Shropshire Gardens and Nurseries

Book Launch at St Alkmunds Church - Thursday 21st October, 7.30pm

7th September 2010

Regime and Religion: Shrewsbury 1400-1700 by Barbara Coulton

Are you Always the Bridesmaid and Never the Bride?

6th September 2010

Best Western Valley Hotel in Ironbridge are searching for one lucky couple to win an all expenses paid wedding in conjunction with Beacon radio.

The True Story of the Bridge Over the River Kwai

2nd September 2010

Thursday 9th September at 12 noon at The Gateway Education & Arts Centre, Shrewsbury

New Camping and Park & Ride for this year's Ludlow Food Fesitival

31st August 2010

Two new ventures have been introduced for this year’s Ludlow Marches Food and Drink Festival – a new Park and Ride site and an official tent camp site making it easier to get to and stay at the festival throughout the weekend.

Family Foraging - Sunday 12th September

31st August 2010

Join Jenni Clegg, from Natural England, and Cath Landles, from the Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership, on Sunday 12th September, for a stroll on The Stiperstones to learn about the variety of berries that grow on this beautiful heather clad heathland.

Get Snap Happy for Charity Train Calender

26th August 2010

Local rail company, Wrexham & Shropshire is calling on budding photographers of all ages to put their talents to the test, and win the chance to contribute photos to the company’s first ever charity calendar for 2011.

Business Open Day at the Wroxeter Hotel

25th August 2010

Shropshire hotel is opening its doors on September 9 to welcome visits from businesses at a special Business Open day.

Discover Local in the Shropshire Hills – forthcoming events.

23rd August 2010

A new three year landscape project ‘Discover Local’ has been launched in the Shropshire Hills, funded by LEADER.

Bank Holiday bus rides into the hills

23rd August 2010

The Shropshire Hills Shuttles are much more than a simple bus ride into the hills, or so our research suggests.

Meet Your A Knight In Shining Armour at Stokesay Castle!

18th August 2010

If you are feeling a bit blue that the summer is drawing to a close, what better way of seeing the season out with a bang than at Stokesay Castle, where a duo of knights in shining armour are waiting to fight for your honour!

Staycationers attracted to Shrewsbury Holiday Home Park

16th August 2010

A five star caravan holiday home park set in glorious parkland on the fringe of Shropshire's county town of Shrewsbury is attracting lots of interest from prospective buyers who are planning to holiday in the UK in future.

Heritage Open Days across Shropshire

16th August 2010

Hidden gems and family favourites across Shropshire will open free as part of Britain’s annual Heritage Open Days, a four day celebration of heritage and architecture this September.

In Bloom judges witness unveiling of plaque

16th August 2010

Britain in Bloom judges Roger Burnett and Jon Wheatley were among the people watching the unveiling of a plaque commemorating Samuel Owen, by Arne Sundstrom, at Norton in Hales Village Hall recently. This was the culmination of a tour of the village that the Royal Horticultural Society judges had made, examining the village’s floral displays and meeting villagers.

Take a shot at the ‘Glorious Twelfth’ at Fishmore Hall

13th August 2010

Sharp-shooters will be dusting down their shotguns and heading for the moors as the grouse shooting season gets under way this Thursday.

St Bartholomew's Day Celebrations At Blists Hill

11th August 2010

St Bartholomew’s Day celebrations are being revived at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire on Tuesday, 24th August with drama, wizardry and fun family entertainment.

Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum!

9th August 2010

Come along to Blists Hill Victorian Town over the late summer Bank Holiday weekend, dressed as a pirate or your favourite character from Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel, Treasure Island.  From Saturday 28^th to Monday 30^th August, the open-air museum in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge will be running a special literary themed event with actors recreating scenes from the famous maritime book of mutiny and buried treasure.

Detective Weekend at Blists Hill Victorian Town is ‘Elementary my Dear Watson’

5th August 2010

Budding amateur sleuths and would-be private detectives will have the chance to help Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve a mysterious crime, which has taken place at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge during the weekend of Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th August. Youngsters will also be able to try their hands at forensic science during the two-day event by taking each other’s finger prints, printing reward posters and matching plaster cast footprints to different shoes.

Local Loaves for Lammas made in Ludlow

4th August 2010

A local Food Centre is getting involved in the Real Bread Campaign’s ‘Local Loaves for Lammas’ event that takes place on July 31st and August 1st.

Jam & Pickle Makers in Fine Form at Ludlow Food Centre

4th August 2010

A team of three jam and pickle makers at a local food producer are celebrating their win at this year’s Guild of Fine Foods ‘Great Taste Awards’.

CBBC Comes to Ludlow Food Centre

4th August 2010

On Friday July 30th a CBBC film crew visited a South Shropshire Food Centre to film a new TV series.

Sunday Telegraph gives praise to Shropshire Tourism website

30th July 2010

The Featured article published in the Sunday Telegraph on 25th July was a result of a press trip organised and hosted by Shropshire Tourism earlier in the year.

Parliamentarians Take Stokesay Castle!

29th July 2010

Cromwell’s men are in town, and they are looking for new recruits to join the Parliamentarian forces this summer at Stokesay Castle!

Time Travelling Roman to Re-Visit Wroxeter!

29th July 2010

This summer, you don’t need a TARDIS to go travelling through time - just head down to Wroxeter Roman City on any Tuesday in August and you will meet a soldier who has stepped out of his own time to visit the 21st century at English Heritage’s ‘Time Travellers Go… Roman’!

Dearnford Lake Car Boot and Collectors Fair on Sunday 15th August will support Help for Heroes

29th July 2010

Help for Heroes raises money for members of the Armed Forces who have been wounded in the service of their country. The charity strives for 100% effectiveness in that for every £1 donated, £1 goes directly to help wounded servicemen and women. The running costs of the charity are funded by the sale of merchandise.

