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With fascinating history and breathtaking park and adventure playfield offer a fantastic day
countryside, National Trust properties in out for all the family. Open daily throughout the
Shropshire offer something for everyone. year, Attingham has a wide range of events and
range of activities and events in 2017. Attingham has a history of rising and falling
fortunes. Designed by George Steuart, it was
For even more great value days out, ask the built in 1785 for the 1st Lord Berwick, with
reception teams about annual National Trust parkland landscaped by Humphry Repton in
membership which gives free entry and parking 1797. The mansion was completed and
at more than 300 historic houses and gardens. furnished by the 2nd Lord Berwick but the
extravagant tastes of the lord and his wife led to
attingham Park, near bankruptcy and almost the entire contents of
Shrewsbury the house being sold. The house was then leased
to the 3rd Lord Berwick, who turned
Attinghams fortunes around.
Attingham Park is one of Shropshires most
popular attractions and is a favourite with Attingham will celebrate 70 years of being cared
visitors of all ages. The striking Regency for by the National Trust in 2017. Throughout
mansion, tranquil walled kitchen garden, deer
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the year it will be highlighting the conservation costume days, with house guides and volunteers
work carried out in the mansion and across the dressed in period Regency costume.
estate during that time, as well as sharing how
the National Trust has become part of For admission prices, opening times and details
Attinghams story. of events throughout the year, call 01743
708162 or visit:
Visitors can relax on a stroll through the www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park
woodland, run wild on a family day out in the
Shoulder of Mutton playfield, discover the Benthall Hall, near Broseley
stunning showrooms in the mansion or celebrate Sited on a plateau overlooking the River Severn,
a special occasion with afternoon tea in Lady Benthall Hall was a family home for more than
Berwicks. 500 years. Built in 1535, this fine stone house
features mullioned and transomed windows and
The grounds at Attingham are open every day a stunning interior with its carved oak staircase
from 8am, except Christmas Day, and until 7pm and decorated ceilings.
in the summer. Dogs are welcome within the
grounds in designated on- and off-lead areas. Between 1710 and 1934 the Benthalls lost
The mansion is open daily from Saturday 4 ownership of the estate, and one of the new
March to Sunday 5 November, for visitors to custodians George Maw took full advantage of
explore at their own pace, opens in December the close proximity to Ironbridge. George Maw
for Christmas, and for winter tours in January & and his brother were able to develop their tile
February on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. business at Benthall because of the clay and coal
During the main opening period Wednesdays are
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available in this area, and they even used the archaeology, the area has been shaped by human
house as part of their sales technique by laying activity for thousands of years and has been
tiled floors in the house. The tiled floor in the designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural
entrance hall has only recently been restored. Beauty and as a Site of Special Scientific
Interest. It contains a number of different
George Maw was also a distinguished botanist; habitats from heather, bilberry and gorse
he assembled a collection of rare plants from covering much of the hilltops to the streams and
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around the world in the garden, including a large bogs of the sheltered valleys which are home to
collection of crocuses, which can still be seen a wide variety of wildlife.
today in the spring and autumn.
Dont miss the Restoration church within the In Carding Mill Valley you can play in the stream,
grounds of the estate; its open to visitors and watch birds from the hide, pond dip and relax
well worth a look around. with a picnic. There are excellent visitor facilities
including a car park, tea-room serving local food
For admission prices, opening times and a full including hot lunches and shop selling gifts,
list of events please call 01952 882159 or visit souvenirs and pond nets. The area is also
online
Comprising of almost 5,000 acres of heather- where youll find miles of paths for walking,
covered hills, Carding Mill Valley and the Long cycling and horse riding. You don't have to
Mynd offers breath-taking views across venture far out of the Valley to find your own
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Shropshire, Cheshire and the Black Mountains. piece of solitude on the Long Mynd.
An important place for wildlife, geology and
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the Dudmaston estate, national trust images / Chris Lacey
For information, call 01694 725000 or visit wider estate provides extensive walking routes
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cardingmill ranging from 1.5 to 5 miles.
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Refreshments including light lunches, ice cream
and afternoon tea are available from the
Smoking Room tea-room.
Wenlock edge
Located on the outskirts of Much Wenlock,
Wenlock Edge is a stunning and geologically
grassland.
picnic.
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WHittington CaStLe
Historic Medieval Re-enactments, Living
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events for 2017
napoleonic Living History Day - Huw Davies
April 30th - May 1st Medieval Event. Interactive events for visitors to have a go at !
May 28th The Merry Wives of Windsor Festival Players. Outdoor Shakespeare.
July 29th - 30th Multi Period Event our largest event of the year. From Medieval to World
War 11 living history encampments plus demonstrations throughout the days.
