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Welcome to the 2016 edition of Shropshire
Signpost, your indispensable guide to the
best tourist attractions and days out the
county has to offer.
We hope that you find our guide, a pleasure to
read, both interesting and informative, and that
you will take it away with you, to use again and
again.
We offer a taster of the visitor attractions and

events within the County, for both locals and
those who wish to visit from afar.
We are always interested to receive your
comments and suggestions for future
features - please contact the editor
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Cover image Church Stretton &

Carding Mill Valley Mike Gibson
Published by: County Signpost Ltd

Editor: Adam Davison
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correct at the time of printing. County Signpost Ltd does
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With fascinating history and breathtaking

countryside, National Trust properties in
Shropshire offer something for everyone.
As well as delighting in country house splendour

and beautiful scenery, visitors can enjoy a wide
range of activities and events in 2015.
For even more great value days out, ask the

reception teams about annual National Trust
membership which gives free entry and parking
at more than 300 historic houses and gardens.
attingham Park, near

Shrewsbury
Attingham Park is one of Shropshires most

popular attractions and is a favourite with
visitors of all ages. The striking Regency
mansion, tranquil walled kitchen garden, deer
park and adventure playfield offer a fantastic day
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attingham Park, national trust images/ John Millar
out for all the family. Open daily throughout the

year, Attingham has a wide range of events and
seasonal highlights for all to enjoy.
Owned by one family for more than 160 years,

Attingham has a history of rising and falling
fortunes. Designed by George Steuart, it was
built in 1785 for the 1st Lord Berwick, with
parkland landscaped by Humphry Repton in
1797. The mansion was completed and
furnished by the 2nd Lord Berwick but the
extravagant tastes of the lord and his wife led to
bankruptcy and almost the entire contents of
the house being sold. The house was then leased
to the 3rd Lord Berwick, who turned
Attinghams fortunes around.
2016 sees Attingham celebrating 10 years of the
Attingham Re-Discovered project, a groundbreaking approach to conservation that includes
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work to restore the Nash picture gallery take a

tour and find out more. Dont miss the
magnificent Regency interiors with their
collections of ambassadorial silver, Italian
furniture and Grand Tour paintings.
Visitors can relax on a stroll through the

woodland, run wild on a family day out in the
Shoulder of Mutton playfield, discover the
stunning showrooms in the mansion or celebrate
a special occasion with a trip to Lady Berwicks
Afternoon Tea Room.
Attingham is open every day except Christmas
Day, and until 7pm in the summer. Wednesdays
are costume days, with house guides and
volunteers dressed in period Regency costume.
Dogs are welcome within the grounds in
designated on- and off-lead areas.
For admission prices, opening times and a full

list of events, call 01743 708162 or visit
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park
Benthall Hall, near Broseley
Sited on a plateau overlooking the River Severn,

Benthall Hall was a family home for more than
500 years. Built in 1535, this fine stone house
features mullioned and transomed windows and
a stunning interior with its carved oak staircase
and decorated ceilings.
Between 1710 and 1934 the Benthalls lost

ownership of the estate, and one of the new
custodians George Maw took full advantage of
the close proximity to Ironbridge. George Maw
and his brother were able to develop their tile
business at Benthall because of the clay and coal
available in this area, and they even used the
house as part of their sales technique by laying
tiled floors in the house. The tiled floor in the
entrance hall has only recently been restored.
George Maw was also a distinguished botanist;

he assembled a collection of rare plants from
around the world in the garden, including a large
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Dont miss the Restoration church within the

grounds of the estate; its open to visitors and
well worth a look around.

list of events please call 01952 882159 or visit
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/benthall
Carding Mill Valley and the

Long Mynd
Comprising of almost 5,000 acres of heathercovered hills, Carding Mill Valley and the Long
Mynd offers breath-taking views across
Shropshire, Cheshire and the Black Mountains.
An important place for wildlife, geology and

archaeology, the area has been shaped by human
activity for thousands of years and has been
designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty and as a Site of Special Scientific
Interest. It contains a number of different

habitats from heather, bilberry and gorse
covering much of the hilltops to the streams and
bogs of the sheltered valleys which are home to
a wide variety of wildlife.
In Carding Mill Valley you can play in the stream,

watch birds from the hide, pond dip and relax
with a picnic. There are excellent visitor facilities
including a car park, tea-room serving local food
including hot lunches and shop selling gifts,
souvenirs and pond nets. The area is also
designated as a Dark Skies site; meaning its a
great place for stargazing away from light
pollution.
Alternatively, use the Valley as your base for the

day and head on up the hill for an adventure,
where youll find miles of paths for walking,
cycling and horse riding. You don't have venture
far out of the Valley to find your own piece of
solitude on the Long Mynd.
For information, call 01694 725000 or visit

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cardingmill
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collection of crocuses, which can still be seen

today in the spring and autumn.
Carding Mill Valley, national trust images/ John Millar
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the Dudmaston estate, national trust images / Chris Lacey
Dudmaston, near Bridgnorth

Built in the 17th century, Dudmaston Hall has
been a thriving family home for over 875 years
and offers enchanted wooded parkland,
sweeping gardens and a house with an
unexpected surprise, its art collections.
It is a true house of collections from the

intriguing modern art galleries assembled by
diplomat Sir George Labouchere, to the classical
collections of botanical drawings and
watercolours put together by his wife Lady
Rachel.
Dont miss the new exhibition in Gallery 2
which unveils items from the collection that
have a story to tell, bringing to life the characters
from the estates past, in a modern and
innovative way.
There are nine acres of gardens to explore,

which include the Rockery Bank and American
Garden, which are a glorious mass of colour in
spring and summer and take on the seasonal
hues of autumn. The woodland playground
and free trails are a great way for the children to
let off steam. For tranquillity and stunning
views, head to the Big Pool and Dingle, while the
wider estate provides extensive walking routes
ranging from 1.5 to 5 miles.

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Tucked away in Wellington, this rare suburban

villa and mini-estate is an Edwardian time
capsule which provides a fascinating glimpse of
the past.
Typical of houses that were built for prosperous

professionals on the fringes of Victorian towns
and cities, this red-brick villa is furnished with
original wallpaper, Maws tiles and award
winning fireplaces. Packed full of everyday items
belonging to the families who lived here, you are
sure to feel at home, despite all the features of a
grander house, such as the Billiard Room,
Drawing Room and impressive Staircase Hall.
With more of the servants quarters opened up
for 2016, visitors can also get a taste of life
below stairs.
Refreshments including light lunches, ice cream

and afternoon tea are available from the
Smoking Room tea-room.

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Wenlock edge
Located on the outskirts of Much Wenlock,

Wenlock Edge is a stunning an geologically
important 16-mile long escarpement that is
designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest
(SSSI) due to its array of woodland and flowered
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Nearby, is the unspoilt Elizabethan limestone

manor house, Wilderhope Manor which dates
back to 1586. Although unfurnished, the interior
is of interest for its remarkable wooden spiral
staircase and fine plaster ceilings. The gabled
property is now leased to the Youth Hostel
Association (YHA).
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conservatory, kennels, pigsties and stables and is

perfect for a wander, a game of croquet or a
picnic.
Three National Trust car parks (at Much

Wenlock, Wilderhope and Presthope)mark the
start of miles of trails along this limestone ridge,
which is popular for hillwalking, cycling,
mountain biking and horse riding.
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Sunnycroft, near Wellington
For more information please call the National

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visit
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Sunnycroft, national trust images/ John Millar
The 5 acres of garden reflect the early

Edwardian period, complete with a magnificent
avenue of Wellingtonia, glass houses, a
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Historic Medieval Re-enactments, Living

History days as well as Plant and Craft Fairs to
Outdoor Theatre Productions visit the website
for a full list of events. Costumed Guides are
available (if pre-booked) for groups of 8 people
or more. The tours offer visitors the chance to
see into some of the locked rooms and hear
stories of the Castles fascinating history.
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The castle is steeped in historical tales of bitter

warfare, treachery, death, myths, legends and of
course many ghosts and strange happenings. It is
said that The Holy Grail was once hidden here
as well as a cursed chest which is opened would
bring death. The Castle is also connected to
some very famous historic figures like Dick
Whittington once Lord Mayor of London and
Shropshires very own Robin Hood Fulk
FitzWarine 111. The FitzWarine family acquired
Whittington Castle and in the late 12th Century
Fulk FitzWarine 111 was outlawed by King John.
A fairy tale Castle, ivy clad ruined walls, medieval

moat and a twin towered gatehouse entrance are
the iconic features of Whittington Castle near
Oswestry in Shropshire. This Castle which was
the first community run Castle in the country,
was re launched in 2007 after a huge restoration
project and it has been drawing visitors from far
and wide since.
The Castle makes the ideal group outing it has a

tearoom serving sandwiches, cakes and
refreshments and the speciality The Castle
Cream Tea. The Castle has a well-stocked
second hand bookshop area and sells souvenirs
and gifts. A new bridge gives access to the inner
bailey area and tower and the moat has been
extended and the pavilion replaced to give view
of the landscape which was once a medieval
garden.
Disabled toilets are available.
Throughout the year there are many events from
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The Castle is available for Civil Ceremonies,

