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The True Story of the Bridge Over the River Quai

2nd September 2010

Thursday 9th September at 12 noon at The Gateway Education & Arts Centre, Shrewsbury

Get Snap Happy for Charity Train Calender

26th August 2010

Local rail company, Wrexham & Shropshire is calling on budding photographers of all ages to put their talents to the test, and win the chance to contribute photos to the company’s first ever charity calendar for 2011.

Business Open Day at the Wroxeter Hotel

25th August 2010

Shropshire hotel is opening its doors on September 9 to welcome visits from businesses at a special Business Open day.

Staycationers attracted to Shrewsbury Holiday Home Park

16th August 2010

A five star caravan holiday home park set in glorious parkland on the fringe of Shropshire's county town of Shrewsbury is attracting lots of interest from prospective buyers who are planning to holiday in the UK in future.

Heritage Open Days across Shropshire

16th August 2010

Hidden gems and family favourites across Shropshire will open free as part of Britain’s annual Heritage Open Days, a four day celebration of heritage and architecture this September.

St Bartholomew's Day Celebrations At Blists Hill

11th August 2010

St Bartholomew’s Day celebrations are being revived at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire on Tuesday, 24th August with drama, wizardry and fun family entertainment.

Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum!

9th August 2010

Come along to Blists Hill Victorian Town over the late summer Bank Holiday weekend, dressed as a pirate or your favourite character from Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel, Treasure Island. From Saturday 28^th to Monday 30^th August, the open-air museum in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge will be running a special literary themed event with actors recreating scenes from the famous maritime book of mutiny and buried treasure.

Detective Weekend at Blists Hill Victorian Town is ‘Elementary my Dear Watson’

5th August 2010

Budding amateur sleuths and would-be private detectives will have the chance to help Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve a mysterious crime, which has taken place at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge during the weekend of Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th August. Youngsters will also be able to try their hands at forensic science during the two-day event by taking each other’s finger prints, printing reward posters and matching plaster cast footprints to different shoes.

Time Travelling Roman to Re-Visit Wroxeter!

29th July 2010

This summer, you don’t need a TARDIS to go travelling through time - just head down to Wroxeter Roman City on any Tuesday in August and you will meet a soldier who has stepped out of his own time to visit the 21st century at English Heritage’s ‘Time Travellers Go… Roman’!

Wrexham & Shropshire put on extra summer trains

27th July 2010

With school holidays now upon us, why not plan a fun day out or weekend away in London with family or friends?

Dance takes guests back to Battle of Britain era

23rd July 2010

Members of the public are invited to join the Aerospace Museum Society’s popular 1940’s Hangar Dance at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford on Saturday 18th September 2010 at 7pm.

New Season of Evening Events at Museum of the Gorge

23rd July 2010

Professional Production Company to Perform Murder Mystery Play during August and September

Shropshire Olympian Festival to be held in The Quarry in 2011

14th July 2010

2011 is the year of the Cultural Olympiad, a year ahead of the Olympic Games in London. Shropshire Council has won an Inspire Mark for its innovative project, celebrating the Shropshire Olympian Festival of 1864, which William Penny Brookes brought to the Quarry, Shrewsbury. The 2011 Festival will be held in the Quarry on JUNE 17, 18 and 19.

Summer in Ironbridge

8th July 2010

A whole host of events are taking place in Ironbridge this Summer to keep everyone entertained

Tanners Wines in The Times Top Ten

8th July 2010

Tanners Wines has been lauded in The Times as one of the top ten wine shops in the country. The article, which appeared in Saturday’s edition, said of the Shrewsbury-based firm:

BBC2's new series Ben Fogle's Escape in Time filmed at Acton Scott, airs from 5 July 2010

30th June 2010

Historic Shropshire estate, famous as the location for BBC's Victorian Farm, returns to TV including a cast of well known Acton Scott faces

History takes to the Skies above Wroxeter Roman City

25th June 2010

Roman Falconry, 26 & 27 June 2010

Wrexham & Shropshire puts on special train for Three Peaks charity team

25th June 2010

Wrexham & Shropshire puts on special train for Three Peaks charity team

Wrexham & Shropshire lambs at Shropshire Show

21st June 2010

Shropshire residents are in for a treat at the Shropshire County Show on the 26th and 27th June as Wrexham & Shropshire give people the chance to win a pair of first class return tickets to London if they can guess the weight of two lambs named after the local rail company.