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CHiLLington HaLL
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Chillington Hall is a hidden gem on the Chillington Hall offers guided tours of this
Staffordshire/Shropshire borders between the magnificent house and our knowledgeable
villages of Brewood and Codsall. The guides will give you an in-depth history of this
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enchanting 18th century Georgian house, is a family home, its ancestors and contents.
product of two differing Georgian styles. The
South side built in 1724 by Francis Smith of 2016 was the 300th anniversary of Capability
Warwick, has rooms of an intimate size Brown and there were some unique tours
contrasted with those built on a far grander scale dedicated to the man himself and his work at
by Sir John Soane some sixty years later. The
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Chillington in the 1760s. To mark the occasion The Hall is also available for private hire and has
a bust of Capability was erected overlooking his been used for birthday celebrations, civil
creation. ceremonies, charity events and more recently as
a filming location. Although Chillington Hall is a
For 2017 more public events are being grand house it retains an intimate charm which
introduced at Chillington, building on the makes it an ideal setting for entertaining.
success of the 2016 events. New events will
include: The Spring Food and Craft fair after the telephone 01902 850236
success of the Christmas Fair in 2016, guided www.chillingtonhall.co.uk
Bluebell, Rhododendron & Azalea Walks. WV8 1re
30th April - 4th May, 28th May - 31st May May House & Grounds open days
2 - 4 pm (last entry to the house 3.30pm)
5th June - 7th June: 2 - 4 pm June House & grounds open days
(last entry to the house 3.30pm)
31st July - 3rd August, 7th August - 10th August House & Grounds open days
August & 14th - 17th August: 2 - 4 pm
(last entry to the house 3.30pm)
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oSWeStry
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oswestry award Winning Markets - open Oswestry, make the Towns Tourist Information
every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Centre the first stop on your day out. You will
find it in the Oswestry Visitor and Exhibition
Markets in Oswestry date back some 800 years Centre through the churchyard.
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WHittington CaStLe
The Ideal family Day out - Nr Oswestry
edge
at the Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 3JQ
www.festivalattheedge.org
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Hoo FarM aniMaL KingDoM
The 400+ animals at Hoo Farm Animal
Kingdom will be getting up close and personal
with visitors once again as the new zoo season
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starts in March.
Hoo, Hoo Farm will be repeating the Hoo- planned, so keep your eye on the website and
Lympics and the Teddy Bears Picnic after Facebook pages!
receiving a fantastic response in 2016.
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For a special occasion, a visit to Hoo Farm can enjoy. She went on to say It is very uplifting to see
be enhanced with one of their up close and how much this family business has flourished and I would
personal Hoo Farm Experiences like to congratulate them once again for reaching a
(hoofarm.com/experience / 01952 677 917). magnificent 25 years.
Customers can choose from a selection of 8
encounters, ranging from 80 for the Lemur Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom, Telford is open
Experience for 2 and 300 for the Keeper for daily from 10am, with admission prices starting
the Day for 2. from 7.50 for a child ticket (online). They can
be found on :
2017 promises to be a terrific year for Hoo Farm facebook.com/hoofarmanimalkingdom and
following a fantastic 2016, during which awards twitter @hoofarmtelford
were won and Hoo Farm gave back to their loyal
customers. www.hoofarm.com
01952 677917
Hoo Farm shared its 25th birthday celebrations
with a record breaking 2700 people.
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arLey arBoretuM
a FaMiLy Day out
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One of the oldest and most spectacular arboreta The number of pathways around the arboretum
in Britain is open to the public to enjoy has been increased to add to the numbers of
Wednesday - Sunday (Plus bank holiday areas that can be reached by pushchairs and
Mondays and extra days in the school holidays) wheelchairs. Look out for the doves in the dove
throughout the year from February until cote in the Italian garden and two blue and two
December. The Arboretum was originally white peacocks.
as it is today.
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The Arboretum is a perfect day out for the
family with a maze, playground and the Garden
Tea Room. Visitors are welcome to bring their
own picnics - as such Arley is a family friendly
venue, good value with no pressure to spend -
and dogs are welcome too !
www.arleyarboretum.co.uk
01299 861368
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LuDLoW SPring
May 13th - 14th FeStiVaL
apps
online
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There will also be plenty of artisan producers
too, so dont wait till the September Festival to
stock up on your favourite products.
Classic gems
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LionStoCK
Music festival in the gardens of the Lion, Leintwardine
online
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Saturday 29th april noon 11pm Sunday 30th apr noon 10.30pm
local bands, al fresco food and Battle of the Bands - a competition
drink. ticket price: 5.00 of local bands, al fresco food and
drink. ticket Price 2.50.
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SHroPSHire
KiDS FeStiVaL
apps
May 13th14th
online
www.shropshirekidsfestival.co.uk
or follow the event on facebook or on twitter
@shropkidsfest
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SHroPSHire HiLLS art WeeK
June 3rd11th
open Studios
Great art is often associated with beautiful (or
challenging!) surroundings, and many artists are
inspired and nourished by their local
environment. We read of artists walking the
moors, or staring out of their windows waiting
for inspiration to strike! The glorious and
infinitely varied landscape of the Shropshire
Hills, with its peaks, rivers, moors and pools are gordon yapp Magpies and blossom
home to an enormous number of artists, and
some are showcased in this event. Walk, cycle or drive from venue to venue, and
when you get tired of marvelling, simply enjoy a
The Shropshire Hills Art Week is now in its cup of tea and a piece of cake surrounded by
fourth year. Offering a mixture of open studios beautiful artwork!
and joint exhibitions, it extends across the Area
of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Art forms range A colour brochure, available from early May,
from painting and printmaking to ceramics and introduces each artist and shows an example of
felting; jewellery and book-arts to sculpture and their work, and the website provides fuller
glassmaking. The artists are available to talk information to enable visitors to plan their route.
about their work, and it is an opportunity for The route is signed to make finding artists easy,
visitors to ask about technique or inspiration, to and there are also links to local attractions,
buy direct, or to commission a special gift. public transport information, the AONB site,
and various walks.
w w w. S h r o p s h i r e H i l l s a r t We e k . c o . u k
@ShropsHillsart
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SHreWSBury
FooD FeStiVaL
June 24th - 25th
apps
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From 13,000 visitors in its first year to more Event chief executive Beth Heath said: We
than 27,000 last year, the Shrewsbury Food started the festival because Shrewsbury is an incredible
Festival has gone from strength to strength. town with great producers, retailers and restaurants. We
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The fifth annual Festival will take place on June wanted to show people how much there is on offer.
