Shropshire Events
The 2026 JT Hughes Shrewsbury Regatta
Sat 9 May 26
Pengwern Boat Club, Kingsland, Shrewsbury SY3 7BD
Why not come and watch the JT Hughes Shrewsbury Regatta on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May 2026.
Rowing races will take place on the River Severn in...
Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting Course
Sat 9 May 26
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms SY7 9RS
Do you want to become more confident with your chainsaw at home?
Covering maintenance of your chainsaw (including sharpening), operator safety,...
Open Day, Wrickton Mill, Neenton
Sat 9 May 26
Wrickton Mll, Neenton near Bridgnorth WV16 6RS
This little watermill in an idyllic setting is open for the day, free of charge. There's a 19th century waterwheel which will be turning...
Newport Music Club 2026 Season - Kasparas Mikužis - Pianist
Sat 9 May 26
Cosy Hall, Water Lane, Newport TF10 7LD
Newport Music Club is delighted to present Kasparas Mikužis, a Lithuanian pianist much celebrated for his artistry and versatility on Saturday, May...
Legends of Motown Live at Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Fri 8 May 26
Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Castle Street, Ludlow SY8 1AZ
Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band,...
The Beefy Boys Fire Up the Great British BBQ at Waterstones Shrewsbury
Thu 7 May 26
Waterstones Shrewsbury
18-19 High Street
Shrewsbury SY1 1SJ
Award-winning burger legends The Beefy Boys are bringing smoke, fire and flavour to Waterstones Shrewsbury on Thursday 7 May 2026, from...
Nothing in Rambling, at Groundhog Blues Club
Thu 7 May 26
Wrekin Inn, Wellington, Telford TF1 1RH
Groundhog Blues Club will be bringing the sounds of Mississippi & Louisiana’s ‘Deep South’ early blues, from ‘Nothing in Rambling’...
Hundred House Hotel - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 6 May 26
Hundred House Hotel, Telford TF11 9EE
An acre of gardens crafted over 35+ years, complete with sculptures, stonework and working herb and kitchen garden...
Oteley - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 4 May 26
Oteley, Ellesmere SY12 0PB
Explore 10 acres running down to The Mere with stunning views. Walled kitchen garden, architectural features, many old interesting trees...
Ruthall Manor - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 4 May 26
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...
Live Music @ the Festival - Watermelon Acousticles
Mon 4 May 26
Crown Inn, Market Street, Oakengates, TELFORD, Shropshire TF2 6EA
The dynamic rock power trio, Watermelon Chronicles, have a quieter side... honest! Essentially, it's 3 men, 2 guitars, 1 bass and NO...
Dawn Chorus
Sun 3 May 26
Fordhall Farm, Tern Hill Road, Market Drayton Shropshire United Kingdom TF9 3PS
Join bird expert Dave Barnes, for a peaceful and engaging guided walk around the farm fields, as the sun rises and the birdsong surrounds...
The Bramleys - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 3 May 26
The Bramleys, Shrewsbury SY5 7BH
A large country garden extending to two acres with a variety of trees and shrubs, herbaceous borders and a woodland with the Cound Brook flowing...
Live Music @ the Festival - The Other Half
Sun 3 May 26
Crown Inn, Market Street, Oakengates, TELFORD, Shropshire TF2 6EA
For BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND, we bring you lots of music while we’re still in Festival mood!
Today’s live music comes from The Other Half, as this...
Live Music @ the Festival - Tailor Made
Sat 2 May 26
Crown Inn, Market Street, Oakengates, TELFORD, Shropshire TF2 6EA
Keyboard and Live Sax on Stage backing an international-award-winning singer. The band tailors its programme to the audience, inviting you to choose...
Car Boot Sale
Sat 2 May 26
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...
Live Music @ The Festival - The Electric Rayzuns
Fri 1 May 26
Crown Inn, Market Street, Oakengates, TELFORD, Shropshire TF2 6EA
The Electric Rayzuns are a new band to us but these experienced musicians have been making “musical waves” for many years...