Shropshire's Biggest Contemporary Craft and Fine Food Fair

29th July 2010

After a hugely successful event in 2009, The Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust and The Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft are bringing together a truly inspirational mix of some of the finest craftspeople from the region for the Guild’s prestigious annual flagship exhibition, ‘Gorgeous’, over the weekend of October 9th and 10th.

Wrexham & Shropshire put on extra summer trains

27th July 2010

With school holidays now upon us, why not plan a fun day out or weekend away in London with family or friends?

Oswestry takes to the Streets

26th July 2010

The streets of Oswestry will be buzzing on July 31st when the town’s traders put on a shopping experience not to be missed. This will be an event for the whole family to enjoy in a celebration of the diversity and strength of all that Oswestry has to offer in terms of retail, art, heritage and culture.

Dance takes guests back to Battle of Britain era

23rd July 2010

Members of the public are invited to join the Aerospace Museum Society’s popular 1940’s Hangar Dance at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford on Saturday 18th September 2010 at 7pm.

New Season of Evening Events at Museum of the Gorge

23rd July 2010

Professional Production Company to Perform Murder Mystery Play during August and September

Dorothy Clive Garden hosts Children's Garden Games Fun Day

23rd July 2010

The Dorothy Clive Garden will host a Garden Games Fun Day for children, daily from Saturday 24th July to Friday 30th July 2010.

Let Fishmore Hall extend your stay this Summer

19th July 2010

Allow yourself to relax in complete comfort this Summer with an extended stay at Fishmore Hall, located in the picturesque Shropshire countryside

Borderland Bus Trip - A Guided Tour of this Historic Landscape

19th July 2010

Join us on Saturday 31st July, at 10am, for a guided bus tour from Churchstoke to find out more about the fascinating heritage of the Stiperstones and Cordon Hill area.

Park (Walk) and Ride comes to the Discovery Centre

16th July 2010

Visitors to The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms, are being encouraged to venture a little further afield, thanks to the production of two easy-to-follow walks which link to the innovative Shropshire Hills Shuttle Bus service.

Shropshire Olympian Festival to be held in The Quarry in 2011

14th July 2010

2011 is the year of the Cultural Olympiad, a year ahead of the Olympic Games in London. Shropshire Council has won an Inspire Mark for its innovative project, celebrating the Shropshire Olympian Festival of 1864, which William Penny Brookes brought to the Quarry, Shrewsbury.  The 2011 Festival will be held in the Quarry on JUNE 17, 18 and 19.

Largest herd of Gloucester Old Spot Pigs found in Ludlow

13th July 2010

The Gloucester Old Spot Pig has recently been singled out to gain TSG (Traditional Speciality Guaranteed) accreditation.

The Art of Smoking

13th July 2010

The butchery team at a Shropshire food centre have been spending a great deal of time and effort smoking behind the building.

New Victorian Pharmacy Series Coming Soon

9th July 2010

The first of four episodes of Victorian Pharmacy, the follow up to the popular BBC series Victorian Farm will be screened on 15th July at 9pm on BBC 2.

Whitchurch Councillor thanks NoBridge Nurseries

8th July 2010

Cllr Doris Anker, former mayor of Whitchurch has praised the town’s ‘beautiful’ Victorian Jubilee Park and thanked local company NoBridge Nurseries for looking after it.

Ellesmere Flower & Produce Show

8th July 2010

Floral displays are on display in Ellesmere and the annual Ellesmere Flower & Produce show will be held on Saturday 28th August at 2pm in the Market Hall. Admission is 50p for adults and 10p for children.

Oswestry Volunteers help town prepare for Britain in Bloom Judging

8th July 2010

Volunteers from Sainsbury’s in Oswestry are helping the town’s In Bloom Committee prepare for their judging on July 21st.

North Shropshire village in running to win Britain in Bloom

8th July 2010

The village of Norton in Hales near Market Drayton has reached the finals of the national Britain in Bloom competition this year after winning a gold award in the 2009 Heart of England in Bloom. It was chosen to represent the Midlands and judging of the village will take place on Tuesday 10th August starting at 9.00 am.

New Sun Dial in place at Wem Sweet Pea Show

8th July 2010

The Eckford Sweet Pea Society of Wem is gearing up for its 22nd annual Show which is being held at the Thomas Adam School in Wem on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th July.

New Website and Special Offers for Oswestry & North Shropshire

8th July 2010

A new portal website www.shropshiredaysout.co.uk has been launched to promote Oswestry and North Shropshire. The website is just one element of a whole marketing and PR campaign delivered by Shropshire Tourism on behalf of Shropshire Council and the Northern Area Partnership. The site features information on the market towns, news, downloadable trails and exclusive voucher offers for some of North Shropshire’s most popular attractions.

Whittington Castle first place in England to hold unique hologram exhibition

8th July 2010

Whittington Castle near Oswestry has been chosen as the first place in England to host an innovative exhibition called 'Bringing the Artefacts Back to the People' which sees historic artefacts brought to life in 3D.

Summer in Ironbridge

8th July 2010

A whole host of events are taking place in Ironbridge this Summer to keep everyone entertained

Tanners Wines in The Times Top Ten

8th July 2010

Tanners Wines has been lauded in The Times as one of the top ten wine shops in the country. The article, which appeared in Saturday’s edition, said of the Shrewsbury-based firm:

Olympic Mascot coming to Wenlock Olympian Games

8th July 2010

The London 2012 Olympic mascot will be a VIP visitor at the annual Wenlock Olympian Games in Much Wenlock on Sunday 11th July.

Local Business Wins Award for 'Going Green'

2nd July 2010

Mocktree Barns Holiday Cottages have just been awarded GOLD by the Green Tourism Business Scheme.

