Great prizes to be won at the Apley Bake Off
27th April 2016
Great prizes are ready to be won at the Apley Bake Off next Monday, bank holiday Monday 2 May at Apley Farm Shop.
The Castle Hotel, Bishops Castle, joins The Great Inns of Britain in its 20th year
21st April 2016
The Great Inns of Britain is delighted to announce that The Castle Hotel, Bishops Castle, has joined this leading collection of independently owned country and coastal inns, taking the membership up to 22 inns and increasing the geographical spread of properties across the UK.
Shrewsbury's Connection to the British Comics Industry
19th April 2016
Some of Britain's top cartoonists have been gathering for a festival celebrating their skills, the casual observer might be surprised to learn of its setting - Shrewsbury. So just how has Shrewsbury become the unofficial capital of the UK cartoon industry?
Ellesmere Art Exhibition 2016
14th April 2016
Ellesmere College will be holding the fifth National Art Exhibition and sale of works, with more than 80 professional artists and sculptors exhibiting over 300 pieces from Wednesday 1st June through to Sunday 5th June. The preview evening, which takes place on Wednesday 1st June 7.30 - 9.00pm, promises to be a fabulous evening.
New Walking Festival in Mortimer Country
14th April 2016
A festival of guided walks: where nature and heritage lead the way In Mortimer Country, North Herefordshire.
Celebrate St George’s Day at Blists Hill Victorian Town
13th April 2016
The residents of Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge will be celebrating St George, the patron saint of England, over the weekend of 23rd and 24th April, when the streets will be decorated in patriotic red, white and blue. Join-in the patriotic parade, take part in a dragon hunt and see a re-enactment of the famous tale of St George and the Dragon.
Apley Farm Shop’s fifth anniversary
13th April 2016
Having opened in the coldest winter in decades, when temperatures dropped to -19°C, Apley Farm Shop in Shropshire considers how it’s developed in its first five years
Activ8 holiday clubs at farm shop
7th April 2016
A holiday club provider has linked up with a local farm shop to provide children with fun outdoor & sporty holiday clubs this summer.
Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival
30th March 2016
Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival celebrates its 13th year with a shift of format and a strong whiff of ‘LUCK’ as the theme.
Eggciting Easter Funday at farm shop
24th March 2016
A farm shop near Bridgnorth is holding an Easter Funday on Monday 28 March, 10-4pm.
Cadbury Bunny spotted at Dudmaston
23rd March 2016
Bunny has left a trail of riddles around the orchard at Dudmaston. Crack his clues to unlock his secret stash of Easter treats.
Model show returns for fifteenth year
18th March 2016
For the fifteenth successful year, the popular Shropshire Scale Model Show is returning to the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford next month. It’s one of the biggest modelling events in the country and shows no signs of slowing down, as a record 150 exhibitors and traders will be heading to Cosford for the one day event taking place on Sunday 3 April.
Apley Bake Off cake competition
18th March 2016
The county’s keenest cooks, foodies & bakers will soon get the chance to meet six of Shropshire's talented chefs & enter a cake & tart competition, on at a farm shop near Bridgnorth. Apley Farm Shop is holding its first Apley Bake Off on bank holiday Monday 2nd May.
iCombat arrives at the Dana
16th March 2016
Immersive Events and iCombat UK are pleased to bring you Operation Cellblock. The UKs first laser combat event running in a real life prison. No imitations, fake sets or false scenes, just real life beds, bars and barracks.
‘Cracking’ Easter activities on offer at Cosford
16th March 2016
With the Easter break fast approaching, organisers at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford are busy preparing for two whole weeks of family entertainment. With a Missing Mascot Trail running over the Easter bank holiday weekend and two craft activities on offer during the week, children of all ages are sure to have a ‘cracking’ time.
Dudmaston opens its gates for a brand new season
16th March 2016
Discover the beauty of the Estate as it wakes up for spring. Dudmaston welcomes visitors to the Galleries, garden, park, tearoom, and shop from Sunday, 20 March.
Mysteries of ‘Shakespeare’s Will’ Revealed
16th March 2016
Severn Valley Country Park - Saturday 2nd April 2016
Blists Hill Victorian Town receives top Gold VisitEngland Accolade for its visitor experience
3rd March 2016
Blists Hill Victorian Town, one of Shropshire’s 10 Ironbridge Gorge Museums where life over 100 years ago is recreated, has received the highest Gold accolade from VisitEngland in recognition of the quality of its visitor experience.
Jacqueline Wilson and Lauren Child lead a host of top children’s authors appearing at this year’s Shrewsbury Bookfest May Festival
2nd March 2016
Some of the biggest names in the world of children’s books are taking part in this year’s May Festival run by Shrewsbury Bookfest, which takes place in venues across the town from Friday 29th April to Monday 2nd May.
