Meet us in the meadow in Comer Woods for our egg hunts supported by Cadbury over the Easter weekend. Follow the trail around the woodland and solve the clues to claim your Cadbury chocolate treat.
Car parking is free for National Trust members, just scan your membership card in the machine to receive your free ticket. Parking charges are £3 all day or £1.50 for 90 minutes. Each hunt map costs £2.50. For more information https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dudmaston/whats-on
Do you want to know more about Oswestry? Hear about our history as you wander around the town with one of our local guides, listen to myths and legends as you stroll through the parks and alleyways of our border market town – then come on a guided tour.
We have regular tours of Oswestry Town every Saturday at 11am from Easter to the end of September. These start from the Visitor & Exhibition Centre and last for about 1 hour. They are suitable for all. There is no need to book, just turn up at the Centre. The cost of the tour is £2 for adults and 50p for children.
Built in 1728 Burford House and its beauiful gardens have been open to the public since 1958. At one point in the garden is the spot where the three counties of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire meet. The countryside around theses three counties is both beautiful and rich in wild edible plants and fungi. On the outskirts of Tenbury Wells, it is within easy reach of Ludlow, Leominster, Bromyard, Kidderminster, Hereford, Worcester, Bridgnorth and Shrewbury.
We will meet outside the cafe at Burford House. The course starts there with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes, where they relate to foragers. Tea or coffee is available from the cafe.
Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the grounds of Burford House park and along the River Teme, teaching you how to identify the different Spring shoots, plants, flowers and hopefully mushrooms that we find.
There will be a break along the way for some homemade refreshments such as our lovely hogweed and wild garlic soup.
After the walk we will end the day with a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. This will include some treats made from our recent finds, a wild salad that we will pick on the day and possibly even some wild garlic pesto.
After the course we will email you a list of everything we talk about on the day; to help you remember what you have learnt.
There are limited spaces available so please book your tickets online.
Come and join the fun – a clear round evening for all standards of riding ability, Novice, Lead rein & all. From 5pm to 8pm. Just turn up on the evening – look for updates on the facebook page. Weather dependant –https://www.facebook.com/groups/WrekinNorthRC.
Our 2019 Dressage League starts Saturday April 27th, please see web site to book. All welcome Members & NON members.
Do you want to know more about Oswestry? Hear about our history as you wander around the town with one of our local guides, listen to myths and legends as you stroll through the parks and alleyways of our border market town – then come on a guided tour.
We have regular tours of Oswestry Town every Saturday at 11am from Easter to the end of September. These start from the Visitor & Exhibition Centre and last for about 1 hour. They are suitable for all. There is no need to book, just turn up at the Centre. The cost of the tour is £2 for adults and 50p for children.
Come join us a family orientated horse show with lots of classes for everyone.
Follow the blue trail on our estate walk into the woodland to find all the best places to view our beautiful bluebells.
The festival offers 58 FREE walks for all abilities from 2 or 3 mile child friendly walks to several over 20 miles. For a full walk programme visit the website http://www.ironbridgewalking.co.uk
Pre-booking is essential.
This year, for the first time, Cancer Research UK is inviting everyone in the area – women, men and children – to join the Race for Life.
The Pretty Muddy Weston Park route is a circular route around its beautiful grounds making it the perfect setting for an event like this. The course is a mixture of path, tracks and grass, it is mostly flat but there are some hills offering some scenic views over Shropshire and Staffordshire.
Pretty Muddy Kids starts at 9:45am, Pretty Muddy 5K starts at 10:30am and Pretty Muddy 10K starts later at 10:45am!
All of our Pretty Muddy Kids events are approximately 5km. At the majority of venues, there will be a shortcut available at approximately 2km or 3km, which will lead back to the finish line. This will signposted on the day. If the shortcut is taken, it may mean missing out some of the obstacles, but we will make sure all children get to take part in the muddy slide at the end. Adults accompanying children will run alongside the course but will not be allowed to take part on the obstacles.
Registration is £19.99 per adult and £10.00 per child!
Please note, all children taking part must be at least 1.2m tall on day of event.
All money raised will go into Cancer Research UK’s crucial work.
To sign up please visit https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/
We also need volunteers to help make the day a success. Anyone can volunteer, and can register to do so at https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/about-our-events/volunteer
Do you want to know more about Oswestry? Hear about our history as you wander around the town with one of our local guides, listen to myths and legends as you stroll through the parks and alleyways of our border market town – then come on a guided tour.