BBC2's new series Ben Fogle's Escape in Time filmed at Acton Scott, airs from 5 July 2010

30th June 2010

Historic Shropshire estate, famous as the location for BBC's Victorian Farm, returns to TV including a cast of well known Acton Scott faces

Grow your skills - Professional short courses at the Small Woods Association

29th June 2010

The Small Woods Association are holding short courses hedge laying and sustainable woodland management at the Green Wood Centre

History takes to the Skies above Wroxeter Roman City

25th June 2010

Roman Falconry, 26 & 27 June 2010

Wrexham & Shropshire puts on special train for Three Peaks charity team

25th June 2010

Wrexham & Shropshire puts on special train for Three Peaks charity team

Wrexham & Shropshire lambs at Shropshire Show

21st June 2010

Shropshire residents are in for a treat at the Shropshire County Show on the 26th and 27th June as Wrexham & Shropshire give people the chance to win a pair of first class return tickets to London if they can guess the weight of two lambs named after the local rail company.

Winners of the Green Category at the recent Shropshire Business Awards Ceremony

16th June 2010

The Best Western Valley Hotel in Ironbridge are the proud winners of environmentally friendly award.

Last Chance to help Blists Hill Victorian Town win £100,000

16th June 2010

Blists Hill Victorian Town in Ironbridge has got just a few days left to beat off stiff competition to win £100,000. It is one of only four museums in the country shortlisted to win the prestigious Art Fund Prize. The Museum is encouraging people to get on line and vote as soon as possible as the voting closes at 5pm on Friday 18th June

Red Arrows to fly at RAF Cosford Air Show on 13th June

11th June 2010

The Team has been able to complete the revised training schedule and has now been given the Public Display Authority required to enable them to perform their display at Air Shows this year

Dearnford Lake Car Boot and Collectors Fair supports Midlands Air Ambulance

11th June 2010

Dearnford Lake Car Boot and Collectors Fair on Sunday 20th June will support the vital Midlands Air Ambulance service.

World Cup Wedding

11th June 2010

A Shropshire bridegroom will take time out on his wedding day tomorrow (Saturday)to watch the England v USA match during evening celebrations at a Shropshire hotel.

Supply Soap Success!

9th June 2010

Guests staying at the Longmynd Hotel in Church Stretton have been treated to indulgent new soaps from Dragonfly Dawn. Joy James, the owner of the company, makes a range of beautiful soaps, one of which, “Shropshire Gold” is made from purely Shropshire sourced ingredients.

More exhibitors than ever at Ellesmere Food & Drink Festival

9th June 2010

Ellesmere will be holding its 4th annual food and drink festival over the weekend of 19th and 20th of June and organiser Lincoln McMullan, Chairman of the Ellesmere Chamber of Commerce has expressed his delight that over 45 exhibitors have already registered to attend.

Treat your Dad to an Action Packed Rally Weekend at Fishmore Hall this Father’s Day

3rd June 2010

Treat Dad to the drive of his life at Fishmore Hall this Father’s Day by splashing out on their exclusive ‘Rally Rush’ package.

Armed Forces’ Day For All 3 Services

2nd June 2010

Saturday 26th June 2010 - 10.30am – 3pm - All guests must pre-register

Explore Titterstone Clee with ‘Friends of the Shropshire Hills’

2nd June 2010

Members of ‘Friends of the Shropshire Hills’ are being invited to explore the rich industrial heritage of Titterstone Clee with local expert Alf Jenkins, who was born on Titterstone, and Glynn Barratt, local archaeologist who has studied the Clee Hills in great detail.

Horsing About In Ironbridge Gorge

2nd June 2010

On Saturday, 12 June Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge will stage a special event to demonstrate the important role played by horses in daily life over a hundred years ago. Around ten horses across a range of breeds and sizes will be on show, some wearing traditional harness while others will be highly decorated as they would have appeared on high days and holidays.

Local B&B on Cover of new AA guide

27th May 2010

Soulton Hall B&B in Wem has been chosen to appear on the cover of the latest AA 'Britain's Best B&B Guide'

Enginuity Converts Power Tools Into Racing Cars

24th May 2010

Saturday 29th May to Sunday 6th June

Back by popular demand: Whalebone at Wenlock Pottery

24th May 2010

Following the enormous success of their previous evenings at Wenlock Pottery, popular and lively acoustic folk trio Whalebone will be bringing their 2010 The Gathering Tour to the Pottery on Saturday 19th June at 8.00pm.

Open Gardens and Arbor Day made easy by Shropshire Hills Shuttle buses

21st May 2010

Walcot Hall Open Gardens and Aston on Clun Arbour Day are both on the Secret Hills Shuttle bus circuit and make great days out this Bank Holiday Weekend.

Ludlow Food Centre celebrate National BBQ Week

21st May 2010

Alfresco eaters all over the country are looking forward to the 14th ‘National Barbeque Week’. This celebration of all things char grilled runs from May 31st to June 6th but this year it has been renamed ‘National Braai Week’.

Tourism Chief’s Delight at New Olympic Mascot

20th May 2010

Chief Executive of Shropshire Tourism Simon McCloy has expressed his delight that the new official 2012 Olympic mascot has been named ‘Wenlock’, firmly putting Much Wenlock and Shropshire’s Olympic connection on the map.

Historic estate of Acton Scott, Shropshire, of BBC’s Victorian Farm fame and forthcoming NEW TV series Escape in Time to offer luxury ‘Glamping’ experience.

14th May 2010

If ‘hopping’ overseas has lost some of its appeal, there’s a surprising and relaxing holiday alternative arriving in a picturesque corner of the South Shropshire Hills.

Blists Hill Victorian Town Short-Listed for £100,000

14th May 2010

Blists Hill Victorian Town, one of ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums, is one of four institutions short-listed for the £100,000 Art Fund Prize, the UK’s largest single arts prize.

Herons, Blue Tits and Coal Tits seen hatch live on Shropshire's very own nestcam and even Cygnets.

13th May 2010

The staff at the newly refurbished Boathouse Visitor Centre in Ellesmere were thrilled to see 5 Blue Tit chicks hatch yesterday in front of their very own eyes whilst watching the spectacular site via CCTV.

Heart of England Excellence in Tourism Awards officially launched

6th May 2010

The Heart of England Excellence in Tourism Awards have been officially launched at Drayton Manor Theme Park.

