What's On Shropshire

Folk with a splash of blues, singing out for the underdog, beautiful songs, beautifully sung and a weird humour all of their own.That is husband and wife duo Kip Winter and Dave Wilson.

Introducing Wannabe, the Spice Girls Show. Spice Girls remain the biggest girl band of all time with 9 number 1 singles, 80 million record sales, World tours, movies & a musical to their name.

The best produce and craft traders from around the County

FREE ENTRY to this great plant fair. It’s a great time to get out in the garden and get planning and planting for the year ahead and where better to get inspiration than at a Plant Hunters Fair.

Our Spring exhibition features Reduction Lino Prints by Artist Eric Gaskell (BA Hons, SGFA, ARBSA)as well as fascinating Porcelain with Collagraph Prints by Theresa Barlow.

The 75 strong Marches Choir, conducted by Alistair Auld, will be joined by the Marches Sinfonia, a first class symphony orchestra (led by Ann Tupling), as well as two professional soloists, Nicholas Morris (baritone) and Caroline Clarke (soprano).

Photography workshop with professional photographer Philip Dunn. Open to photographers of all levels over the age of 16 On these workshops you will learn how to: Prepare yourself and your camera Use light to add visual impact and atmosphere Anticipate your subject’s next move When to ask a subject’s...

A popular Food, Drink, Craft, and Plant Market organised by Wem Combine Harvesters. Nearly 60 stalls in the Town Hall (SY4 5ER), Baptist Church (SY4 5DG) and Senior Club (SY4 5DG) with a wide range of high quality, locally-produced goods (within an approximately 30-mile range of Wem) including apple juice, baked...

Join WildLife Survival School for a series of Natural Craft workshops focusing on basketry and spoon carving using only hand tools. These workshops can start you at the very beginning of both these ancient art forms or help you take the next step.

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for a special production of Horrible Histories featuring MORE of your favourite characters from our barmy past – and a brand new scene with wordy Will! Find out why the Romans were revolting!

A series of gentle ambles with a local expert ideal for all the family. Dave Pearce is your guide to this all-abilities series of ambles (not walks).

Stokesay Court is a magnificent Grade II* late-Victorian mansion imposingly set within extensive landscaped grounds, with far ranging views towards Ludlow.

Has to be seen to be believed. A unique hillside garden (over 700 steps) bordering R Perry. Wide variety of styles and plants from formal terraces to woodland paths, plus large kitchen garden. Lawn area redeveloped in 2017 with new statues.

The Rotary Club’s Social Night returns tonight at 7.00p.m. prompt and normally runs on the fourth Tuesday of each month. This month, it is a Quiz Night and costs £1.50 per person to take part in teams of up to 5 people.

Do you want to be a SuperStar or are you just pop-idle? Hosted by Howard Bell & Clare Bennett, this is your chance to get 15 minutes of fame, normally on the last Thursday of each month in front of a live audience at Shropshire’s longest-established Open Mic event, where we’re proud to support Community Music!!

A relaxed and fun workshop where you will learn how to create giant paper flowers. No previous experience of paper craft is necessary. All materials will be provided and you will be able to take your paper flower creations home at the end of the workshop.

Flocks of Words is an immersive, hypnotic blend of music and poetry exploring landscape and the human soul. Grounded in the Shropshire Hills where the artists live and work, the sounds and language quickly become the audience’s own and the themes universal.

A charity fundraising event will be held in aid of The Harry Johnson Trust at 7.30pm, on the 28th April at Shrewsbury Town Football Club, Montgomery Waters Meadow. There will be a charity auction and raffle with Photo Booth, live music entertainment and more, plus comedy Magician…The GREAT Paul Rushworth!

Carmina Burana. Wrekin College Annual Concert. The combined choirs of Wrekin College, The Old Hall School, Wrekin College Orchestra and invited guests, Soloists and members of the Jackfield Band. The programme includes : 1812 Overture, Cloudburst, Rhapsody in Blue and Carmina Burana.

Take a rare opportunity to step behind the door that hundreds of local people walk past every day on this special tour. Built in the fourteenth century to provide protection against Wales, delve into the history of the tower on one of our pre booked, timed tours on one of only 8 open days a year. Booking Essential.

Contemporary Craft Show organised by Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft & the Worcestershire Guild of Contemporary Craft. Jewellery, ceramics, sculpture, furniture, textiles, glass and more...FREE admission.

A series of gentle ambles with a local expert ideal for all the family. Dave Pearce is your guide to this all-abilities series of ambles (not walks).

Oakengates original General Knowledge Quiz runs on the last Sunday of each month with cash prizes. It costs £1 per person to enter and the fun starts at 8.30 p.m.

Enjoy a 2 mile springtime walk through glorious ancient bluebell woods on a historic estate and visit the restored Walled Gardens and its unique Fruit Tree Maze and Glasshouse. Plant sale, estate produce stall. Dogs on leads are welcome. Free parking near registration point. Refreshments and toilets available.

The Bostin’ Chase Sportive is an on-road sportive event for road cyclists, and is a new Bostin’ Ride event for 2017.

A full day Workshop from 10am - 4pm covering the skills involved in Watercolour Painting. The Workshop is designed for beginners or as a refresher to those who want to re-discover their painting skills.

The well-loved Carducci continue their 21st anniversary celebration ‘Voyages from Budapest’ Series with an afternoon concert on Sunday 29th April, 3pm at the Lion Hotel, Shrewsbury.

A presentation by David Meredith. The presentation celebrates the centenary of his birth: John Kyffin Williams, artistic giant and one of Wales’ great benefactors, and is held in conjunction with the Library’s exhibition: Kyffin Williams, Behind the Frame (16.2.18 - 1.9.18).

Dawley Angling Society meets here from 7.30 p.m., normally on the first Wednesday of each month.

Join Strictly’s latest dancing star as he recounts his experiences both on the dance floor and backstage with the stars. With judges verdicts ranging from "a fantastic surprise”, to "full of heavenly delights" and "The falling petals had more grace.