We have regular tours of Oswestry Town every Saturday at 11am from Easter to the end of September. These start from the Visitor & Exhibition Centre and last for about 1 hour. They are suitable for all. There is no need to book, just turn up at the Centre. The cost of the tour is £2 for adults and 50p for children.
Head Gardener Martin Gee will lead a three and half mile guided walk through carpets of bluebells, avenues and azaleas and Capability Brown’s pleasure grounds.
At this time of year Temple Wood is a riot of colour and perfume as the rhododendrons and azaleas are in full bloom. Martin will talk about these fashionable hybrids and why the walks were created by the 4th Countess.
The Granary Grill & Deli will be open for freshly brewed coffees, light bites, homemade cakes or a Sunday Roast.
The walk will start from the admissions point at 10.30am
Admission is payable on the day.
Adults £6.00
Seniors £5.00
Free admission for Children under 14
Weston Park Annual Pass holders receive 50% off admission
Dogs on leads are welcome
With expert walk leader, Keith Pybus, who has appeared on TV promoting some of the best walks in Shropshire. Keith will lead you from Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre on a memorable experience to one of the best places in Shropshire to see bluebells, sharing his knowledge and anecdotes of the area. £5 per person (includes 10% discount voucher to be used in the Discovery Centre café on your return). Booking advised.
The 2019 Shrewsbury Regatta will take place on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May 2018.
The Regatta is one of the oldest events in the rowing calendar, having first been held in 1871. Races will take place on the River Severn in Shrewsbury between English Bridge and the boathouses opposite the Quarry. The organisers expect around 1500 competitors to take part from rowing clubs all over the country. Races will take place roughly every three minutes throughout the day on both the Saturday and the Sunday and with supporters from the competing clubs cheering the crews on the atmosphere should be full of excitement.
There will be races for 8’s, 4’s and pairs as well as quad, double and single sculling boats. Competitors will include men, women, juniors and veterans.
Entry to the regatta for spectators will be free of charge and the public will be able to watch the racing from the river banks on both sides of the river. There will be a bar and barbecue as well as other refreshments for all the family.
Ramble, amble or scramble around the beautiful Shropshire Hills and help us beat blood cancer
Round and About Walks offer adventurous types the chance to ramble, amble or scramble through the Shropshire countryside. Participants can choose from three distinct routes and distances, catering for a wide range of abilities and experience.
Ramble – 23 miles
This beautiful circular walk rambles over the rolling Shropshire hills from and back to Bishops Castle, via Offa’s Dyke, the Shropshire Way, the Walcot Estate and Bury Ditches, with a welcome hot vegetarian lunch provided at Clun.
Scramble – 13 miles
This hill walk leaves Bishops Castle, to climb up to Offa’s Dyke from Mainstone, and enjoys views along the Cefns before dropping down to Clun, past its castle, for lunch and transport back to Bishops Castle.
Amble – 10 miles
Transport is provided to Clun for lunch, before an undulating stroll to Bury Ditches, then through the normally private Walcot Estate, and Oakley Mynd, to Bishops Castle.
The Scramble and Amble follow the same route as the Ramble, which crosses quite remote countryside, some of which is not normally open to the public. It is, however, particularly safe in that we provide clear signage, written instructions and helpful marshals.
Written instructions, refreshments, lunch, transport as needed, and a certificate are all provided.
Please note that we are unable to allow dogs on this walk. This is mostly due to the walk being entirely on agricultural land.
Register online or via postal entry. After 1 April, all entry fees rise to £20.
The impact
By taking part in this event, you’ll help us fund our ground-breaking research which has made such a difference to blood cancer.
A stroll around the Pubs of Shrewsbury that are participating in ‘Mild in May’ month. A chance to savor the delights of the various Milds available in the area from the best pubs in town.
Do you want to know more about Oswestry? Hear about our history as you wander around the town with one of our local guides, listen to myths and legends as you stroll through the parks and alleyways of our border market town – then come on a guided tour.
We have regular tours of Oswestry Town every Saturday at 11am from Easter to the end of September. These start from the Visitor & Exhibition Centre and last for about 1 hour. They are suitable for all. There is no need to book, just turn up at the Centre. The cost of the tour is £2 for adults and 50p for children.