Website Warning

6th May 2010

A number of our members have contacted us with concerns about search engine optimisation on their own websites. They have been stung by companies offering to increase the traffic to their website and after months of paying large bills they have nothing more to show than receipts. If you feel you are in a similar situation, have been contacted about search engine optimisation or about increasing traffic to your website please read on.

Northern Area Partnership Campaign

6th May 2010

Shropshire Tourism has been commissioned by Shropshire Council to undertake a promotional campaign for Oswestry and the North Shropshire area with the focus of generating footfall into the market towns.

Shropshire & the Welsh Borders brochure

6th May 2010

Over the past 12 months the team at Shropshire Tourism has handled 19,050 direct requests for the Shropshire & the Welsh Borders brochure and we are continuing to respond to requests on a daily basis. You will receive your booking forms for the 2011 brochure in the next couple of weeks so please keep an eye out for them.

2009/10 a record breaking year for Shropshire Tourism

6th May 2010

It’s been a bumper year for press coverage and website traffic.

Thousands Expected at Shrewsbury Caravan Show

29th April 2010

Thousands of visitors from all over the UK are expected to attend the biggest caravan and motorhome show ever seen in Shropshire which opens in Shrewsbury on Friday.

Comet to feature on BBC’s ‘The One Show’

29th April 2010

The de Havilland Comet was the world’s first jet airliner. The Comet 1, an early example which is on display at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, will appear in a special feature on BBC 1's ‘The One Show’ on 4th May at 7.00pm, covering the short but historic service of the aircraft.

Wrexham & Shropshire Celebrates Second Anniversary

28th April 2010

Wrexham & Shropshire is today toasting the second anniversary since the launch of its direct service to London Marylebone on 28 April 2008.

Blists Hill Victorian Town Wins National Enjoy England Silver Award

26th April 2010

The redeveloped Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire has won a coveted Silver Award in the Large Visitor Attraction category of the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2010.

Use the Shuttle buses over the Bank Holiday

26th April 2010

Bank Holidays are busy times on the road, so why not beat the bustle and step onto the Shuttle buses to explore the Shropshire Hills this weekend.

Shropshire Fidget Pie

15th April 2010

The Shropshire Fidget Pie has been around for over 400 years and is one of the few unique food products left in Shropshire. Shropshire Blue did not originate in Shropshire and Shrewsbury biscuits are made all of the world so in many ways the Fidget is all that is left.

County town prepares to welcome UK's top cartoonists for Shrewsbury's International Cartoon Festival 22nd - 25th April

8th April 2010

The Festival offers unique opportunities to see artists at work; 20 of them on huge boards in The Square during the weekend, others drawing caricatures and some running cartoon workshops for all ages.

Vote for Festival at the Edge to win National Award

7th April 2010

Festival at the Edge, a unique storytelling event in Much Wenlock, has made it through to the finals of a new national award, after being nominated by Shropshire Tourism. Visit England has joined forces with The Sun Newspaper to launch a national vote for its new ‘Where Else But England’ Award.

Stokesay Castle’s Gatehouse - Looking Better Than Ever!

6th April 2010

A brighter entrance awaits visitors to Stokesay Castle, near Ludlow, this spring, as refurbishment and restoration work on the timber-framed gatehouse is revealed in its colourful glory!

Aircraft Carrier to be ‘Centaur’ of Shropshire Model Show

1st April 2010

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford - 11th April 2010

Blists Hill Victorian Town asks visitors to ‘Love Your Museum’

1st April 2010

Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 April 2010

Meccano Mania comes to Ironbridge

1st April 2010

Intricate Working Meccano Models will be at Enginuity from 1st - 3rd May

'Staycationers' Boost Bookings at Shropshire Caravan Park

30th March 2010

Staycationers are boosting bookings at a five star touring caravan park in Shropshire where £70,000 has been invested over the winter to ensure that caravanners can spend a penny in luxury.

Summer Sessions at The Quarry

30th March 2010

More artists have been added by promoters IML Concerts to ‘The Beacon 103.1FM Summer Sessions’ at The Quarry on Friday 9th July.

Spring has Arrived at Fishmore Hall

30th March 2010

Fishmore Hall in Ludlow, Shropshire has announced its spring calendar of events to be held at the Georgian countryside hotel throughout April and May.

Shropshire Food Producer Wins National Award

29th March 2010

Ludlow Food Centre has won a national award at the recent Foodex show held at Birmingham’s NEC.

The Shropshire Hills Shuttles start up on Saturday 3rd April 2010

29th March 2010

The Shuttles are 16-seater mini-buses which provide easy access into the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for walking, sightseeing, pub lunches, picnics and more. Two Shuttle circuits enable you to explore two very distinctive parts of the Shropshire Hills.

Ludlow Food Centre unveil new drink

24th March 2010

A local food producer has started making a new type of drink using buttermilk.

Ludlow Food Centre complete Marmalade production milestone

24th March 2010

A local food producer has just completed a milestone in the production of marmalade.

Nominate your favourite Shropshire Restaurant

23rd March 2010

Shropshire Tourism is encouraging people to nominate their favourite Shropshire restaurant for ‘Ramsay’s Best Restaurant’, a new Channel 4 series dedicated to celebrating the finest restaurants in the UK.

New Displays Shed New Light on Boscobel's Heritage

22nd March 2010

Visitors arriving at Boscobel House will be welcomed by a new introductory display covering key periods on Boscobel’s history, from the Civil War, with an audio recreation of the account Charles II gave to Samuel Pepys of his escape, to its role as a profitable Victorian working farm, including video clips of similar farm equipment from the era in use

Caravan Park tunes up for Shrewsbury summer pop concerts

19th March 2010

A five star caravan park on the edge of Shrewsbury is already busy taking bookings from caravanners and motorhome owners who will be attending pop concerts in the town this summer.

Shropshire Tourism Member Business to feature on BBC One’s Country Tracks

19th March 2010

A unique Shropshire business, Hawks on Walks, that gives people the opportunity to walk through the countryside and become a falconer for the morning, has been chosen to feature on BBC One’s Country Tracks.

