Walking with the Shropshire Hills ShuttlesWalking is one of the best ways to explore the hills and valleys, villages and heritage of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the Shropshire Hills Shuttles are an excellent way to access the AONB for walking, sightseeing, pub lunches, picnics and more.
Shift Time - A Festival of IdeasLeading artists and thinkers gather in Charles Darwin’s home town of Shrewsbury to celebrate his lasting legacy. 3rd – 12th July 2009.
Military Veterans at Shrewsbury Flower ShowThree top level military bands made up of trained medics, most of whom have served in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, will be providing continuous music on both days of Shrewsbury Flower Show – and will be involved in the massed bands finale in the arena each evening.
Sunnycroft Green Fingers TourThe National Trust's Sunnycroft Villa at Wellington is celebrating its tenth anniversary of garden restoration with a ‘Green Fingers Tour’ on Tuesday 7 July 2009.
World Artwork Premier in ShrewsburyAdverse weather conditions on a Dutch beach last week means the world première of Theo Jansen's famous 'strandbeest' in action will now take place in The Quarry, Shrewsbury this weekend.
Behind the Scenes at AttinghamWitness the hard work that goes on behind the scenes and get a sneaky peek behind doors which are normally closed at Attingham Park from Saturday 4 to Sunday 12 July.
New Photos - West Mid Show 2009A visit to one of the county's top agricultural shows
Richard's Castle Soap Box DerbyRichard's Castle is hosting its sixth annual Soap Box Derby at Hanway Common on Sunday 12 July 2009 from 10.00am to 4.00pm
White Admiral Walk at Dudmaston HallThe annual White Admiral Walk will be taking place on the National Trust's Dudmaston estate on Sunday 5 July.
Celebrating the MereVisit the Mere at Ellesemere on Sunday 12th July 2009 between 10.30am and 4.30pm for a whole day of FREE activities for all the family.
New Welcome Centre at AttinghamAttingham Park has opened a new Welcome Centre - just weeks after celebrating record breaking visitor numbers.
She Stoops to Conquer by Shropshire Drama CompanyTickets are now on sale and rehearsals well under way for Shropshire Drama Company’s (SDC) forthcoming production – Oliver Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer.
Musicians wanted for MarketsCalling all musicians! Musicians are invited to play at the monthly farmers markets at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms.
Detective Weekend at Blists HillBudding amateur sleuths will have the chance to help Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve a mysterious crime, which has taken place at Blists Hill Victorian Town during the weekend of Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July.
Nozstock Festival 2009The Buzzcocks and Scratch Perverts headline Nozstock Festival, with support from major acts Andy C, The Joy Formidable and Red Light Company.
The sound of Nova Scotia comes to ShrewsburyOn 10 July, as part of his UK debut tour, talented Nova Scotian singer David Myles will provide picnickers at the Jools Holland concert with a slice of extra musical magic, prior to the main performance at The Quarry, Shrewsbury.
Richard III at CoalbrookdaleThe immortal words, “Now is the winter of our discontent...” will ring out across The Green at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron on 12th July 2009 when William Shakespeare’s, Richard III, is performed by the renowned theatrical touring company, Oddsocks.
Discover the art of Leek embroidery at SunnycroftThe National Trust's Sunnycroft Villa is welcoming embroidery specialist Jane Dew who will be explaining and demonstrating the art of Leek embroidery on Saturday 4 July 2009.
Britain Votes to put Blists Hill on Google Street ViewThe British public has voted Blists Hill Victorian Town onto the shortlist of the UK’s top ten tourist treasures to be brought to Google Street View via a new, groundbreaking invention - the Google Trike.
Shrewsbury Flower Show Attracts Younger VisitorsSpecial emphasis is being placed this year on attracting younger visitors to Shrewsbury Flower Show which falls in the centre of the school holidays in August.
Shift-Time Volunteers WantedTwo of the Shrewsbury Shift Time Festival art projects need your help!
Vote for Miss ShropshireYour opportunity to help Kerry Price, the current Miss Shropshire, to win in the Miss England competition in July 2009.
Serendipity FestivalThe second Knighton & District Serendipity Festival will take place from the 11th to the 19th July 2009 inclusive and is a series of events and activities celebrating the people and area of the borderlands.
Shrewsbury Summer Evening Guided WalksShrewsbury Visitor Information Centre is offering themed evening guided walks throughout July, August and September 2009.
Coalbrookdale FestivalVisitors to the Ironbridge Gorge Museums on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July can join in a weekend of special events at the Coalbrookdale Festival celebrating the tri-centenary of Abraham Darby successfully smelting iron with coke in 1709 – the discovery that started the Industrial Revolution.
Ludlow Wins Two Acorn AwardsStarted in 1986 to recognise the top 30 hospitality figures under the age of 30, an Acorn Award was recently presented to young entrepreneur and owner of Fishmore Hall, Laura Penman and head chef at La Becasse, Will Holland.
July Events at Weston ParkEnjoy a sizzling Summer line up at Weston Park this July when Camper Jam returns between Friday 10
th and Sunday 12
th July; enjoy Sunday lunch with a twist at a Jazz Lunch and go behind the scenes with curator Gareth Williams.
Queen's Award for Shrewsbury BookfestThe Shrewsbury Children’s Bookfest has been announced as one of 95 volunteering groups from across the UK winning this year’s Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Parkland Restoration Celebrated at AttinghamAttingham Park, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), has been carefully restored over a number of years to the benefit of wildlife conservation, historical accuracy and visitor accessibility.
Summer in the MarchesMarches Independent Photography is holding a summer exhibition at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms from 10th June until 12th July 2009.