Knight and Princess Birthday Parties as well as
Paranormal Investigations, Group tours and
School groups. The Castle has a Membership
scheme and welcomes new members and those
who wish to help at the Castle as volunteers. The
Castle is now completely self funded.
tel 01691 662500
info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk
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Castle Grounds open All Year
Free Entrance
1 to park via Pay and Display machine
Tearoom/gift shop and second hand book
shop open Wednesday to Sunday 10-4pm
summer & Thursday to Sunday 10-4pm winter
events 2016
26th-27th March - Napoleonic Living History

27th-28th March - Easter Egg Hunt Trail
17th April - House of Blackstar Living
History Day
30th April-2nd May - Norman Invasion of the
Castle large 3 day event
15th May - House of Blackstar Living History
Day
29th May - Outdoor Shakespeare Festival
Players present Hamlet
12th June - House of Blackstar Living History
Day
26th June - Planthunters Fair
napoleonic Living History Day - Huw Davies
30th-31st July Multi Period Living History

Weekend
21st August Teddy Fun Day
10th-11th September Claymore Living
History Weekend (Jacobite Re-enactors)
18th September - House of the Blackstar
Living History Day
6th-16th October Wrexham Art Group
Exhibition
25th-29th October Ghost Tours of the Castle
30th October Halloween Day time event
31st October Halloween Evening Event
11th & 18th December - Father Christmas
Grotto at the Castle
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Oswestry Town Council plays a vital role in

making Oswestry a vibrant market town for
both visitors and residents
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NABMA Winner of Great British Market Award 2015 & Oswestry

Christmas Live winner - Best Small Speciality Market
Markets in oswestry date back some 800 years.

The Indoor Market is open each Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday and Outdoor Markets are
held every Wednesday and Saturday.
The local Farmers Market is normally held on

the last Friday of each month. Oswestry Markets
received a great accolade in being awarded the
Best Local Council Market for 2013 by the
National Association of British Market
Authorities. This acknowledged the huge
investment that the Council has made in the
Indoor Market in terms of facilities and
promotion.
Cae Glas Park is widely recognised as the local

jewel in the crown. Throughout the year the
gardens are a blaze of colour and the Park has
been a major factor in Oswestry receiving a
10th consecutive Gold Award from Heart of
England in Bloom. In the Park are traditional
games such as bowls, tennis and crazy golf and
a childrens playground, that has been
substantially refurbished.
Through the summer a series of Sunday

concerts are held in the bandstand. Why not
bring a picnic and enjoy this wonderful open
space in the centre of our town?
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The Town Council supports the town centre

with many events throughout the year.
Continental, specialist and local community
markets appear regularly alongside the weekly
traditional market days. The Oswestry Youth
Music Festival attracts over a thousand
youngsters each March, and Oswestry Christmas
Live, on the first Friday in December, gives the
town streets a buzz with fairground rides, stalls,
live music, ice rink and a stunning firework
finale.
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Spring Festival gives

more, more, more
The 2016 Ludlow Spring Festival promises to be

a real corker bringing together the very best
regional beer, food, music, plus gorgeous classic
cars in the form of the Marches Transport
Festival.
This is a beer festival and so much more, with
180 plus glorious beers from more than 60 local
brewers available to taste over the weekend. For
those not so keen on beer, dont worry there will
also be ciders, perry, fruit flavoured liqueurs and
local wines.
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brewers about their beers and sample the full

selection. With prizes handed out early in the
weekend, favourites sell out quickly so the Friday
preview is an opportunity not to be missed.
There will also be plenty of artisan producers

too, so dont wait till the September Festival to
stock up on your favourite products.
As always the beer and food are accompanied

by a wealth of great music from jazz and blues
to Latin and folk, as well as The Marches
Transport Festival. Youll be able to peruse pre
war gems right through to modern days classics
of the 70s and 80s.
This years Ludlow Spring Festival runs 14-15

May, however; there is a special preview evening
on Friday 13 May when visitors can Meet the
Brewer. Its a unique opportunity to talk to
Classic Gems
Great music all weekend
More attractions can be found on the festivals

website where you can also buy advance tickets,
visit www.ludlowspringfestival.co.uk
2016 oPeninG tiMeS:
Friday 13th May - Meet the Brewer Preview
night - 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Saturday 14th May - 10.00 am to 9.00 pm
Sunday 15th May - 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
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Music festival in the gardens of the Lion, Leintwardine
april 30th & May 1st
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Head down to the Lion Hotel in Leintwardine,

near Ludlow and Craven Arms, for their annual
Lionstock music festival in May.
Lionstock is held over the May Bank Holiday

weekend in the stunning riverside grounds of
the Lion Hotel in the picturesque village of
Leintwardine.
The festival is a a couple of days of family fun
and music on the banks of the River Teme in the
gardens of the Lion.
Lionstock is a charity fund raising events and
over the last couple of years Lionstock has
raised 1000s for local charities
Whilst visiting Lionstock be sure to have a look

around the Lion Hotel and its restaurant - the
Chef and his team have spent a lot of time and
effort sourcing local producers of quality, fresh
ingredients.
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You can enjoy a meal in the stylish lounge bar or

dine more formally in the restaurant or private
dining room all year round and in the summer
dine in the gardens where the lawn gently slopes
down to the river, with picturesque views of the
Welsh Marches beyond.
Childrens entertainment
al fresco food and drinks.
Battle of the Bands competition
Saturday 30th april noon
11pm local bands, al fresco food
and drink. ticket price: 5.00
Darne of Cornish turbot
Sunday 1st May noon 10.30pm

Battle of the Bands - a competition
of local bands, al fresco food and
drink. ticket Price 2.50.
telephone 01547 540203
www.thelionleintwardine.co.uk
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May 1st and 2nd
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The 2016 British Falconry & Raptor Fair - that

organisers call the UK's Premier Falconry and
Hawking Event - is being held at Chetwynd
Park, Newport, Shropshire on the Bank Holiday
Weekend of Sunday 1st May and Monday 2nd
May. The event is being held in beautiful
Shropshire countryside, and promises to be a
fantastic two-day family-fun weekend which will
showcase some great family entertainment that
will include some fabulous flying displays.
The Falconry and Raptor Fair will feature all

aspects of the falconry world with a variety of
birds of prey demonstrations in the main arena,
including eagles, hawks, falcons and owls will
delight visitors. The birds may also be viewed at
close range to appreciate their magnificence on
special static displays. The weekend is a special
occasion in the falconry calendar. The link
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between mankind and birds of prey has, for

centuries, held a romantic association. This will
be something that visitors will find fascinating
when they experience the close encounter of
seeing the grace, beauty and power of the most
spectacular birds in the world.
Country Fair. The two-day family-fun weekend

is also host to a popular Country Fair which
highlights a highly-entertaining range of country
leisure pursuits including an Invitation Beagle
Show (on Sunday), and Stickdressing and Ferret
shows (on Monday). Have a Go activities!: Dog
Agility, Novelty Dog Show, Airgun Target
Shooting; Shotgun Coaching; Black Powder
Shooting, and free fly-casting tuition by an
AAAPGAI Instructor; Childrens amusements,
Funfair and Pony Rides, plus quality Trade
Stands!
ticket/admission information: Additional
information about the event and show day
facilities (Licensed Bars & Catering) are available
from www.countryfairs.info
Enquiries: (01588) 672708.
Ticket/admission information: Admission:

Adults 13.00; Admission for Children aged 13
years and under is Free, but they must be

accompanied by an adult. Show starts 10am
Closes 6pm. Arena events start 11am. Dogs on
leads welcome. Free Car Parking. Satnav
Postcode: tF10 8aa
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June 26th - 28th
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More than 25,000 are expected to descend on

Shrewsburys Quarry Park for the towns fourth
annual food festival. It will take place on June 25
and 26.
The event has become a popular fixture on

Shrewsburys annual events calendar and visitors
from across the region are expected. They will
be able to sample the best artisanal foods from
Shropshire, Herefordshire, Staffordshire and
surrounding counties.
There will also be celebrity chef demonstrations,

a huge marquee offering free entertainment for
children, farmyard animals and much more
besides.
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Event chief executive Beth Heath said: We

started the festival because Shrewsbury is an incredible
town with great producers, retailers and restaurants. We
wanted to show people how much there is on offer.
In our first year, we attracted 13,000 people and we

doubled that in the space of three years. Its been amazing
to see how popular the festival has become in a few years.
The event is run with the help of 100 volunteers,
who are called Team Orange, and new recruits
are being invited to take part in this years
festival.
Event chair, Andy Richardson, added: Were

always on the lookout for new people and they will be
welcomed into the fold. The food festival is a very sociable
event and were happy to speak to those whod like to
become a part of it.
The festival features the best local music on a

large stage in The Quarry Park and new acts are
lined up for 2016.
The event also donates money to good causes

and has helped four local schools to build
vegetable gardens as well as being at the
forefront of a campaign to reduce food waste
among residents in the town.
Mrs Heath added: We love great food and were all

about being responsible and sustainable. Weve got some
cracking ideas up our sleeve to make the fourth festival
the best yet. Weve even booked the sunshine.
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Exhibitors, volunteers and members of the

public can find out more at
www.shrewsburyfoodfestival.co.uk or follow
@shrewsfoodfest on Twitter
Marcus Bean (left) and host Colin young on the chef

demonstration stage
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Fine food and flying machines!