Spring sunshine sparks demand for Newport Show tickets

17th March 2010

The Newport Show will take place on July 10 - and organisers say it has all the makings of being a record-breaker.

‘We Are England’ Photography Competition

11th March 2010

Shropshire Tourism is encouraging people to take photos of Shropshire to enter into the ‘We Are England’ photography competition to help raise the profile of the county ahead of the Commonwealth Games that take place later this year in Delhi, with great prizes on offer.

One of Ludlow's michelin-starred restaurants celebrates excellence award

10th March 2010

Mr. Underhill's has been awarded the Remy Martin Excellence Award for all round excellence

There's a new place in town for Sunday Lunch

9th March 2010

Telford Hotel & Golf Resort

Blists Hill Victorian Town Joins National Museums at Night Campaign

3rd March 2010

On Saturday 15th May, Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge in Shropshire is taking part in the national Museums at Night campaign, when cultural and historic attractions across the country will open their doors to visitors after dark

Places to Visit 2010

3rd March 2010

Shropshire Tourism’s popular attractions guide ‘Places to Visit’ will be printed and distributed in time for Easter.

Blists Hill Victorian Town, Ironbridge Gorge Museums would like your help

2nd March 2010

Vote for Blists Hill Victorian Town to win Art Fund Prize

Wine & Cheese Reception - St Alkmunds Church

1st March 2010

To raise awareness of, and to celebrate the restoration of this fine eighteenth century church in the heart of Shrewsbury, you are invited to a reception at the Church on Friday 16th April 2010 at 6pm.

Easter fun in the Ironbridge Gorge

1st March 2010

Have a go at Egg dancing, Hunt the chick and make 'flapping birds', easter themed tile and china painting. Make a weekend of it and stay in one of Shropshire's exclusive hotels at a special discounted rate.

Hot off the Press - 2010 Shropshire Hills Events, Activities and News booklet

26th February 2010

Following on from the success of last year’s events booklet, the 2010 Shropshire Hills Events, Activities and News booklet has been produced.

New Website for South Shropshire Business

26th February 2010

The Barn at Ryecroft in Richard’s Castle, near Ludlow has just launched a new website designed and developed by Shropshire Tourism, aimed at encouraging visitors to the self catering accommodation, and it has already resulted in 4 bookings in just 2 weeks.

Marmalade Champions of the World!

24th February 2010

Ludlow Food Centre in Shropshire has defended its title as one of the best marmalade makers in the world.

Shropshire attraction and event shortlisted in national awards

23rd February 2010

Blists Hill Victorian Town at Ironbridge and Festival at the Edge make shortlist in Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2010

James May Greets Visitors at RAF Cosford

15th February 2010

Visitors to the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will be in for an extra treat this half term when they are greeted by a life size model of James May from Top Gear. The model of James as a pilot is now on display in the Museum’s Visitor Centre with easy access for photos.

Museum Launches “Women of the Air Force” Temporary Exhibition

10th February 2010

10th February - 27th June 2010

The new Shropshire brochure flies out of Shropshire Tourism Office

10th February 2010

Shropshire Tourism is reporting record numbers of requests for the county’s main visitor guide so far this year. In the last 6 weeks, over 8,000 people have requested the 2010 Shropshire brochure.

Ludlow's Broad Street could become 'Britain's most picturesque street'

9th February 2010

Google have announced the launch of the Google Street View Awards, a celebration of Britain’s best-loved streets as voted for by the public in a nationwide poll and includes Shropshire's very own Ludlow.

Sir Richard Branson narrates February podcast for Royal Air Force Museum

8th February 2010

The Royal Air Force Museum is delighted to announce that as part of its monthly podcast series aviation entrepreneur and the founder of the Virgin Group Sir Richard Branson has generously given his time to narrate this month’s podcast “Bader: Fighter Pilot”.

Wrexham & Shropshire Trains: Highest Passenger Satisfaction in History

5th February 2010

Passenger Focus, the independent rail watchdog, confirms that Wrexham & Shropshire has secured the highest satisfaction rating ever recorded in the National Passenger Survey. Wrexham & Shropshire, which runs trains out of London Marylebone, scored 98% for overall customer satisfaction. The company also scored record breaking 98% ratings for both staff service and punctuality.

New Website for Shropshire Self Catering Accommodation

3rd February 2010

Holly Cottage in Lower Wood, near Church Stretton has just launched a new website aimed at encouraging visitors to the self catering accommodation.

QHotels prepares to celebrate two years in Telford

2nd February 2010

The award winning Leeds based hotel group QHotels is preparing to celebrate two years in Telford, following the £10 million refurbishment of the former Telford Golf & Country Club, which completed in February 2008.

Beer Festival at Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club

29th January 2010

Local festival featuring beers and food from Shropshire and Herefordshire.

Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival Marches On In 2010

25th January 2010

Saturday 1 - Sunday 9 May

Museum Launches Battle of Britain Podcast Series

25th January 2010

2010 marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. To commemorate this defining moment in the history of the Royal Air Force, the Royal Air Force Museum has, today, launched the first of twelve monthly podcasts which will explore throughout 2010 the history and mythology behind this legendary aerial conflict.

Michael Palin Praises Shrewsbury and the Wrexham & Shropshire Railway line

20th January 2010

Intrepid adventurer sings the praises of Shrewsbury's direct rail link to London

Shropshire Restaurants Feature in Michelin Guide 2010

20th January 2010

Shropshire’s restaurants continue to feature as among the best in the country with two Shropshire restaurants featuring in the UK Michelin Guide 2010.

Royal Air Force Museum Director General DR Michael Fopp To Retire

20th January 2010

Dr Michael Fopp, Director General of the Royal Air Force Museum for the last 22 years, will retire in June 2010, but will be retained by the Museum to assist a fund-raising campaign for a new visionary project to commemorate and celebrate the enduring legacy of the Battle of Britain.