Join 4 of Ireland’s top country Stars for an un-missable Keep It Country show filled with toe-tapping Country music, cabaret and laughter that will have the audience singing and clapping all night long.

Join the ranger and learn about the bat species on Wenlock Edge. Use our bat detectors to locate and listen to their calls. Finish the walk with a warming hot chocolate. Wear sturdy boots, wrap up warm and bring a torch. Booking Essential. Phone: 03442491895. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Often described as the best singer-songwriter on the Midlands circuit, his style is sometimes between folk and blues and so brilliantly quirky, that you’ll just have to make up your own descriptions - I’ve given up trying!

Britain’s biggest cooled-hand-pulled, pub-based beer festival is back, with 12 cooled hand-pulls at the Elephant & Castle and 34 more at the Crown Inn in Oakengates!! So, now there’s more opportunity than ever to come and have your taste-buds tickled!

The Royal British Legion’s “Beer & Banter” session for retired ex-Service men & women meets here from 2 – 4p.m. for a pint and a chin-wag. Wheelchair access through back door from car park and bus station.

Britain’s biggest cooled-hand-pulled, pub-based beer festival is back, with an amazing 34 cooled hand-pulls at the Crown Inn and 12 more at the Elephant & Castle in Dawley!! So, now there’s more opportunity than ever to come and have your taste-buds tickled! On Thursday, Dave Onions will be playing from 8.

Get ready for another epic blast of Tom Stade! Following last year’s smash hit run at the Edinburgh Festival, and sell-out dates across the UK, the Canadian tour-de-force is back on the road with extra dates due to overwhelming demand!

Put on your dancing shoes for this popular party night featuring a top soul DJ and classy live act The Love Supremes performing all your favourite classic Motown hits. With fantastic harmonies, slick routines and stunning costumes, these girls can’t fail to impress the most dedicated Motown aficionado.

Back on the road again, enjoy Blues and Rock Classics, performed in their own creative style by one of the most popular innovative bands from Shropshire in the last 20 years.

On Saturday 7th April we will be carrying forward the new stock from the 3rd March sale which was cancelled due to snow. The sale starts at 07.45 and be sure to be early because the early bird catches the bargain at our Giant First Saturday Charity sales.

Historic landscape gardens covering 14 acres with lakes, cascades dating from C18, woodland walks and wildflowers. Snowdrops in February, Bluebells and Violas in May, Roses and Autumn colour in October.

This year in celebration of the 900th anniversary of our church dating from 1118 and the history of Morville Village.

Boots + Roots will be held on Sunday 6TH May 2018, the aim of the day is to provide families with a ‘digital detox’ where they can get involved in activities including den building, crafts, messy play, gardening, cooking, sports and much more!

Large 1½ acre garden which has evolved over 20yrs. Terrace with roses, alliums and iris surrounded by box hedging. Specimen trees planted in large lawn. Hundreds of tulips for spring colour. Clematis walk to pool. Courtyard planted with scented violas. Greenhouse full of streptocarpus.

Throughout 2018, we are offering reduced entry of £2 on the first Sunday of the month. On the first Sunday of the month, bring your sketchbook with you when you visit us and show it to reception in the VIC!

The wonderful Plant Hunters Fairs will once again make Weston their home over the Bank Holiday weekend with a great plant fair showcasing highly respected nurseries. Whether you are a green fingered professional or just like to potter in the garden there will be a wide selection of top quality nurseries attending.

Telford Town Transition Group meets here at 7p.m. to look at the sustainability of Telford, normally on the first Monday of each month (even if it’s a Bank Holiday.)

Celebrating 95 years of steeplechasing, Eyton Races South Shropshire Hunt Point-to-Point is delighted to announce its May Day 2018 meeting!

Ellesmere Antique & Collectors fair selling a wide variety of antiques and collectables including ceramics, jewellery, postcards, clocks and furniture, militeria, vintage textiles. This is a popular monthly event. The venue has free parking, full disabled facilities and good quality refreshments.

Offset by a mature collection of specimen trees, the garden is divided into intimate sections, carefully linked by winding paths. The front lawn flanked by striking borders, extends to a gravel, art garden and ha-ha.

Cats Protection’s Telford Branch meets here from 6.30 p.m., normally on the first Tuesday of each month. However, in May it is on Tuesday 8th. All welcome.

The local Rotary Club meets here, normally at 7p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Free admission, all welcome.

Simon’s love of wildlife began in his childhood home in Africa; it certainly influenced his first career choice which was to become an elephant when he grew up! Known to millions as a face of Springwatch and Big Cat Diary, naturalist and broadcaster Simon King is the real life Dr Doolittle.

Morville Hall is just up the road from Dudmaston and opens on selected Fridays and Saturdays throughout the summer. Originally an Elizabethan House, Morville was extensively enlarged around 1750, giving it the appearance of a Georgian Home. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Hidden in the Shropshire countryside, Cronkhill is an unexpected vision of Italy. Take a tour around this little gem on one of only six open days a year. All visits must be pre booked.

We’re proud to continue celebrating delicious food and drink created in Ludlow, the Welsh Marches, and beyond, together with live music, classic vehicles and much more over the weekend of our Ludlow Spring Festival, held in the stunning setting of Ludlow Castle and around our historic town.

Hanidcraft’s galore this weekend at Sunnycroft. This weekend come and see a variety of crafts being demonstrated at Sunnycroft. There a host of crafts to watch from patchwork to lace making, there are even opportunities to try your crafting skills. Booking Not Needed. Phone: 01952 242884. Children are welcome.

Organised by Bodytech Health Clubs; a Zombie Escape Race will take place on Saturday 12th May and involves a 5K Course involving caves, forests, and valleys in the picturesque setting of Hawkstone Park, Weston Under Redcastle.

Have you ever wanted to drive a steam engine? Maybe ride in a vintage lorry, an army tank or a tractor?

Annual Jumble & Plant Sale; plants for the home and garden, good as new, white elephant, household, clothes, lots of bargains, teas and homemade cakes.

