Heritage Open Day: Presentation of Life in Oswestry in the 1870's Come along and enjoy a brilliant presentation by Sandy Best (former Mayor of... more >

Church Street, Oswestry SY11 2SY

Sat 14 Sep 24

St George, Protector of England Catholic Church

Heritage Open Day: Access to a small Gothic building constructed as a chapel /schoolroom in 1878 An opportunity to visit a small late 19th century... more >

Saint George’s Roman Catholic Church, 17 Claypit Street, Whitchurch SY13 1LE

Fri 13 Sep 24

Dodington old chapel

Heritage Open Day: A unique opportunity to visit the earliest purpose-built non-conformist chapel in the town... more >

Dodington Chapel, Bark Hill, Whitchurch SY13 1DJ

Fri 13 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Shropshire

Priorslee & St Georges Charity Beer Festival 2024

The Priorslee & St Georges Charity Beer Festival 2024. Scout HQ, Snedshill Way, St Georges, TF2 9QQ... more >

Scout HQ, Snedshill Way, Telford TF2 9QQ TF2 9GJ

Fri 13 Sep 24

Journey from the Centre of the Earth

Heritage Open Day: A chance for members of the public, normally busy in the week, to visit the museum and view the new geology display... more >

Whitchurch Museum & Archives Heritage Centre, 12 St. Marys Street, Whitchurch SY13 1QY

Fri 13 Sep 24

St Alkmund's Church & restored Stained Glass Windows

Heritage Open Day: A chance to visit Whitchurch parish church and view its newly restored stained glass windows... more >

St Alkmund’s Church, Church Street, Whitchurch SY13 1LB

Fri 13 Sep 24

Masonic Hall & Stained Glass Windows

Heritage Open Day: A chance to see the interior of a mid-nineteenth century chapel and explore its current use as a Masonic hall... more >

North Shropshire Masonic Rooms, Castle Hill, Whitchurch SY13 1BQ

Fri 13 Sep 24

Church House

Heritage Open Day: A building and display to explore. Church House was constructed as a hall for St Alkmund's Parish Church... more >

Whitchurch Scouts & Guides, Church House, Claypit Street, Whitchurch SY13 1LF

Fri 13 Sep 24

Tithe barn site

Heritage Open Day: An exhibition detailing the history and construction of Ice Houses. An interactive display capturing real-life experiences of..... more >

Sainsbury’s carpark, London Road, Whitchurch SY13 1LL

Fri 13 Sep 24

Old Rectory Ice House

Heritage Open Day: View a restored icehouse that was built over 350 years ago for the Rector of Whitchurch A chance to go inside a mid-eighteenth... more >

Sainsbury’s carpark, London Road, Whitchurch Museum & Archives, Whitchurch SY13 1QY

Fri 13 Sep 24

The Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Fathers of Nicea stands on a unique site used for worship for

Heritage Open Day: Visitors can look around this ancient Church and there will be a talk about its history, an archaeological dig at the site and its... more >

Dove Close, off Otteley Road, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY

Thu 12 Sep 24

Llanymynech Limeworks Heritage Area

Heritage Open Day: The Llanymynech Limeworks is a unique heritage area which ceased working in 1914 due to economics and WWI... more >

Llanymynech Limeworks, North Road, Llanymynech SY22 6EA

Wed 11 Sep 24

Wild About Birds

Join Grant, our Centre Manager and keen birdwatcher, for a wander in the Onny Meadows looking at the birds that make their home here and the work we... more >

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms SY7 9RS

Mon 9 Sep 24

Newport Music Club presents Jim Wynn and his Quartet

The Jim Wynn Quartet will be performing well-known jazz standards from The Great American Songbook, with music from the likes of George Gershwin,... more >

Edgmond Village Hall Fields Shrewsbury Rd, Edgmond, Newport TF10 8HU

Sun 8 Sep 24

Autumn Plant Hunters Fair at Weston Park on Sunday 8th September

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE for the brilliant Autumn Plant Hunters’ Fair at Weston Park offering a special reduced entry price for the plant fair,... more >

Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard, Nr. Shifnal TF11 8LE

Sun 8 Sep 24

Dudmaston Hall

Heritage Open Day: A much-loved and lived-in family home at the heart of this working, Shropshire estate... more >

Dudmaston Hall, Quatt, Bridgnorth WV15 6QN

Sun 8 Sep 24

Live Music - Summer Sunday Session with Paul Atwell & Friends

From 4p.m., Paul will be hosting a very chilled & laid-back afternoon, hopefully outside in the courtyard, with Joe & Del as Watermelon Acousticles... more >

Crown Inn, Market Street, Oakengates, TELFORD, Shropshire TF2 6EA

Sun 8 Sep 24

Cambrian Railways Museum

Heritage Open Day: Visit the museum of railwayana explaining the history of the Cambrian Railways Company and it's successors... more >

Cambrian Heritage Railways Museum, Oswald Road, Oswestry SY11 1RE

Sat 7 Sep 24

Cambrian Heritage Railways - Oswestry South Signal Box

Heritage Open Day: The Refurbished, Grade II listed, Oswestry South Signal Box will be open for viewing... more >