New Acton Scott BBC2 Television Show ‘Escape in Time’ Expected on Air February 2010

20th January 2010

A new BBC Television daytime series, ‘Escape in Time’, presented by Ben Fogle and filmed on the Acton Scott estate in South Shropshire is expected to go on air daily (Monday - Friday) from Summer 2010.

Business Holds Recipe to a Healthy 2010

19th January 2010

Shropshire’s premier cookery school is celebrating a prosperous start to the New Year, just two months after its official opening.

Shropshire Restaurant Voted Best in the UK By Harden’s Guide

12th January 2010

Mr Underhill’s in Ludlow has been voted as the Best Restaurant in the UK - outside of London by the influential Harden’s UK Restaurant guide 2010.

Borderlines Film Festival ­ New cinema launches in Wem

12th January 2010

Arriving in Shropshire and Herefordshire bright and early in 2010, the Borderlines (www.borderlinesfilmfestival.co.uk) will screen more than 80 films in 36 venues in the two counties and beyond into the Marches between Friday 26th February and Sunday 14th March.

Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership Signs Up to 10:10 Carbon Campaign

21st December 2009

The Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by 10% during 2010, as apart of a national campaign.

We have moved!

16th December 2009

Shropshire Tourism's new address and telephone number is:

Shropshire Tourism, Grove House, 8 St Julians Friars, Shrewsbury, SY1 1XL

Tel: 01743 261919

Darwin Treasure Hunt - Enjoy The Fun of Collecting

14th December 2009

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery is inviting families to come and take part in a free treasure hunt around the galleries of Rowley’s House and as part of the 200th anniversary celebrations of the birth of Charles Darwin, all children taking part will receive a prize for successfully completing the puzzle.

Shropshire Praised for Role in the Birth of the Modern Olympics

2nd December 2009

The Shropshire market town of Much Wenlock has been praised by cabinet Minister Tessa Jowell and Olympic Gold medallist Jonathan Edwards for its status as the birthplace of the modern Olympics.

Shropshire’s Captain Matthew Webb Named As Unsung Hero

17th November 2009

Captain Matthew Webb, the first person to swim the English Channel without the use of artificial aids, has been ranked as 25th in a list of Britain’s top 50 unsung heroes.

Brompton Cookery School Open For Business

17th November 2009

A new state-of-the-art cookery school on the National Trust’s Attingham Estate, near Shrewsbury, has opened its doors to cookery enthusiasts from all over the country.

A Cargo Of Curiosities

16th November 2009

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery has come up with an innovative shopping experience, linked to the 200th anniversary of the birth of the county town's most famous son.

New company logo for Shropshire Tourism

13th November 2009

New corporate identity for Shropshire Tourism which incorporates a silver studded blue butterfly.

Your Own Personal Sanctuary at Eaton Manor Rural Escapes

13th November 2009

Eaton Manor are delighted to be able to offer our guests gorgeous organic spa treatments, carried out in the comfort of your Eaton Manor home.

Shropshire Shines In CountryFile Magazine

5th November 2009

Shropshire is currently featuring in the November issue of the BBC CountryFile Magazine with a 7 page article on the county, which was generated as the result of a press trip hosted by Shropshire Tourism.

Shrewsbury Press Coverage In The Mail On Sunday

5th November 2009

Shrewsbury has recently appeared in the travel section of the Mail on Sunday with an article appearing on 1st November.

Museum Displays James May’s Spitfire

29th October 2009

Viewers of James May’s Toy Stories shown on BBC2 can now see the life size model Spitfire constructed during the show, at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford.

New look members website for Shropshire's tourism industry

27th October 2009

Shropshire Tourism launches a new look industry website

Ludlow Restaurant Amongst Country's Best

16th October 2009

A Shropshire restaurant has been ranked in the country's top 100 Restaurants.

Darwin Dinosaur

16th October 2009

A new dinosaur discovered in China has been named after Shrewsbury's Charles Darwin

Ironbridge Gorge Museums Celebrate Remarkable Visitor Figures

14th October 2009

2009 is proving to be a very memorable year for the Ironbridge Gorge Museums in Shropshire.

Percival Prentice Arrives At Cosford

14th October 2009

The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford recently took delivery of an RAF Percival Prentice that was flown in to RAF Cosford by pilot Ben Cross from Coventry.

Wrexham & Shropshire Passengers Called To Feed Back On Catering

14th October 2009

Hot on the heels of launching its first new train, Wrexham & Shropshire continues to change the face of on board dining with new proposals to allow standard class passengers the chance to order full cooked meals before travelling.

Improved Weekday Timetable Boost For Passengers

9th October 2009

Months of behind-the-scenes work from rail company Wrexham & Shropshire is rewarded as passengers are now able to take advantage of an improved weekday timetable.

Whitchurch Re-Enacts Cheshire Cheese Canalboat Run

7th October 2009

The early 1900’s era when Whitchurch was the epicentre of Cheshire farmhouse cheese production recently brought to life again with the Whitchurch Better Welcome project re-enacting a ‘cheese run’.

Best Western Valley Hotel wins Gold Award in the Green Tourism Business Scheme

6th October 2009

The Best Western Valley Hotel in Ironbridge is the first hotel in Shropshire to be awarded the coveted Gold award, under the Green Tourism Business Scheme, for demonstrating excellence in environmental practice.

Eley’s Of Ironbridge Invited To Take Pork Pies To Japan

5th October 2009

An Ironbridge hand raised pork pie producer has been invited to showcase his handmade pies at the Barakura Harvest Festival in Japan during October to introduce them to the country.

Rural Business Gets Creative with Alpacas

5th October 2009

A Shropshire business woman is launching an innovative series of workshops combining the talents of a well-known artist with the fleece from her herd of alpacas.

New Bike Shop Wheeled In At The Market Hall

5th October 2009

A brand new cycle store has opened its doors in Shrewsbury, providing an extra service for shoppers to The Market Hall.

See a different side of Ludlow...

18th September 2009

Ludlow's beautiful riverside walks are featured in a new, free trail guide launched this summer and available from Ludlow Visitor Information Centre.

