Relay Run Marks the Arrival of the Olympic YearBritain’s first female Olympic track Gold medallist, Ann Packer, will be at the start and finish of a 60-mile relay between Much Wenlock and her home town of Congleton in Cheshire.
World’s First Christmas Card Delivered to IronbridgeToday greetings cards are an essential part of our Christmas celebrations but the custom of exchanging cards did not start until 1843, another wonderful Christmas tradition we have to thank the Victorians for.
Discover Festive Treats with the National TrustNational Trust places and properties across Shropshire are being filled with the Christmas spirit over the coming weeks.
Christmas at Attingham ParkStep back in time and experience a 1920s Christmas at Attingham Park this December.
An Evening with Author Joanne HarrisThe Friends of Bridgnorth Library invite you to an evening with Author Joanne Harris on Tuesday 15 November 2011.
Shrewsbury Bonfire & Firework DisplayHundreds of people are set to head to a Shrewsbury for a bonfire and firework extravaganza as the West Mid Showground opens its gates for a fun-filled event this November.
National Trust Walking FestivalThe National Trust is celebrating the great outdoors by encouraging the whole of the UK to venture outside, get closer to nature and start walking.
Halloween Ghost Train on Severn Valley RailwayNight-time Halloween ‘Ghost Trains’ are operating on Saturday 22, Friday 28 & Saturday 29 October - fiendishly well-timed to coincide with the schools half-term holidays.
Halloween with the National Trust in ShropshireThere’ll be tricks and treats for all the family as the National Trust invites you to Get Spooked! this Halloween.
Speed Half Term Fun at EnginuityOver the October half-term, visitors to Enginuity, one of the 10 Ironbridge Gorge Museums, will be able to test their speed and reaction times using state of the art equipment as used by professional sports stars.
Halloween at Weston ParkWeston Park, located on the Shropshire / Staffordshire border is welcoming young witches, wizards, goblins and ghouls to its haunted event taking place on Sunday 30th October.
Ghostly Gaslight at Blists HillCreepy crawlies, ghosts, ghouls and a spooky atmosphere will await you at the Ghostly Gaslight Halloween event at Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge, Shropshire on the evening of Saturday, 29th October.
Much Ado About WenlockOn your starting blocks! Vamos Theatre, in association with The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, presents its new touring production,
Much Ado About Wenlock, a show about health and sports, a reforming doctor, and a runaway chicken!
Exiled Belarus Activist to Speak at Rainbow Film FestivalRainbow Film Festival, the sixth Shropshire Lesbian & Gay Film Festival takes place Friday 14 to Sunday 16 October 2011 at the Old Market Hall Cinema in Shrewsbury.
Ken Dodd to open Shifnal FestivalOne of the greatest names in comedy, Ken Dodd, is to open this year’s Shifnal Festival as its headline act.
John Kirkpatrick’s Victorian FarmArts Alive is bringing John Kirkpatrick to Quatt Village Hall on Saturday 24th September. A Victorian Farmers Year in Song is a lighthearted look at the songs, stories, myths and customs of the farming year.
Italian Market at ShrewsburyThe Italian market is once again heading to Shrewsbury bringing their authentic Mediterranean cuisine to the town.
House of Beasts unleashed at Attingham ParkA new exhibition of contemporary art is now on view at Attingham Park.
Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage FestivalThe seventh Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday 24th September, bringing a host of family fun and stunning night time illumination to this historic and scenic Shropshire location.
Snailbeach Lead Mine Heritage Open DaysFacinating underground tours of the historic Snailbeach mines will be available on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th September 2011. 10.30am – 4.30pm.
Attingham Park Food FairThere’ll be plenty of delicious local produce to tickle the taste buds at Attingham Park this weekend
Ludlow Food Festival 2011Lots of delicious attractions are on offer at this year's Ludlow Food Festival which runs from 9th to 11th September.
Weekend at Attingham ParkTo celebrate Heritage Open Days 2011, Attingham Park, the popular National Trust property on the outskirts of Shrewsbury will be opening for free to visitors on Saturday 10 September.
Creative Ceramic Workshops at Ironbridge MuseumsVisit Coalport China Museum and Jackfield Tile Museum in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge during the summer school holidays from 25th July to 2nd September and join drop-in ceramic workshops where you can discover your creative side.
Telford Park Live FestivalAn exciting line up has been announced for this year’s ‘Park Live’ music festival which takes place in Telford Town Park on 3 September.
Shrewsbury International Street Theatre FestivalOrganisers of this year’s Shrewsbury International Street Theatre Festival (SISTF) have secured a number of major sponsors to support the annual family-friendly event.
Steam Rally Celebrates 50th anniversaryPreserved commercial vehicles have a strong presence at this year’s County of Salop Steam Engine & Vintage Vehicle Society when it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Seaside Special at Severn Valley RailwayThe Severn Valley Railway brings the seaside to Shropshire over the Bank Holiday weekend 27 - 29 August 2011.
Bank Holiday at Attingham ParkBanish boredom this August bank holiday and come along to Attingham Park with special opening times this weekend.
