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Appledore - Open Garden for NGS
Today to Sun 19 Jul
Appledore, Oswestry SY10 8EF
Appledore adjoins neighbouring garden Offcot. It has gone through extensive changes and is managed by Tom Pountney from Offcot...
Telford Board Games Club
Today, Thu 6 Aug, Thu 20 Aug
Crown Inn, Market Street, Oakengates, TELFORD, Shropshire TF2 6EA
Enjoy Competitive Socialising, as Telford Board Games Club meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursday each month, playing old favourites and modern Board Games...
Offcot - Open Garden for NGS
Today to Sun 19 Jul
Offcot, Kinnerley SY10 8EF
A cottage garden with lots of winding pathways leading to different focal points. The garden is packed with a wide range of evergreen and deciduous...
Ruthall Manor - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Jul and Sun 19 Jul
Ruthall Manor, Bridgnorth WV16 6TN
Offset by a mature collection of specimen trees, the garden is divided into intimate sections, carefully linked by winding paths...
Buntingsdale Park Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Jul
Buntingsdale Park Gardens, Market Drayton TF9 2EP
Buntingsdale Park is a hidden gem comprised of former RAF officers houses built during World War II. Three very different gardens will open this year...
Three Little Pigs
Mon 20 Jul to Fri 24 Jul, Mon 10 Aug to Fri 14 Aug
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms SY7 9RS
Summer Holiday Activity
Hear an alternative story from the wolf's point of view. Make your own house of sticks and see if it will stand up...
Church Stretton Arts Festival 2026
Sat 25 Jul to Sun 9 Aug
Church Stretton (various venues around town) SY6 6DQ
Founded in 1966, Church Stretton Arts Festival has been held every year since its first Festival in 1967...
Upper Farm Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 25 Jul, Sun 26 Jul, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Upper Farm Garden, Shrewsbury TF6 5AG
Farmhouse Garden with views of the Wrekin and the Stretton Hills. Comprising several garden 'rooms' connected by gravelled walkways...
Lower Brookshill - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 25 Jul and Sun 26 Jul
Lower Brookshill, nr Lydham SY5 0JW
Ten acres of hillside garden and woods at 950ft within the AONB. Begun in 2010 from a derelict and overgrown site, cultivated areas now rub shoulders...
Riverside - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Jul
Riverside, Market Drayton TF9 1JH
The garden is ¾ acre, with different planting areas. We have hydrangeas, hostas, woodland walk, hot garden and herbaceous borders with white garden...
Quiz Night
Sun 26 Jul
Crown Inn, Market Street, Oakengates, TELFORD, Shropshire TF2 6EA
Oakengates’ original General Knowledge Quiz with cash prizes. It costs £1 per person to enter and the fun starts at 7...
Marvellous Minibeast Hunt
Mon 27 Jul to Fri 31 Jul, Mon 17 Aug to Fri 21 Aug
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms SY7 9RS
Summer Holiday Activity
Take a magnifying glass and an ID sheet and start your search. Look in long grass, under logs and rocks in crevices in...
Live Music - Open Mic Night
Thu 30 Jul
Crown Inn, Market Street, Oakengates, TELFORD, Shropshire TF2 6EA
Open Mic Night hosted by Claire Bennett (Indigo Machine) and guest host Paul Townsend (Doctors Orders) from 7.45p.m...
Car Boot Sale
Sat 1 Aug
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms SY7 9RS
Pre booking only, book online
All boots will be on grass so very much weather dependant – full refund if wet weather forces cancellation...
Brampton Bryan Scarecrow Sunday & Flower Festival
Sun 2 Aug
Brampton Bryan SY7 0DH
BRAMPTON BRYAN SCARECROW & FLOWER FESTIVAL – SUNDAY 2nd AUGUST 2026
The historic village of Brampton Bryan is preparing to entertain you and your...
Orienteering Adventure
Mon 3 Aug to Fri 7 Aug, Mon 24 Aug to Fri 28 Aug
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms SY7 9RS
Summer Holiday Activity
Practice orienteering in the Onny Meadows. Games and challenges will show you how to read a map and a compass...
Knit & Natter (or Crochet & a Cuppa)
Tue 4 Aug, Tue 1 Sep
Crown Inn, Market Street, Oakengates, TELFORD, Shropshire TF2 6EA
Knit & Natter is here from 1.30p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. Come along to learn a new skill or to practice an old one in convivial...
Royal British Legion’s “Beer & Banter”
Thu 6 Aug
Crown Inn, Market Street, Oakengates, TELFORD, Shropshire TF2 6EA
Royal British Legion’s “Beer & Banter” session for retired ex-Service men & women meets here on the first Thursday of each month from 2 – 4p.m...
Heart of Wales Line Summer Fair
Sat 8 Aug
ST MARYS STREET
DOGPOLE SHREWSBURY SY1 1DX
HEART OF WALES LINE SUMMER FAIR - SHREWSBURY
Join us for a celebration of local makers, businesses and communities from across the Heart of Wales...