• Ramble – 22.5 miles This beautiful circular walk rambles over the rolling Shropshire hills from and back to Bishop’s Castle, via Offa’s Dyke, Shropshire Way, the Walcot Estate and Bury Ditches, with a welcome hot vegetarian lunch at Clun • Scramble – 13 miles This hill walk leaves Bishop’s Castle, to climb up to...

WALK TO BEAT BLOOD CANCER Join us for a Ramble (22.5 miles), Scramble (13 miles) or Amble (9.5 miles) around the beautiful Shropshire countryside to help us beat blood cancers. Round and About Walks offer adventurous types the chance to ramble, amble or scramble through the Shropshire countryside.

Set in a stunning tranquil position, our naturalistic and evolving 6½ acre garden was originally landscaped in 1962. Most of the trees, azaleas and rhododendrons were planted then. There is a wonderful new kitchen garden designed and planted by Jayne and Norman Grove. Ponds and woodland walk encourage wildlife.

Ramble, amble or scramble around the beautiful Shropshire Hills and help us beat blood cancer. Ramble – 22.

The 2018 Shrewsbury Regatta will take place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 May 2018. The Regatta is one of the oldest events in the rowing calendar, having first been held in 1871. Races will take place on the River Severn in Shrewsbury between English Bridge and the boathouses opposite the Quarry.

A bush craft experience for ladies over 18. Learn shelter, food, fire and natural navigation skills to help you survive in the great outdoors. Some challenges are designed to take you out of your comfort zones but it’s not at all military or macho. Perfect for individuals and groups.

Let Lord Berwick take you back in time for an exciting private tour of the stunning ground floor of Attingham Mansion. Our humorous guide will lead you on a Grand Tour around this glorious building just after the last of the visitors leave for the day.

Oswestry’s own station now the centre of the Heritage Railway c/w Museum has arranged an Open Day at Oswestry, Lynclys and Gobowen sites for prospective volunteers to see what is involved.. Also on this day is the official opening of the Signal box at Oswestry ( approx 12 noon)..

With spectacular views, this one acre organic garden has been developed over the past 14 years to be in harmony and its surroundings. Divided into many rooms, there are vibrant herbaceous borders and terraces, rose trellises and a large vegetable plot.

Imposing castellated house (not open) stands in 4 acres. Mature garden, with fine trees, rhododendrons, azaleas, acers and camellias. Herbaceous borders; walled potager and Victorian thatched summerhouse provide added interest. Paths meander around and over sandstone outcrop at centre.

A series of gentle ambles with a local expert ideal for all the family. Dave Pearce is your guide to this all-abilities series of ambles (not walks).

Fancy improving your knowledge of Shropshire’s wild larder' See what edible delights can be found at Wilderhope in spring and learn how to identify different edible and poisonous species. Head back to the Manor house to learn how to process the plants and enjoy a wild edible lunch. Booking Essential.

In 2018 the well-loved Carducci are celebrating their 21st anniversary. As part of their nationwide ’Bartok 2018’ project, in Shropshire the quartet have been presenting a chamber music Series called ‘Voyages from Budapest’, including this last concert featuring jewels by Haydn, Bartok and Dvorak which...

10 acres running down to The Mere. Walled kitchen garden, architectural features, many old interesting trees despite recent storms, rhododendrons, azaleas, wild woodland walk and views across Mere to Ellesmere. First opened in 1927 when NGS first started.

Free afternoon film show at Broseley’s Birchmeadow Centre. Since some of our audience have hearing difficulties, we put sub-titles on with every film we show.

The See and Hear exhibition is a free event where companies and services showcase what equipment and support is available for those with visual and/or hearing problems.

Walk Right Back tells the story of the most successful duo of all time - The Everly Brothers. Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream & Cathy’s Clown, this unique concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers around those trademark “harmonies from...

The Phoenix Flyer Road Race is organised by Telford Athletics Club starting and finishing in Dawley’s High Street. One of the most colourful events taking part in Telford, hundreds of runners make three laps of Dawley, as one of six races run in the area.

Steve Steinman the creative force behind the hugely successful Vampires Rock returns with this epic musical concert delivering the best of the best from Meat Loaf’s Bat Out Of Hell record breaking album.

Salt Of The Earth is a humorous and poignant family saga spanning three generations of decent honest working class folk from a West Yorkshire mining town, making the best of what they have and the most of every opportunity they are given.

Charting the seas and coasts of the World – how maps depict the sea and coastline and how such mapping is used to widen our understanding of these environments. The symposium is a collaboration between The National Library of Wales and The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Wales.

4-acre garden created around C16 house (not open). Formal structure creates variety of gardens each with own colour theme and character. Planting is mainly of perennials, the large range of which results in significant collections of salvias, clematis, crocosmias and roses.

Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Hilary O’Neil (ITV’s Copy Cats). Menopause the Musical is heading out on another UK wide tour.

Angus Deayton, Helen Atkinson Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens and Philip Pope reunite to take classic scripts from the award winning BBC Radio 4 show following a sell-out and critically acclaimed run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe and performances at the Glastonbury & Underbelly Southbank Festivals.

Join us and celebrate Shropshire Kidsfest third year!. We turn the Quarry Park into one HUGE play park for your children to enjoy, with so much going on your children can have an amazing day filled with fun activities and giggles all when discovering new talents.

In an exciting new venture, the Edge Chamber Choir is joined by a new classical choir, the Blue Hills Choir, in a concert to celebrate not only the 100th anniversary of both Parry and Debussy but also the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Learn to play Irish Fiddle with Karen Ryan of the London Lasses.

“Gig for Life” Charity Music Day all day from 1 p.m. in support of “Race for Life” - more details to come but you can forget the Royal Wedding and the Cup Final! Over the last five years, with great days of live music, we’ve raised around £15,000 for Cancer Research - let’s do more this year!

Two acres nestling in South Shropshire hills. Self-sufficient vegetable plot. Chickens in orchard, foxes permitting. Large herbaceous borders. Dewpond surrounded by purple elder, irises, candelabra primulas and dieramas. Large selection of fragrant roses. Teas in sheltered courtyard.

