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English Heritage unveils new Stokesay Castle Tea Room
One of Shropshire’s most popular tourist attractions will be offering visitors a warmer welcome than ever from today (Friday 11th August), as English Heritage’s new tea room at Stokesay Castle, near Craven Arms, opens to the public.
Date Posted: 11th August 2017
Furnace, fire and steam inspired events mark Ironbridge Gorge Museums’ 50th anniversary
Go along to the Ironbridge Gorge Museums during the summer school holidays up until the 3rd September and join in a variety of furnace, fire and steam inspired events marking the museum’s 50th anniversary and celebrating the power and innovation behind the Industrial Revolution.
Date Posted: 10th August 2017
“Free From” Cookery Course at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Back by popular demand, Milly Rees returns to the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre with her Free From Gluten and Dairy Cookery Course.
Date Posted: 8th August 2017
A show-stopping pie impresses the panel at the Guild of Fine Food Great Taste Awards
Following more than 60 days of judging, the results of the world’s most coveted food awards, Guild of Fine Food Great Taste, have just been released, with many producers in the Midlands now celebrating. Out of a record breaking 12,300 products to be judged, 4,347 were awarded a highly prized Great Taste accolade and a remarkable 305 are based in the Midlands.
Date Posted: 4th August 2017
Wolverhampton built Defiant is highlight of Open Cockpits Evening
The Wolverhampton built, Second World War British Battle of Britain fighter aircraft, Boulton Paul Defiant Mk1 will be one of the highlights at the forthcoming ‘Open Cockpits Evening’ taking place at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford on 15-16 September 2017.
Date Posted: 4th August 2017
Blists Hill Victorian Town features on BBC Two’s ‘The Sweet Makers: A Victorian Treat’
Blists Hill Victorian Town, one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums in Shropshire, is the star location for the final episode of a TV food history programme set to air on BBC Two on 2 August.
Date Posted: 31st July 2017
Shrewsbury Market Hall to become regular Saturday night food and drink venue
Shrewsbury Market Hall is to become a regular Saturday night food and drink venue following the big success of two recent late evening openings that attracted large crowds.
Date Posted: 25th July 2017
Spiderman casts his net over Shropshire
This week Spiderman arrived in Oswestry, the latest of a series of superhero statues being created by the counties most popular visitor destination.
Date Posted: 25th July 2017
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre have Summer sorted!
Struggling to know what to do with the children this Summer holidays? Will you be looking after the grandkids and want to do something fun that doesn’t break the bank? Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre have the Summer jam-packed with indoor and outdoor activities to suit all ages.
Date Posted: 25th July 2017
Paint Your Own Tile with Splat ‘N’ Splodge at St Mary’s Family Event
Enjoy family craft activities at St Mary’s in central Shrewsbury this summer holiday as part of Church Tourism Week - the nationwide celebration of innovative events in historic churches.
Date Posted: 12th July 2017