24th & 25th in Shrewsburys Quarry Park.
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In our first year, we attracted 13,000 people and we The festival features the best local music on a
doubled that in the space of three years. Its been amazing large stage in The Quarry Park and new acts are
to see how popular the festival has become in a few years. lined up for 2017.
The event is run with the help of 100 volunteers, The event also donates money to good causes
who are called Team Orange, and new recruits and has helped four local schools to build
are being invited to take part in this years vegetable gardens as well as being at the
festival. forefront of a campaign to reduce food waste
among residents in the town.
Event chair, Andy Richardson, added: Were
always on the lookout for new people and they will be Mrs Heath added: We love great food and were all
welcomed into the fold. The food festival is a very sociable about being responsible and sustainable. Weve got some
event and were happy to speak to those whod like to cracking ideas up our sleeve to make the fourth festival
become a part of it. the best yet. Weve even booked the sunshine.
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CoSForD FooD FeStiVaL
July 22nd - 23rd
With plenty of entertainment for the entire
family taking place over the whole weekend,
including cookery classes, circus skills and an
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time, making this years event the biggest and the Child (5-15 years) 2.00
best yet. Family (2 adults, up to 4 children) 14.00
Children under 5 - FREE
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Visitors can learn from local chefs how to Follow the event on Facebook:
prepare the perfect dish during live cooking @CosfordFoodFestival
demonstrations both days, including a chef from
the RAF. Plus, festival goers can sit back and
enjoy live music including performances from
Cosford and Shawbury Military Wives Choir and
the 1940s vintage vocal harmony trio The
Bluebird Bells.
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Visit Eastnor /EastnorCastle
@EastnorCastle
eastnorcastle.com
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FeStiVaL at tHe eDge
July 28th - 30th
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international Storytelling ages; whether you are into epic tales, ghost
Festival stories, local legends, or tales of wit and wisdom
from around the world.
everyone loves a good tale.. As well as large marquee venues the festival
Celebrating its 26th year, the oldest storytelling offers more intimate settings such as Story
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festival in England has relocated to the stunning Rounds, where all are invited to share a tale or
setting of Dearnford Lake in Whitchurh two over the weekend, or you might like to try
surrounded by the beautiful countryside of one of our storytelling or music workshops.
North Shropshire.
There is also a dedicated and packed childrens
Once again there is a feast of stories on offer programme that includes stories, craft activities,
from UK and international storytellers, plus circus skills, and much, much more, entertaining
music, dance, creative workshops, and CAMRA younger festival goers all weekend.
real ale - adding up to a packed and varied
weekend programme. Audiences will get the chance to hear some
magical and moving stories from the best of
This weekend event is unique in the festival British storytellers such as Ruth Kirkpatrick,
calendar, bringing together the finest Michael Harvey, Douglas Mackay, Xanthe
professional performers from Britain and the Gresham and Nick Hennessey.
world over. There are stories for all tastes and
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Another feast of live music this year includes, Not for a long time have I been made to think so deeply,
amongst others, The Coven, Vicki Swan & been so entertained or just laughed so much
Jonny Dyer, Anna Shannon, Ninebarrow, The
Jim Causley Trio and Tim Dalling. Finally landed back in Devon after a splendiferous
weekend in the land of stories, song, friendliness and fun.
With onsite camping, a variety of caterers and All well worth the long drive!
crafts traders Festival at the Edge provides a
memorable weekend in spectacular surroundings Web - www.festivalattheedge.org
where your imagination is guaranteed to soar email - info@festivalattheedge.org
telephone - 07544 044126
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CHurCH Stretton
artS FeStiVaL
July 29th - august 13th This years Festival starts with a programme
including one of the greats of the Chamber
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success of last years tribute act, were pleased to available free for all events; telephone (01694)
be hosting Planet Abba for a great evenings 720025. Art Exhibition information from
entertainment. Finally, to conclude these brilliant Catherine Macartney 01694 723072.
musical events were thrilled to announce a toe-
tapping finale with Swinging at the Cotton www.strettonfestival.org.uk
Club! twitter - @StrettonFest
Brochures:
Church Stretton Visitor Information Centre.
Tickets available online & from Gloria Carter, 49
Ludlow Road, Church Stretton SY6 7AD
(01694) 724106, John R Thomas (florist) 3
Sandford Avenue. Ring and Ride Transport
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BurWarton SHoW
tHe BeSt in itS FieLD !