A two acre early Victorian Walled Garden with large herbaceous borders, a herb garden, shrubbery, demonstration vines and very old fruit trees. In addition there is a large Penstemon and Hemerocallis collection. The gardens of Delbury Hall will be accessible unless a private function is being held.

Drive ½m with rhododendrons, fine trees and pools. Restored ice-house. Woodland walks. Also open Dower House (Mr & Mrs Colin Wells) 4 acre woodland and shrub garden with contemporary sculpture and walled vegetable garden.

Our plant fairs at The British Ironwork Centre have raised thousands of pounds for Hope House Children’s Hospices, with the £1.00 entrance fee going to this very deserving cause. Please help us raise more in 2018!

The Christians, the outstanding, soul influenced group had hits in the late 80’s and 90’s including ‘Forgotten Town’, ‘Harvest For The World’, ‘Born Again’, ‘Ideal World’, and ‘Hooverville’.

Natural garden layout on several levels, developed over 30yrs, with a large variety of herbaceous plants and shrubs, water features, wooded area with bog garden containing numerous varieties of ferns and hostas, and colourful alpine scree.

A long drive approach through parkland designed by Humphry Repton. Walks lined with golden yew through extensive lawns, with views over Severn Valley. Borders containing roses, herbaceous and shrubs, also ancient yew wood. Enclosed walled garden containing mixed planting, garden buildings, tower and game larder.

The walk will visit Snailbeach Lead Mine, the village of Habberley, Earls Hill Iron Age Hill Fort and Poles Coppice

Celebrations of markets throughout the country. Local schools and colleges will be holding their own market

Kate Humble is a writer and broadcaster specialising in science, wildlife and rural affairs. Together with her husband Ludo she lives in permanently muddy jeans on a smallholding in Wales.

Education and fun family gardening event on the Bailey Head Oswestry 10am till 2pm. Learn to grow and compost, see demonstrations, buy plants and there are many activities for children too and prizes to win. Also our excellent Artisan Market is on selling the best local produce available

A way to spend a few hours in the open air sharing the towpath space & meeting traders who live & work on the canals. Traders will be moored along the canal towpath opposite Ladybird Moorings (formerly Tom’s Moorings). Arts, Crafts & many "Not on the High Street" goods.

Dr Ayman Askari, Consultant Rheumatologist, invites you to join him at a Charity Dinner and Dance. Please come along and enjoy a reception drink followed by a 3 course dinner with entertainment from Grammy-nominated and London International Jazz singer, Sacha Boutros.

Oswestry markets’ hold a monthly Artisan Market on the last Friday of every month selling the best in local produce such as pies and pastries, meat and fish, cheeses and cakes as well as occasional crafts and bespoke gifts.

Supporting Pilgrim Bandits Charity. A weekend back in the 1940s in the beautiful historic Shropshire riverside town of Ironbridge. Loads to do and see in the town and the main display arena, the 20 acres riverside Dale End Park. Living history groups from occupied Europe and the Home Front.

More than ‘just another food festival’, The Great British Food Festival combines the nation’s love of great food and drink with some of the country’s most treasured locations, providing a unique opportunity to explore new flavours and beautiful venues, all at the same time!

Opulent 17th-century mansion with fine art, Capability Brown landscaping, restaurant and cafe.

Art Exhibitions, this month we have leading figurative artist Kay Boyce with a new aspect of her work. Pen and ink drawings of beautiful trees and architecture are a new departure from Kay’s highly popular pastels of the female figure.

The Big Fish Little Fish crew are bringing our award-winning, critically acclaimed family rave to Oakengates Theatre @ the place to celebrate the Town’s 50th Birthday! Join us on the dancefloor for a "Happy Birthday" themed rave party.

Arboretum planted by Lord Clive of Indias son, Edward. Cascades of rhododendrons, azaleas amongst specimen trees and pools. Fine views of Sir William Chambers Clock Towers, with lake and hills beyond. Walled kitchen garden; dovecote; meat safe; ice house and mile-long lakes.

Main Info Book Tickets Rave on! The children can get busy in our craft area making themed crafts, go wild on our giant colouring mural, and creative at our playdough table. There is a baby safe space with soft mats & ball pool. Toddler play area with tents and tunnels. Free glow sticks & transfer tattoos.

In a very special event, pianist Llyr Williams explores Schubert’s piano repertoire in two linked concerts, between which there will be a complementary talk by popular BBC Radio 3’s Stephen Johnson offering a deeper insight and discoveries about the music.

Take a tractor and trailer Safari through Attingham Park to find out more about the wildlife that live within the walled park at Attingham. Find out all about our wildlife and take a seat on our tractor and trailer safari ride to see what you can spot . Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Ride the train on the restored section of the Oswestry to Welshpool line.. A special day as we do not usually operate during the week, but due to the track extension and hopefully volunteers to come along for the day we hope to run a few trips for busy parents to enjoy including any youngsters off school. ..

Due to popular demand, our wonderful Walled Gardens will reopen to the public on three days between May and September. Just come on down between 1pm and 5pm and enjoy a relaxing moment in the most stunning 10 acre space, including The Pleasure Garden and Garden Wood that leads down to the 143 acre lake.

5 acres with highly productive beautiful kitchen garden. Unusual vegetables and fruits - Large Polytunnel with Alpine strawbs, Heritage toms and crammed with salad, chillies, celeriac. Roses in Walled Garden from May, Double herbaceous at its best July and August but Sedums and Roses stunning in September.

A series of gentle ambles with a local expert ideal for all the family. Dave Pearce is your guide to this all-abilities series of ambles (not walks).

Explore Attingham as you hunt for hidden geocaches around the grounds. Hire one of our devices to hunt out our geocaches and tick off number 49 on the list of 50 things to do before you’re 11 . Specialists from Cotswold Outdoor will be on hand to show you the ropes.

Climb to the top of the tallest trees at Dudmaston and look out on the estate from above. A great opportunity to tick off number 1 in your ’50 things’ adventure scrapbook.

Unwind from day to day distractions and immerse yourself in our beautiful landscape. Qualified meditation instructor Michele will lead you on a calming and restorative walk around the park and garden.