Following on from the success of previous
festivals which have seen in excess of 20,000
people attend, over 75 local producers from
across Shropshire, Staffordshire and the West
Midlands will be tempting visitors with some of
the regions finest artisan produce, tastiest treats
and best cooked dishes at this years event.
Taking place outdoors with the VC10 and

Hercules aircraft acting as a backdrop for the
bustling food market, there will be a wide range
of exquisite local, fresh and handmade produce
not available from your average supermarket
store. With everything from organic produce to
handmade indulgences and thirst quenching
beverages on offer, there is sure to be something
to suit everyones taste buds.
Visitors will learn from top chefs during our

cooking demonstrations courtesy of the Wots
Cooking team and our amazing local Chef s.
Plus, visitors can sit back and enjoy live musical
performances, sample some of the culinary
delights available and take part in some of the
childrens food and craft activities. With plenty
of entertainment for the entire family taking
place over the weekend, it is sure to be a great
day out.
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admission Prices:
Adult 5.00, Senior Citizen 4.00
Child (5-15 years) 2.00
Family (2 adults, up to 4 children) 12.00
Children under 5 - FREE
Contact Details:
W: www.rafmuseum.org/cosford
T: 01902 376200
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tHe Lion at LeintWaRDine
July 30th - august 14th
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GoLDen JuBiLee aRtS FeStiVaL
Phoenix Singers
of Shrewsbury
The 50th consecutive Festival opens with a

performance of Handels Messiah by the
Phoenix Singers of Shrewsbury with orchestra
and nationally-known soloists. What better way
to begin our celebration of 50 years? We return
to opera for our closing night, with the 3rd visit
by London Festival Opera, presenting a
costumed highlight performance of Madam
Butterfly followed by a programme of popular
operatic encores.
Many of our Jubilee artistes have performed at

Church Stretton before: Classico Latino with
their charismatic arrangements of LatinAmerican music, Emma Johnson (former BBC
Young Musician of the Year and now one of the
worlds foremost clarinetists), the virtuoso
baroque group Red Priest presenting Pirates of
the Baroque, The London Mozart Trio with
music by Brahms and Dvorak, and after their
sell-out performance in 2014, The Tim Kliphuis
Trio return with their Grapelli-style jazz.
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Emma Johnson
John Batten Photgraphy
kensington Brass
Lovers of drama will be pleased that Heartbreak

are returning with The Tempest. The Revd
Richard Coles entitles his Festival debut From
Pop Star to Pulpit an evening not to be missed!
And Patricia Hartshorne returns with a show
specially devised: Hats off to Fifty Years of
Festival. Finally, for those with an interest in
historic churches in the area, Richard Byfield will
present Shropshires most interesting churches
and their treasures, drawing on his extensive
knowledge and huge collection of photographs.
Performing for the first time are the flagship of

London chamber groups, The London Mozart
Players with music for strings and trumpets, and
Kensington Brass a ten-piece brass ensemble
of recent graduates from the London music
colleges, which will sound fantastic in the
generous acoustic of St Laurences Church. The
usual teatime concert this year is presented by
flautist Emma Lindsay (another one that usually
sells out) and we have a tribute band in the shape
of The Topten Beatles.
The Art, Crafts and Photography Exhibition

attracts a wide range of exhibitors from around
Shropshire and beyond. The guest artist for 2016
will be Catherine Downes from Much Wenlock.
Her paintings demonstrate her deep love of the
countryside, the sea and the local industrial
heritage. During the Festival fortnight, Catherine
will host a Meet the Artist session and local
textile artist Stevie Walker will lead two creative
workshops.
Patricia Hartshorne
And there are the usual free coffee concerts and

organ recitals. 26 events in a fortnight, plus a
huge exhibition!
Brochures:
Church Stretton Visitor Iinformation 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
available free for all events; telephone (01694)
720025. Art Exhibition information from
Catherine Macartney 01694 723072.
www.strettonfestival.org.uk
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4th august
a Great Day out in glorious Shropshire countryside
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This year we celebrate 125 years since the first

Burwarton Show in 1891. Not quite 125 shows
allowing breaks for two world wars, inclement
weather, disease and a break for revitalisation in
1970. A proud record indeed and each year
growing in strength and reputation as one of the
foremost one-day agricultural shows in the
country.
out for young and those a little over twenty-one

in the glorious Shropshire countryside.
The Show puts great importance on being a

traditional agricultural show. As well as
competitive classes to show off the best cattle,
sheep, pigs, goats, heavy horses and horses led,
Twenty thousand visitors to the Show cannot be

wrong. Some have been coming for a lifetime
and others for a much shorter spell but always
with the parting comment well be back again
next year!
The emphasis for the organising committee all

volunteers, by the way - is on providing visitors
with the best possible experience and a great day
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ridden and driving, our wide range of trade

stands will provide you with everything from a
tractor to a tee-shirt, a cake to a cup of tea and
will also show you how to shear a sheep or
become a proficient fly-caster.
The show starts at 8.15am and there is a

continuous programme of competitions and
events in the Main Ring, the seven horse rings
below the railway line and displays and
demonstrations throughout the day in the craft
marquee, food hall, conservation area, the W.I.
and Horticulture marquee, and if all this is not

enough then try a little retail therapy in the
Shopping Arcade and browse the trade stands.
This year's main ring entertainment is the
Diggerland Dancing Diggers Stunt Team plus
Joseph with his Amazing Camels racing fast and
furious and playing polo. Other parts of the
showground offer plenty of entertainment for
our younger visitors including the Panic Family
Circus offering non-animal clowns and the
Village Green with music, magic and Punch &
Judy.
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6RP on the B4364 between Bridgnorth and
Ludlow and parking is free. Tickets are 15
adults, Concessions 14, Children 5-16 years 5
or Family tickets for two adults plus up to three
children 35. Tickets are available pre-show at
discounted prices from outlets throughout the
county, on-line at www.burwartonshow.co.uk
or direct from the Show Office on 01746
787535. Email us at :
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4 - 12 June
Meet the Shropshire Mammoth!
Local lunches, frothy coffees
& Shropshire cream teas
Gallery & Exhibition
Family Friendly Events
& Activities
Explore the 30 acre Meadow
beside the River Onny
Training courses &
workshops
www.ShropshireHillsartWeek.co.uk
School Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RS Tel: 01588 676060
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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
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the home of Grow Cook Learn
Registered Charity Number: 1158795
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28th - 29th august
The County of Salop Steam Engine Societys