Shropshire Real Ale Features in Good Beer Guide 2010

15th September 2009

Shropshire's Real Ale features prominently in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2010 with county pubs and inns featured within the bible for real ale enthusiasts.

Shropshire Restaurants Still Feature in Top 50

15th September 2009

Ludlow in South Shropshire still retains its status as a foodie paradise with two of the town's restaurants featured in the 2010 Good Food Guide.

Spooky and Ghostly Guided Walks in Shrewsbury

8th September 2009

For a spooky night out, why not come on one of Shrewsbury Ghost Walks?

Darwin Descendant Re-Creates Beagle Voyage

2nd September 2009

The great great granddaughter of Charles Darwin attempts to re-create the Beagle voyage

Hairy Bikers in Shropshire

26th August 2009

The Hairy Bikers visit to Shropshire is being screened on BBC2 this Friday 28th August at 5:15pm as part of The Hairy Bikers Food Tour of Britain series.

Sponsorship Coup For Shropshire's New Cookery School

18th August 2009

Brompton Cookery School near Shrewsbury, due to launch September 2009.

Ironbridge Gorge Museums take Sixth place in Little Chef's Top UK 51 Family Days Out

6th August 2009

The Ironbridge Gorge Museums in Shropshire's stunning Severn valley have beaten off stiff competition from the UK's top visitor attractions to be crowned number six, in a brand new national family days out guide created from public nominations.

Holiday at Home in Shropshire

28th July 2009

If you're looking to holiday at home this year and beat the credit crunch then look no further than Shropshire.

Haircuts For A Snip Of The Price At The Market Hall

28th July 2009

For the first time since 1965 men in Shrewsbury can head down to the Market Hall for a professional haircut in a dedicated barbers.

Pop Concerts are music to the ears of busy Caravan Park

24th July 2009

Two successful pop concerts in Shrewsbury earlier this month were music to the ears of a five-star caravan park on the edge of the town, which enjoyed a bumper weekend.

International Sculpture Exhibition comes to Ellesmere

21st July 2009

An international exhibition of sculpture in the landscape will open in Ellesmere, Shropshire, on 15th August 2009, the Chairman of the Ellesmere Sculpture Initiative (ESI), Alan Bradbury, announced today.

Tanners Christmas Wine Tastings With a Difference!

20th July 2009

Tanners Wines, one of only a handful of old-established family-owned wine merchants in the UK, is offering wine tasting tickets with a difference in the run up to Christmas.

Walking the Shropshire Way with the help of the Shropshire Hills Shuttles

16th July 2009

Walking 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.

Passionate About Re-Learning Old Skills? Want To Learn To Be Self Sufficient?

15th July 2009

Why Not Spend a Week On a Victorian Farm in Shropshire?

Brompton Cookery School

7th July 2009

Click online to sample to National Trust's first cookery school

Victorian Farm Christmas in Shropshire

30th June 2009

Following the success of 'Victorian Farm', Lion Television is making three more 60 minute programmes looking at the lives of 19th century farmers, to be broadcast on BBC 2 at Christmas 2009

Two World Heritage Sites for Shropshire

29th June 2009

Shropshire is now the only county in the West Midlands to have two World Heritage Sites following UNESCO granting the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site status.

Mixing Musicians and Monthly Markets

24th June 2009

Calling all musicians! Musicians are invited to play at the monthly farmers markets at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms.

Britain Votes To Put Blists Hill Victorian Town On Google Street View

24th June 2009

The British public has voted Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge in Shropshire, 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.

Muller Dairy To Work With Local Schools

18th June 2009

School children to participate in farm visits as part of a new initiative

The Shropshire Mammoth is the Oldest in Britain

18th June 2009

Mammoth remains discovered in Condover

Laura Penman Owner of Fishmore Hall Wins Prestigious Acorn Award 2009

11th June 2009

Ludlow hotel proprietor wins award

Educational Visit To The Market Hall Hailed A Success!

9th June 2009

An educational trip to The Shrewsbury Market Hall has been hailed a success following a visit from pupils at Shropshire's Crowmoor Primary School.

Museum Loco Moves to her New Home at Blists Hill Victorian Town

9th June 2009

As part of the exciting £12m redevelopment plans at Blists Hill Victorian Town staff at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum are today setting about moving a 35 tonne locomotive from its current location outside Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron to the fascinating open-air Museum.

Restaurant Re-launch Goes Down A Treat

1st June 2009

The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, in conjunction with Aramark Catering, has officially re-launched its restaurant and menus with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Museums Visitor Centre.

Top Awards for Ludlow Castle

28th May 2009

Ludlow Castle is the proud recipient of four awards in just one week for The Castle House project

Shrewsbury is put on the map!

14th May 2009

A new town map for visitors to Shrewsbury and local residents alike has just been launched highlighting key places to visit and exciting events taking place throughout the year.

Historic Ellesmere Yard To Open For New Visitor Season

6th May 2009

Restoration of Ellesmere Boat Yard in North Shropshire is nearing completion

Home Sweet Home At The Market Hall in Shrewsbury

5th May 2009

Whether it's the traditional liquorice, the re-branded opal fruits or retro classics like shrimps and floral gums, one new tenant at the Market Hall is capitalising on our nostalgic yearnings.

New Darwin River Walk in Shrewsbury

29th April 2009

Visitors to Shrewsbury are now able to follow a new Darwin River Walk with the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of a young Charles Darwin and discover the areas where as a child he would forage for bugs and creepy crawlies in the River Severn.

Wrexham, Shropshire and Marylebone Railway Company

29th April 2009

Shropshire's Direct Rail Link to London

Experts pick Shropshire for Britain's Great Views

22nd April 2009

The Ramblers has named the Stiperstones in Shropshire as one of Britain's most stunning viewpoints in its new book 'Walk Britain's Great Views'.

Guided Walking Tours of Shrewsbury

6th April 2009

The 2008/9 edition of the Guided Walks leaflet is now available from the Shrewsbury Visitor Information Centre. The leaflet gives details of all the many different tours that are available to book throughout the year.