Last Chance to help Blists Hill Victorian Town win £100,000

16th June 2010

Blists Hill Victorian Town in Ironbridge has got just a few days left to beat off stiff competition to win £100,000. It is one of only four museums in the country shortlisted to win the prestigious Art Fund Prize. The Museum is encouraging people to get on line and vote as soon as possible as the voting closes at 5pm on Friday 18th June

Red Arrows to fly at RAF Cosford Air Show on 13th June

11th June 2010

The Team has been able to complete the revised training schedule and has now been given the Public Display Authority required to enable them to perform their display at Air Shows this year

World Cup Wedding

11th June 2010

A Shropshire bridegroom will take time out on his wedding day tomorrow (Saturday)to watch the England v USA match during evening celebrations at a Shropshire hotel.

Armed Forces’ Day For All 3 Services

2nd June 2010

Saturday 26th June 2010 - 10.30am – 3pm - All guests must pre-register

Horsing About In Ironbridge Gorge

2nd June 2010

On Saturday, 12 June Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge will stage a special event to demonstrate the important role played by horses in daily life over a hundred years ago. Around ten horses across a range of breeds and sizes will be on show, some wearing traditional harness while others will be highly decorated as they would have appeared on high days and holidays.

Local B&B on Cover of new AA guide

27th May 2010

Soulton Hall B&B in Wem has been chosen to appear on the cover of the latest AA 'Britain's Best B&B Guide'

Enginuity Converts Power Tools Into Racing Cars

24th May 2010

Saturday 29th May to Sunday 6th June

Tourism Chief’s Delight at New Olympic Mascot

20th May 2010

Chief Executive of Shropshire Tourism Simon McCloy has expressed his delight that the new official 2012 Olympic mascot has been named ‘Wenlock’, firmly putting Much Wenlock and Shropshire’s Olympic connection on the map.

Blists Hill Victorian Town Short-Listed for £100,000

14th May 2010

Blists Hill Victorian Town, one of ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums, is one of four institutions short-listed for the £100,000 Art Fund Prize, the UK’s largest single arts prize.

Thousands Expected at Shrewsbury Caravan Show

29th April 2010

Thousands of visitors from all over the UK are expected to attend the biggest caravan and motorhome show ever seen in Shropshire which opens in Shrewsbury on Friday.

Comet to feature on BBC’s ‘The One Show’

29th April 2010

The de Havilland Comet was the world’s first jet airliner. The Comet 1, an early example which is on display at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, will appear in a special feature on BBC 1's ‘The One Show’ on 4th May at 7.00pm, covering the short but historic service of the aircraft.

Wrexham & Shropshire Celebrates Second Anniversary

28th April 2010

Wrexham & Shropshire is today toasting the second anniversary since the launch of its direct service to London Marylebone on 28 April 2008.

Blists Hill Victorian Town Wins National Enjoy England Silver Award

26th April 2010

The redeveloped Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire has won a coveted Silver Award in the Large Visitor Attraction category of the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2010.

County town prepares to welcome UK's top cartoonists for Shrewsbury's International Cartoon Festival 22nd - 25th April

8th April 2010

The Festival offers unique opportunities to see artists at work; 20 of them on huge boards in The Square during the weekend, others drawing caricatures and some running cartoon workshops for all ages.

Blists Hill Victorian Town asks visitors to ‘Love Your Museum’

1st April 2010

Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 April 2010

Summer Sessions at The Quarry

30th March 2010

More artists have been added by promoters IML Concerts to ‘The Beacon 103.1FM Summer Sessions’ at The Quarry on Friday 9th July.

The Shropshire Hills Shuttles start up on Saturday 3rd April 2010

29th March 2010

The Shuttles are 16-seater mini-buses which provide easy access into the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for walking, sightseeing, pub lunches, picnics and more. Two Shuttle circuits enable you to explore two very distinctive parts of the Shropshire Hills.

Nominate your favourite Shropshire Restaurant

23rd March 2010

Shropshire Tourism is encouraging people to nominate their favourite Shropshire restaurant for ‘Ramsay’s Best Restaurant’, a new Channel 4 series dedicated to celebrating the finest restaurants in the UK.

New Displays Shed New Light on Boscobel's Heritage

22nd March 2010

Visitors arriving at Boscobel House will be welcomed by a new introductory display covering key periods on Boscobel’s history, from the Civil War, with an audio recreation of the account Charles II gave to Samuel Pepys of his escape, to its role as a profitable Victorian working farm, including video clips of similar farm equipment from the era in use

Caravan Park tunes up for Shrewsbury summer pop concerts

19th March 2010

A five star caravan park on the edge of Shrewsbury is already busy taking bookings from caravanners and motorhome owners who will be attending pop concerts in the town this summer.

Shropshire Tourism Member Business to feature on BBC One’s Country Tracks

19th March 2010

A unique Shropshire business, Hawks on Walks, that gives people the opportunity to walk through the countryside and become a falconer for the morning, has been chosen to feature on BBC One’s Country Tracks.

‘We Are England’ Photography Competition

11th March 2010

Shropshire Tourism is encouraging people to take photos of Shropshire to enter into the ‘We Are England’ photography competition to help raise the profile of the county ahead of the Commonwealth Games that take place later this year in Delhi, with great prizes on offer.

