The Oteley Estate in Ellesmere will be opening their farm gates on 11th June for an Open Farm Sunday. The 2,000-acre farm is home to Beef Shorthorn and Highland cattle, a flock of sheep, and some pigs. LEAF Open Farm Sunday unites hundreds of farms across the country for farming’s annual open day to […]
View· Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings’ first late night opening which is free to attend. Live music from Shropshire musician Gregory S Davies and Dan Roberts · Workshop to learn the traditional craft of creating a rag rug from recycled fabric · Food and drink at Turned Wood Café · Visit the new exhibition, The Mill for […]
ViewAlderfest 2023 is just around the corner, and you will not want to miss the ultimate summer festival — an unforgettable weekend of fantastic music, jaw-dropping entertainment, and amazing summer memories at Alderford Lake in Shropshire. Taking place on 30th June – 1st July, this year’s festival promises to be the biggest and best yet, […]
ViewThe festival will take place on 24th and 25th June in Shrewsbury’s Quarry Park Shrewsbury Food Festival is taking place in the Quarry Park on 24th and 25th June. It is the 10th anniversary of the award-winning event, which attracts up to 30,000 people annually. The line-up has been announced for the Shire […]
ViewA unique art event being staged in Shrewsbury has announced that is set to be bigger and better than ever. Some of the region’s best-known names have pledged to take part in The Secret Artist Sale in August, hosted by The Soden Collection in Wyle Cop. A sell-out success last year, the event, […]
ViewShrewsbury Folk Festival has announced the latest wave of artists for this year’s festival including Joachim Cooder, the first lady of Celtic music Moya Brennan and the first ever English gig for Nordic folk trio Dreamers’ Circus. Also added to the line up for the August Bank Holiday event are The Cathy Jordan Trio, Stolen From God – a new slave trade […]
ViewSpring has well and truly sprung as we dive into a glorious British summer, bringing with it plenty of opportunity for family bonding during May Half Term as Shrewsbury Prison gets ready to welcome an influx of visitors through its enormous prison gates. Escape The Ordinary, running from the 27th May – 4th June, is a must-visit […]
ViewTickets have been released for a new flower field experience in Newport, Shropshire. The ticket launch announcement coincides with the annual flower fever caused by The RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Two Shropshire businesses are joining forces to deliver the experience. Biodegradable petal confetti business, Shropshire Petals, is providing acres of stunning flowers to walk […]
ViewEllesmere’s small batch distillery has had a change of spirit launching their first ever vodka, plus a new grapefruit and hop gin The award-winning spirit producers at The Shropshire Distillery, have released their first vodka, along with a new grapefruit and hop gin. The family-run distillery has been handcrafting spirits in Ellesmere since […]
View· Kids Go Free: Visit the new exhibition, The Mill. Tickets for adults are £7.50, with free entry for children during May Half Term · Free activity trail around the historic site, including family challenges and a selfie station · Brilliant Buildings: Free drop-in model building session will invite families to get creative · Story-telling […]
ViewMeet the real grafters of the Gorge – May half term fun in the Ironbridge Valley of Invention Take a trip back to a time when the spectacular Ironbridge Gorge was dirty and downright dangerous for the everyday workers at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. Visitors to the Ironbridge Gorge Museums can explore the gritty […]
ViewRomans to blame for no-body-hair trend, says English Heritage – Display of tweezers at Wroxeter Roman City highlights painful hair removal practice, for men and women, popularised by the Romans – – New English Heritage museum also showcases never before seen bathing, beauty and medicinal tools – From painful waxes to irritating shaves, we can trace […]
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