Cambrian Heritage Railways, 30 Oswald Road, Oswestry SY11 1RE

Sat 7 Sep 24

Scarecrow Festival & Trail

Scarecrow Festival & Trail In 2015 the villages of Moreton, Outwoods & Bromstead organised a Scarecrow Festival & Trail which was a great success... more >

Millenium Community Centre Church Lane Moreton Nr Newport TF10 9DS

Sat 7 Sep 24

FLEETWOOD MAC Tribute Concert

FLEETWOOD SHACK is an incredible tribute band that celebrates the music of the world-famous band Fleetwood Mac!... more >

Morda Village Hall Morda, nr Oswestry SY10 9NS

Sat 7 Sep 24

Cambrian Heritage Railway

Train rides for this Heritage weekend ...1100-1500. Available Sat/Sun, subject to Operations/Motive Pwr... more >

The Station, Llynclys, Oswestry SY10 8BX

Sat 7 Sep 24

Shrewsbury Unitarian Church - Darwin the Botanist

Heritage Open Day: An exhibition exploring the many botanical discoveries Darwin and his contemporaries made... more >

Shrewsbury Unitarian Church, High Street, Shrewsbury Unitarian Church, Shrewsbury SY1 1LR

Sat 7 Sep 24

Stunning maps of Shropshire Exhibition

Heritage Open Day: Drop in and view some stunning maps of Shropshire from early estate maps to printed county maps... more >

Castle Gates, Shrewsbury SY1 2AQ

Sat 7 Sep 24

The Restoration of the old Church

Heritage Open Day: Come along and enjoy a fantastic presentation by Pam Willing on the Restoration of the old Church of St Oswalds... more >

Church Street, Oswestry SY11 2SY

Sat 7 Sep 24

A Heritage Train ride along the railway at Llynclys

Heritage Open Day: This will be an opportunity to experience a journey along the short stretch of line from Llynclys station to Pen Y Garreg Halt... more >

Cambrian Heritage Railways, Llynclys South Station, Llynclys, Oswestry SY10 8BX

Sat 7 Sep 24

Weston Wharf Railway Station and Goods Shed

Heritage Open Day: Visit the Victorian Goods Shed and the redeveloped station at Weston A guided tour of the former Cambrian Railways Company goods... more >

Cambrian Heritage Railways, Weston Wharf, Weston, Oswestry SY10 9ES

Sat 7 Sep 24

Gilbert and Gordon update

Heritage Open Day: an update on the story of Gilbert and Gordon one of our legacy stories an update on the story of Gilbert and Gordon, recently... more >

The Guild Hall, Bailey Head, Oswestry SY11 1PZ

Fri 6 Sep 24

Oswestry Story Shop 'The Story So Far...'

Heritage Open Day: Come hear stories of Oswestry's changing high streets taken as part of the Story Shop Project Story Shop is an Oral History... more >

Oswestry Library, Arthur Street, Oswestry SY11 1JN

Fri 6 Sep 24

Oswestry Town Museum

Heritage Open Day: explore the heritage and history of Oswestry and Beyond Oswestry Town Museum will be open every day during the festival showcasing... more >

The Guildhall, Bailey Head, Oswestry SY11 1PZ

Fri 6 Sep 24

ART-efact Exhibition

Heritage Open Day: Art exhibition of the 4 artists in residence of the ART-efact Project which uses Oswestry Town's Museum and Archive... more >

Former Wilko’s, New Street, Oswestry SY11 1PY

Fri 6 Sep 24

Tanat Valley Light Railway & Nant Mawr Visitor Centre

Heritage Open Day: TVLR is a small local heritage railway charity catering for family visits, lots to see and do including nature walks, quirky... more >

Nant Mawr Visitor Centre, Nant Mawr, Oswestry SY10 9HW

Fri 6 Sep 24

Thomas Telford in Shropshire and Beyond

Heritage Open Day: Thomas Telford's life and works emphasise his influence in and around Shrewsbury, Shropshire and further afield examines the... more >

Bear Steps Hall, St. Alkmonds Place, Shrewsbury SY1 1UJ

Fri 6 Sep 24

Park Hall military training camp and its connections with the world

Heritage Open Day: a fascinating look at the workings of Park hall Military training camp, the soldiers who trained there, the characters and their... more >

The Guild Hall, Bailey Head, Oswestry SY11 1PZ

Fri 6 Sep 24

St Oswalds Church

Heritage Open Day: What connects Oswestry to Lindisfarne, Durham, Bamburgh Castle, Peterborough and Gloucester?... more >

Church Street, Oswestry SY11 2SY

Fri 6 Sep 24

Wollerton Old Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Four acre garden created around C16 house (not open). Formal structure creates variety of gardens each with own colour theme and character... more >

Wollerton Old Hall, Market Drayton TF9 3NA

Thu 5 Sep 24

Hundred House Hotel - Open Garden for NGS

An acre of gardens crafted over 35+ years, complete with sculptures, stonework and working herb and kitchen garden... more >

