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Art exhibition by Jon Young in the barn at Sweeney Hall hotel.

Take a steam train trip through the beautiful Banwy Valley in an early evening this June and July, complete with fish and chips!

You’ll board the train at Llanfair Caereinion which is easily reached by car from much of the borders and West Midlands. Take particular note of the continental coaches used for your journey, all of which are over 60 years old and were built for service in countries such as Austria and Hungary. Today, they are beautifully panelled inside with wood and have large picture windows.

Your journey will take approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, passing the rolling hills and alongside the Banwy river for much of the trip. When we arrive at Welshpool,

Food options are fish and chips, sausage and chips and vegetarian. You will select your preference in our booking system.

Train departs at 18:00 and returns at approximately 20:15. Free car parking, and postcode SY21 0SF.

Spaces on these very popular trains are limited, book your place now to ensure you are able to join us.

Coronavirus Measures – Spaces on-board our trains are socially distanced at 2 metres, and one way systems for boarding and our shop are in place. Face coverings should be worn at all times when food or drink is not being consumed. We’re registered as ‘Good to Go’ under the Visit Wales / Visit England scheme for additional precautions.

The Midnight Ride (founded in 2015) brings together an active community of people taking part in sporting events for reasons ranging from fitness, competition, charity, health, fun or to simply finish. The participants vary from nervous first-timers of all ages through to competitive cyclists. Collectively, the ride has raised thousands of pounds for different charities.
The 2021 Midnight Ride will take in some breathtaking scenery and visit Chirk Castle in the early part of the ride. The food and drink stop will take place at sunset at Powis Castle before we head back over the border to Shropshire.

Please join Cantiones who will be singing on the bandstand in Cae Glas Park for some of the first live music since lockdown. It will be a lovely selection of Summer music. Bring chairs, bring friends and family and join us as we share the joy of singing.

Handpicked Shropshire based food and craft producers selling the best the County has to offer in the town centre.

Join us for our 21st birthday celebrations on Sat 26th/Sun 27th June
We’ve got a whole host of activities and competitions happening all weekend…
You can have a boogie in our children’s disco, play party games, and see all of our animals!
There’s even an opportunity to take part in a quiz that involves looking for clues about developments that have happened right here at Park Hall Farm in the last 21 years! All children taking part will receive a limited edition badge and pen to take home

Free family music and dance in the award winning Cae Glas Park.

The Brynkinalt running festival brings together an active community of people taking part in sporting events for reasons ranging from fitness, competition, charity, health, fun or to simply finish. The participants vary of all ages and all abilities of trail runner.

The festival offers runners the chance to run 5k, 10k and 20k in the amazing surroundings of the Brynkinalt Estate.

Ever popular plant hunters’ fair

As part of the Belle Vue Arts Festival 2021, we are once again offering the chance to see some amazing Belle Vue gardens. Expect a lovely community feel, along with artwork, music and refreshments.

Take a steam train trip through the beautiful Banwy Valley in an early evening this June and July, complete with fish and chips!

You’ll board the train at Llanfair Caereinion which is easily reached by car from much of the borders and West Midlands. Take particular note of the continental coaches used for your journey, all of which are over 60 years old and were built for service in countries such as Austria and Hungary. Today, they are beautifully panelled inside with wood and have large picture windows.

Your journey will take approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, passing the rolling hills and alongside the Banwy river for much of the trip. When we arrive at Welshpool,

Food options are fish and chips, sausage and chips and vegetarian. You will select your preference in our booking system.

Train departs at 18:00 and returns at approximately 20:15. Free car parking, and postcode SY21 0SF.

Spaces on these very popular trains are limited, book your place now to ensure you are able to join us.

Coronavirus Measures – Spaces on-board our trains are socially distanced at 2 metres, and one way systems for boarding and our shop are in place. Face coverings should be worn at all times when food or drink is not being consumed. We’re registered as ‘Good to Go’ under the Visit Wales / Visit England scheme for additional precautions.

Car Boot sales are back at the Castle. Entry will be £6 per car and you can arrive after 8.15am please. Sorry no trade stands. Dogs allowed on site. Refreshments onsite including bacon rolls

Free entry to LivingWell 2021 with over 100 exhibitors and 30 speakers on 11 July, 2021, Shropshire’s premier wellbeing festival bringing together some of the leading names in the holistic, psychic, environmental and wellbeing from around the UK and overseas.

Over 100 exhibitors will come together to educate, enlighten and engage you with a variety of stands and there will be over 30 speakers and workshop leaders for all age groups including children. Exhibitors will be placed around this beautiful 29 acre park in the centre of Shrewsbury, in their own gazebos or in the main marquees.