3rd Birthday Bonanza for Online Collections

2nd April 2009

The Royal Air Force Museum is proud to announce the re-launch of its online collections database, Navigator, with the inclusion of over 16,000 new images from the portfolio of the renowned aviation photographer Charles Brown - a fitting addition, as part of the online collection's 3rd birthday celebrations.

Full Steam Ahead For Savings

2nd April 2009

The RAF Museum Cosford is proud to announce that Wrexham & Shropshire rail passengers can now enjoy discounts on all items in the Restaurant and Museum Shop. All passengers will receive a 10% discount on any purchase made when they present Staff a valid (on the day) Wrexham and Shropshire train ticket.

Food Award Win For Fishmore Hall

26th March 2009

Fishmore Hall in Ludlow Features in Good Food Awards 2009

Find The Perfect Cure At The Market Hall

11th March 2009

A leading delecatessen in the Market Hall is offering Shrewsbury shoppers the opportunity to become Baconistas next week as part of a national campaign.

New Street And Artisans' Quarter Opens At Blists Hill Victorian Town For Easter

10th March 2009

This Easter visitors to Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire's Ironbridge Gorge, will be the first to explore the magnificent new Canal Street.

150th Anniversary at Wroxeter Roman City

2nd March 2009

Journey back in time for a glimpse of life as it would have been 2000 years ago at Wroxeter Roman City.

The World Is Our Oyster - New Seafood Bar Opens In Shrewsbury

16th February 2009

New Seafood Bar for the Market Hall

Great Value Group Visits to Stokesay Castle

12th February 2009

Stokesay Castle is the finest and best preserved 13th century fortified manor house in England, in an exquisitely pretty setting on the beautiful Welsh borders.

Darwin Stamps to be launched

6th February 2009

Royal Mail is launching a range of new stamps to commemorate the bi-centenary of Charles Darwin. The grand unveiling of the six new designs will take place on February 12th; the 200th birthday of the man himself, in his birthplace of Shrewsbury.

US Professor visits Shrewsbury as part of Darwin Celebrations

6th February 2009

Shrewsbury welcomed American Professor, Bill Durham from Stanford University in California to the town last week.

German World Service comes to Shrewsbury

6th February 2009

Shrewsbury has played host to a journalist from the German World Service this week to promote the town's connections with Charles Darwin.

New Embroidery Art to Commemorate Charles Darwin

6th February 2009

A new piece of embroidery art is currently on show at the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery at Rowley's House.

Darwin: Celebrate the man and inspire the future naturalist

6th February 2009

The 12th February 2009 is the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth and what better way to celebrate his birthday than to inspire the next generation of naturalists to get outdoors and explore nature with The Curious Mind of Young Darwin published by Shrewsbury based charity the Field Studies Council.

Charles Darwin Commemorative Collection

6th February 2009

Hunters of Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, has recently taken delivery of a range of bone china ware commemorating the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth in 1809.

Market Hall Awards Shoppers with Tasty Treat

27th January 2009

A leading Shrewsbury shopping destination will be celebrating 'Farmhouse Breakfast Week' on Friday by serving up a breakfast treat.

Shropshire's Michelin Stars Continue to Shine

21st January 2009

Two Shropshire restaurants feature within the 2009 Michelin guide

Who's Banger is the Best? Market Hall Tenants Compete for the Coveted Title

16th January 2009

Competition is hotting up at The Market Hall in Shrewsbury as four butchers go head-to-head in the West Midlands tastiest sausage competition.

Free help 2 quit clinic at the Market Hall is start of Shrewsbury's quit-a-thon

14th January 2009

With the credit crunch leaving many shoppers tightening their purse strings, the Market Hall in Shrewsbury has joined forces with Shropshire County Primary Care Trust to offer people advice on stopping smoking - giving them the option to stop while you shop.

South Shropshire Bed & Breakfast features in The Guardian

12th January 2009

A South Shropshire Bed & Breakfast features in The Guardian.

Two Thirds of a Million Visitors for Award Winning Exhibition

12th January 2009

After winning a string of awards in 2008, The National Cold War Exhibition at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford ended the year on a high by enjoying a record 665,690 visitors since its opening.

Beating the Credit Crunch at The Market Hall

12th January 2009

More people are turning to buying at The Market Hall in Shrewsbury as a way of beating the credit crunch.

Museum Honours Ethnic Minorities in New Exhibition

8th January 2009

The diversity of the Royal Air Force along with its multi ethnic past and present is celebrated in a new permanent exhibition.

Myspace, Screen West Midlands and Vertigo Films Announce Innovative Plans To Release Faintheart, The Re-enactment Themed Film Filmed On Location In Ludlow, Shropshire

5th January 2009

The World's First User Generated Feature Film to be Screened for Free in the UK

Acton Scott to feature on BBC Television's Victorian Farm

5th January 2009

Due to air from 8th January onwards on BBC Two

Darwin's Worms - Unsung heroes?

5th January 2009

Have you ever felt unappreciated at work? Do you toil away all day long with nobody seeming to notice?

A Slice of South Africa at The Market Hall

18th December 2008

Bringing you the very best South African food and drink, a new addition to the Market Hall in Shrewsbury is helping natives grab a slice of home.

Coalbrookdale 300 Exhibition - Celebrates 300th Anniversary Of The Industrial Revolution

15th December 2008

Easter 2009 - January 2010

Ironbridge Gorge Museums Win Best Cultural Experience

14th November 2008

The cream of the West Midlands tourist industry were gathered at a prestigious awards ceremony this week night for the Tourism West Midlands and Advantage West Midlands 'Excellence in Tourism Awards' held at the ICC in Birmingham.

Local Museum Wins "Access For All" Award

13th November 2008

The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford was last night awarded with the "Access for All Award" at the Tourism West Midlands Excellence Awards 2008 in recognition of its pioneering work in extending access to its multi-award winning Museum and National Cold War Exhibition.