Hundred House Hotel, Telford TF11 9EE

Wed 4 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Moreton Park, Wrexham LL14 5DG

Sun 1 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Bayston Hill Nurseries, Shrewsbury SY3 0DA

Sun 1 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Station Road, Donnington, Telford TF2 8JY

Sun 1 Sep 24

Burford House Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

The garden is being restored by the Garden Angels (volunteers) under the leadership of the newly appointed Head Gardener... more >

Burford House Gardens, Tenbury Wells WR15 8HQ

Sat 31 Aug 24

On the Record

Rich and Dave entertain your Sunday afternoon in the Courtyard spinning the discs with another “On the Record” Vinyl Session from 3p.m... more >

Crown Inn, Market Street, Oakengates, TELFORD, Shropshire TF2 6EA

Sun 25 Aug 24

Shrewsbury care home hosts community carnival

A care home in Shrewsbury is marching to the beat of their own drum as they open their doors to the community for a carnival extravaganza... more >

Oteley Rd, Shrewsbury SY2 6QH

Sun 25 Aug 24

Angels of the Night Bat Walk and Talk

Join local ‘batman’ James Bisset on International Bat Night for a walk ’n’ talk about Bats around our grounds... more >

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms SY7 9RS

Sat 24 Aug 24

Kung Fu Panda 4

Flicks in the Sticks film. Po must train a new warrior when he's chosen to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace... more >

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms SY7 9RS

Wed 21 Aug 24

Edge Villa - Open Garden for NGS

Two acres nestling in South Shropshire hills. Self-sufficient vegetable plot. Chickens in orchard, foxes permitting. Large herbaceous borders... more >

Edge Villa, Shrewsbury SY5 9PY

Sun 18 Aug 24

Foraging with Wild Food UK - Shropshire

Uncover the incredible variety of edible treasures hiding in the great outdoors. From wild mushrooms to flavourful flora, our courses teach you to..... more >

Comer Woods Car Park, Bridgnorth WV15 6QL

Sat 17 Aug 24

The Importance of Being Earnest

Rain or Shine Theatre Company present The Importance of Being Earnest. Outdoor Theatre for all the family... more >

Severn Valley Country Park, Chapel Lane, Alveley WV15 6NG

Fri 16 Aug 24

Goldstone Hall Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Five acres with highly productive beautiful kitchen garden. Unusual vegetables and fruits - alpine strawberries, heritage tomatoes, salad, chillies,..... more >

Goldstone Hall Gardens, Market Drayton TF9 2NA

Wed 14 Aug 24

The Ferns - Open Garden for NGS

A formal village garden of ¾ acre, approached via a drive lined with crab apple and pear trees. On the right is the autumn garden, giving fine views..... more >

The Ferns, Clun SY7 8JZ

Sun 11 Aug 24

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Things to do around Shropshire

Shropshire, an underrated county straddling the border between England and Wales, offers a delightful mix of countryside, historic castles, and bustling towns. Whether you're planning a family-friendly day out or something just for the adults, here are some fantastic activities to explore in Shropshire:

1. See Shrewsbury from the River:
- If you're in the Welsh border town of Shrewsbury, hop aboard the vessel Sabrina for a scenic boat tour on the River Severn. With scheduled day trips, evening cruises, and private hire options, you can enjoy the sights from the outdoor top deck or relax in the comfortable lounge area. The knowledgeable guide onboard provides live commentary on the town's landmarks as you sail past.

2. Sunday Lunch on the Severn Valley Railway:
- Begin your adventure in neighboring Kidderminster (Worcestershire) and board the Severn Valley Railway. As the steam train chugs through the rolling hills of Shropshire's Severn Valley, indulge in a mouth-watering Sunday lunch. Choose between dining in a 1930s Great Western Railways Carriage or the more luxurious first-class carriage styled on the 1940s. Stewards ensure a delightful three-course meal, and you'll have ample time to soak in the views before reaching Bridgnorth. Cream teas are also available on weekday journeys.

3. Shropshire Raft Tours:
- Explore the county by water with Shropshire Raft Tours. Hire kayaks or canoes, or join a rafting tour on the Severn River. Pass attractions like the iconic Iron Bridge as you journey from Ironbridge to Jackfield. Safety provisions are provided, and a qualified skipper guides your rafting experience.

4. Outdoor Leisure Activities:
- Shropshire offers a range of outdoor adventures:
- Mountain boarding
- Clay pigeon shooting
- Quad trekking
- Archery
- Climbing
- Paintballing
- Fishing
- Glide over the Long Mynd in a two-seat glider.
- Try canoeing, rafting, or stand-up paddleboarding on the stunning River Severn².

5. Farm Attractions and Heritage Railways:
- Get up close to animals at Shropshire's fun farm attractions. Feed lambs, walk with hawks, brush alpacas, or ride ponies.
- Explore heritage railway lines, a popular attraction in the county.

Remember to check opening hours and book any tickets in advance. Whether you're cruising the river, enjoying a scenic train ride, or embarking on water adventures, Shropshire promises a memorable day out!