Blists Hill Victorian Town Joins National Museums at Night Campaign

3rd March 2010

On Saturday 15th May, Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge in Shropshire is taking part in the national Museums at Night campaign, when cultural and historic attractions across the country will open their doors to visitors after dark

Blists Hill Victorian Town, Ironbridge Gorge Museums would like your help

2nd March 2010

Vote for Blists Hill Victorian Town to win Art Fund Prize

Wine & Cheese Reception - St Alkmunds Church

1st March 2010

To raise awareness of, and to celebrate the restoration of this fine eighteenth century church in the heart of Shrewsbury, you are invited to a reception at the Church on Friday 16th April 2010 at 6pm.

Easter fun in the Ironbridge Gorge

1st March 2010

Have a go at Egg dancing, Hunt the chick and make 'flapping birds', easter themed tile and china painting. Make a weekend of it and stay in one of Shropshire's exclusive hotels at a special discounted rate.

Shropshire attraction and event shortlisted in national awards

23rd February 2010

Blists Hill Victorian Town at Ironbridge and Festival at the Edge make shortlist in Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2010

James May Greets Visitors at RAF Cosford

15th February 2010

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.

Sir Richard Branson narrates February podcast for Royal Air Force Museum

8th February 2010

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”.

Wrexham & Shropshire Trains: Highest Passenger Satisfaction in History

5th February 2010

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.

Michael Palin Praises Shrewsbury and the Wrexham & Shropshire Railway line

20th January 2010

Intrepid adventurer sings the praises of Shrewsbury's direct rail link to London

Business Holds Recipe to a Healthy 2010

19th January 2010

Shropshire’s premier cookery school is celebrating a prosperous start to the New Year, just two months after its official opening.

Darwin Treasure Hunt - Enjoy The Fun of Collecting

14th December 2009

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery is inviting families to come and take part in a free treasure hunt around the galleries of Rowley’s House and as part of the 200th anniversary celebrations of the birth of Charles Darwin, all children taking part will receive a prize for successfully completing the puzzle.

Brompton Cookery School Open For Business

17th November 2009

A new state-of-the-art cookery school on the National Trust’s Attingham Estate, near Shrewsbury, has opened its doors to cookery enthusiasts from all over the country.

A Cargo Of Curiosities

16th November 2009

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery has come up with an innovative shopping experience, linked to the 200th anniversary of the birth of the county town's most famous son.

Shropshire Shines In CountryFile Magazine

5th November 2009

Shropshire is currently featuring in the November issue of the BBC CountryFile Magazine with a 7 page article on the county, which was generated as the result of a press trip hosted by Shropshire Tourism.

Shrewsbury Press Coverage In The Mail On Sunday

5th November 2009

Shrewsbury has recently appeared in the travel section of the Mail on Sunday with an article appearing on 1st November.

Darwin Dinosaur

16th October 2009

A new dinosaur discovered in China has been named after Shrewsbury's Charles Darwin

Ironbridge Gorge Museums Celebrate Remarkable Visitor Figures

14th October 2009

2009 is proving to be a very memorable year for the Ironbridge Gorge Museums in Shropshire.

Wrexham & Shropshire Passengers Called To Feed Back On Catering

14th October 2009

Hot on the heels of launching its first new train, Wrexham & Shropshire continues to change the face of on board dining with new proposals to allow standard class passengers the chance to order full cooked meals before travelling.

Improved Weekday Timetable Boost For Passengers

9th October 2009

Months of behind-the-scenes work from rail company Wrexham & Shropshire is rewarded as passengers are now able to take advantage of an improved weekday timetable.

New Bike Shop Wheeled In At The Market Hall

5th October 2009

A brand new cycle store has opened its doors in Shrewsbury, providing an extra service for shoppers to The Market Hall.

Shropshire Real Ale Features in Good Beer Guide 2010

15th September 2009

Shropshire's Real Ale features prominently in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2010 with county pubs and inns featured within the bible for real ale enthusiasts.

Spooky and Ghostly Guided Walks in Shrewsbury

8th September 2009

For a spooky night out, why not come on one of Shrewsbury Ghost Walks?

Darwin Descendant Re-Creates Beagle Voyage

2nd September 2009

The great great granddaughter of Charles Darwin attempts to re-create the Beagle voyage

Sponsorship Coup For Shropshire's New Cookery School

18th August 2009

Brompton Cookery School near Shrewsbury, due to launch September 2009.

Holiday at Home in Shropshire

28th July 2009

If you're looking to holiday at home this year and beat the credit crunch then look no further than Shropshire.

Haircuts For A Snip Of The Price At The Market Hall

28th July 2009

For the first time since 1965 men in Shrewsbury can head down to the Market Hall for a professional haircut in a dedicated barbers.

