Shropshire’s largest farmers market, boasting 35 stalls of fresh local produce including meats, dairy, fruit and vegetables, baked goods, artisan charcuterie, apple juice, plants and some craft. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday throughout the year, for more information see www.localtoludlow.org.uk
Christmas comes to Coalbrookdale! Come and meet Santa at the world-famous Museums at Coalbrookdale on all weekends from 30 November to 22 December. Sessions run between 10am and 3.45pm.
Join us for the all-new Santa Christmas experience at Coalbrookdale:
Follow a path through the twinkling lights to meet Santa in his woodland glade grotto
Santa’s going to be super-busy this year so while you’re waiting to meet him, enjoy cool children’s fun and activities
And there’s more! Save 25% off admission to Enginuity – book your Christmas at Coalbrookdale tickets and we will email you a voucher to use on the day of your visit to the Grotto.
Enginuity boasts the longest span bridge made from LEGO® in the world – we’re going for the Guinness World Record!
Book now to secure your booking for our very popular Santa Experience – This magical Santa Experience will truly be one to remember
Weekends from 23 November, then daily 21-24 December
Each Santa package includes:
A very special visit to Santa with a generous present
Festive drinks and treats for all the family in Santa’s Grotto
The Amazing Elf Academy where you can pick up some special tips from the Elves to make your Christmas fun
All day entrance to the farm
Earlybird Package :
23 & 45 November or 30Nov & 1 Dec
Primetime Package :
7 & 8 Dec, 14&15 Dec then daily 21 – 24 Dec
Earlybird Package
Child (over 2) £13.95
Child (under 2) £9.00
Adult £9.50
Concession £8.50
Primetime Package
Child (over 2) £15.95
Child (under 2) £10.00
Adult £9.50
Concession £8.50
Christmas comes to Coalbrookdale! Come and meet Santa at the world-famous Museums at Coalbrookdale on all weekends from 30 November to 22 December. Sessions run between 10am and 3.45pm.
Join us for the all-new Santa Christmas experience at Coalbrookdale:
Follow a path through the twinkling lights to meet Santa in his woodland glade grotto
Santa’s going to be super-busy this year so while you’re waiting to meet him, enjoy cool children’s fun and activities
And there’s more! Save 25% off admission to Enginuity – book your Christmas at Coalbrookdale tickets and we will email you a voucher to use on the day of your visit to the Grotto.
Enginuity boasts the longest span bridge made from LEGO® in the world – we’re going for the Guinness World Record!
Book now to secure your booking for our very popular Santa Experience – This magical Santa Experience will truly be one to remember
Weekends from 23 November, then daily 21-24 December
Each Santa package includes:
A very special visit to Santa with a generous present
Festive drinks and treats for all the family in Santa’s Grotto
The Amazing Elf Academy where you can pick up some special tips from the Elves to make your Christmas fun
All day entrance to the farm
Earlybird Package :
23 & 45 November or 30Nov & 1 Dec
Primetime Package :
7 & 8 Dec, 14&15 Dec then daily 21 – 24 Dec
Earlybird Package
Child (over 2) £13.95
Child (under 2) £9.00
Adult £9.50
Concession £8.50
Primetime Package
Child (over 2) £15.95
Child (under 2) £10.00
Adult £9.50
Concession £8.50
Book now to secure your booking for our very popular Santa Experience – This magical Santa Experience will truly be one to remember
Weekends from 23 November, then daily 21-24 December
Each Santa package includes:
A very special visit to Santa with a generous present
Festive drinks and treats for all the family in Santa’s Grotto
The Amazing Elf Academy where you can pick up some special tips from the Elves to make your Christmas fun
All day entrance to the farm
Earlybird Package :
23 & 45 November or 30Nov & 1 Dec
Primetime Package :
7 & 8 Dec, 14&15 Dec then daily 21 – 24 Dec
Earlybird Package
Child (over 2) £13.95
Child (under 2) £9.00
Adult £9.50
Concession £8.50
Primetime Package
Child (over 2) £15.95
Child (under 2) £10.00
Adult £9.50
Concession £8.50
Come and join us for some Festive Fun. Stalls selling arts and crafts, plenty of entertainment including a visit from Father Christmas and The Farm on Wheels, plus lots more!
Free entry, everyone welcome!
