Stones Road - Short trip and holiday experiences shared with photo's and genuine thoughts.

Haughmond Abbey  Haughmond Abbey located in Shrewsbury in Shropshire around a 1 0 minute drive from Albrighton Hall and Spa which is where we were staying for the evening.  Link below for review of the hotel. https://naturalstonesroad.blogspot.com/2025/03/with-period-style-decor-comfortable.html We visited the Abbey as it was convenient for our stay, not knowing a great deal about the Abbey and what to expect, it made for a very enjoyable impromptu experience.  The Abbey covers quite a large area and there is still several large ruined pieces of the structure to enjoy.  Being part of the English heritage collection it is well maintained, there is a small exhibit  inside the office. (there is nowhere to buy food or drink)   The setting is very peaceful and quiet and I can imagine a lovely place for a picnic on a nice day, although walking around enjoying the ruins is therapeutic in itself.  A brief history  Through the 12 century, a small reli...