2 Shrewsbury Folk Festival has released its latest wave of artists for 2023 with a DJ set from The Dhol Foundation and debut visits from Scottish indie folk band Elephant Sessions and California based roots band Dustbowl Revival among the new additions. Also just revealed are the Gigspanner Big Band, Show of Hands frontman Steve Knightley with a solo set, Baskery, global folk collective Mishra, Good […]
ViewVisitors to the Ironbridge Gorge will be in for a treat throughout the Easter break as The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust lays on a series of fun family Easter themed events. The Easter festivities begin on Saturday 1 April with a very special celebration day for Blists Hill’s 50th anniversary. Opening on the 1 […]
ViewWe are thrilled that Eaton Manor has won the Self Catering Accommodation of the Year category in the 2023 West Midlands Tourism Awards. A great night out for their team… The West Midlands Tourism Awards are held annually to recognise hard-working tourism businesses across the region. The team at Eaton Manor said “We were delighted […]
ViewWhen the suspended aircraft at the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands need a spring clean, it calls for a specialist team of dustbusters with a head for heights to carry out the work! Suspended from the ceiling, up to 100ft in the air, eight aircraft including a Vulcan bomber, will all be given a […]
View· This Easter, join in free arts and crafts activities at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings · Free entry to the site daily · Visit the new exhibition, The Mill. Tickets for adults are £7.50, with free entry for children during the Easter holidays · Press Images: https://photos.app.goo.gl/uuxFK2Jvseg7NcNe6 Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings has a packed programme this Easter, […]
ViewArts Alive are bringing Ma Bessie’s Prohibition Party to All Stretton Village Hall on Friday, April 14. The music of Prohibition-era America will be provided by Ma Bessie & The Pig Foot Band. Nicknamed the ‘Empress of the Blues’, Bessie Smith was one of the most popular female blues singers of the 1920s and 1930s […]
ViewOswestry farm attraction, Park Hall Countryside Experience, is lining up an eggstra special event for the Easter holidays. Their Fairy Tale Easter event will run from April 1 to 16. There will be an Alice in Wonderland Egg Hunt and a challenge to spot the unicorns and humpty dumpty around the farm. Youngsters can […]
ViewThe townwide Shrewsbury Arts Trail is returning for 2023 – with a sculpture trail this year involving bronze artworks by SALVADOR DALI. Organisers are extending submissions to artists in neighbouring counties this year, to include, Herefordshire, Powys, Cheshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire. Submissions are now open. The Trail was launched in 2021 as a pandemic initiative by mum of one […]
ViewA trip on the Severn Valley Railway is the perfect way to celebrate Mothers’ Day on Sunday 19th March, travelling in steam-hauled style on one of Britain’s premier heritage lines. The railway is running services between Kidderminster and Highley during March, including on Mothers’ Day, with tickets priced at a fraction of the standard fare. There’s […]
ViewLocal gem and historic venue Combermere Abbey has announced it will once again be opening its grounds to the public with its popular annual Bluebell Walks, as well as its public and group tours of the house. Based in the heart of the British countryside on the Cheshire / Shropshire border, Combermere Abbey is a much-loved […]
ViewShrewsbury Market Hall has been crowned Britain’s Favourite Market 2023 following a nationwide public vote. Britain’s Favourite Market is the most coveted award up for grabs at the annual Great British Market Awards which were held at a ceremony in Birmingham. The annual awards, organised by the National Association of British Market Authorities […]
ViewClae Eastgate/Poetry Pharmacy: Bishops Castle Arts Festival 2023 & unveiling of Poetry Pharmacy Founder Deborah Alma As part of the Bishops Castle Arts Festival this year, portrait artist Clae Eastgate will be showing the Painting the Poets collection at the Town Hall from the 11th February (to March 11th). The preview evening is 10th February, […]
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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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