Live Music @ the Festival - Open Mic Night
Thu 30 Apr 26
Crown Inn, Market Street, Oakengates, TELFORD, Shropshire TF2 6EA
Open Mic Night is hosted by Paul Atwell (Watermelon Chronicles) from 7.45p.m.
Do you want to be a SuperStar or are you just pop-idle?...
Telford Drinks Festival including 53rd Telford Beer Festival
Thu 30 Apr 26
Crown Inn, Market Street, Oakengates, TELFORD, Shropshire TF2 6EA
Not only do we have our Big Festival Bar out again, we’re bringing in dozens of beers, gins and whiskies and then more bottled beers, wines and soft...
Bluebell Walk
Sun 26 Apr 26
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms SY7 9RS
Visit the best place for bluebells in Shropshire.
Join Centre Manager, Grant, who will lead you from Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre on a walk...
Westwood House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Apr 26
Westwood House, Bridgnorth WV16 5LP
A country garden, well designed and planted around the house, particularly known for its tulips and use of colour...
Sunningdale - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Apr 26
Sunningdale, Wem SY4 5ED
Explore this half an acre town garden; a wildlife haven for a variety of birds inc nesting Goldcrests...
Shrewsbury Cantata Choir – Stabat Mater - Dvorák.
Sat 25 Apr 26
St Chad’s Church. 1 St Chad’s Terrace, Shrewsbury SY1 1JL
Shrewsbury Cantata choir present the beautiful Easter themed work ‘Stabat Mater’ by Antonín Dvorák.
Conducted by Anthony Coupe with Shrewsbury...
Claude Bourbon
Sat 25 Apr 26
Birchmeadow Centre
Birchmeadow Road
Broseley TF12 5LP
It's not easy to describe the almost endless mix of merging influences in this amazing string master's playing.....
Traitors for Daters for 25-40 - Easter Chicks Vs Easter Bunnies
Thu 23 Apr 26
Albrighton Hall and Spa,
Ellesmere Road Albrighton SY4 3AG
Find love in Shropshire whilst playing a classic game of Good vs Evil with other single people - with an easter twist!...
Burford House Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Apr 26
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...
Buntingsdale Park Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Apr 26
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...
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
Sun 19 Apr 26
Bishops Castle Town Hall SY9 5BG
Duos come and go, but few nurture and refine their craft with such dedication and originality as Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman...
Hill View Hardy Plants - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Apr 26
Hill View Hardy Plants, Bridgnorth WV15 5NT
A small plant nursery specialising in auriculas with over a 1000 varieties flowering in the stock tunnel; this is most likely the largest collection...
Shropshire Way 80K Festival
Sat 18 Apr 26
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms SY7 9RS
Why not make memories to last a lifetime by taking part in one of our amazing challenges? This event sees hundreds of runners and walkers coming to...
Horatio's Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Apr 26
Horatio's Garden, Oswestry SY10 7AG
Beautifully designed by Bunny Guinness and delightfully planted, Horatios Garden Midlands opened to great acclaim in September 2019...
Song Sung Blue Film Night
Thu 9 Apr 26
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms SY7 9RS
Flicks and the sticks film
Join us for a film and evening meal as we enjoy Song Sung Blue and a delicious lasagne from our Shropshire Hills cafe...
Upper Farm Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 4 Apr 26
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...
Cherry Tree Arboretum - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 4 Apr 26
Cherry Tree Arboretum, Woore CW3 9SR
Created in 2006 on 50 acres of unspoilt, pastureland scattered with mature oaks by John and Liz Ravenscroft...
Plant Fair at Whittington Castle, Shropshire on Good Friday 3rd April
Fri 3 Apr 26
Whittington Castle, Castle Street, Whittington, near Oswestry SY11 4DF
Spring is in the air and its time to get out in the garden and get planning and planting for the year ahead and where better to get inspiration than...