A fun and informative spring walk for all the family led by our expert ranger guides. Follow our reservoir and pipe walk paths with a ranger guide to explain the features of the valley, with spring nature spotting and 50 Things collecting on the way too! Booking Not Needed.

Leave the screens and technology behind and join the WildLife Survival school for fun around the campfire. Join WildLife Survival School for an hour of fun around the campfire and hand-craft something to take home. Suitable for ages 5-11 years old, accompanied by an adult.

A huge collection of stalls selling and raising money for their great causes

3 acre romantic S-facing garden, formally designed, informally and intensively planted with a great variety of unusual herbaceous plants Nicks garden, with many species trees and shrubs, surrounds a large pond with bog and moisture-loving plants. Ornamental kitchen garden with pretty outbuildings. Rose and peony walk.

Enjoy a wonderful plant fair at Hodnet Hall with a special reduced entry price of only £3.50 for the gardens and plant fair.

Stunning and inspirational are how visitors frequently describe this multi-award-winning acre village garden. The strong design and exuberant colour-themed planting (over 1000 species, mostly labelled) offer a picture around every corner.

A new 3 acre garden set on a slope with steps and inclines. A mixture of various herbaceous beds, shrubs, trees, sunken garden and formal planting. Orchard, vegetable, soft fruit cage, greenhouse, chickens and pigs.

Free music event in the perfect surroundings of the town park

Neil Sands and his wonderful West End Cast are back with their hit new production for 2018, Land of Hope & Glory, celebrating The Best of British Entertainment and especially produced to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the end of The First World War and to celebrate 50 years of Telford.

‘Money for Nothing’ was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world’s premier rock bands - Dire Straits. The abundant energy and the excellence and musicality of their performance makes Money for Nothing a "must see" for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan.

Stokesay Court is a magnificent Grade II* late-Victorian mansion imposingly set within extensive landscaped grounds, with far ranging views towards Ludlow.

A weekend of artist’s Open Studios and artisan shops in and around the town of Bishops Castle. Printmaking, Jewellery, Sculpture, Ceramics, Textiles and More. Contemporary and Vintage.

Open Studios In and Around Oswestry. Full details bvaopenstudios.wordpress.com/

Off-road run through woodlands, meadows and along the banks of the River Severn. Multi-terrain with great views throughout and some tough climbs to keep things interesting! Medal for all finishers, chip-timing and water and snacks provided. Prizes for each category.

A chance to enjoy the magnificent rhododendrons and walks through the grounds and gardens of Stokesay Court. Proceeds to be split between St. Michael’s Onibury and the Shropshire Historic Churches Trust. Tea & home baked cakes to refresh you will be available in the Old Kitchen. Partial disabled access on some paths.

Part of the Oswestry Timetable for this year.... The CHR recently acquired Steam engine will be playing its part, and with the help of the working volunteers, will be found wandering the platform and locations for Football memorabilia.....

60 acre landscaped garden with series of lakes and pools; magnificent forest trees, great variety of flowers, shrubs providing colour throughout season. Unique collection of big-game trophies in C17 tearooms. Kitchen garden.

An interesting group of gardens that surround a beautiful Grade I listed mansion (not open). The Cottage has a pretty walled cottage garden with plenty of colour.

Shrewsbury & Newport Canal Trust meets here from 7 p.m., normally every two months (except in December).

Richard resumes as normal after his Golden Anniversary celebrations of 2017 with a series of dates doing what he loves best, telling stories, playing the guitar and singing songs. This year there’s a whole new show having shaken off the nostalgic trip of 50 years last year.

Touring the UK annually for over a decade, Savoir Fayre’s French Market is a market crafted to stir the senses and beholding to the market place’s tradition of exploring and embracing culture.

Weekend Camping available for visitors Contact: For Trade or General Enquiries - Bernie Morris, email 1berniemorris@gmail.com For Exhibitor Enquiries - Joan Evans 01244 544124, email joan.glyn@talktalk.

Located in unspoilt Shropshire countryside near the Clee Hills, up to 15 village gardens in Stottesdon and Chorley are open to the visitor to enjoy. Some have stunning views. There are at least 2 new ones and a re-opening.

The Shrewsbury Half Marathon is ideal for runners of all abilities wanting a professional and friendly road race in a spectacular setting.

Stokesay Court is a magnificent Grade II* late-Victorian mansion imposingly set within extensive landscaped grounds, with far ranging views towards Ludlow.

Free Bulgarian music and dance within the park

6-acre garden on site of Cluniac monastery and Norman Shaw mansion. Kitchen, chess, water and wild gardens. Fine trees in park; woodland walks. Developed for over 30yrs with changes always in progress.

A great gift for DAD. Book a place and let him drive the train for one complete round trip of the line.

This is a powerful wordless piece scheduled for Refugee Week- an ideal opportunity to get children and adults talking together about what they see on the news. This is a subtle and playful piece that shows the resilience of the human spirit, particularly in children.

The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll of fame, performed for the President of the United States and listed among the greatest artists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.

Get ready to moonwalk the night away at a show whos star performer ‘Navi’ once earned a standing ovation from Michael Jackson himself. King Of Pop – The Legend Continues is currently on tour in the UK and is taking British theatres by storm. The superb production stars the world’s No.

A concert by The Shrewsbury Light Orchestra. This will be the tenth “Proms” themed concert the Orchestra will play in support of, as in the last two years, The Lingen Davies Cancer Fund in Shrewsbury and the local Village Hall.

Shrewsbury food festival is back, showcasing the very best in artisan food, drink and craft the county has to offer. There is something for everyone including loads of hands on activities for kids including cookery classes and arts and crafts right through to go karting and zorbing!

Saturday 23rd June 2018 @ 3.30pm - Ellesmere College, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9AB. Join celebrity organist Jonathan Scott as he presents a recital on the College’s TWO pipe organs.

½-acre of very secret S-facing garden, Developed over 30yrs with enthusiasm creativity and the love of gardening by the present owners. Divided up into different sections rose garden herbaceous borders koi fish pond with gazebo.

