This summer, from 26 July until 3 September, Blists Hill Victorian Town in landlocked Shropshire will be hosting its first Victorian Seaside Experience. The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust is bringing the 19th-century seaside to Shropshire, with 22 tonnes of sand being brought in to make a 12m x 12m beach on the green at Blists […]
ViewFootprint Gallery will host its inaugural Printmakers’ Fair on Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30 July. Over three days this fair will exhibit up to 180 framed original prints, alongside unframed browser prints and handmade printed gifts, cards and merchandise. The event will showcase a vibrant array of printmaking techniques some dating back hundreds […]
ViewVisit Shrewsbury Prison this Summer and get 23% OFF Tours & Activities. The summer holidays have arrived, and Shrewsbury Prison brings the biggest, most extensive offering yet! Designed to entertain the kids without having to feel the pinch. Shrewsbury Prison launches ‘Summer Breakout’ offering 3 exclusive discounts and 3 added benefits during your […]
ViewBishop’s Castle is counting down to Party in the Park 2023 this coming Saturday, 22 July 2023. It’s a homegrown focus this year: Bishop’s Castle youth open mic bands open at midday with 12/13 year-old band North, teen singer Lilith Pearson and teenage duo Modified Youth. Amy Pugh and Meg Chandler, both Shropshire singer-songwriters, recording […]
ViewPark Hall Countryside Experience in Oswestry is set to hold a series of themed weeks to keep Shropshire’s youngsters entertained over the upcoming summer holidays. From 24th July Maisy’s Maize Maze returns for the holidays, with clues along the way to help lost visitors escape. The first themed week of the holidays will be Dinosaur […]
View‘Love Mother Nature’ – This is one of Fordhall Organic Farm’s organisational values, and so a large part of Fordhall’s ethos is driven by respecting and working with nature and the environment. Therefore, monitoring their on-site biodiversity is an important part of understanding how agricultural activities may have an impact. According to IFOAM Organics Europe, […]
ViewThe first guest locomotive for the Severn Valley Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala has been announced, as LNER Thompson-designed Class B1 61306 ‘Mayflower’ was named. The SVR has agreement in principle with owners Locomotive 61306 Limited and Locomotive Services Limited for the apple-green engine to appear, and it will play a starring role at the railway’s autumn […]
ViewA tasty new trail giving food enthusiasts all the ingredients they need for a day out sampling Shropshire’s sustainably produced food was launched this weekend at the Shrewsbury Food and Drink Festival. The Shropshire Good Food Trail has been put together by the Shropshire Good Food Partnership. It highlights Shropshire venues that grow, make, sell […]
ViewFordhall Organic Farm joins the Shropshire Good Food Trail Fordhall Organic Farm have long prided themselves on providing an array of food which is better for people and the planet and, of course, tasty too! Fordhall’s pasture fed and freerange meats supply both the farm shop and ‘Arthur’s farm Kitchen’ café. Along with sourcing foodstuffs […]
ViewMarquees and tipis are going up in preparation for Shrewsbury Food Festival on the 24th and 25th June. The festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary by filling the Quarry with 200 food, drink, home and garden stalls, street food trucks, bars, chef stages, cookery schools, live music stages, a field to fork area, and free […]
ViewTo celebrate Fathers’ Day on Sunday 18 June, Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings are offering all Dads free entry into The Mill exhibition. The Mill tells the story of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings and its crucial role in the industrial revolution. With digital and hands-on activities for all ages, it features the stories of the lives of the […]
View21st June may seem like just another summer day, but since Neolithic times it has been a reason for celebration. Summer Solstice, or Midsummer, sees the longest daylight hours of the year – this simple fact has given rise to some very old traditions and folklore associated with this day. Some may observe the day […]
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Embark on a journey through Ludlow`s enchanting streets on a sunny Saturday market day! 🌞✨
Witness the lively atmosphere as local traders bring colors and flavors to the scene. Explore quaint independent shops, bask in the aromatic charm of cafes, and savor culinary delights at local restaurants.
Ludlow`s picturesque streets are a canvas of culture waiting to be explored! 🛍️🍽️
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🌸✨ Mark your calendars for a bloomin` good time at Frankly Alpacas – it`s Springtime Fun on the Farm! 🦙💐
Join Frankly Alpacas Monday 12th - Sunday 18th and Monday 25th of March - Sunday 7th of April for an unforgettable experience with alpacas, lambs, and adorable Dexter cows. Get up close and personal with these furry friends through farm tours and hands-on encounters. It`s a day filled with smiles, laughter, and the joy of Spring in the air. Don`t miss out on this farmtastic adventure!
Check all the details and secure your spot! @frankly_alpacas
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"🏰✨ Dive into the heart of Shrewsbury`s Castle Quarter – the epicenter of history and grandeur! 🏰 Home to four of the town`s largest historic treasures – Shrewsbury Castle, Library, Prison, and Train Station.
Did you know Shrewsbury Castle`s foundations were laid in 1083 by the 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery?
Montgomery, a cousin of William the Conqueror, earned this castle and more as a thank-you for his aid during the Norman conquest.
From royal stronghold to a 16th-century transformation, Shrewsbury Castle has quite the story. Now, it stands majestically, housing the Shropshire Regimental Museum. 👑🏰 Ready to step into the pages of history?
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Embark on an extraordinary half-term adventure at the enchanting Hawkstone Park Follies! 🌲✨
This hidden gem invites you to explore a sprawling landscape filled with magical surprises. Hawskstone Park Follies are offering 50% off general admission from February 9th to 18th, making it the perfect opportunity to uncover the mysteries that await.
Set in 100 acres of Parkland The Follies is a range of dramatic and rugged natural sandstone hills that were developed to include gullies, caves, towers and bridges, becoming one of the most visited landscapes in Britain during the 19th Century. However, throughout the 20th Century this romantic landscape became forgotten, overgrown and ruinous, unvisited by all but the locals.
Now recognised as a Masterpiece of the School of Naturalistic Landscape and designated as a Grade I listed landscape by English Heritage, this magical and exhilarating landscape had a new lease of life with a multi-million pound restoration project enabling it to reopen to visitors in 1993. Overgrown but never fully forgotten, pathways were cleared, gullies reopened and handrails reinstalled to allow visitors to enjoy the spectacular views and surprises that The Follies reveals around every corner.
Friends of the Follies can also enjoy special annual pass upgrade offers available at the gate, ensuring that the magic doesn`t end after one visit!
Ready for an immersive experience where you can adventure, explore, and discover?
Secure your spot now at @hawkstoneparkfollies
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🌲✨ Join The Gruffalo on a birthday adventure at Haughmond Hill! 🎉🎈
Celebrating 25 years of magical tales, Forestry England presents a brand new family trail for an unforgettable experience in the deep dark woods.
Follow the path from the visitor car park, embark on a quest to find party items, and help choose the perfect present for the Gruffalo. 🐭🎁
Enjoy fun, games, and discover the wonders of forest life along the way. Don`t forget your activity pack for just £4 at Haughmond Hill Café—it`s packed with party-ready surprises! 🎂🌳
Warm up, bundle up, and make this winter a Gruffalo birthday celebration to remember! ❄️
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