2016 Rally, is taking place at Onslow Park,
Shrewsbury on the August Bank Holiday, Sunday 28th August and Monday 29th August.
There will be a special year of the Horse
celebration.
Edward Goddard, Society Chairman said: We

have received many positive comments over the years about
the wonderful horses at the Rally, so this year we are
creating a special celebration that will delight visitors
with the focus on horses and their related transport (carts
and waggons) as we realise they are one of the most
popular attractions!
Shrewsbury Steam Rally will showcase over 1000
exciting exhibits and the diverse range of
attractions will include the wonderful spectacle
of working steam engines, and beautifully
preserved classic vehicles from yesteryear, all to
delight visitors to the highly-popular annual
event.
edward Goddard, Chairman
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In the main arena, spectators can enjoy moving

convoys of historic commercial vehicles,
including buses and fire engines; vintage cycles;
working horses; vintage tractors; pre-and post
World War II cars; classic motorcycles; and
perambulators... with all entrants invited to be in
period costume. The Working Field will take a
nostalgic look at the farming of 'days gone by'
and demonstrate an exciting mix of impressive
working machines and shire horses that capture
the history and heritage of farming in the
Victorian era. There's also Tractor Pulling to
excite! Full Arena Programme on both days.
trevor Lloyd
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The Rally covers 45 acres of beautiful parkland,

with 6 acres of Trade Stands. The Rally hosts a
variety of preserved commercial vehicles, that
includes lorries, buses, fire engines and a large
display of military vehicles. The Olde Time Fair
offers lots of fun, with steam-powered rides for
all - accompanied by vintage fairground music.
Finally we have some excellent miniature steam
engines, and a Craft Marquee - which gets bigger
each year!"
Full information from

www.shrewsburysteamrally.co.uk
Adult: 12, Pensioner: 11, Child: 1. Under
5's -Free.
Enquiries: info@shrewsburysteamrally.co.uk
01743 792731
Postal address: COSSES, PO Box 4706,
Shrewsbury.
SY5 0WT.
The family-friendly event provides some

enjoyable entertainment with a full
Arena Programme on both days,
including the highly-popular and
majestic cavalcade of Showmans
engines, traction engines, steam rollers
and steam cars. Spectators can enjoy
the annual highly-popular interactive
display of birds of prey.
Photographs Philip Davies

Static tractor display
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a feast for all the senses ...

The Ludlow Food Festival was first run in 1994
and was the result of a pub table conversation
amongst likeminded friends looking to preserve
and promote the independent shops and
producers of the town and surrounding area.
These principles still guide everything the
festival continues to do today.
The event has grown from an initial 500 visitors

to around 20,000 and is renowned across the
globe with visitors from across the UK as well as
the United States, Japan and Australia having
attended.
Organisers of the Ludlow Food Festival are hard

at work bringing together a host of new and
favourite attractions for visitors from 9-11
September.
This will be the 22nd Ludlow Food Festival and

there will be more than 160 of the very best
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local food and drink producers sharing their

skills, enthusiasm and of course amazing
products across the weekend.
The line up of chefs, food experts and

enthusiasts across Ludlows two main stages,
promises to be full of exceptional talent and
variety with some new faces promised this year.
In the past we have welcomed great chefs such
as Tom Kerridge, Will Holland and a host of
Great British Menu and Great British Bake-off
winners. Keep an eye on the festivals website
www.foodfestival.co.uk for details in the coming
months.
Masterclasses, tasting sessions and specialist
talks are always incredibly popular. Little ones
wont miss out either with a special kids cookery
school.
Of course the ever-popular sausage, ale and

bread trails will also be taking place around
Ludlow along with the pudding tasting and the
Sunday producers market.
For those who want to learn more about

particular ingredients or methods of cooking the
Taste Workshops are a must. Led by expert
producers or chefs, they will guide you through
a tutored tasting. Previous talks have included
snout to tail, sherry tasting and the art of fruit
distillation.
For more details about the festival please visit

the website www.foodfestival.co.uk
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Telephone
01584 873957
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26th - 27th november
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Join us in the stunning setting of Ludlows very

own Medieval Castle for this fantastic fun
weekend with entertainment galore and a huge
range of food, drink and shopping.
On Saturday, visitors will be treated to a full day

and evening opening from 10am 9pm, joining
knights, maidens, entertainers and stall holders
as the sun sets across South Shropshire and the
castle comes alive for an evening of fiery
Medieval Revelry. On Sunday visitors can enjoy
a day filled with Medieval festivities from 10am
4pm.
On both days explore over 100 stalls selling
seasonal wares, food and drink, crafts, historical
goods and more; the ideal chance to find the
perfect original gift or indulge in a unique treat!
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Theres a wide range of food and drink stalls to

tickle your taste buds, from mulled wine and
cider, to roast chestnuts and pies or head over to
our local Beer Tent for carol singing and
traditional wassails to whet your appetite for our
big entertainment programme. With everything
from bone-crunching fighting knights, medieval
music, jesters and juggling to our giant ten foot
puppets, theres entertainment all weekend!
For the latest information and updates, visit

www.ludlowmedievalchristmas.co.uk
or find us on Facebook, Twitter
and Pinterest
Head across the moat to the Inner Bailey for

storytelling, hands-on-history, demonstrations
and activities as well as more food and drink!
From St. Nicholas in his magical den to try-on
armour, have-a-go archery and crossbow and
birds of prey, there really is something for all the
family to enjoy.
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Next to the Top Station are The

Winding House Tearooms viewing
panels through to the Engine Room,
and a Terrace area with wonderful
views across the River Severn.
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Directly above the Bottom Station,

the Stoneway Guest house offers a
unique B&B experience.
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Do visit Englands only remaining

inland electric funicular railway !
For over a 120 years Bridgnorth Cliff Railway

has been transporting the people of Bridgnorth
up and down the 111 ft sandstone cliffs that
separate High Town from Low Town and the
River Severn.
It is first and foremost a working railway; its
importance to both the townspeople of
Bridgnorth and to visitors to the town is
undiminished by age.
The railway operates two carriages on parallel

tracks. Connected by steel cables, the carriages
serve to counterbalance each other - as one rises
to the top station, the other runs to the bottom
station.
The cars are now powered by an electric winding

engine, but were originally driven by a system of
water balance, each carriage carrying water
ballast in a tank beneath the passenger
compartment.
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1.20 return fare

Telephone 01746 762052
www.bridgnorthcliffrailway.co.uk
Every journey ends with a memory.

A day on the Severn Valley Railway is a day to remember.
Enjoy a day out on a heritage steam train and
make some memories that will last forever.
Severn Valley Railway Families
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Set in the village of Leintwardine, this country restaurant

with rooms is the perfect place to enjoy a drink, dinner,
or stay the night in an excellent location for exploration of
Herefordshire, South Shropshire and the Welsh Marches.
The Lion, High Street, Leintwardine,

Shropshire, SY7 0JZ T: 01547 540203
www.thelionleintwardine.co.uk
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Enjoy the Sights, Sounds & Smell of Steam
Over 1,000 Exhibits and Something for Everyone
Adults: 12.00 ~ Senior Citizens: 11.00 ~ Children: 1.00
www.ShrewsburySteamRally.co.uk
Email: info@shrewsburysteamrally.co.uk Tel: 01743 792731
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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
explore, with kitchens, sleeping quarters and
workrooms; a whole gaslit world to discover.
The tour is finished by a trip to the vast echoing
courtroom, where you are haunted by the echoes
of trials long since concluded. You are guided
through this Victorian world by an
eavesdropping audiotour featuring the voice of
actor Robert Hardy.
One of the worlds most appealin g small

mu seums
Dr John Davies, historian.
Truly inspirational is how HRH Prince of

Wales described The Judges Lodging on a visit
to this stunningly restored Victorian courthouse.
Historic Royal Palaces Curator & historian, Lucy
Worsley exclaimed WHAT a stunning place!
after filming for the BBC in the building and the
Hudson's Heritage Awards hailed it as Britains
Best Hidden Gem. You really do need to see for
yourself what all the fuss is over this exceptional
courthouse in the tiny Welsh border town of
Presteigne.
The Judges Lodging has long had a reputation

for liking the quirkier side of history, so a visit to
the museum will treat you to all sorts of
fascinating insights into Victorian living, from
jelly-making and napkin folding to toilet habits
and household maintenance hints. This awardwinning historic judges accommodation and
court offers a most unusual journey back in time.
Wander through the judges private apartments
and make yourself at home, for The Judges
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Theres a host of special events and exhibitions

to add to your entertainment. Every school
holiday will come with exciting trails and
activities to entertain the young, along with their
own guidebook, full of facts about toilets, pants
and things odd. Look out for special events and
news throughout the year on the website, or
follow on facebook.com/theJudgesLodging
our Favourite things, the exhibition which

runs to September 2016, brings together items
from throughout the local history collections,
exploring why people are drawn to certain
objects and pictures. Star of the show will be an
Ethiopian Emperors shield, whose recent
conservation won the young student who
worked on it, the Student Conservator of the
Year Award. This once forgotten and
mislabelled object, hidden away in the
storeroom, turned out to be really rather
important in the Anglo-Ethiopian Treaty
negotiations of 1897 a small local object with
a big world connection.
The Judges Lodging has also teamed up with the

owner of Stapleton Castle, whose ruins occupy
a commanding position over the town, to offer
guided walks throughout the year. Tours last
about an hour, taking in the 12th century castle
site, ruins of the later house, the mill site and a
stroll through the gardens. There is no general
public access to the site and tours are only by
prior arrangement, but bookings can easily be
made by calling the owner on 01544 267327,
preferably giving 24 hours notice. They will
endeavour to suit your requirements. Your
personal tours are 5 per person, with a
minimum charge of 25. All proceeds from the
tours will be donated equally to The Judges
Lodging and the National Garden Scheme.
If you want more information on the castle

walks, the museum and any of its activities, visit
the website or just call the staff who are always
happy to chat.