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Moat Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 9 Aug
Moat Hall, Shrewsbury SY5 8AZ
An acre garden around an old farmhouse within a dry moat. Well organised and extensive kitchen garden, fruit garden and orchard for self-sufficiency...
The Ferns - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 9 Aug
The Ferns, Clun SY7 8JZ
A formal village garden of ¾ acre, approached via a drive lined with crab apple and pear trees. On the right is the autumn garden, giving fine views...
Goldstone Hall Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 12 Aug, Wed 9 Sep
Goldstone Hall Gardens, Market Drayton TF9 2NA
Spanning five acres with productive kitchen garden inc unusual vegetables, fruits, spices and herb garden, all underpinning the award-winning hotel...
Telford Acoustic Jam Sessions
Wed 19 Aug
Crown Inn, Market Street, Oakengates, TELFORD, Shropshire TF2 6EA
Telford Acoustic Jam Session is back, with hosts Paul Townsend (Doctor’s Orders) & Vicki Edwards from 7...
Wollerton Old Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 2 Sep
Wollerton Old Hall, Market Drayton TF9 3NA
Four acre garden created around C16 house (not open). Formal structure creates variety of gardens each with own colour theme and character...
Car Boot Sale
Sat 5 Sep
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms SY7 9RS
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Pre booking only, book online.
All boots will be on grass so very much weather dependant – full refund if wet weather forces...
Lego Walk and Fun Day
Sat 5 Sep
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms SY7 9RS
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In loving memory of Amy and Lin xx
Join us for a day of fun, feel-good fundraising and community spirit at the LEGO Walk & Fun Day at...
Under The Wrekin : Acoustic Blues
Sat 5 Sep
Bowring Park, Wellington, Telford TF1 1QX
A one day acoustic blues festival, featuring some of the best Acoustic Blues artists in the UK. Presented by the Groundhog Blues Club in memory of...
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Join our choir in Bridgnorth for a FREE taster session
Tue 15 Sep, Tue 22 Sep, and more dates until Tue 24 Nov
Bridgnorth Baptist Church, West Castle Street, Bridgnorth WV16 4AB
Are you looking to find a local choir to join?
The Bridgnorth Rock Choir is led by choir leader Rowan Richards...
FREE taster session with the Shrewsbury Rock Choir
Thu 17 Sep, Thu 8 Oct, and more dates until Thu 26 Nov
Central - Shrewsbury Baptist Church, Claremont Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1QG
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Buntingsdale Park Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 20 Sep
Buntingsdale Park Gardens, Market Drayton TF9 2EP
Buntingsdale Park is a hidden gem comprised of former RAF officers houses built during World War II. Three very different gardens will open this year...
Join our choir in Market Drayton for a FREE taster session
Wed 23 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, and more dates until Wed 25 Nov
The Beacon Community Centre, Prospect Road, Market Drayton TF9 3BN
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
Your local Market Drayton choir is run by singer/pianist Beverley...
FREE taster session with the Shrewsbury Rock Choir
Wed 23 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, Wed 4 Nov, Wed 18 Nov, Wed 25 Nov
Holy Trinity Church, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury SY3 9HF
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir...
Burford House Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 26 Sep and Sun 27 Sep
Burford House Gardens, Tenbury Wells WR15 8HQ
The garden is being restored by the Garden Angels (volunteers) under the leadership of the newly appointed Head Gardener...
FREE taster session with the Telford Rock Choir
Mon 28 Sep, Mon 19 Oct, Mon 2 Nov, Mon 9 Nov, Mon 16 Nov
Idsall School, Coppice Green Lane, Shifnal, Telford TF11 8PD
Do you want to find a choir near you?
Your friendly local Telford choir is run by vocal tutor Rowan Richards...
Cherry Tree Arboretum - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 3 Oct
Cherry Tree Arboretum, Woore CW3 9SR
Created in 2006 on 50 acres of unspoilt, pastureland scattered with mature oaks by John and Liz Ravenscroft...
Macdonald Hill Valley Golf Resort & Spa Wedding Fayre
Sun 4 Oct
Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa
Tarporley Rd, Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 4HA
Held at the stunning **Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa** in Whitchurch, this gorgeous Shropshire venue is the perfect place to celebrate your dream...
Appledore - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 9 Oct to Sun 11 Oct
Appledore, Oswestry SY10 8EF
Appledore adjoins neighbouring garden Offcot. It has gone through extensive changes and is managed by Tom Pountney from Offcot...
Offcot - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 9 Oct to Sun 11 Oct
Offcot, Kinnerley SY10 8EF
A cottage garden with lots of winding pathways leading to different focal points. The garden is packed with a wide range of evergreen and deciduous...
John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett
Sat 10 Oct
Birchmeadow Centre
Birchmeadow Road TF12 5LP
We’ve welcomed Willy Barrett here before with his own band, but this time he’s back with his legendary partner-in-chaos, John Otway...
