The Shire is an inland area settled exclusively by hobbits, the Shire-folk, largely sheltered from the goings-on in the rest of Middle-earth. It is in the northwest of the continent, in the region of Eriador …

Jan 1, 2026 · By 30 years later, almost all of the Hobbits of Middle-earth could be found in the Shire. The Shire-hobbits considered themselves as subjects of the King, at least nominally, considering the …

Join us and experience the real Middle-earth™ at the Hobbiton Movie Set, where, in the heart of the Waikato region, you can step into the lush pastures of the Shire™, as seen in The Lord of the Rings …

The Shire was a country in northwestern Middle-earth, inhabited by the hobbits. It was located in the region of Eriador, and was under the control of the Reunited Kingdom as a Free Land.

Oct 28, 2024 · If you’re dreaming of spending a few days in a hobbit home, The Shire of Montana, run by Steve Michaels and his wife Christine, is the perfect spot. This partially underground suite is …

Sep 6, 2024 · Tolkien reveals in his books that the Hobbits settled in the Shire in the year 1601, marking a major development for the Third Age. Prior to this, the Hobbits traveled west over the Misty …

Aug 6, 2024 · The Shire was practically synonymous with the unique race of beings who lived there: the hobbits. By the time of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, nearly all hobbits in Middle-earth lived …

Jan 3, 2012 · Hobbits from Bree settled Suza or the Shire in Third Age 1600. They were granted lands from the Brandywine Bridge to the Far Downs, an area roughly 40 leagues (120 miles) by 50 leagues …

Apr 29, 2025 · The Shire-hobbits or Shire-folk were the Hobbits that lived in the Shire, as opposed to Bree-hobbits and Bucklanders. They represented the majority of the whole Hobbitish population of …

The Shire is an inland area settled exclusively by hobbits, the Shire-folk, largely sheltered from the goings-on in the rest of Middle-earth. It is in the northwest of the continent, in the region of Eriador …