3rd august
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the Burwarton Shetland as one show is over, then, with a glance over the
shoulder to see what needs adjusting and
national so exciting, youll improving, its on with the 2017 Show.
end up a little hoarse!!
terrific day out for the family with a full hand of countryside. The Shetland Grand National
Main Ring attractions including the Shetland promises a mixture of thrills and a few spills as
Grand National and Squibb Freestyle Stunt the riders urge their mounts round a course of
Team. Other activities throughout the day jumps appropriate to their size. Rather noisier,
include sheep shearing, trade stands, a food hall, but equally thrilling, the Jamie Squibb Stunt
handicrafts, horticulture, conservation and more Team will have your hearts in your mouths as
full-size horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, and goats they throw themselves and their bikes around at
than youve ever seen in one place. speed and height.
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All the usual attractions are present with heavy running from 9.30 a.m. whilst the horse
emphasis on traditional agricultural activities, competitions in the Pool field also commence at
local crafts and locally produced food. 8.15 a.m. and run all day. Following exhibitor
Competition is fierce with classes for heavy demand, new classes have been included for the
horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, horses and driving very eye-catching Highland cattle and badger
plus the ever popular mounted Fancy Dress class face Welsh Mountain sheep breeds.
judged in the Main Ring in the afternoon as well
as some dressage and show-jumping to amaze For the younger visitors, the Village Green
and delight. hosts, amongst others, the ever popular Punch &
Judy, Magic Russ and the Jill Fielding Duo whilst
The Show starts at 8.15 am with the first horse the Panic Family Circus (non-animal) with
classes in the Main Ring and continues jugglers, clowns, fire eaters will entertain in the
throughout the day with Livestock class judging play area.
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apps
online
The Showground is at Cleobury North WV16 or direct from the Show Office on 01746
6RP on the B4364 between Bridgnorth and 787535. Follow on twitter@burwarton-show
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Open Studios
School Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RS Tel: 01588 676060
@SH_DiscoveryCen Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
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PreSteigne FeStiVaL
24th - 29th august
Finally, the beautiful English folk-song Lovely
Joan provides the theme for a celebratory set of
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nightingale String Quartet classics and great works from the standard
The 2017 Presteigne Festival offers an exciting repertoire, the Festivals 2017 music programme
programme to suit the widest of tastes, whilst embraces a particularly wide range of important
celebrating a number of important landmarks. works from J S Bach, Beethoven, Berg, Lennox
We mark our 35th anniversary and also George Berkeley, Brahms, Frank Bridge, Durufl, De
Vass 60th birthday, who in turn celebrates Falla, Haydn, Nielsen, Poulenc, Vaughan
Williams and Walton.
The concert programme features a rare insight A varied collection of supporting events include
a centenary celebration of the work of founder
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Berkeley ensemble
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of Erik Satie, Memoirs of a Pear-Shaped Life.
Ian Marchant talks about his new book A Hero
for High Times which traces British
counterculture from 1956 to 1994 and,
complementing this, the Festival will screen
three movies Jean-Luc Godards hugely
influential Breathless (1960), British crime
drama Performance (1970) and Arthur Penns
unforgettable action-crime caper Bonnie and
Clyde (1967).
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LODGING
A Victorian Revelation
Explore the fascinating world of the Victorian judges at this award-winning historic house.
Stunningly restored and totally hands on. Damp cells and vast courtroom included!
Open: 1 March - 31 October, 10am - 5pm Tues - Sun (Open Bank Holiday Mondays)
1 - 30 November 10am - 4pm Wed - Sun, 1 - 22 December 10am - 4pm Sat - Sun
The Judge's Lodging, Broad Street, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AD.
01544 260650
www.judgeslodging.org. uk
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SHreWSBury
SteaM raLLy
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beautifully preserved classic vehicles from all - accompanied by vintage fairground music.
yesteryear, all to delight visitors to the popular Finally there are some excellent miniature steam
annual family event. engines, and a Craft Marquee - which gets bigger
each year!
In the main arena, spectators can also enjoy
moving convoys of historic commercial vehicles, The family-friendly event provides some
including buses and fire engines; vintage cycles; enjoyable entertainment with a full Arena
working horses; vintage tractors; pre-and post Programme on both days, including the highly-
World War II cars; classic motorcycles; and popular and majestic cavalcade of Showmans
perambulators... with all entrants invited to be in engines, traction engines, steam rollers and
period costume. The Working Field will take a steam cars. Spectators can enjoy the annual
nostalgic look at the farming of 'days gone by' highly-popular interactive display of birds of
and demonstrate an exciting mix of impressive prey.
working machines and shire horses that capture Full information from
the history and heritage of farming in the www.shrewsburysteamrally.co.uk and
Victorian era. There's also Tractor Pulling to visitors can buy tickets online.
excite! Full Arena Programme on both days. Tickets: Adult:13, Pensioner: 12, Child: 1.
Under 5's -Free.
The Rally covers 45 acres of beautiful parkland,
with 6 acres of Trade Stands. The Rally hosts a Enquiries: info@shrewsburysteamrally.co.uk
variety of preserved commercial vehicles, that (01938) 570874.
includes lorries, buses, fire engines and a large Postal address: COSSES, PO Box 4706,
display of military vehicles. The Olde Time Fair Shrewsbury. SY5 0WT.
offers lots of fun, with steam-powered rides for
Telfood Feastival is back at the QEII arena in New on the Shropshire Festival Calendar,
Telford Town Park, voted the UKs best park in bringing over 150 beers under one canvas
2016. alongside cider, perry and a big live music stage!
