Park Hall Countryside Experience is set to bring back its Halloween themed half term event – Pumpkinfest. The farm team will be ordering 3,500 pumpkins in preparation. Pumpkinfest will take place from Friday, October 14 until Sunday, October 16 and then from Friday, October 21 to Wednesday, November 3. Every paying child will receive […]
ViewShropshire Festivals’ sell out drinks’ festival is set to return to its huge marquees in the Quarry this autumn on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1. Last year the festival sold out ahead of the event, and the organisers have reported that early bird tickets have already sold out to this year’s festival. Many […]
ViewThe Severn Valley Railway has announced that the first guest locomotive for its Autumn Steam Gala will be LMS Stanier Class 5, No. 45231 ‘Sherwood Forester’, as it opened advanced ticket sales for the event. The ‘Black Five’ will be making its debut at the SVR courtesy of Locomotive Services Group at the Gala which […]
View· Tickets for a new exhibition at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings have gone on sale today. · The new exhibition, called ‘The Mill’, brings to life the stories of the building that changed skylines across the world forever and the people involved in the site’s past. · The Mill will have lots to see and do […]
ViewBorderland Rotary entertained the Chairman of Lyneal Trust, Chris Symes the other day where he gave a very engaging talk about this canal-based charity which has been on the water since 1985 and helped over 20,000 people with special needs, enjoy holidays and trips on their narrowboats. Chris explained that the charity, based between Ellesmere […]
ViewEaton Manor is perfect for family holidays, from soft play fun to splashing about in the pool and countryside walks with tonnes of fresh air, you can have it all, and dogs are very welcome too! Eaton Manor is an ideal location for fun-filled family holidays for so many reasons… With plenty to do on […]
ViewThe return of the Newport Show on July 9 is set to be blessed with sunshine – with fine weather forecast for show day. The renowned show, held in the beautiful grounds of Chetwynd Deer Park, is making its triumphant return after two years, with family fun and favourites promised throughout the day. From breath-taking […]
ViewThe ‘not to be missed’ Church Stretton Arts festival is back for another year running from July 23rd to August 13th. This annual festival brings two weeks of concerts, drama & poetry to Church Stretton as well as an Arts, Crafts and Photography Exhibition. Over the fortnight, there are five free day-time Coffee Concerts with […]
ViewA Shropshire businesswoman who launched her business to host accommodation said the staycation boom is continuing across the county as people enjoy the UK, despite the easing of travel restrictions. Vicky Brown ended her 22 year career in car sales to launch Pass the Keys Shropshire which manages short-term and holiday rental properties such as […]
View2nd June – Sunday 25th September 2022 Saturdays, Sundays & bank holiday Mondays New for 2022 contactless payment is available on the buses & real-time timetable – search online for ‘780 Long Mynd Stiperstones’ to see where the Shuttle is on the route Explore the Shropshire Hills using the weekend Shuttle service. The buses start in Church […]
ViewWest Midlands Railway (WMR) is thrilled to announce its latest partnership, with none other than Visit Shropshire. The rail operator and the official tourism website for Shropshire have joined forces to highlight all that lies amongst the historic county in the West Midlands – and how WMR’s network can be utilised to begin your adventure. […]
ViewPlans are in place for Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth to celebrate the arrival of Birmingham 2022 The Queen’s Baton Relay in the towns in July 2022. Shropshire Council and partner organisations will be marking The Queen’s Baton Relay passing through Shropshire with free community events celebrating sports and the Commonwealth. The Queen’s Baton Relay will start […]
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