www.judgeslodging.org.uk
Lucy Worsley
Stapleton Castle alex Ramsay
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Discover the Birthplace of the

industrial Revolution
A fun and informative day out is ensured at the
ten award winning Ironbridge Gorge Museums,
which are set in an exciting, inspirational and
beautiful landscape. 2016 marks 30 years since
the Ironbridge Gorge was added to UNESCO's
prestigious World Heritage Site list.
Spend a day in Victorian England at Blists Hill

Victorian Town and explore atmospheric shops,
homes and businesses. Admire magnificent
ceramics in Coalport China Museum and savor
the best of British tile design at Jackfield Tile
Museum - now showcasing the world-class John
Scott collection.
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Blists Hill Victorian town , Canal St
Enjoy a fun-filled day out that fuels the

imagination at Enginuity and get involved with
exciting, interactive exhibits. Work as a family to
pull a steam locomotive by hand or generate
electricity from flowing water.
Walk in the footsteps of ironmasters and visit

their former homes, the Darby Houses. See
where they pioneered new iron smelting
techniques in Abraham Darbys original furnace
and explore the industrial heart of the Gorge.
Find out how the iron made here changed the
world at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron and
learn how industry flourished at the newly
redisplayed Museum of The Gorge.
enginuity
More unusual attractions include the eerie 900metre Tar Tunnel, where you can don a hard hat
and see the bitumen seeping slowly from the
rock, and Broseley Pipeworks; a wonderfully
preserved time capsule which has changed little
since the workers left in the 1950s.
Discover the great symbol of the Industrial

Revolution as you walk across the worlds first
cast Iron Bridge. The perfect place to imagine
what life was like around 300 years ago when
industrial development began.
For further information, contact the Ironbridge

Tourist Information Centre on Tel: 01952 433
424 or visit www.ironbridge.org.uk. The
Gorge is easily reached via the M6 and M54
motorways exiting at Telford (M54 junction 4 or
6).
Ironbridge was one of the UK's first World

Heritage Sites added to the list in 1986 and we
will be celebrating throughout the year, in
partnership with the other sites across the UK.
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Much Wenlock Museum
Much Wenlock seems an unlikely place to look

for the origins of the Modern Olympic Games
but it was here in 1850 that local doctor and philanthropist William Penny Brookes staged the
first Wenlock Olympian Games. This annual
event was inspired by the ideals of the ancient
Greek games and is still held every year.
However, the museums displays tell many other
important stories about the town and surrounding area. You can discover how the town developed around the fine medieval priory to serve
visiting pilgrims, much as it welcomes visitors
today. You can also explore the rich geology of
Wenlock Edge and study its rocks and fossils as
the early geologists did around 150 years ago.
This child friendly museum has a range of activities for all ages from stamping your own Roman
coin to researching your family history in our
Local History Centre.
Described by Mark Rowe of the Independent

newspaper as "...one of the world's great little
museums." 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.
Much Wenlock Museum is open throughout the
year (reduced opening hours over the winter). To
find out about our opening times and events call
us on (01952) 727679,
visit www.shropshire.gov.uk/museums
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Ludlow Museum and

Resource Centre
Ludlow Museum is one of the oldest in the UK

now located at the Buttercross at the heart of
Ludlow. The museums collections tell the towns
history and explain how Victorian geologists
unravelled the meaning of Ludlow's rocks, making them internationally famous. Ludlow is also
home to the Museum Resource Centre which
runs a full and varied programme of exhibitions
and courses.
For details of opening times please see
www.shropshire.gov.uk/museums or
telephone on 01584 813665
Coleham Pumping Station
Coleham Pumping Station was built in 1900 to

house two steam-driven beam engines as part of
a major upgrading of Shrewsbury's sewerage
system. Two massive steam-driven beam engines
were built by Renshaw's of Stoke-on-Trent during 1897-1898; and a brick building, resembling
a Victorian chapel in style, was constructed in
1900 to house them. The pumping station was
opened by the mayoress of Shrewsbury in 1901.
The Shrewsbury Steam Trust was founded in
1992 with the aim of restoring the steam engines
and the two coal-fired Cornish boilers that provided the steam.
open Days for 2016
Beam engines will be operating and extra attractions present on all open days.
Doors open at 10.00 and the building closes at
16.00. Adults 2.50, Child 1.00, OAP 1.50,
Family 5.00.
Sunday 10th april.

Sunday 15th May.
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June.
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September.
Sunday 23rd october.
enquiries@colehampumpingstation.co.uk
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MaRket DRaytonS oWn MuSeuM

the story of Drayton
Its called The Story of Drayton,
because thats exactly what it is.
Its all about the Town. Everything

in the Collection was donated by
the people of Market Drayton,
used by them, and often
manufactured by them. So the
families, lifestyle, events, and
stories emerge from all these bits
and pieces.... more than 10,000 of
them, collected over the course of
nearly thirty years..
In the Shop they sell the Town.

Thats to say you will be given a
potted history in five quick chapters, from
earliest times to the present. Theres also the
odd diversion and digression.
Dont miss the house behind, where a home is

on display.... with the trophies on the
mantelpiece, china in the dresser, books in the
bookcase, medicine in the bathroom, and so on
in kitchen, yard and outhouse. Here, as you can
imagine, the past often rubs shoulders with the
present.
The things you can see range from a prehistoric

plant stem to a hand-pulled hearse, a bottle
collection, panoramic school photographs, a
horse-drawn seed drill, lamps, money boxes, and
mangles. And youll find stories ranging from
Clive of Indias pies to gingerbread secrets, the
WC War, and death at the theatre, not to
mention Arthur Phillips vertical take-off
aircraft of 1908.
It is open (with free entry) from May to October

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.
Entry is free, but as the Museum is totally run by

volunteers without help from 'the rates', we
would appreciate a donation.
You are assured of a warm welcome, at the same

time helping you share the past (and present) of
this the largest and most important market town
in the area.
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A picturesque working water mill with 38ft. cast

iron waterwheel producing wholemeal flour
traditionally. Family owned for 250 years.
Personal guided tours for all visitors, by millers
Alan & Peter George.
Daniels Mill is set in the idyllic Shropshire

countryside, deep in a wooded valley crossed by
a 19th Century viaduct carrying the Severn
Valley Railway to Bridgnorth. Visitors are taken
back in time when the mill wheel turns and a
steam train crosses the viaduct at the same time.
Heavy French Burr millstones turn locally
grown wheat into flour in the traditional way
used for centuries.
There are conducted tours for all visitors to the
mill. A small gift shop is open and 100%
wholemeal flour is available for sale. The tea
room offers scones made from our own flour.
Organised parties and schools are welcome by

prior appointment throughout the year. Evening
parties accepted throughout the year. Please
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allow up to 2 hours to visit. Reductions for

parties numbering 20 and over. Light
refreshments available by arrangment - see the
website for more details. The Stables Tearoom,
serving light bites and drinks.
Directions
Daniels Mill is brown sign posted from

Bridgnorth. From the Severn Valley Railway in
Bridgnorth (Holybush Road) turn onto B4363
Cleobury Mortimer road. After mile turn
right on to the B455 towards Eardington.
Daniels Mill is situated approx mile on right.
Prices
5.00 Adults, 4.00 Concessions
open times
Easter - end of October, 11am-4pm

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to you to make arrangements. A small

charge is made for such tours (5 10)
depending on numbers.
Over the Easter weekend, 25th to 28th March

inclusive the museum will open from
2pm
- 5pm on Good Friday, Saturday, Sunday &
Monday
After Easter the museum will open from 30th

April until 17th September, from 2pm - 5pm
every Saturday and Sunday and Bank Holiday
Monday
admission FRee
Note there are steps and stairs throughout this

ancient building
If you cant make our set opening hours we offer

guided tours at a time to suit you just contact
the staff at the nearby Town Hall email
info@bishopscastletownhall.co.uk or telephone
01588 630 023, Monday - Saturday. Leave your
contact and request details and we will get back
Find out about many aspects of

community life and agriculture in Bishop's
Castle and South West Shropshire,
through displays of local artefacts and
memorabilia mostly from the 19th and
early 20th centuries, alongside displays
about the distinctive economic and political
history of this unique border town. The
museum trust is planning to add a special new
artefact this year. We hope youll have time to
seek it out.....
At Bishop's Castle Heritage Resource Centre