Live Music
Hop experience Area
Street Food
online
Cider Pressing
But its not just for those with a love of all things
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www.telfood.co.uk
or follow the event on facebook
or on twitter @telfood
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Education 13th & 14th
Fun May 2017
Family
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Local Brewers
bringing over
150 beers
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a feast for all the senses ... skills, enthusiasm and of course amazing
products across the weekend.
The Ludlow Food Festival was first run in 1995
and was the result of a pub table conversation The line up of chefs, food experts and
amongst likeminded friends looking to preserve enthusiasts across Ludlows two main stages,
and promote the independent shops and promises to be full of exceptional talent and
producers of the town and surrounding area. variety with some new faces promised this year.
These principles still guide everything the In the past we have welcomed great chefs such
festival continues to do today. as Tom Kerridge, Glynn Purnell and Claude
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For those who want to learn more about For more details about the festival please visit
particular ingredients or methods of cooking the the website www.foodfestival.co.uk
Taste Workshops are a must. Led by expert
producers or chefs, they will guide you through www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzfrupZrJ9o
a tutored tasting. Previous talks have included
snout to tail, sherry tasting and the art of fruit Telephone
distillation. 01584 873957
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Celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2017,
Bridgnorth Cliff Railway transports passengers
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tHe JuDgeS LoDging
You can lie on the beds, read the judges books
and even pump water in the kitchen. Below stairs
there is the full range of servants rooms to
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Wales described The Judges Lodging on a visit news throughout the year on the website, or
to this stunningly restored Victorian courthouse. follow on facebook.com/theJudgesLodging
Historic Royal Palaces Curator & historian, Lucy Celebrating 20 years open as a public museum
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Worsley exclaimed WHAT a stunning place! this year, the building will play host to the
after filming for the BBC in the building and the Installation of the High Sheriff of Powys
Hudson's Heritage Awards hailed it as Britains (always an exciting event, as it features a real
Best Hidden Gem. You really do need to see for judge sitting in the courtroom!), feature as a
yourself what all the fuss is over this exceptional
courthouse in the tiny Welsh border town of
Presteigne.
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minimum charge of 25. All proceeds from the
tours will be donated equally to The Judges
Lodging and the National Garden Scheme.
Lucy Worsley
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ironBriDge gorge MuSeuMS
2017 a year oF CeLeBrationS
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LuDLoW MuSeuM
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admission: Facilities:
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The museums collections tell the towns history 1 adults Lift & Disabled
and explain how Victorian geologists unravelled Access Toilet
the meaning of Ludlow's rocks, making them 50p under 16yrs opening times:
internationally famous.
Free under 5yrs Fri, Sat, Sun & Bank
The Museum at the Buttercross tells Ludlows Holidays 10-4pm
history from the warm shallow tropical sea that
covered the area 400 million years ago and
formed the towns unique geology and fossils Please contact Ludlow Town Council
museum staff on:
Through the prehistory of Ludlow and 01584 878 697
Bromfield, and the treasures including the www.ludlow.gov.uk
Bitterley Hoard, sword pommel, ring and other
hoards
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DanieLS MiLL
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A picturesque working water mill with 38ft. cast allow up to 2 hours to visit. Reductions for
iron waterwheel producing wholemeal flour parties numbering 20 and over. Light
traditionally. Family owned for 250 years. refreshments available by arrangment - see the
Personal guided tours for all visitors, by millers website for more details. The Stables Tearoom,
Alan & Peter George. serving light bites and drinks.
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tHe HouSe on CrutCHeS
MuSeuM
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WHitCHurCH
Heritage Centre
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Contact Details
12 St Marys Street
The Heritage Centre is home to Whitchurch Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1QY
Museum and Archives and contains displays and
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oSWeStry
Visitor & exhibition Centre have announced that the Museum will include a
Timeline stretching from the formation of the
rocks that Oswestry sits on right up to the
The Centre is set within Oswestry Parish present day and with space to update it in the
Churchyard formerly called Holbache House it future on an annual basis. Mark Hignett for the
was the second oldest grammar school founded group said We have to remember that what happens
in 1407. It now houses Oswestry Tourist this year is next years history adding in particular
Information centre, a coffee shop and art visitors to the town next year could be interested in what
exhibitions which change monthly. happened the previous year as being part of the history
of the town.
Opening times; Every day except Sunday 10am-
4pm. Longer opening in summer. For more information:
www.oswestrymuseum.org.uk
Entry is free E-Mail: info@oswestrymuseum.org.uk
Telephone : Mark on 01948 781079
Postcode SY11 2TE
Telephone 01691 662753 Open on market days
www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk Wednesday 10 4
escape@oswestry-welshborders.org.uk Friday 10 4
Saturday 10 3.30
oswestry town Museum
Other times and group visits by
prior arrangement.
Housed on the 3rd floor of the Guildhall, Lift
Access available, in the former Oswestry
Magistrates Court rooms.
