rivers in England and Wales, creating what now boasts some of the best tourist spots in England and Wales.
Flowing through an amazing area spanning 130 km, the splendid beauty of this valley is the home to various unique tourist attractions. The valley was created by a river which starts to form at a height of 506 metres above the sea level and flows, to eventually join, the river Severn at a height of only 14 metres above the sea level. The Teme Valley is a place which merits a stop over by all tourists visiting this varied and beautiful area, with its enchanting tours and blissful walks amongst the very best of English countryside. It is a most enjoyable experience to explore the valley by following along the course of the river.
The best way to enjoy the charm of towns and villages in the heart of England is by taking a tour of the Teme Valley. The valley offers interesting things to do and to see, promising and delivering a wonderful experience to those with the time to meander through this delightful area . Teme Valley can thank the River Teme for its origins and for the developement of towns and villages around it as tourist spots, due to the breath taking views within the valley. These villages are centers that attract large amounts of tourists, enthralled by the variety of interesting places to see and enjoy, and with lots of fun activities to take part in.
The towns and villages in this valley are the most fascinating aspect of the tour complimented by the Merchants House and the many Castles and Fortified Manor Houses in the vicinity of the valley, these being owned or managed by the National Trust and English Heritage. Teme Valley is a memorable tourist destination, where you can spend quality time with your friends and family enjoying all type of activities, playing sports, going on a shopping spree, spending time with historical attractions, relaxing and rejuvenating amidst serene and beautiful nature, immerse yourself in the festivities of carnivals and Medieval Fayre. One tour of this valley is not enough and this place is so enchanting that it will surely cajole you again and again to take other holidays or weekend break in the Teme Valley. The three main towns on the River Teme are Ludlow, Tenbury Wells and Knighton Ludlow is a bustling market town located in Shropshire, England close to the Welsh border, lying within a bend and on the eastern bank of the river Teme. The most important landmark of the town is the Castle, which is located in the central elevated part of the town.
Ludlow: The town of Ludlow, Shropshire, is also known as the Gastronomic capital of Shropshire because of its exciting food culture. Ludlow is a very good place to both live and spend leisure time, owing to the high quality of living here. Ludlow castle used to be the home of the Kings and has been best described by the words ‘the epitome of what a castle ought to be’. The castle is now a historic monument. The town has won great accolades from people for its magnificent features. After feeling the enchanting blissfulness of this town John Betjeman had described Ludlow as “the loveliest town in England”.
Tenbury Wells. The town of Tenbury Wells Spa in Worcestershire, is a wonderful, ancient market town with extremely close geographical relation with Teme River.
This town is a landmark and a "must visit" place for its antiquities and amazing architecture which is sure to delight every tourists heart. This town has won great accolades as the best tourist destination in the region. The best known title given to this place is in the form of a remark by Queen Victoria, who referred to Tenbury as “My little town in the orchard”. Tenbury Wells is the best place to go on for a shopping spree and travel to enchanting places and explore historical places and spend some relaxed time.
Knighton: This lovely border town of Knighton, Powys, is a town located in Wales, and is twenty miles northeast of Llandrindod. It is located on the England - Wales border, thus being a part of both England and Wales and representing both the cultures to the delight of the tourists. Knighton stands 700feet above sea level, in what may appear as a bowl formed of higher hills and which clings to the side of a steep hill above the River Teme.