(BCHRC) in Chapel Yard we hold a regular
Local History Centre open session on Saturday
mornings from 10.30am - 1pm, when volunteers
are on hand to help with family, local history and
research enquiries. As at the museum, admission
is free though donations are vital to these
independent and volunteer run facilities.
To contact us direct use our email

address mail@bchrc.co.uk or
ring 01588 630 556
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2016 opening Hours

Tuesday 11.00 - 16.00
Thursday 11.00 - 16.00
Friday 11.00 - 16.00
Groups by arrangement
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Whitchurch is renowned for being the only town
in Shropshire to have been continually inhabited
on the same site since being built in Roman
Times.
The Heritage Centre is home to Whitchurch

Museum and Archives and contains displays and
exhibits that reflect the towns historic roots. It
forms part of the towns Local History Centre
where the public can carry out research.
Permanent displays include

Sir Edward German - Whitchurch-born
composer and musician
Randolph Caldecott - Artist and illustrator
who worked in Whitchurch
History of Joyces Clocks - a Whitchurchbased company famous for its tower clocks
Themed interactive displays geared towards
younger children
There are also numerous temporary displays
which tell stories connected to Whitchurch and
the local area.
The Gallery contains a selection of original
works, in both oil and watercolour, by Randolph
Caldecott and other local artists.
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Museum is wheelchair accessible

Disabled parking adjacent to Heritage Centre
Gift shop selling souvenirs and local history
publications
Contact Details
12 St Marys Street
Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1QY
Tel 01948 664577
Collection & Research enquiries

info@whitchurch-heritage.co.uk
Websites
www.whitchurch-heritage.co.uk
www.thegreatwar.whitchurch-shropshire.co.uk
www.allourstories.whitchurch-shropshire.co.uk
Social Media
www.facebook.com/whitchurch-heritagecentre
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oSWeStRy
Visitor & exhibition Centre

The Centre is set within Oswestry Parish
Churchyard formerly called Holbache House it
was the second oldest grammar school founded
in 1407. It now houses Oswestry Tourist
Information centre, a coffee shop and art
exhibitions which change monthly.
Opening times; Every day except Sunday 10am4pm. Longer opening in summer.
Entry is free
Postcode SY11 2TE

www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk
escape@oswestry-welshborders.org.uk
oswestry town Museum
Housed on the 3rd floor of the Guildhall, Lift

Access available, in the former Oswestry
Magistrates Court rooms.
As part of their plans to make Oswestry Town

Museum a true reflection of the History of the
Town of Oswestry the group behind the project
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have announced that the Museum will include a

Timeline stretching from the formation of the
rocks that Oswestry sits on right up to the
present day and with space to update it in the
future on an annual basis. Mark Hignett for the
group said We have to remember that what happens
this year is next years history adding in particular
visitors to the town next year could be interested in what
happened the previous year as being part of the history of
the town.
For more information:
www.oswestrymuseum.org.uk
E-Mail: info@oswestrymuseum.org.uk
Telephone : Mark on 01948 781079
Open on market days

Wednesday 10 4
Friday 10 4
Saturday 10 3.30
Other times and group visits by

prior arrangement.
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and interactive white board, and a study and

research space.
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In addition the funding has provided for the

demolition of the South Silo and the creation of
valuable public open space for use by the
Friends along with landscaping and much
improved parking facilities.
In November 2015 the Friends opened the

doors to their new state-of-the-art Visitor Centre
for the first time. Housed in the renovated
Office and Stables thanks to grants from
Historic England and the ERDF the facility
brings together for the first time interpretations
of the mills role in the industrial revolution and
the pioneers who made it happen, including:
details on how flax was processed, from the

field to the end product, which include a myriad
of items from ship sails to playing cards.
the impact of the buildings revolutionary iron
frame on the world of architecture
details of the mills machinery and technology
working conditions at the mill, including child
labour
the change of use from flax mill to Maltings
details of the malting process
the other long gone flax mill in Castlefields
the role of the old canal and the importance of
Shropshire pioneers in the industrial revolution
There is also a short animated film that visitors

can watch which charts the history of the
building and its people, as well as well as oral
history recollections of people who worked at
the Maltings and who were barracked there
during the last war.
Apart from the displays and interpretation there
is also a meeting/learning room, with projector
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Entry is free and opening times for the centre

are:
9th January 2016 26th March 2016, Saturdays
only, 10 am to 4 pm
1st April 2016 29th October 2016, Friday,
Saturday, Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
Bookable Guided tours will be available at

weekends in the Summer - please refer to
www.flaxmill-maltings .co.uk for details. Group
tours are possible at other times by arrangement
as are illustrated tours off-site please email.
The Friends are also recruiting volunteers to

help with the manning of the Visitor Centre.
They are asking for people who are able to
commit to at least a half day each month. If
youre interested in helping please contact them
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.
Since those days, under the auspices of the Clun

Town Trust (Registered Charity 208408) the
Museum has grown to fill both floors of the
Town Hall and houses a multitude of local
historical and agricultural artefacts from the
Clun Forest area.
Ground Floor The items on display reflect the

diversity of Trades in this once self contained
market town - the centre of a large Farming
community; Smithy, Wheelwright, Clog maker,
Saddler, Tailor, Baker, Brewer, to name but a
few. It also houses a nationally recognized
collection of Flints which were traded along the
Clun/Clee Ridgeway.
First Floor Here the main theme is local

memorabilia of both the First (1914 1918) and
Second (1939 1945) World Wars, including
uniforms of all three Armed Forces, Nursing
and Womens Land Army, together with our
photographic collection and a Digital Photo
frame.
Schools, Historical Societies and Clubs are

very welcome and special opening times can be
arranged with the curator..
access for all A portable wheelchair ramp is

available at the Entrance and a stairlift is
installed for easy access to first floor. Our
visually impaired visitors are catered for by
Audio, Braille, large print guides and pictures
together with an illuminated tactile map of Clun
Town. We also have a scale tactile model of
Clun Castle as it was circa 1300.
opening times
Easter - 31st October

tueSDayS: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
SatuRDayS & Bank HoLiDayS:
(Mondays & tuesdays)
11.00am- 1.00pm
2.00pm - 5.00pm
For special openings at other times Contact

Curator:
Email: clunmuseum@gmail.com
Websites: www.clunmuseum.org.uk
www.shropshirehistory.org.uk
Clun Castle - aerial view
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MuSeuM CoSFoRD
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is home
to over 75 historic aircraft and offers a fun,
entertaining day out for the entire family.
Aircraft on display include the worlds oldest
Spitfire, the unique TSR2 and the mighty Vulcan
bomber to name but a few. Plus, visitors can now
see the museums latest acquisition, the VC10
displayed alongside the Hercules.
Discover a world class collection of aircraft

displayed inside three wartime hangars and
within the award winning National Cold War
Exhibition. This landmark building truly has the
wow factor with its eye-catching architecture
and design. Visitors will discover Cold War
stories in immersive Hotspots; explore thrilling
displays of aircraft, iconic cars, models, tanks
and even life-sized Russian dolls.
Set amongst the museums collection of

warplanes, three iconic First World War aircraft;
the Sopwith Pup, Sopwith 1 Strutter and the
Bristol M.1c form the centre piece of the First
World War in the Air Exhibition. Displayed
alongside the aircraft are the personal items of
Second Lieutenant Kevin Robert Furniss of the
Royal Flying Corps (RFC), who lived only a few
miles from Cosford in Wolverhampton.
In addition to aircraft, the museum is home to a

number of smaller unique exhibitions including
the NEW Sir Alan Cobhams Flying Circus a
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life of a pioneering aviator, Lucky Mascots and

RAF Boy Entrants. Plus, in Hangar 1 you will
find the 1:1 scale Airfix Spitfire model built by
TV Presenter James May.
Learn if you have what it takes to be a pilot in

Fun n Flight which is packed with hands on
excitement. Whether youre learning how to fly
a Spitfire, investigating air flow with The
Blower or guiding a Hercules to a drop zone
you will be learning and having fun.
Family in national Cold
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Let your imagination take flight on board

the Museums 4D Experience which
combines cutting-edge 3D computer
animation with the added fourth dimension
of special environmental effects, including
seat movements, water spray, leg ticklers
and smoke effects.
After wondering in the hangars, visitors can

relax and enjoy a coffee in the licensed
Refuel Restaurant which has a great
selection of hot and cold food available and
views overlooking the airfield. Or, if its
light refreshments you are after, head to the
classic Citroen H Van in the National Cold
War Exhibition and enjoy a snack against a
backdrop of aircraft.
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.
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event highlights in 2016

include:
open Cockpits evening

13-14 May / 16-17 September
Lunchtime Lectures
20 May / 19 August / 18 November
Large Model aircraft Rally
16-17 July
Cosford Food Festival
23-24 July
august activities
1-31 August
Spitfire 10k
4 September
Conservation Centre open Week
14-19 November
Spitfire
To find out more visit the museums website

www.rafmuseum.org/cosford. Keep up to date
with the latest news and event information by
following them on social media.
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SHRoPSHiRe ReGiMentaL MuSeuM
The Regimental Museum was established in