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FrienDS oF tHe FLaxMiLL MaLtingS
ViSitor Centre - SHreWSBury
Apart from the displays and
interpretation there is also a
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Office and Stables thanks to grants from Bookable Guided tours will be available at
Historic England and the ERDF the facility weekends in the Summer - please refer to
brings together for the first time interpretations www.flaxmill-maltings .co.uk for details. Group
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of the mills role in the industrial revolution and tours are possible at other times by arrangement
the pioneers who made it happen, including: as are illustrated tours off-site please email.
details on how flax was processed, from the The Friends are also recruiting volunteers to
field to the end product, which include a myriad help with the manning of the Visitor Centre.
of items from ship sails to playing cards. They are asking for people who are able to
the impact of the buildings revolutionary iron commit to at least a half day each month. If
frame on the world of architecture youre interested in helping please contact them
details of the mills machinery and technology on info@flaxmill-maltings.co.uk
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CLun MuSeuM
Based on a private collection of a local
shopkeeper, Mr. Tom Hamar, which in 1932,
due to its popularity, was re- housed in part of
the ground floor of the Town Hall, built in 1780
by the Earl of Powys.
ground Floor The items on display reflect the Schools, Historical Societies and Clubs are
diversity of Trades in this once self contained very welcome and special opening times can be
market town - the centre of a large Farming arranged with the curator..
community; Smithy, Wheelwright, Clog maker,
Saddler, Tailor, Baker, Brewer, to name but a access for all A portable wheelchair ramp is
few. It also houses a nationally recognized available at the Entrance and a stairlift is
collection of Flints which were traded along the installed for easy access to first floor. Our
Clun/Clee Ridgeway. visually impaired visitors are catered for by
Audio, Braille, large print guides and pictures
First Floor Here the main theme is local together with an illuminated tactile map of Clun
memorabilia of both the First (1914 1918) and Town. We also have a scale tactile model of
Second (1939 1945) World Wars, including Clun Castle as it was circa 1300.
uniforms of all three Armed Forces, Nursing
and Womens Land Army, together with our
photographic collection and a Digital Photo
frame.
opening times
Easter - 31st October
tueSDayS: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
SaturDayS & BanK HoLiDayS:
(Mondays & tuesdays)
11.00am- 1.00pm
2.00pm - 5.00pm
Email: clunmuseum@gmail.com
Websites: www.clunmuseum.org.uk
www.shropshirehistory.org.uk
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SHroPSHire MuSeuMS
Much Wenlock Museum find out about our opening times and events call
us on (01952) 727679,
visit www.shropshire.gov.uk/museums
apps
www.facebook.com/much.wenlock.museum
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Much Wenlock seems an unlikely place to look Resource-Centre 01743 250505
for the origins of the Modern Olympic Games
but it was here in 1850 that local doctor and phi- Coleham Pumping Station
lanthropist William Penny Brookes staged the
first Wenlock Olympian Games. This annual Coleham Pumping Station was built in 1900 to
event was inspired by the ideals of the ancient
the early geologists did around 150 years ago. and the two coal-fired Cornish boilers that pro-
vided the steam.
This child friendly museum has a range of activ-
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ities for all ages from stamping your own Roman enquiries@colehampumpingstation.co.uk
coin to researching your family history in our www.colehampumpingstation.co.uk
Local History Centre.
Coleham Pumping Station
Described by Mark Rowe of the Independent
newspaper as "...one of the world's great little muse-
ums." Much Wenlock Museum and Visitor
Information Centre is the perfect place to start
your exploration the town and the surrounding
countryside. The staff are happy to help you
with your enquiries about attractions and events,
days out and places to stay.
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MarKet DraytonS oWn MuSeuM
the story of Drayton
Its called The Story of Drayton,
because thats exactly what it is.
Dont miss the house behind, where a home is You are assured of a warm welcome, at the same
on display.... with the trophies on the time helping you share the past (and present) of
mantelpiece, china in the dresser, books in the this the largest and most important market town
bookcase, medicine in the bathroom, and so on in the area.
in kitchen, yard and outhouse. Here, as you can
imagine, the past often rubs shoulders with the 53 Shropshire St
present. Market Drayton,Shropshire, TF9 3DA
telephone 01630 654300
The things you can see range from a prehistoric e-mail ipictonr@talktalk.net
plant stem to a hand-pulled hearse, a bottle
collection, panoramic school photographs, a
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horse-drawn seed drill, lamps, money boxes, and
h i
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mangles. And youll find stories ranging from
h ro e e d
Clive of Indias pies to gingerbread secrets, the
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of sn ...
WC War, and death at the theatre, not to
mention Arthur Phillips vertical take-off
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aircraft of 1908.
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It is open (with free entry) from May to October VO
on the mornings of Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Fridays and Saturdays. Other times can be
arranged by contacting the phone number
above, recommended for those wishing to
undertake research.
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royaL air ForCe MuSeuM
CoSForD
apps
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Vulcan
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Set amongst the museums collection of Let your imagination take flight on board the
warplanes, three iconic First World War aircraft; Museums 4D Experience which combines
the Sopwith Pup, Sopwith 1 Strutter and the cutting-edge 3D computer animation with the
Bristol M.1c form the centre piece of the First added fourth dimension of special
World War in the Air Exhibition. Displayed environmental effects. Experience the thrill of
alongside the aircraft are the personal items of flying in formation with the world famous
Second Lieutenant Kevin Robert Furniss of the aerobatic display team the Red Arrows in the
Royal Flying Corps (RFC), who lived only a few new 4D ride.
miles from Cosford in Wolverhampton.