An evening of eclectic acoustic music from critically acclaimed trio Whalebone. The award winning instrumental trio, whose blend of Celtic folk music interwoven with strands of rock, Americana and Eastern European tradition has earned them a following both in the U.K.

After the huge success of ‘Dance is Life’ in 2017, Giovanni is once again set to get your hearts beating a little faster, showcasing a story of love and passion, with even more heat, even more energy, and even more drama than ever before!

Steam & vintage Show. Full size Traction Engines,Miniature Traction Engines,Motor Bikes, Cars, Tractors, Oil Engines, Commercials, Trade Stands,Fair Organ, Memorabilia Displays,Refreshments, Model Displays in Village Hall,Plenty of Free Car parking, Including Disabled Car Park & access

The walk will visit Hillfort remains at Nesscliffe, Oliver’s Point, Kynaston Cave and the remains of Shrawardine Castle. Please note that this walk starts and finishes from Nesscliffe Hill Country Park and NOT Severn Valley Country Park. Free parking available at the Pines Car Park at Nesscliffe (SY4 1DG)

Calling all Bingsters! Bing and his friends are coming to Telford in the first ever Bing stage show! Join Bing, Sula, Coco and Pando as they find out how to tell stories by pretending, dressing-up and singing songs.

Has to be seen to be believed. A unique hillside garden (over 700 steps) bordering R Perry. Wide variety of styles and plants from formal terraces to woodland paths, plus large kitchen garden. Lawn area redeveloped in 2017 with new statues.

Exciting, eccentric, steeply terraced hillside garden. Paths through lovely planting wind upwards past water, through turrets, boules arena to ’pueblo’ and amphitheatre, with outsize chess court all set in remote idyllic landscape.

Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax - you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!

This is the first year for Steaming Down The Valley – Racing The Train, a trail run of a little over 4, fairly challenging miles! Starting at Severn Valley Country Park and ending at Arley Station racing a full on Steam Train from Severn Valley Railway!

Live steel music performance by Pantonic All Stars Steel Orchestra from Stockport

Award winning silver band playing in the beautiful surroundings of Cae Glas Park

10 acres of mainly hillside garden and woods (bluebells in May) in the Shropshire Hills ANOB with borrowed views over and down a valley. The start of the River West Onny meanders through the property.

Shakespeare’s tale of illusion and revenge is brought vividly to life in Oddsocks’ musical, Sci-fi adaptation. From the company who brought you “bonkers and brilliant” Romeo and Juliet and “downright funny” Macbeth. Experience The Tempest like never before as you‘re transported far off to a distant universe!

Offset by a mature collection of specimen trees, the garden is divided into intimate sections, carefully linked by winding paths. The front lawn flanked by striking borders, extends to a gravel, art garden and ha-ha.

Back again for what has become their regular Summer slot. No doubt the place will be packed again! The Jar Family are certainly a band not to be missed!

Shrewsbury Morris Dancers host a fantastic day of fun for all! Featuring dancing from The Shrewsbury Lasses, Shrewsbury Bull and Pump Morris Dancers and Shrewsbury Clog plus the fabulous Kit and Caboodle Puppet show from Thingumajig Theatre, and music from The Shropshire Youth Folk Ensemble and Shropshire Ukulele...

The owners Philip and Valerie Newington moved to Shropshire 30yrs ago from Chobham, Surrey, when the complete site was a Pick Your Own Farm. Over the years the garden has been transformed to what it is today, a delightful haven of trees, shrubs, herbaceous and seasonal bedding. All dug by hand incl 2 ponds by Philip.

Over 90 local quality food producers setting up stalls throughout the streets of Oswestry. Huge annual event

Let's Rock Shrewsbury: Tickets avaiable.

The garden surrounds the early C18 manor house (not open) and contains a wide selection of herbaceous plants and roses. Features incl a waterfall down to a pond and various acers. A new development leading to the river along the edge of the garden is filled with a variety of shrubs and trees.

A day of reggae in the park

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with a brand new show featuring all new scenes in Barmy Britain – Part Four! Be reduced to rubble by the ruthless Romans! Survive axe-factor with the Vikings!

An evening of eclectic acoustic music from critically acclaimed trio Whalebone. The award winning instrumental trio, whose blend of Celtic folk music interwoven with strands of rock, Americana and Eastern European tradition has earned them a following both in the U.K.

An exhibition of work for sale by various members of the Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft. Jewellery, ceramics, textiles, furniture, glass and much more.

The Bostin’ BridgeSportive, formerly the Bostin’ Newport Cyclo, is an on-road sportive event for road cyclists.

Dog Show entrants registration 12 Noon - contact Kay 01630 661540 show starts 1pm. 4 Pedigree Classes and 6 Novelty Classes Fun Rally Session practice 12.30-1pm competition 2-4pm for Fun Rally Session - contact Jo 01630 661298 Fete starts 1-4pm.

A good half acre town garden. A wildlife haven for squirrels, voles, and a huge variety of birds including nesting gold crests. The addition of excellent nectar rich plants means that butterflies and other pollinators are in abundance. Interesting plantings with rare plants and many interesting sculptural elements.

Join our ranger on this longer guided walk. Explore the parish of Kinlet, including Kinlet Hall and its parkland before returning to the Country Park through New England.

Oswestry markets’ hold a monthly Artisan Market on the last Friday of every month selling the best in local produce such as pies and pastries, meat and fish, cheeses and cakes as well as occasional crafts and bespoke gifts.

Summer Plant Hunters’ Fair at the British Ironwork Centre. This is a special fund raising event for Hope House Children’s Hospices, with the £1.00 entrance fee going to this very deserving cause.

5 acres with highly productive beautiful kitchen garden. Unusual vegetables and fruits - Large Polytunnel with Alpine strawbs, Heritage toms and crammed with salad, chillies, celeriac. Roses in Walled Garden from May, Double herbaceous at its best July and August but Sedums and Roses stunning in September.

A celebration of the local Guide Dog Group raising money for this great organisation

The popular Hope House cycle challenge is back in 2018 and will be returning to its roots – the original cycle ride to either Lake Vyrnwy or Lake Bala. This fabulous event starts and finishes at Hope House (SY10 9BX) and in previous years has seen over 200 cyclists taking part.

