“A little bit of heaven”… Mark Radcliffe, Six Music / BBC Radio 2 “Everyone is so friendly. It is like a big family really” – festivalgoer “Amazingly friendly festival. Great atmosphere” – festivalgoer Shrewsbury Folk Festival is one of the few major UK folk festivals that will be taking place this year following the […]
ViewShrewsbury has been highlighted by The Guardian as one of the top places in the UK to eat, shop and stay for a short break. An hour’s drive north of foodie Ludlow, Shrewsbury may be better known for its medieval architecture and riverside charm, but the county town and its fringes offer rich pickings for […]
ViewSaturday 3rd July – Sunday 26th September, weekends & August Bank Holiday Monday The Shropshire Hills Shuttle Buses are back on the road this summer taking passengers onto the Long Mynd, and across to the Stiperstones, helping them to explore and enjoy this beautiful part of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s […]
ViewCombermere Abbey Tours Return For 2021 After a short break due to the pandemic, Combermere Abbey is pleased to announce the return of its popular house tours and is opening its doors to the public for guided tours, group tours and Invitation to View events this summer. Guests are invited to explore a colourful history […]
ViewDonna and Ian of Springfield Barns Holiday cottages in North Shropshire only launched in Spring 2019 with The Dairy, a studio style cottage sleeping 2 people this was closely followed by The Parlour, a 1 bedroom cottage that sleeps 2 people. They are now pleased to announce that their 3rd conversion, The Coach House, has […]
ViewThe doors to Hawkstone Hall & Gardens have re-opened, in line with government guidance, with the addition of audio tours from the end of May, promising to be a fun and insightful experience for the whole family. The tours have been provided by ATS-Heritage – creator of audio tours for Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Highclere […]
ViewHistoric house Combermere Abbey, located between Whitchurch and Nantwich, is celebrating the completion of a series of films on the abbey’s history and restoration thanks to a financial boost from the Government, as part of the ongoing £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund. Thanks to a second successful round, Combermere Abbey received £21k, part of which will […]
ViewIf you’ve been tuning in to BBC 1 over the last few weeks you’ll most likely have watched The Great British Menu, a BBC television series in which top British chefs compete for the chance to cook one course of a four-course banquet. Shropshire’s very own Stuart Collins of Docket No33 in Whitchurch has made […]
ViewThe award-winning Love2Stay resort on the outskirts of Shrewsbury is launching a new £1 million luxury glamping development today (Monday). Resort owner, Salop Leisure, has invested in an exclusive collection of 11 new luxury Woodland lodges which join 11 existing safari lodges in a hugely popular glamping village. Each of the new lodges has its own private hot […]
ViewThe historic north Shropshire town of Oswestry has launched two new leaflets in a bid to welcome tourists & locals back to the town. Visit Oswestry, run by Oswestry Borderland Tourism, is now urging people to step out and enjoy their local area as the Government roadmap eases travel restrictions. In the immediate term the […]
ViewAfter its annual Bluebell Walk was postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic, local gem Combermere Abbey will reopen its grounds to the public in a way that’s bigger and better than ever before. For the first time ever, the Combermere woodland walks with bluebells will be held over a 5 week period, as opposed […]
ViewStuart Collins, chef-patron of acclaimed restaurant, Docket no.33 in Whitchurch, Shropshire has won the first regional heat of hit BBC Two TV show, Great British Menu and is now through to the national final. The renowned chef, who opened Docket no.33 in the market town of Whitchurch back in 2017, was crowned winner of the ‘central region’ heat […]
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