After wondering in the hangars, visitors can
Learn if you have what it takes to be a pilot in relax and enjoy a coffee in the licensed Refuel
Fun n Flight which is packed with hands on Restaurant which has a great selection of hot
excitement. Whether youre learning how to fly and cold food available and views overlooking
a Spitfire, investigating air flow with The the airfield. Or, if its light refreshments you are
Blower or guiding a Hercules to a drop zone after, head to the classic Citroen H Van in the
you will be learning and having fun. National Cold War Exhibition and enjoy a snack
against a backdrop of aircraft.
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RAF Museum Cosford is one day out that
everyone will enjoy, whatever the weather and
with a wide range of exciting events taking place
throughout the year, there is something to suit
all ages.
22-23 July
Summer of Spies To find out more visit the museums website
1-31 August www.rafmuseum.org/cosford. Keep up to date
online
t: 01902 376200
e: cosford@rafmuseum.org
Fun n Flight -
the Blower - W: www.rafmuseum.org/cosford
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SHreWSBury CaStLe anD
SHroPSHire regiMentaL MuSeuM
The Regimental Museum was established in The Castle and Regimental Museum are open
Shrewsburys medieval Castle in 1985 combining from mid-February to late December but closed
regimental collections from various locations in on Thursdays and off-peak Sundays. See website
the county. It now forms one of The Rifles for exact times or call.
heritage museums and houses the collections of
armour, trophies, uniforms, medals, weapons Admission charge to Regimental Museum.
and much more associated with Shropshire Free access to Castle grounds.
Regiments such as Kings Shropshire Light Note: Children aged four and under and
Infantry, The Shropshire Yeomanry and others. regimental veterans are admitted free of charge.
There are also displays on the county Lord Castle Street, Shrewsbury SY1 2AT
Lieutenancy, the Modern British Army and the Telephone: 01743-358516
history of the castle which dates back to the www.shropshireregimentalmuseum.co.uk
early Norman era. With over 30,000 artefacts
and related archival material, it covers the service
of the county regiments over 250 years. With
much of its material being donated by local
families, it perpetuates the service of the men of
Shropshire since 1755. It has comprehensive
collections of uniforms, decorations and
medals, silverware, china and many other
colourful and interesting items of local and even
national importance such as the VC of Harold
Whitfield and the baton of Grand Admiral
Doenitz, the last leader of the Third Reich.
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SHreWSBury MuSeuM & art
gaLLery at tHe MuSiC HaLL
apps
online
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will help you to plan your days out in
Shropshire. Enjoy a coffee and snack in the
Stop. Caf Bar and visit the shop on the ground
floor.
www.shrewsburymuseum.org.uk
The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Telephone: 01743 258885
online
The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre is the The grow Cook Learn organisation recently
perfect place to start your exploration of the took over as tenants of the Discovery Centre
Shropshire Hills. and their aim is to connect people to the land-
scape, history and the food of the Shropshire
The award winning visitor attraction, voted as Hills.
a mammoth from over 14,000 years ago. It was products in the shop much of it made in
soon realised that this was the most complete Shropshire and reflecting the beauty of the nat-
and best preserved mammoth ever found in ural landscape. There is also a wide range of
Britain. locally made cards, postcards and calendars.
Every 4-6 weeks the gallery changes amazing
works of art by local artists and craft people
inspired by the Shropshire Hills. You are guaran-
teed to take home a little bit of Shropshire.
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There are regular family events and workshops Saturday 17th June
throughout the school holidays to keep children Family Fun Day 10 5pm
and adults enlightened and entertained. Geo- Bring the whole family for a day of fun, games
caching (hi-tech treasure hunts) available all year and activities that will get you outside and enjoy-
round. ing everything that the great outdoors has to
offer (in case of summer showers, plenty of
The Discovery Club is for children to explore indoor alternatives will be on offer too).
the outdoors, have fun and get back to nature. It
is held on the last Saturday of every month Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th november
11am - midday for children aged 3-7 years old, Christmas Craft Fair - 10am-4pm
accompanied by an adult (you'll have just as Christmas Craft Fair A wide selection of hand-
much fun!). There are different activities centred made crafts and Christmas gifts from talented
on exploring nature and the outdoors, get crafty Shropshire crafts people will help you choose
and creative. , bring your wellies just in case the those special gifts for your family and friends.
weather isn't kind.
There are a variety of courses on offer for adults
On the second Saturday of the month there is too all year round, from cooking to outdoor
the explorers Club for children aged 7-11 skills, its worth checking the website for up to
years old, accompanied by an adult. Have you date courses and events.
ever seen a water-nymph, built a house of sticks,
gone in search of hidden bears, or been on a vir- opening Hours
tual dinosaur dig? If not, now is your chance! Open 7 days a week 10am 5pm
Perfect for the young and the young at heart. The last entry to the exhibition is 4.30pm.
Explore nature and get creative. Telephone 01588 676060
Craven Arms
www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk
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aCton SCott
Historic Working Farm, near Church Stretton
as
seeing our magnificent heavy horses working.
We have an excellent shop with Shropshire
products in addition to the Victorian School
Room Caf.
www.actonscottmuseum.com
Located in a peaceful setting in The Shropshire times and events please call on (01694) 781306.