Shrewsburys medieval Castle in 1985 combining
regimental collections from various locations in
the county. It now forms one of The Rifles
heritage museums and houses the collections of
armour, trophies, uniforms, medals, weapons
and much more associated with Shropshire
Regiments such as Kings Shropshire Light
Infantry, The Shropshire Yeomanry and others.
There are also displays on the county Lord

Lieutenancy, the Modern British Army and the
history of the castle which dates back to the
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.
The Castle and Regimental Museum are open

from mid-February to late December but closed
on Thursdays and off-peak Sundays. See website
for exact times or call.
Admission fee to Regimental Museum.
Free access to Castle grounds.
Note: Children aged four and under and
regimental veterans are admitted free of charge.
Castle Street, Shrewsbury SY1 2AT
Telephone: 01743-358516
www.shropshireregimentalmuseum.co.uk
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GaLLeRy at tHe MuSiC HaLL
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery is located in

the Victorian Music Hall and 13th century
Vaughans Mansion on The Square in the town
centre.
It uses a variety show of different ways to

inspire you to think about Shrewsbury and
Shropshires heritage. Throughout the five main
galleries (Pre-history and Roman, Medieval,
Tudor, Stuart and the Shropshire Gallery), the
museum has included fine art from their
collections that reflect the periods and themes
explored. The hundreds of museum artefacts
and pictures from Shropshires collections will
suggest many opportunities to get out and
explore the countys heritage in places such as
Wroxeter Roman City and Shrewsbury Flaxmill
Maltings.
The 2016 special exhibition programme begins

with Valhalla Life an d Death in Viking
Britain from Jorvik in York from 8th February
to 5th June, the Edwardian Seaside from late
June to mid-August and an autumn exhibition
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dedicated to the remarkable stained glass

artist Margaret Rope. Check the website for
details of our temporary exhibitions.
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery is home

to the towns Visitor Information Centre,
which 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.
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery opens

throughout the year please phone or
check the website for exact times.
www.shrewsburymuseum.org.uk
The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Telephone: 01743 258885
Visitor information Centre

Tel: 01743 258888
Email: visitorinfo@shropshire.gov.uk
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The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre is the

perfect place to start your exploration of the
Shropshire Hills.
The award winning visitor attraction, voted as

'Best Family Day Out (small venue)' by the general public.
2016 is the 30th anniversary of the discovery

of the Shropshire Mammoth - discovered by
Mrs Eve Roberts in Sepetmber 1986 near a sand
gravel pit in Condover, near Shrewsbury. The
Shropshire County Museum service were called,
along with the curator of Ludlow Museum and
Dr Russell Coope from Birmingham University
- and it was confirmed that this was a major find:
a mammoth from over 12,000 years ago. It was
soon realised that this was the most complete
and best preserved mammoth ever found in
Britain.
The Grow Cook Learn organisation recently

took over as tenants of the Discovery Centre
and their aim is to connect people to the landscape, history and the food of the Shropshire
Hills.
If you are looking for a Shropshire day out with

a difference, there is something to do inside or
out. Take a stroll in the meadows, relax in thecafe with lovely views over a delicious home-
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cooked meal, a frothy coffee or a Shropshire

cream tea.
Get up close and personal to Shropshires larger

than life mammoth and step back into the Iron
Age.
Take a virtual balloon ride over the Shropshire

Hills - You can see all the best bits and get the
finest views without leaving the ground or
climbing a single hill!
Discover a unique range of gifts, cards, books,

home ware, local artisan crafts and local food
products in the shop much of it made in
Shropshire and reflecting the beauty of the natural landscape. There is also a wide range of
locally made cards, postcards and calendars.
Every 4-6 weeks the gallery features amazing
works of art by local artists and craft people
inspired by the Shropshire Hills. You are guaranteed to take home a little bit of Shropshire.
Just outside theres the 30 acre Onny Meadows,
well signposted for gentle strolls along riverside
paths, through wild flowers and woodland. Well
behaved dogs are welcome so everyone can
stretch their legs.
2016 events
Caribbean Cookery Wednesday 23rd March

10am 3pm 60 per person
Bread Making for Beginners Wednesday 23rd
March, 6.00pm 9.00pm 40 per person
A Walk on the Wild Garlic Side - Sunday 3rd

April. 10.30am 1.00pm. Tickle your taste
buds with this guided walk with a twist.
Mark Sisson The art and craft of wildlife
photography. Tuesday 19th April - 7.30 9pm
An evening with award winning wildlife
photographer Mark Sisson.
Bluebell walk - Sunday 8th May - 10.30am
12.30pm. Join expert walk leader Keith Pybus
who has appeared on TV promoting some of
the best walks in Shropshire.
Family Workshop - 25th 29th July & 15th
19th August. Native Indians - 1pm 2.30pm
Make a dreamcatcher to hang above your bed.
On the first Saturday of every month you will
find the Craven arms Farmers Market (from
9.00am - 1pm) - for a wide range of local produce as well as artisan products.
opening Hours
Open 7 days a week 10am 5pm

The last entry to the exhibition is 4.30pm.
Craven Arms
www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk
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Historic Working Farm, near Church Stretton
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Located in a peaceful setting in The

Shropshire Hills AONB Acton Scott
Historic Working Farm is one of
Britains leading working farm
museums. It specialises in bringing
nineteenth century farming to life
through practical demonstrations
using traditional skills and period
horse-drawn machines. See farm life
unfold before you on the land, around
the farm and in the cottage and savour
the peace of our glorious parkland.
Acton Scott was the setting for BBC

TVs Victorian Farm series and is
now familiar to television viewers
round the World. You can discover
some of the locations which were
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used in the series as you tour the Working Farm.

In fact the Farm is often a backdrop to TV
shows introduced by people like Monty Don,
Kate Humble, Ellie Harrison, Alastair
McGowan and Tiger Drew-Honey. In 2016 the
Farmyard will be a film set for a new version of
Wuthering Heights.
Step back in time and enjoy a relaxing family day

out exploring our 23 acres of glorious fields,
animals and historic buildings. Acton Scott is
worth a visit on more than one day as
demonstrations vary from butter making to
bodging and whittling to blacksmithing as well as
seeing our magnificent heavy horses working.
We have an excellent shop with Shropshire
products in addition to the Victorian School
Room Caf.
There are special events on many weekends

often following the Farming seasons. Please
check our website for opening times,
programme
and
prices
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www.actonscottmuseum.com. Follow on
Facebook and Twitter for the latest news. To
find out more about our opening times and
events please call on (01694) 781306.
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With six attractive, beautifully-maintained

stations along the route as well as the Engine
House Visitor Centre at Highley, offering
interactive exhibits including up to eight steam
locomotives, a magnificent royal carriage and a
how the SVR works exhibition and caf, there
is a wealth of opportunity for all the family to
enjoy.
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A range of childrens activities, holiday clubs,

interactive exhibitions and exciting events will
ensure that visitors want to return time and time
again.
a busy 2016 for the SVR
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Following on from its hugely successful Golden

Jubilee celebrations, the Severn Valley Railway is
well on track for a bumper 2016.
The Severn Valley Railway welcomes more than

200,000 visitors per year, and is among the UKs
most popular and much-loved historical
attractions. Run largely by a dedicated body of
more than 1,500 volunteers, the full-size,
standard-gauge railway line runs regular steamhauled passenger trains along a scenic 16-mile
route between Kidderminster in Worcestershire
and Bridgnorth in Shropshire for visitors and
enthusiasts alike to enjoy.
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Hot on the heels of a jam-packed 50th