Pop Concerts are music to the ears of busy Caravan Park

24th July 2009

Two successful pop concerts in Shrewsbury earlier this month were music to the ears of a five-star caravan park on the edge of the town, which enjoyed a bumper weekend.

Tanners Christmas Wine Tastings With a Difference!

20th July 2009

Tanners Wines, one of only a handful of old-established family-owned wine merchants in the UK, is offering wine tasting tickets with a difference in the run up to Christmas.

Passionate About Re-Learning Old Skills? Want To Learn To Be Self Sufficient?

15th July 2009

Why Not Spend a Week On a Victorian Farm in Shropshire?

Brompton Cookery School

7th July 2009

Click online to sample to National Trust's first cookery school

Two World Heritage Sites for Shropshire

29th June 2009

Shropshire is now the only county in the West Midlands to have two World Heritage Sites following UNESCO granting the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site status.

Britain Votes To Put Blists Hill Victorian Town On Google Street View

24th June 2009

The British public has voted Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge in Shropshire, onto the shortlist of the UK's top ten tourist treasures to be brought to Google Street View via a new, groundbreaking invention - the Google Trike.

Educational Visit To The Market Hall Hailed A Success!

9th June 2009

An educational trip to The Shrewsbury Market Hall has been hailed a success following a visit from pupils at Shropshire's Crowmoor Primary School.

Shrewsbury is put on the map!

14th May 2009

A new town map for visitors to Shrewsbury and local residents alike has just been launched highlighting key places to visit and exciting events taking place throughout the year.

Home Sweet Home At The Market Hall in Shrewsbury

5th May 2009

Whether it's the traditional liquorice, the re-branded opal fruits or retro classics like shrimps and floral gums, one new tenant at the Market Hall is capitalising on our nostalgic yearnings.

New Darwin River Walk in Shrewsbury

29th April 2009

Visitors to Shrewsbury are now able to follow a new Darwin River Walk with the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of a young Charles Darwin and discover the areas where as a child he would forage for bugs and creepy crawlies in the River Severn.

Wrexham, Shropshire and Marylebone Railway Company

29th April 2009

Shropshire's Direct Rail Link to London

A Fanfare for Quantum Leap - Composition Competition

28th April 2009

Quantum Leap is currently being built in Shrewsbury town centre as a memorial to Charles Darwin, born here 200 years ago. This stunning sculpture will be one of the largest pieces of public art in the country and sits opposite the brand new Theatre Severn on the banks of the river.

Guided Walking Tours of Shrewsbury

6th April 2009

The 2008/9 edition of the Guided Walks leaflet is now available from the Shrewsbury Visitor Information Centre. The leaflet gives details of all the many different tours that are available to book throughout the year.

Find The Perfect Cure At The Market Hall

11th March 2009

A leading delecatessen in the Market Hall is offering Shrewsbury shoppers the opportunity to become Baconistas next week as part of a national campaign.

New Street And Artisans' Quarter Opens At Blists Hill Victorian Town For Easter

10th March 2009

This Easter visitors to Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire's Ironbridge Gorge, will be the first to explore the magnificent new Canal Street.

150th Anniversary at Wroxeter Roman City

2nd March 2009

Journey back in time for a glimpse of life as it would have been 2000 years ago at Wroxeter Roman City.

The World Is Our Oyster - New Seafood Bar Opens In Shrewsbury

16th February 2009

New Seafood Bar for the Market Hall

Market Hall Awards Shoppers with Tasty Treat

27th January 2009

A leading Shrewsbury shopping destination will be celebrating 'Farmhouse Breakfast Week' on Friday by serving up a breakfast treat.

Who's Banger is the Best? Market Hall Tenants Compete for the Coveted Title

16th January 2009

Competition is hotting up at The Market Hall in Shrewsbury as four butchers go head-to-head in the West Midlands tastiest sausage competition.

Free help 2 quit clinic at the Market Hall is start of Shrewsbury's quit-a-thon

14th January 2009

With the credit crunch leaving many shoppers tightening their purse strings, the Market Hall in Shrewsbury has joined forces with Shropshire County Primary Care Trust to offer people advice on stopping smoking - giving them the option to stop while you shop.

Beating the Credit Crunch at The Market Hall

12th January 2009

More people are turning to buying at The Market Hall in Shrewsbury as a way of beating the credit crunch.

Museum Honours Ethnic Minorities in New Exhibition

8th January 2009

The diversity of the Royal Air Force along with its multi ethnic past and present is celebrated in a new permanent exhibition.

A Slice of South Africa at The Market Hall

18th December 2008

Bringing you the very best South African food and drink, a new addition to the Market Hall in Shrewsbury is helping natives grab a slice of home.