Shropshire Tourist Information and Visitor Guide - News

KT Tunstall confirmed for Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2012

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:00:31 UT

Scottish singer songwriter KT Tunstall has been confirmed as the final headline act for Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2012.

Para Mum takes on challenge of a life time!

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:54:36 UT

On Wednesday 15th February Melanie Davies will take a flight to Tanzania to begin the climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro as part of Pilgrim Bandits’ Operation Snowcap.

Severn Valley Railway Reopens

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:38:33 UT

IT’S the surest sign that Spring is on its way - the Severn Valley Railway is reopening for the new season on Saturday, February 11th.

New Photos: Snowdrops around Shropshire

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:35:45 UT

February 2012

Half-term Fun with the National Trust

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:33:27 UT

The National Trust is urging families in Shropshire to make the most of the February half-term break and enjoy the wealth of outdoor spaces on their doorstep.

Chinese New Year at Coalport China Museum

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:52:51 UT

Go along to the Coalport China Museum, near Ironbridge during half-term between Monday 13th and Friday 17th February to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon, which began on 23rd January. The museum will be taking on an oriental flavour with a series of hands-on family activities.

A Romantic Half-term at Blists Hill

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:58:10 UT

Uncover your romantic side this February half-term and have a go at printing your very own traditional Valentine’s card for a loved one at Blists Hill Victorian Town.

New Photos: Jackfield Tile Museum

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:51:12 UT

Ironbridge Gorge Museums 19-Feb 2012

The Games and Me at Enginuity

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:47:58 UT

Celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games this February half-term at Enginuity, one of the 10 Ironbridge Gorge Museums, and challenge yourself at the exciting Games and Me event.

New Photos: Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron and Enginuity

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:09:02 UT

Ironbridge Gorge Museums - 19 January 2012

Wenlock Olympian Artefacts on Display in British Museum

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:09:16 UT

A selection of artefacts from the Wemlock Olympian Society are now on display in the British Museum as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.

New Photos: Museum of The Gorge and Coalport China Museum

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:24:42 UT

Ironbridge Gorge Museum 5 Nov 2011

Snowdrops by candlelight at Attingham Park

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:06:42 UT

On Friday 10, Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 February Attingham Park is opening its gates from 5pm to 7pm, to allow visitors to experience the beauty of snowdrops by candlelight.

New Photos: Much Wenlock Museum

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:22:09 UT

The newly renovated Much Wenlock Museum - February 2012

Piglet’s Wenlock Olympian Games Story Told in New Book

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:33:14 UT

A new book which tells the tale of the Wenlock Olympian Games through the eyes of a piglet has been launched.