Fantastic local jazz band playing in the park for free

Stunning and inspirational are how visitors frequently describe this multi-award-winning acre village garden. The strong design and exuberant colour-themed planting (over 1000 species, mostly labelled) offer a picture around every corner.

The best producers from around the County form this fantastic market

A two acre early Victorian Walled Garden with large herbaceous borders, a herb garden, shrubbery, demonstration vines and very old fruit trees. In addition there is a large Penstemon and Hemerocallis collection. The gardens of Delbury Hall will be accessible unless a private function is being held.

Two acres nestling in South Shropshire hills. Self-sufficient vegetable plot. Chickens in orchard, foxes permitting. Large herbaceous borders. Dewpond surrounded by purple elder, irises, candelabra primulas and dieramas. Large selection of fragrant roses. Teas in sheltered courtyard.

Stokesay Court is a magnificent Grade II* late-Victorian mansion imposingly set within extensive landscaped grounds, with far ranging views towards Ludlow.

Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2018: Tickets avaiable.

A highly energetic tribute show that follows in the footsteps of the award winning girl band, Little Mix. This Iconic show has live vocals and full out dance choreography. Suitable for kids, tweens, teens and adults alike, this show brings the full pop concert experience to you.

Huge event for Oswestry. A chance to see over 30 hot air balloons perform and take off from the centre of Oswestry and all for free. Refreshments and produce stalls available and street entertainment. Also a huge Continental Market adjacent to the park

As well as the monthly Artisan market where they will be plenty of quality produce stalls there will be also a Vintage style event with live music and vintage themed stalls

Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of love and laughter as they explore the magical world of Teletubbyland. Look out for the Tubby Phone, Noo-Noo and Sun Baby in a fun, bright and safe world which captures young children’s imaginations and encourages them to explore the world around them.

The 2018 Ludlow Marches Food and Drink Festival will take place on 7th-9th September 2018 in Ludlow, the small town with the large reputation for good food and drink.

Over 30 stalls selling all sorts of items from cakes to bric o brac and will also give expert advice on a number of improtant topics

A fantastic spectacle for dog and pet lovers. You can even enter your dog on the day for as little as £2. Great family event

Autumn Plant Fair at Weston Park with a special low entry price of just £2.50 for the Gardens & Fair . If your garden is looking a little tired after summer then this is a great opportunity to find some late blooming plants to cheer it up. Autumn is also the perfect time to plant ready for next year’s bloom.

Steep garden with many steps, part wild, part cultivated, terraced in places and overlooking the Severn valley with views to High Rock and Queens Parlour. Described by some as fascinating and full of interest; the garden incl shrubs, perennials, small vegetable plot, herbs, wildlife pond and summerhouse.

A good half acre town garden. A wildlife haven for squirrels, voles, and a huge variety of birds including nesting gold crests. The addition of excellent nectar rich plants means that butterflies and other pollinators are in abundance. Interesting plantings with rare plants and many interesting sculptural elements.

Starring Victoria Jones in the role of Cilla performing songs including ‘You’re My World’ and ‘Anyone Who Had a Heart’ while the Shades trio swing through a decade of hits by Cilla’s friends and co-stars such as ‘I Only Want to be With You’ and ‘River Deep Mountain High’.

Big Country + support. Artists performing: Big Country.: Tickets avaiable.

Thursday 13th September 2018 @ 7.00pm - Ellesmere College, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9AB. Join international celebrity organist Dr. Carol Williams [San Diego Civic Organist Emerita] as she presents an evening of musical delight on the College’s TWO pipe organs.

Celebration of English Heritage throughout the Country. Many Oswestry events over weekend including Heritage market on the Bailey Head. Lots of family entertainment, stalls and demonstrations and activities

This unique festival will commemorate both the centenary of the death of Oswestry born war poet Wilfred Owen and the centenary of Armistice Day and at its heart will be the unveiling of a newly commissioned life-size bronze statue of Wilfred Owen by local sculptor Tim Turner.

Offset by a mature collection of specimen trees, the garden is divided into intimate sections, carefully linked by winding paths. The front lawn flanked by striking borders, extends to a gravel, art garden and ha-ha.

The Midland Game Fair takes place on the 15th & 16th September 2018 at Weston Park in Shropshire and welcomes lots of family entertainment back into the Main Arena, an array of Grand Finals in many sporting disciplines plus an increasing portfolio of countryside activities for everyone to get involved in and

The UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour features past principal performers from Les Miserables. Delivering over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, and of course ending with a stunning finale from Les Mis.

Are you ready to ROCK! Immerse yourself in the incredible new live music experience with Rock For Heroes. Bringing the perfect combination of your favourite Rock & Pop artist across the eras, in celebration of an incredible cause Help for Heroes. We will be collecting for this amazing cause, after every show.

A huge celebration including all the sporting organisations in the town including tennis, marshal arts, bowling, cricket, football, judo to name a few. An huge event to encourage everyone to try new sports regardless of ability. Come and enjoy all sorts of new activities for free in the beautiful town park

Following a sell out tour last year to nightly standing ovations, join four of Ireland’s favourite country music stars all on one super show featuring the popular Frank Mc Caffrey, Louise Morrisey, Stephen Smyth and Curtis Magee, who between them have scored countless accolades, notched up over 30 No.

RE-TAKE THAT are quite simply the biggest, best and most authentic tribute to one of the biggest British pop acts in history. Celebrating 10 years as the nations favourite tribute show with the incredible new WONDERLAND SHOW featuring ROBBIE LIVE.

Some Guys Have All The Luck is a fantastic theatrical production celebrating the career of one of rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart – from street busker through to international superstar!

“Oh what a story…Oh what a show…OH WHAT A NIGHT” LET’S HANG ON - The World’s first & longest running tribute to the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons celebrates 10 years at the top!

Now seen by over a 1/4 million people across the world, ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ is a critically acclaimed concert style theatre show about two young boys from Queens, New York who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time.