Bishop’s Castle is a small market town surrounded by the wonderful Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty, near the Welsh border and off the beaten track. It is a welcoming place.
Our 21st annual Walking Festival will be held over five days in May, when the countryside is at its best. The area is a walker’s paradise, with local footpaths leading over open hilltops, through winding valleys, tiny hamlets, country lanes and sometime the remains of ancient hill forts. There are many amazing views.
www.WalkingFestival.co.uk
Do you want to know more about Oswestry? Hear about our history as you wander around the town with one of our local guides, listen to myths and legends as you stroll through the parks and alleyways of our border market town – then come on a guided tour.
We have regular tours of Oswestry Town every Saturday at 11am from Easter to the end of September. These start from the Visitor & Exhibition Centre and last for about 1 hour. They are suitable for all. There is no need to book, just turn up at the Centre. The cost of the tour is £2 for adults and 50p for children.
The STANTON STILE HOP will build on its first year success and this year we will host a 2km off road fun run for children up to 9 years old, The original 5km multi terrain ‘Stanton Stile Hop’ and in addition for this year we are pleased to announce a 10km multi terrain race.
The 2 km fun run will take part on a flat field and will be a 2000mtr out and back course. Keeping in with the ‘Stile Hop’ theme, there will also be a number of low height stile type obstacles on the course for the little entrants to jump and climb over. There will be no entry fee for the 2km run, instead we would kindly ask for donations to be placed in one of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity buckets.
The 5km ‘The Stanton Stile Hop’ is the race that started it all off in 2018. This stunning course will take runners on a 5km loop from the centre of Stanton village on a mixture of terrain including quiet lanes, lovely woodland and across fields. As the event name implies, there are number of stiles on the course which all runners will need to climb over as part of the event. There is also the risk of some puddles and or lying water in places but this will be dependent on the amount of rain during the lead up to the event. The course itself has a steady rise to the half way point with the exception of the wooded climb, the course then starts to make its way back down towards the finish line in Stanton.
The 10km multi terrain race is a beautiful extension of the 5km route. At the half way point of the 5km route, you will be diverted off on to an additional 5km section where you will re-join the original 5km route for the final section back into the finish in Stanton. Again, the route is mostly on a mixture of field, woodland and farm track with a little bit of quiet country lane.
Both the 5km and 10km race will be started in the same location at the same time.
Runners of all abilities are very welcome. The 5km has an age restriction of 9 years and older and we ask that all children under 12 years old are within arm’s reach of an accompanying adult throughout the race. The 10km race has an age restriction of 16 years and older (where the child is 16 by or on 18th May, 2019)
Shrewsbury Town in the Community have teamed up with local businesses; Dyke Yaxley, Salop Leisure and Trek Bikes Shrewsbury to create the STITC Shropshire 3 Peaks Challenge.
The STITC Shropshire Three Peaks event will be great for both beginners and experienced athletes looking for a new challenge in the Shropshire countryside on 19th May combining cycling and walking in one event.
Starting at The Montgomery Waters Meadow stadium the course will cover a 45 mile cycling route, plus the hike up the 3 peaks of Pontesford Hill, The Lawley & The Wrekin before finishing with dinner and drinks at Salop Leisure’s exclusive ‘Love2Stay’ venue. For those wishing to just complete the walk up the peaks limited transport will be provided to take you to the base of each peak. For cyclists we will have marshals safeguarding your bikes as you climb each summit.
Entry fee £25 per person & a minimum fundraising target of £30 per person, with the event taking place for teams of between 3-6 people (for safety reasons).
Do you want to know more about Oswestry? Hear about our history as you wander around the town with one of our local guides, listen to myths and legends as you stroll through the parks and alleyways of our border market town – then come on a guided tour.
We have regular tours of Oswestry Town every Saturday at 11am from Easter to the end of September. These start from the Visitor & Exhibition Centre and last for about 1 hour. They are suitable for all. There is no need to book, just turn up at the Centre. The cost of the tour is £2 for adults and 50p for children.
Built in 1728 Burford House and its beauiful gardens have been open to the public since 1958. At one point in the garden is the spot where the three counties of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire meet. The countryside around theses three counties is both beautiful and rich in wild edible plants and fungi. On the outskirts of Tenbury Wells, it is within easy reach of Ludlow, Leominster, Bromyard, Kidderminster, Hereford, Worcester, Bridgnorth and Shrewbury.