Speakers include: Dr Anna Hayes Ben Calder Dr Lale Tencher Mags O’Brien Caroline Rolling Lisa Lochhead Shrewsbury Triratna Buddhist Community Dr Helen Ford Natasha Wilcox

Want to attend the event? As it is Free entry to LivingWell 2021 and it is set in a park, all you need to do is turn up. We will be open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm Parking is nearby at Frankwell Car Park.

What will be happening? We will have a variety of talks, demonstrations and activities throughout the day including a sensory garden and labyrinth. There will be meditations, mindful walks and talks on Buddhism, Nutrition, Animal Communication, Gratitude, standing in your own power, healing, Tai Chi, yoga and many other great talks. There will be crystals, clothes, art, jewellery, taster sessions of healing, massage, reflexology and much more.

Our sponsors include Shropshire Carpets, DAVGAR Music, Mystique, Healers & Therapists News and new sponsors will be added regularly. This event is being held in The Quarry, Shrewsbury’s 29 acre beautiful town centre park which is home to wonderful events such as Shrewsbury Garden Festival and The Shrewsbury Food Festival. Within a few minutes walking distance of the Frankwell Car Park.

12noon – 5pm. Free family music in the award winning Cae Glas Park.

Interested in growing your own fruit and vegetables at home? Why not come along to this meet-up of our free Homegrown Gardening Group. We meet monthly for sharing all year round veg-growing experiences, hints and tips, surpluses and growing advice. Most of our meet-ups are held face to face at various places in Shropshire, but since Covid-19 some have also been held online using Zoom. Please check individual event pages for up to date details of meeting format or venue.
There’s no cost to attend meetings but registration is required. Places can be booked on our meet-up page. We look forward to welcoming you, and growing our own, together!

An uplifting program to celebrate coming together again to sing works of the masters. Orchestra and soloists support Cantata, led by Anthony Coupe, in one of the first choral concerts to be performed in the town since lifting of lockdown 2021. Audience members are asked that they have been double jabbed or have had a negative lateral flow test in the previous 48 hours. This also applies to all performers.

Car Boot sales are back at the Castle. Entry will be £6 per car and you can arrive after 8.15am please. Sorry no trade stands. Dogs allowed on site. Refreshments onsite including bacon rolls

Pedal Pushers brings together an active community of ladies taking part in sporting events for reasons ranging from fitness, competition, charity, health, fun or to simply finish. The participants vary from nervous first-timers of all ages through to competitive cyclists.

Pedal Pushers aims to provide market leading and innovative event experiences and delivery. Working closely with our range of expert partners our aim is to provide friendly, professional and considered event experiences for every one of our participants, from when they first enquire about the ride, until the moment they cross the finish line.
Pedal Pushers offer ladies two options of routes, both routes include event car support and first aid cover. Both routes will also offer a food and drink stop.

Route 1 – 30 miles £25.00

Route 2 – 45 miles £30.00

Handpicked Shropshire based food and craft producers selling the best the County has to offer in the town centre.

As an amazing beginning to our summer events Dinosaur week sees the return of Dora the Dino, our fabulous racing Dinos and much more….

Tanat Valley Light Railway excitedly announce that their site at Nant Mawr near Oswestry will re-open to members of the public with a fantastic James Bond Tribute event on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th July 10am – 6pm both days.

Official opening by our very own ‘James Bond’ of Radio Shropshire fame at 10.00 on Saturday 24th July.

Admission prices £5 per adult, £2 per child over 5 with a family ticket (2+2) for £12. Tickets can be purchased through SeeTickets online or by emailing mark@tanatvalleyrailway.co.uk or phone him on 01691 780042.

Entrance price includes one entry in the James Bond Trail, find all the clues, solve the puzzle and be in the draw for some fantastic Bond themed prizes.

Free entertainment includes renowned singer Helen Pearson with some of your favourite Bond theme tunes, Ricky Hunter the Welsh Trumpeter and International Vocalist Gary Grace.

Take your chance in the 007 fun casino, open 1pm-4pm both days, prizes for the highest roller of each day, fun money available to purchase on the day, all profit raised goes to help the Tanat Valley Light Railway fund their restoration projects.

Food from the films available to purchase, choose from the Bond Buffet featuring dishes from the films or the Bond Beefy Burger.

Ride in a replica monorail carriage built on one of the chassis reputed to have been used in at least 3 of the Bond films. Also see cars from the films (subject to availability and weather).

Costumed re-enactors descend on Whittington Castle

Join us for a fun filled family day to celebrate wildflower meadows and their wealth of wildlife. With guided meadow walks, family activities, talks and demonstration, a bio blitz, arts ‘n crafts tent, information stands and a music stage as well as a barbecue and bar, this is the perfect Summer day out for all the family!
In advance : £4.00 adults; £2.00 Children; £10.00 family. Tickets will be available from our front desk from 1st June.
On the day: £5.00 adults; £3.00 children; £13.00 family. Under 5s go FREE!