In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s “Stars In Their Eyes” Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the shows history. The record of 864,838 votes was more than twice that of the runner-up.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don’t know why she swallowed a fly... But The People’s Theatre Company do! And now you can too as they bring one of the world’s best loved nursery rhymes to life just in time to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Pam Adams’ best selling book!

Be a part of an incredible evening, as we pay tribute to one of the greatest bands in History. Highly respected for their incredible accuracy, performed with sensational 7 piece all live band, complete with all those perfect harmonies these aren’t no ’New Kids In Town’ they are the real deal.

Direct from London’s West End, You Win Again – Celebrating The Music of The Bee Gees. Prepare to experience the distinct sound of one the greatest bands to have ever graced the stage in this unforgettable concert spectacular.

12 informal acres, incl superb woodland garden, alpine scree, gravel garden, fine collection of trees and spectacular flower borders. Renowned in May when woodland quarry is brilliant with rhododendrons. Waterfall and woodland planting. Laburnum Arch in June. Creative planting has produced stunning summer borders.

The Atlantics play the hits from the film including Green onions, Louie Louie, Da Doo Ron Ron. Zoot suit, Bellboy, My Generation... Plus... Big screen iconic mod film show + The Bellboy + DJ DREW STANSALL ex THE SPECIALS/PRINCE BUSTER spinning the best in Mod, Ska, Soul, R&B + 2tone Club night. Strictly 18+

Town wide celebration of sustainable and homegrown local produce. Stalls, gardening advice, incredible edible, owls,demonstrations

Historic landscape gardens covering 14 acres with lakes, cascades dating from C18, woodland walks and wildflowers. Snowdrops in February, Bluebells and Violas in May, Roses and Autumn colour in October.

“Roll up, roll up! Take your seats for the Greatest Show on Earth!” Yes, Doreen’s unique travelling Circus of Loffs is coming to town. In her brand new show, Doreen explores the fascinating history of the circus, including a peek behind the weird and wonderful Victorian freak shows.

Come and see the larger-than-life characters from all corners of the world do battle inside the ring with heavyweight collisions and jaw-dropping high flying action, featuring Tag Team Matches, Royal Rumble Matches, Divas Competition, Ladder Matches and more.

The guitar in traditional music Dave’s workshop will focus on plectrum-style accompaniment techniques, exploring harmony, understanding rhythm and using the guitar effectively in standard tuning. We will also talk about developing a solid technical foundation, and the guitar as a melody instrument.

Contemporary Craft Show with designer makers from the Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft & the Worcestershire Guild of Contemporary Craft showing and selling their work. There will be jewellery, ceramics, glass, woodwork, textiles, furniture and more…

Fantastic opportunity to try some quality local produce and crafts

English Fiddle Music with tutor John Dipper John’s workshop will focus on tone and technique, looking at how to make a tune fit your fingers and tell your story, so you can breath new life into a tune, lift a performance and push the boundaries.

Christmas fair with many local craft stalls displaying varied items from hand made jewellery, paintings & prints, knitted items, cakes, jams & pickles, books, cards and many many more unususal items for that extra special Christmas present.

Family fun. Scary goings on at the market. Face painting, ghost hunt, pumkins, scary prizes, friendly witch, owls

Hello to one and all. I am Doctor John Dolittle a very famous Doctor. I’m a bit wacky actually but you will get used to that. Some of you may have heard of me (good for you) and some may have not - but you will now. I am not a normal run of the mill Doctor.

Uncork the champagne! Dress to kill! Party like there’s no tomorrow! Celebrating 20 diamante decorated years, The Ladyboys of Bangkok ‘Wonder Women Tour’ will take Britain’s number one cabaret show to a new level.

Roy Chubby Brown is back and he’s as naughty as ever. His choice of language and his politically incorrect jokes are all delivered with a cheeky grin and perfect comedy timing.

The Upbeat Beatles are second to none - powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship. The guys have an easy, happy rapport with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the business. There isn’t a band to touch them - 8 bars of “Twist and Shout” and you will know why!

Large Bonfire in aid of charity. Terrific firework display

The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell has a long established credibility as one of the top Intuitive Mediums and has shared the stage all round the world with international mediums such as Colin Fry, James van Praagh and Lisa Williams.

The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s top Male Strip Show, perfect for a girls night out with all your friends. Their showcase is unquestionably the most famous Male Stripper act the UK has ever produced.

Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the worlds leading vocalists playing homage to the legendary Roy Orbison. He has stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny similarity and ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tapping sound of this music giant.

The Bon Jovi Experience are the worlds first and finest tribute to the great Bon Jovi and are the world’s ONLY tribute to have been requested by and to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself. They are also the only tribute to have been featured on the official Bon Jovi website.

This unique festival will commemorate both the centenary of the death of Oswestry born war poet Wilfred Owen and the centenary of Armistice Day and at its heart will be the unveiling of a newly commissioned life-size bronze statue of Wilfred Owen by local sculptor Tim Turner.

Hal’s literally filled our screens recently on Have I Got News For You, The Apprentice: You’re Fired, Bake Off: Extra Slice, and Live at the Apollo. His daughters chose the title of his new stand-up show. He’s now on a diet.

Join us to celebrate the life of John Denver and sing along to his most memorable hits performed by the renowned Wayne Denton and his talented musicians with AV footage throughout. This is a presentation that will lift the hearts of ALL music lovers……everywhere!!!

Celebration of the switching on of the Christmas Lights. Local school choirs and surprise guest . Food and refreshments available

Gorgeous Christmas Craft & Food Fair will be combining the best of contemporary craft from the Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft and selected designer makers from Shropshire and neighbouring counties. The emphasis is on showcasing local talent and skill.

Fantastic food and craft market

Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast are back with the 2018 production of their hit show, bringing an unforgettable afternoon of festive nostalgia, taking us all back to a time when Christmas really was the most wonderful time of the year.

Come and enjoy one of the largest and most interesting parades in the County. Huge lorries, vintage vehicles, brass bands etc. All for charity

Huge celebration of Christmas with funfair rides, music, ice rink, Christmas market, Santa Grotto, fireworks etc. Great family day out. We even have reindeers !