We will meet outside the cafe at Burford House. The course starts there with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes, where they relate to foragers. Tea or coffee is available from the cafe.
Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the grounds of Burford House park and along the River Teme, teaching you how to identify the different Spring shoots, plants, flowers and hopefully mushrooms that we find.
There will be a break along the way for some homemade refreshments such as our lovely hogweed and wild garlic soup.
After the walk we will end the day with a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. This will include some treats made from our recent finds, a wild salad that we will pick on the day and possibly even some wild garlic pesto.
After the course we will email you a list of everything we talk about on the day; to help you remember what you have learnt.
There are limited spaces available so please book your tickets online.
Do you want to know more about Oswestry? Hear about our history as you wander around the town with one of our local guides, listen to myths and legends as you stroll through the parks and alleyways of our border market town – then come on a guided tour.
We have regular tours of Oswestry Town every Saturday at 11am from Easter to the end of September. These start from the Visitor & Exhibition Centre and last for about 1 hour. They are suitable for all. There is no need to book, just turn up at the Centre. The cost of the tour is £2 for adults and 50p for children.
Do you want to know more about Oswestry? Hear about our history as you wander around the town with one of our local guides, listen to myths and legends as you stroll through the parks and alleyways of our border market town – then come on a guided tour.
We have regular tours of Oswestry Town every Saturday at 11am from Easter to the end of September. These start from the Visitor & Exhibition Centre and last for about 1 hour. They are suitable for all. There is no need to book, just turn up at the Centre. The cost of the tour is £2 for adults and 50p for children.
Burford House and its beautiful gardens have been open to the public since 1958.The countryside around the three counties is rich in edible plants and fungi.
The course begins at Burford House Cafe with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes.
Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the gardens and along the River Teme, teaching you how to identify the different plants, fruits and mushrooms that we find.
There will be a break along the way for homemade refreshments such as a lovely wild food soup or elderflower champagne.
After the walk we will end the day with a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. This will include some treats made from our recent finds and a wild salad that we will pick on the day.
After the course we will email you a list of everything we talk about on the day; to help you remember what you have learnt.
There are limited spaces available so please book your tickets online.
The OSWESTRY ROUND CHALLENGE is a 33-mile sponsored walking event based on the guide book of the same name. Combining Offa’s Dyke Path and the Montgomery & Llangollen canals, the route forms a circular walk around the border town of Oswestry starting and finishing at the Lion Quays Resort.
The Challenge was devised by Dave Andrews and is described in the guide book he has authored.
Do you want to know more about Oswestry? Hear about our history as you wander around the town with one of our local guides, listen to myths and legends as you stroll through the parks and alleyways of our border market town – then come on a guided tour.
We have regular tours of Oswestry Town every Saturday at 11am from Easter to the end of September. These start from the Visitor & Exhibition Centre and last for about 1 hour. They are suitable for all. There is no need to book, just turn up at the Centre. The cost of the tour is £2 for adults and 50p for children.
Mainly made up of locals, the volunteers lead groups along favourite routes as well as lesser known ones and there’s also a selection of themed walks, including the Map & Compass Course, the night time Stars in Your Skies Walk, and the Landscape Photography Walk.
Shrewsbury Golf Day – Sponsored by Nick Jones Wealth Planning
Date: 21st June
Time: 9am start
Location: Shrewsbury Golf Club, SY5 7BL
Cost: £50 per player, £200 per team of 4, £100 to sponsor a hole
Includes 18 holes of Texas Scramble Style golf, tea, coffee and bacon rolls on arrival and a two course meal at the end of the day + raffle and auction.
14 gardens will be open over the weekend. Tickets are £6 each, accompanied school children, free. Music and flowers in St George’s Church, Clun. Teas and plants in Hightown Community Room. All proceeds to St George’s Church.
Do you want to know more about Oswestry? Hear about our history as you wander around the town with one of our local guides, listen to myths and legends as you stroll through the parks and alleyways of our border market town – then come on a guided tour.
We have regular tours of Oswestry Town every Saturday at 11am from Easter to the end of September. These start from the Visitor & Exhibition Centre and last for about 1 hour. They are suitable for all. There is no need to book, just turn up at the Centre. The cost of the tour is £2 for adults and 50p for children.