Groundhog Blues Club - Back Porch
Thu 2 Apr 26
Wrekin Inn, Wellington, Telford TF1 1RH
Back Porch Blues is a grassroots take on the classic blues sound, with a unique UK twist. It’s the kind of music that feels lived-in, rich with...
Live Music - The Endings
Thu 2 Apr 26
Crown Inn, Market Street, Oakengates, TELFORD, Shropshire TF2 6EA
One of our most popular bands is back in Oakengates. With guitars, mandolin, drums and violin, expect a great range of Celtic, electric folk and...
The Shoop Shoop Show
Wed 1 Apr 26
Shrewsbury Theatre Severn, Frankwell, Shrewsbury SY3 8FT
Rachael Hawnt, the winner of ITV’s Starstruck, is leading a brand-new theatre show celebrating the incredible music of Cher...
Pond Dipping
Mon 30 Mar 26
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms SY7 9RS
Easter Holiday Activity
This Easter holidays, explore a fascinating under water world as you dip our pond for mini beasts to identify...
Llangedwyn Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 29 Mar 26
Llangedwyn Hall, Oswestry SY10 9JW
Beautiful four acre formal terraced garden on three levels, designed and laid out in late C17 and early C18...
Macdonald Hill Valley Golf Resort & Spa Wedding Fayre
Sun 22 Mar 26
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...
Live Music - Doctor's Orders
Sat 21 Mar 26
Crown Inn, Market Street, Oakengates, TELFORD, Shropshire TF2 6EA
We welcome back this popular and well-experienced guitar duo playing pub-rock, Rhythm & Blues & pop that you’ll know and love to dance along to!
Marches Choir presents Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem
Sat 21 Mar 26
St Johns Church, Bishops Caste SY9 5AA
The Marches Choir, Cantorion Aberteifi and Marches Sinfonia present Brahms “Ein Deutsches Requiem”, on Saturday, 21st March, 2026, 7...
BOB CHILCOTT: St John Passion
Sat 14 Mar 26
Ellesmere College, Ellesmere SY12 9AB
EXCITING THREE CHOIR CONCERT IN ELLESMERE IN MARCH
Cantiones will join Ellesmere College Choral Society and Ellesmere College Chapel Choir to...
Newport Music Club 2026 Season - award-winning Trio Archai
Sat 14 Mar 26
Cosy Hall, Water Lane, Newport, Shropshire TF10 7LD
We are delighted to invite you to our next concert introducing award-winning Trio Archai, one of the most exciting young ensembles of its generation...
Rugby Six Nations on TV
Sat 14 Mar 26
Crown Inn, Market Street, Oakengates, TELFORD, Shropshire TF2 6EA
Rugby Six Nations Internationals on TV (in the back room) with the three final matches all being played on 14th February.
Mother's Day Planted Wreath Workshop
Fri 13 Mar 26
Bayston Hill Nurseries, Shrewsbury SY3 0DA
The brand-new Mother’s Day Planted Wreath Workshop gives customers the perfect opportunity to spend all afternoon together, with the option to add on...
Mother's Day Planted Wreath Workshop
Fri 13 Mar 26
Moreton Park, Wrexham LL14 5DG
The brand-new Mother’s Day Planted Wreath Workshop gives customers the perfect opportunity to spend all afternoon together, with the option to add on...
Traitors at the Castle
Fri 13 Mar 26
Soldiers of Shropshire Museum, Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury SY1 2AT
Step inside Shrewsbury Castle as it’s transformed into a 1940s world of espionage, deception, and covert operations for one unforgettable...
Mother's Day Planted Wreath Workshop
Fri 13 Mar 26
Station Road, Donnington, Telford TF2 8JY
The brand-new Mother’s Day Planted Wreath Workshop gives customers the perfect opportunity to spend all afternoon together, with the option to add on...
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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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