Shropshire and Beyond Buy beautiful pictures of shropshire and the uk
  • Shop
  • Photos
    • Latest Photographs
    • Bridgnorth and area
    • Ironbridge and Telford area
    • Ludlow and area
    • Shrewsbury and area
    • North Shropshire
    • South Shropshire
    • Severn Valley Railway
    • Farming in Shropshire
    • Shropshire Hills
    • Shropshire Canals
    • Shropshire Castles
    • Shropshire Life
    • Monochrome Shropshire
    • The Midlands
    • Wales
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Talks
  • Contact
Home>Photos>North Shropshire>Market Drayton

Market Drayton

This is a small market town on the Shropshire Union Canal close to the Welsh border. Gingerbread has been baked here for more than 200 years, using a traditional and closely guarded recipe.

Swans on the Shropshire Union Canal at Talbot Wharf, Market Drayton, Shropshire.

Swans on the Shropshire Union Canal at Talbot Wharf, Market Drayton, Shropshire.

A narrowboat negotiates Adderley Locks on the Shropshire Union Canal, Shropshire.

A narrowboat negotiates Adderley Locks on the Shropshire Union Canal, Shropshire.

Narrowboat on the Shropshire Union Canal at Tyrley Locks, near Market Drayton, north Shropshire.

Narrowboat on the Shropshire Union Canal at Tyrley Locks, near Market Drayton, north Shropshire.

A narrowboat negotiates Adderley Locks on the Shropshire Union Canal, Shropshire.

A narrowboat negotiates Adderley Locks on the Shropshire Union Canal, Shropshire.

A mallard beside the Shropshire Union Canal at Adderley, Shropshire.

A mallard beside the Shropshire Union Canal at Adderley, Shropshire.

St Mary's Church in Market Drayton, Shropshire, England.

St Mary's Church in Market Drayton, Shropshire, England.

Canal boats and homes reflected in the Shropshire Union Canal at Market Drayton, Shropshire, England.

Canal boats and homes reflected in the Shropshire Union Canal at Market Drayton, Shropshire, England.

Blog

A path between the giants on Linley Hill

A path between the giants on Linley Hill

A walk among giants - here is the majestic avenue of beech trees on Linley Hill, near Norbury.

Published: 8th March 2026 Modified: 8th March 2026
Read more
Early morning walk along the Lawley

Early morning walk along the Lawley

What a sight - I had spent sunrise on the Lawley and came across this view as I was heading back down the hill.

Published: 26th February 2026 Modified: 26th February 2026
Read more
Dusting of snow at sunrise in Stretton Hills

Dusting of snow at sunrise in Stretton Hills

There's no way I was going to pass up the chance to make the most of the sunshine we had at the weekend.

Published: 20th February 2026 Modified: 20th February 2026
Read more

Shropshiregrams

What We Do

Share the beauty of Shropshire through our photographs. From beautiful prints to eye-catching calendars and greetings cards, we show off Shropshire at its stunning best.

All images are copyrighted and are not to be used without permission.

Contact Us

Shropshire and Beyond
Haughton Mill, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8HS

T: 01952 461212

VAT Registered: 742 3153 58

Follow Us

Stay in touch on social media

Copyright © 2026 Shropshire and Beyond | website by TVW | Privacy & Cookies | Terms & Conditions