Do you want to know more about Oswestry? Hear about our history as you wander around the town with one of our local guides, listen to myths and legends as you stroll through the parks and alleyways of our border market town – then come on a guided tour.
We have regular tours of Oswestry Town every Saturday at 11am from Easter to the end of September. These start from the Visitor & Exhibition Centre and last for about 1 hour. They are suitable for all. There is no need to book, just turn up at the Centre. The cost of the tour is £2 for adults and 50p for children.
Newport’s Through the Garden Gate event is your chance to peek behind the gates of some interesting gardens and allotments.
This year there are at least 10 gardens, including some that are opening for the very first time, along with some popular favourites that will delight us once more. All are unique, and demonstrate their owners personal use of their space.
The gardeners will be there to offer tips and advice, with some providing refreshments, raffles, plant sales and other fund raising activities.
Tickets are £5, under 16’s free, and are available from the beginning of June from;
Hey Judes, 3 Stafford Street, TF10 7LU
The Guildhall Tea Rooms, 3 High Street, TF10 7AR.
On the day, tickets will be available from The Cottage Care Centre on Upper Bar, TF10 7EH and all the open gardens.
All proceeds go to Newport in Bloom, which raise funds for the floral displays in the town.
Following the outstanding success of 2018….the 2019 Oswestry Colour Run is back!
Sunday 30th June 2019
– Follow us on TWITTER @OsColourRun for the latest updates!!
– Like the British Ironwork Centre Facebook page too!
Get ready for the happiest 3K you’ll ever walk, dance or run. Can you help us make this years event even more of a success. Last year we raised over £14,500 to support Macmillan’s work in Shropshire.
The colour run is designed to be a happy, enjoyable day for all ages. It celebrates healthiness, happiness, individuality, and giving back to the community while experiencing the uniqueness of the British Ironwork Centre. The Colour Run is a three-kilometre, un-timed race in which participants are doused from head to toe in different colours from various paint stations around the course.
A great opportunity to visit the British Ironwork Centre with all the family with refreshments available on the day.
Burford House and its beautiful gardens have been open to the public since 1958.The countryside around the three counties is rich in edible plants and fungi.
The course begins at Burford House Cafe with a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes.
Then we’ll set off on a roughly 2.5 hour walk around the gardens and along the River Teme, teaching you how to identify the different plants, fruits and mushrooms that we find.
There will be a break along the way for homemade refreshments such as a lovely wild food soup or elderflower champagne.
After the walk we will end the day with a tasty wild food lunch based on what we have found. This will include some treats made from our recent finds and a wild salad that we will pick on the day.
After the course we will email you a list of everything we talk about on the day; to help you remember what you have learnt.
There are limited spaces available so please book your tickets online.
Do you want to know more about Oswestry? Hear about our history as you wander around the town with one of our local guides, listen to myths and legends as you stroll through the parks and alleyways of our border market town – then come on a guided tour.
We have regular tours of Oswestry Town every Saturday at 11am from Easter to the end of September. These start from the Visitor & Exhibition Centre and last for about 1 hour. They are suitable for all. There is no need to book, just turn up at the Centre. The cost of the tour is £2 for adults and 50p for children.
We are very proud to bring this race to its 29th edition which makes it one of the longest running races in the country. The event has always been one for all abilities: first-timers up to very experienced athletes alike. The swim leg takes place in William Brookes School swimming pool while the bike and run legs are on the roads and lanes around Much Wenlock
Do you want to know more about Oswestry? Hear about our history as you wander around the town with one of our local guides, listen to myths and legends as you stroll through the parks and alleyways of our border market town – then come on a guided tour.
We have regular tours of Oswestry Town every Saturday at 11am from Easter to the end of September. These start from the Visitor & Exhibition Centre and last for about 1 hour. They are suitable for all. There is no need to book, just turn up at the Centre. The cost of the tour is £2 for adults and 50p for children.
Once again this event is organised by the Bowbrook Archers and will take place on their club field at Withington near Shrewsbury. The round will be Western: 4 dozen @ 60 yds + 4 dozen @ 50 yds for bow styles: compound, recurve freestyle, barebow, longbow, AFB & Traditional. Entry forms are available to download from the Wenlock Olympian Society’s website
