Knockin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photograph of Knockin radio telescope, Knockin, Shropshire, England
Photograph of Knockin radio telescope, Knockin, Shropshire, England
Knockin Radio Telescope Picture taken on a dark rainy day with a gap in the cloud for the sun to light up the telescope
Photo by Hans Linnet (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Farmland and MERLIN telescope: This telescope, located in Knockin, is one of six in the MERLIN array. MERLIN stands for the Multi-Element Radio-Linked Interferometer Network, Jodrell Bank's array of observing stations that together form a powerful telescope with an effective aperture of over 217 kilometres. Note: The dish is situated in the adjacent square.
Photo by David Medcalf (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Lane near Maesbrook This appears to lead to some industrial [maybe agricultural] units, but I couldn't see any sign as to what they are for.
Photo by David Medcalf (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals

Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals

4 out of 5
Ellesmere Road Shrewsbury England
The price is 2.356.977 ₫ per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
2.356.977 ₫
2.828.372 ₫ total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Shrewsbury. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Staff welcoming , rooms spacious and clean , facilities excellent

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
Lion Quays Hotel & Spa

Lion Quays Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Moreton Oswestry England
The price is 3.093.309 ₫ per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
3.093.309 ₫
3.711.971 ₫ total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Oswestry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Helpful staff, comfortable room and good breakfast; ample car parking.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Lion Quays Hotel & Spa
The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

3 out of 5
Wyle Cop Shrewsbury England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.570.820 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
1.570.820 ₫
1.884.984 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Shrewsbury. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Henry Tudor House and Old Market Hall are ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Easy parking,great hotel,bed lovely & comfy

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
See all 1,456 properties in Knockin
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Top Farm Lodge

Top Farm Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Oswestry England
Stay at this golf cottage in Oswestry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Cambrian Heritage Railways and Llanymynech Golf Course ...
Top Farm Lodge
Top Farm Cottage

Top Farm Cottage

3.5 out of 5
Oswestry England
Stay at this golf cottage in Oswestry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Cambrian Heritage Railways and Llanymynech Golf Course ...
Top Farm Cottage
Crescent House Apartments

Crescent House Apartments

3.5 out of 5
11 Whitchurch Road Telford England
Stay at this apartment in Telford. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Popular attractions Sunnycroft and New Bucks Head Stadium ...
10/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Thank you so much for the cleanliness, modernity, and everything else in this accommodation. It's equipped with everything a traveler needs. Thank you, you deserve all the stars and all the praise and gratitude.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Crescent House Apartments
See all properties in Knockin
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

A dull day at Lake Vyrnwy makes for amazing photos #TakeAHike #AquaTrove

Lake Vyrnwy

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Vyrnwy during your travels in Llanwddyn. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Lake Vyrnwy
Beautiful waterfalls

Pistyll Rhaeadr

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pistyll Rhaeadr during your travels in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Pistyll Rhaeadr

British Ironwork Centre

British Ironwork Centre is just one of the places to see in Oswestry Rural, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the spas and lively bars in this culturally rich area.

British Ironwork Centre

Lion Quays Spa

You can take time to visit Lion Quays Spa during your travels to Selattyn and Gobowen. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Lion Quays Spa

Park Hall Stadium

Catch an event at Park Hall Stadium during your trip to Whittington. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Park Hall Stadium

The Willow Art Gallery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at The Willow Art Gallery in Oswestry. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

The Willow Art Gallery