Anniversary year, which featured Royal Visits,
celebrated Galas, award wins, star locomotives
and a record-breaking Christmas, the SVR is
preparing to thrill visitors once again with its

much-loved mix of heritage steam trains,
stunning scenery and fantastic events.
The famous attraction was named the winner of

the BBC Countryfile Magazine Heritage Site of
the Year award as well as the Group Travel
Award for Best Preserved Railway for Groups.
Not one to rest on its laurels, the Railway is

putting the finishing touches to its busy 2016
events schedule, which features some new
additions alongside the perennial favourites.
The famed Spring Steam Gala will be returning

from March 18th -20th, while the Diesel
Enthusiasts Gala moves from its usual October
slot to become the Spring Diesel Festival, from
May 19th 21st.
Two heritage steam superstars will be certain to

draw the crowds when they visit from
September 22nd 26th. Flying Scotsman,
recently voted the Worlds most famous
locomotive, and famous engine Tornado will be
appearing together for the first time at the SVR
to take passengers along the line.
Joining childrens favourites Peppa Pig &
George, who will be making popular
appearances at the SVR on May 8th, will be a
certain marmalade sandwich-loving bear, who
will be paying a visit on September 11th for a
new Meet Paddington Bear event.
Visitor favourite the Step Back to the 1940s

Weekends will steam in on June 25th -26th and
July 2nd-3rd, while Classic Vehicle Day on July
24th, Peep Behind the Scenes on July 16th,On

the Buses on September 4th and the infamous
Halloween Ghost Trains are back by popular
demand.
The Engine House Visitor Centre will be home

to a range of new events, including a Robbie
Williams Tribute Night on July 23rd, a Glam
Rock Tribute Night on September 10th and
Psychic Nights on March 26th and October
15th. It will also host an all-new Home and
Garden Fayre on June 4th -5th and Christmas
Gift Fayre on November 5th -6th.
Half-term and Easter holidays will be filled with

family fun, while the Steam & Whistle Activity
Club will keep youngsters entertained on a range
of dates throughout August, before the Railway
prepares to host its sell-out Santa Steam Specials
and festive services once again.
Clare Gibbard, the SVRs marketing and

communications manager, said: Last years
Golden Jubilee was absolutely fantastic and our actionpacked schedule of events, Royal visits, famous
locomotives and new exhibitions - not to mention our two
national awards - firmly cemented our place as one of the
UKs best-loved heritage attractions.
We are now planning for another exciting year, with a
busy events schedule, packed with visitor favourites and
fresh new additions.
Telephone 01562 757900 for the SVR:
or 01746-862387 for The Engine House:
Visit www.svr.co.uk
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O ft had I heard of Hawkstone Park, Its

much frequ en ted groun d, Bu t all description
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From a poem entitled The Beauties of
Hawkstone Park by J W Salmon, published
around 1800
The Follies is an historic woodland fantasy with

cliffs, crags, caves, deep woods and a series of
extraordinary monuments built over 200 years
ago, after years of neglect the magical landscape
was lovingly restored and reopened in 1993.
Parts of the park and the main walking routes
contains several flights of steps, some natural
ones carved into rock and some man made
wooden ones these can be slippery when wet.
Constructed around dramatic sandstone cliffs

rising abruptly from the Shropshire Plain and
with so many attractions to see, it is little wonder
that Hawkstone was once one of the most
visited landscapes in Britain.
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
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moment your eye luxuriates at close quarters

over the rocks and wild vegetation, then you see
a building, the Red Castle for instance, which
rouses your curiosity and calls for its story to be
told. Then the full drama of the landscape
breaks upon you. An extensive plain stretches
beguilingly into the distance but at the same time
it seems to lap, like a still sea, at the foot of
Hawkstones abrupt and rocky cliffs. The
picturesque details and romantic scenes are now
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replaced by a sense of wonder and awe at the

grandeur of the scenery. The high pitch of
emotional excitement that is generated by this
last state of mind would in the past have been
described as sublime. It is certainly a
landscape in which a sense of the sublime
predominates.
In 1986 the Park was designated by English

Heritage as a Grade 1 Listed Landscape in the
recently introduced Register of Historic
Gardens and Parks.
The restoration was a massive project

undertaken by a team of consultants from the
fields of landscape, architecture, historical
research and interpretive design. It was
completed in 1993 and the Park was finally
opened to the public once more.
There are still treasures waiting to be discovered,

hidden away in the undergrowth. In 2009, whilst
rebuilding the Hermitage following a severe fire,
hidden steps in the rock were discovered which
had been buried beneath a mound of soil. This
lends credence to the old tales about the tour
guides who used to lead people around the front
path of the Hermitage, then disappear and
miraculously re-appear as the hermit to
entertain the crowds.
Since the period of restoration, successive

owners have diligently cared for the Park and its
attractions to safeguard its future and to enable
generations to come to appreciate this
extraordinary place.
Prices:
Adult 8.25
Concession 7.50
Child 5.75
Family 4 26.00
Family 5 29.50
opening times:
March Open Weekends and 25th 31st
(Gates close at 14.00 on 26th March)
april Open every day but closed on
19th/20th and 26th/27th
May Open every day but closed Tuesdays
and Wednesdays (Open 31st May)
June Open every day but closed Tuesdays
and Wednesdays (open 1st June) (closed to
public 25th and 26th)
July Open every day
august Open every day
September Open every Friday, Saturday and
Sunday and 1st and 5th (Closed to public on
3rd and 24th)
october Open weekends and half term week
22nd- 31st
november Closed
December Closed except for pre booked
Santa Safaris
Further information is available by calling
01948 841777 or visiting :
www.hawkstoneparkfollies.co.uk
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events at Hawkstone Park Follies in 2016
26th March
Events to Scare
Evening event
23rd - 24th April
Facebook Weekend
23rd April - 2nd May
Spring Fun for the

Family
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Archery and Den building
21st - 22nd May
Folly The Fox hunt
Treasure Hunt
4th - 5th June
Rhododendron Walk
Including a cream tea
18th - 19th June
Hawks - Saturday Fathers Day Sunday
Birds of Prey on display
2nd - 3rd July

9th - 10th July
23rd - 24th July
30th - 31st July
6th - 7th August
Fur and Feather

weekend
Guided walk around

the Pinetum
Come and find as many species

of birds and animals as you can
Tree Quiz
Archery
Guided walk - both

days
Flora and Fauna walk 11.30

leave from Greenhouse
27th - 29th August
Sunday Zoo/Animal Day
Wolfshead Bowmen
Come and see all the animals

on display and feed them
3rd - 4th September
Colour Run 3rd
PARK CLOSED
10th - 11th
September
Sat - Tree Walk

Sun - Welly Walk
Dress up and don your wellies

for a walk in the park
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24th - 25th
September
Mud Run 24th Dog

Show 25th
24th - 31st october
Spooky Treasure
Hunt
15th - 16 October
Robin Hood returns to

Hawkstone
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Historic Buildings | Festivals

We offer a taster of the visitor attractions and

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Cover image Church Stretton &

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when visiting any of

With fascinating history and breathtaking

As well as delighting in country house splendour

For even more great value days out, ask the

attingham Park, near

Attingham Park is one of Shropshires most

attingham Park, national trust images/ John Millar

out for all the family. Open daily throughout the

Owned by one family for more than 160 years,

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work to restore the Nash picture gallery take a

Visitors can relax on a stroll through the

For admission prices, opening times and a full

Benthall Hall, near Broseley

Sited on a plateau overlooking the River Severn,

Between 1710 and 1934 the Benthalls lost

George Maw was also a distinguished botanist;

Benthall Hall national trust images / Matthew antrobus

Dont miss the Restoration church within the

For admission prices, opening times and a full

Carding Mill Valley and the

An important place for wildlife, geology and

Interest. It contains a number of different

In Carding Mill Valley you can play in the stream,

Alternatively, use the Valley as your base for the

For information, call 01694 725000 or visit

collection of crocuses, which can still be seen

Carding Mill Valley, national trust images/ John Millar

the Dudmaston estate, national trust images / Chris Lacey

Dudmaston, near Bridgnorth

It is a true house of collections from the

There are nine acres of gardens to explore,

For admission prices, opening times and a full

Tucked away in Wellington, this rare suburban

Typical of houses that were built for prosperous

Refreshments including light lunches, ice cream

For admission prices, opening times and a full

Located on the outskirts of Much Wenlock,

Nearby, is the unspoilt Elizabethan limestone

conservatory, kennels, pigsties and stables and is

Three National Trust car parks (at Much

Sunnycroft, near Wellington

For more information please call the National

Sunnycroft, national trust images/ John Millar

The 5 acres of garden reflect the early

Historic Medieval Re-enactments, Living

The castle is steeped in historical tales of bitter

A fairy tale Castle, ivy clad ruined walls, medieval

The Castle makes the ideal group outing it has a

The Castle is available for Civil Ceremonies,

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26th-27th March - Napoleonic Living History

napoleonic Living History Day - Huw Davies

30th-31st July Multi Period Living History

Oswestry Town Council plays a vital role in

NABMA Winner of Great British Market Award 2015 & Oswestry

Markets in oswestry date back some 800 years.