The Leasowes Garden & Arboretum - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 17 Oct
The Leasowes Garden & Arboretum, Shrewsbury SY5 6AF
Within the super structure of mature larches and interconnected ponds, a wide range of rhododendrons and azaleas have been planted as well as shade...
Dorothy Clive Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 25 Oct
Dorothy Clive Garden, Market Drayton TF9 4EU
12 informal acres, inc superb woodland garden, alpine scree, gravel garden, fine collection of trees and spectacular flower borders...
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Thu 10 Dec
Shrewsbury Abbey, Shrewsbury SY2 6BA
Enjoy an exceptional candlelight concert this Christmas in the stunning setting of Shrewsbury Abbey. Celebrate the season with Vivaldi’s iconic...
Things to do around Shropshire
Shropshire, an underrated county straddling the border between England and Wales, offers a delightful mix of countryside, historic castles, and bustling towns. Whether you're planning a family-friendly day out or something just for the adults, here are some fantastic activities to explore in Shropshire:
1. See Shrewsbury from the River:
- If you're in the Welsh border town of Shrewsbury, hop aboard the vessel Sabrina for a scenic boat tour on the River Severn. With scheduled day trips, evening cruises, and private hire options, you can enjoy the sights from the outdoor top deck or relax in the comfortable lounge area. The knowledgeable guide onboard provides live commentary on the town's landmarks as you sail past.
2. Sunday Lunch on the Severn Valley Railway:
- Begin your adventure in neighboring Kidderminster (Worcestershire) and board the Severn Valley Railway. As the steam train chugs through the rolling hills of Shropshire's Severn Valley, indulge in a mouth-watering Sunday lunch. Choose between dining in a 1930s Great Western Railways Carriage or the more luxurious first-class carriage styled on the 1940s. Stewards ensure a delightful three-course meal, and you'll have ample time to soak in the views before reaching Bridgnorth. Cream teas are also available on weekday journeys.
3. Shropshire Raft Tours:
- Explore the county by water with Shropshire Raft Tours. Hire kayaks or canoes, or join a rafting tour on the Severn River. Pass attractions like the iconic Iron Bridge as you journey from Ironbridge to Jackfield. Safety provisions are provided, and a qualified skipper guides your rafting experience.
4. Outdoor Leisure Activities:
- Shropshire offers a range of outdoor adventures:
- Mountain boarding
- Clay pigeon shooting
- Quad trekking
- Archery
- Climbing
- Paintballing
- Fishing
- Glide over the Long Mynd in a two-seat glider.
- Try canoeing, rafting, or stand-up paddleboarding on the stunning River Severn².
5. Farm Attractions and Heritage Railways:
- Get up close to animals at Shropshire's fun farm attractions. Feed lambs, walk with hawks, brush alpacas, or ride ponies.
- Explore heritage railway lines, a popular attraction in the county.
Remember to check opening hours and book any tickets in advance. Whether you're cruising the river, enjoying a scenic train ride, or embarking on water adventures, Shropshire promises a memorable day out!
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1. See Shrewsbury from the River:
- If you're in the Welsh border town of Shrewsbury, hop aboard the vessel Sabrina for a scenic boat tour on the River Severn. With scheduled day trips, evening cruises, and private hire options, you can enjoy the sights from the outdoor top deck or relax in the comfortable lounge area. The knowledgeable guide onboard provides live commentary on the town's landmarks as you sail past.
2. Sunday Lunch on the Severn Valley Railway:
- Begin your adventure in neighboring Kidderminster (Worcestershire) and board the Severn Valley Railway. As the steam train chugs through the rolling hills of Shropshire's Severn Valley, indulge in a mouth-watering Sunday lunch. Choose between dining in a 1930s Great Western Railways Carriage or the more luxurious first-class carriage styled on the 1940s. Stewards ensure a delightful three-course meal, and you'll have ample time to soak in the views before reaching Bridgnorth. Cream teas are also available on weekday journeys.
3. Shropshire Raft Tours:
- Explore the county by water with Shropshire Raft Tours. Hire kayaks or canoes, or join a rafting tour on the Severn River. Pass attractions like the iconic Iron Bridge as you journey from Ironbridge to Jackfield. Safety provisions are provided, and a qualified skipper guides your rafting experience.
4. Outdoor Leisure Activities:
- Shropshire offers a range of outdoor adventures:
- Mountain boarding
- Clay pigeon shooting
- Quad trekking
- Archery
- Climbing
- Paintballing
- Fishing
- Glide over the Long Mynd in a two-seat glider.
- Try canoeing, rafting, or stand-up paddleboarding on the stunning River Severn².
5. Farm Attractions and Heritage Railways:
- Get up close to animals at Shropshire's fun farm attractions. Feed lambs, walk with hawks, brush alpacas, or ride ponies.
- Explore heritage railway lines, a popular attraction in the county.
Remember to check opening hours and book any tickets in advance. Whether you're cruising the river, enjoying a scenic train ride, or embarking on water adventures, Shropshire promises a memorable day out!