Hills AONB Acton Scott Historic Working Satnav Sy6 6Qn
Farm is one of Britains leading working farm
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glorious parkland.
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8th-10th
Sept 2017
13th-14th
May 2017
www.foodfestival.co.uk
SeVern VaLLey raiLWay
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online
Stunning scenery, exceptional steam The Engine House Visitor Centre at Highley is
heritage and outstanding facilities - the the perfect place for passengers to break their
Severn Valley railway offers a wealth of journey. Packed with a range of interactive
opportunities for visitors. exhibits, including King George VI Royal
print
heritage steam locomotives take visitors for a its panoramic views over the Severn Valley.
journey back in time, through the stunning
scenery of the Severn Valley. The 16-mile line
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Fans of diesel locomotives will be in their
element at the Spring Diesel Festival, featuring a
star line-up of visiting and resident engines,
from May 18th-20th.
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BritiSH ironWorK Centre
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The British Ironwork Centre is a family Among the stunning and varied collection of
company passionate about the preservation and metal work you will find beautifully decorative
creation of quality metal work, in all its forms. items large and small for the home and garden.
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Some of the items are faithful reproductions of 2017 events
beautiful ironwork, no longer seen today, whilst
3rd - 4th april
many are new improved items for the home, as
Famous Easter Egg hunt
glamourous and individual as their originals, but
with contemporary twists.
30th april
Oswestry half-marathon and Family Fun Day
As well as this the Centre is home to a splendid
collection of magnificent animal sculptures
7th May
which feature within our iron safari. The indoor
Midlands Breakfast Club - a wonderful gathering
showrooms offer an abundance of irresistible
of car enthusiasts from all over.
home essentials, ornaments and decorations.
Within the shop you can also explore the
27th May
painstakingly sourced range of gifts, from locally
Weaver Wander car Rally - a charity car run each
crafted jewellery, to candles, artwork and truly
Spring for classic cars departing from Nantwich
unqiue designs made by artisans from across the
on routes that are normally around a total of 100
country and beyond.
to 120 miles.
telephone 0800 6888386
18th June
www.BritishironWorkCentre.co.uk
Penny Farthing Race Spectacular
15th July
Annual Transport Rally - in 2016 over 500
vehicles in attendance and a huge crowd as well.
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HaWKStone ParK
FoLLieS
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online
(see the listings at the end of this article); ones carved into rock and some man made
including a Mountain Bike event, Mud run, wooden ones these can be slippery when wet.
Dog Show and a Fairy/Pirate themed event ! Constructed around dramatic sandstone cliffs
rising abruptly from the Shropshire Plain and
Do remember that Hawkstone Park Follies with so many attractions to see, it is little wonder
is a dog friendly venue - and a great place to that Hawkstone was once one of the most
get fit ! you can also book the Park for visited landscapes in Britain.
private events/weddings. the Follies can
also be booked for childrens parties/fun
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It may seem curious to say so, but to describe the
scenery of Hawkstone Park as beautiful does
it less than justice. It is much more than this. It
has remarkable capacity to surprise, amaze and
grip the imagination and having caught your
imagination it leads it on. For example, one
moment your eye luxuriates at close quarters
apps
lends credence to the old tales about the tour april august Open every day
guides who used to lead people around the front September Fri/Sat/Sundays however park
path of the Hermitage, then disappear and also open Monday 4th. Park closed 2nd for
miraculously re-appear as the hermit to colour run and half day closed Sat 30th for
entertain the crowds. Adventure Run.
october Sat/Sundays, and the week 23-29th
Since the period of restoration, successive november Closed
owners have diligently cared for the Park and its December Closed except for pre booked
attractions to safeguard its future and to enable Santa Safaris
generations to come to appreciate this
extraordinary place. Recent work undertaken Further information is available by calling
has included restoring the interior of the White 01948 841777 or visiting :
Tower and cosmetic work on the monument and www.hawkstoneparkfollies.co.uk
greenhouse.
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events at Hawkstone Park Follies in 2017
14th - 17th April Easter Egg Hunt Find the Easter Bunny
10th - 11th June Historical Battle Battle re-enactment In the Grand Valley
8th - 9th July Fur and Feather Come and find as many species of
birds and animals as you can
18th July Gingerbread History Walk Walk - ginger bread props and
biscuits/lemonade with guides-
pre-booking essential
July Fairy & Pirate theme Themed treasure hunt around park for
month of July
26th - 28th August Wolfshead Bowmen And the search for the silver arrow
treasure hunt
30th September Shropshire Adventure Run Includes a kids race of approx 4-5km
before the main race
Park closed AM & re-opens at 1pm
MOST MONTHS Childrens Treasure Hunt Prizes, riddles, hidden items and
puzzles to solve
ALL YEAR ASH 4X4 OFF ROAD Follies driving experience - pre-booking
DRIVING essential
2 4 29 AUGUST
2 4 29 AWST
2017
Worcestershires Hidden
An outstanding array of talent, both creative and
Gem all year round... interpretative, sets the Presteigne Festival apart
from all other annual musical events.
Enjoy formal Italian gardens, Magnolia Musical Opinion Quarterly
gardens, many specialist trees, the longest
Laburnum arch in Britain. Then finish the day
with a cuppa in our Tea Room!
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