News
Shropshire attraction and event shortlisted in national awards
Blists Hill Victorian Town at Ironbridge and Festival at the Edge make shortlist in Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2010
Date Posted: 23rd February 2010
James May Greets Visitors at RAF Cosford
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.
Date Posted: 15th February 2010
Museum Launches “Women of the Air Force” Temporary Exhibition
10th February - 27th June 2010
Date Posted: 10th February 2010
The new Shropshire brochure flies out of Shropshire Tourism Office
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.
Date Posted: 10th February 2010
Ludlow's Broad Street could become 'Britain's most picturesque street'
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.
Date Posted: 9th February 2010
Sir Richard Branson narrates February podcast for Royal Air Force Museum
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”.
Date Posted: 8th February 2010
Wrexham & Shropshire Trains: Highest Passenger Satisfaction in History
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.
Date Posted: 5th February 2010
New Website for Shropshire Self Catering Accommodation
Holly Cottage in Lower Wood, near Church Stretton has just launched a new website aimed at encouraging visitors to the self catering accommodation.
Date Posted: 3rd February 2010
QHotels prepares to celebrate two years in Telford
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.
Date Posted: 2nd February 2010
Beer Festival at Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club
Local festival featuring beers and food from Shropshire and Herefordshire.
Date Posted: 29th January 2010