If you would like a stall at this event please contact us now on 01952 683 700
Book now to secure your booking for our very popular Santa Experience – This magical Santa Experience will truly be one to remember
Weekends from 23 November, then daily 21-24 December
Each Santa package includes:
A very special visit to Santa with a generous present
Festive drinks and treats for all the family in Santa’s Grotto
The Amazing Elf Academy where you can pick up some special tips from the Elves to make your Christmas fun
All day entrance to the farm
Earlybird Package :
23 & 45 November or 30Nov & 1 Dec
Primetime Package :
7 & 8 Dec, 14&15 Dec then daily 21 – 24 Dec
Earlybird Package
Child (over 2) £13.95
Child (under 2) £9.00
Adult £9.50
Concession £8.50
Primetime Package
Child (over 2) £15.95
Child (under 2) £10.00
Adult £9.50
Concession £8.50
In the quiet time between Christmas and New Year, carry on the fun at a funky festive craft session.
Make melted snowmen biscuits, sparkly icicles, snowy scenes, wool snowflakes and more.
Just £4.00 per accompanied 4-11 year old.
No need to book, just drop in. 11am-3pm
Mince Pie Special Trains
December 27th,28th and 29th 2019
Ride our heated carriages from Llanfair Caereinion to Castle Caereinion return and finish up with a visit to our cosy tearoom at Llanfair Caereinion for a complimentary mince pie. The special return fare of £9.00 for adults and £4.00 for children.
Please note that all trains start and finish at Llanfair Caereinion only where there is plenty of FREE parking. There is no parking at Castle Caereinion.
Trains depart Llanfair Caereinion for the approximately 1 hour return journey at 11.00, 12.45 and 14.30.
Tickets may be bought online or on the day at the booking office. www.wllr.org.uk 01938810441 for more information
Mince Pie Special Trains
December 27th,28th and 29th 2019
Ride our heated carriages from Llanfair Caereinion to Castle Caereinion return and finish up with a visit to our cosy tearoom at Llanfair Caereinion for a complimentary mince pie. The special return fare of £9.00 for adults and £4.00 for children.
Please note that all trains start and finish at Llanfair Caereinion only where there is plenty of FREE parking. There is no parking at Castle Caereinion.
Trains depart Llanfair Caereinion for the approximately 1 hour return journey at 11.00, 12.45 and 14.30.
Tickets may be bought online or on the day at the booking office. www.wllr.org.uk 01938810441 for more information
Antiques and collectibles fair, we hold it the last Sunday of every month. Cambrian House Emporium Oswestry.
Mince Pie Special Trains
December 27th,28th and 29th 2019
Ride our heated carriages from Llanfair Caereinion to Castle Caereinion return and finish up with a visit to our cosy tearoom at Llanfair Caereinion for a complimentary mince pie. The special return fare of £9.00 for adults and £4.00 for children.
Please note that all trains start and finish at Llanfair Caereinion only where there is plenty of FREE parking. There is no parking at Castle Caereinion.
Trains depart Llanfair Caereinion for the approximately 1 hour return journey at 11.00, 12.45 and 14.30.
Tickets may be bought online or on the day at the booking office. www.wllr.org.uk 01938810441 for more information
Bring the children to celebrate the New Year with this children’s celebration drop in day.
Make confetti poppers, a 2020 new year’s mask, spin drum noise maker, bake some stained glass biscuits and have them with your very own mocktail to toast to 2020.
Just £4.00 per accompanied 4-11 year old. No need to book, just drop in. 11am-3pm Party costumes welcome!
We will be having a book and picture sale in School House Gallery on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th February 11am – 5pm.
Come and have a browse and buy a bargain!
The Reading Room café will also be open for refreshments.
We will be having a book and picture sale in School House Gallery on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th February 11am – 5pm.
Come and have a browse and buy a bargain!
The Reading Room café will also be open for refreshments.
Booking is essential via the link. We are not hosting this event so any enquiries must be directed to Attingham Park staff.
An evening of stargazing and moon watching suitable for all the family and children over 5.
Our first Wedding Fayre of the season. Always a great opportunity to come and explore the different exhibitors showcasing their services within the Wedding Industry.
Take advantage of exclusive offers, discounts, giveaways and more!
If you are interested in exhibiting with us, please get in touch via weddings@parkhousehotel.net
Entry to this Plant Hunters’ Fair at Alderford Lake is completely free and offers the opportunity to pop along and visit many specialist nurseries at no charge to get your gardening season off to a great start. The plant fair has a brilliant line up of nurseries with a great range of perennials, shrubs, trees, rare species and old heritage varieties. Simply something for every plant lover. The nursery folk will be more than happy to give you the benefit of their experience in how to plant and care for the plants you buy so you can get the best from them. You can choose to take the lakeside walks (50p charge). Full details of nurseries attending at www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk Delicious breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea available. The Plant Fair runs from 10am-4pm on Sunday 8th March
Shrewsbury Flea – Antique and Collectors Fair at West Mid Showground & is ever increasing in popularity with both visitors & trader. Shrewsbury Flea see’s between 100-140 traders selling a vast selection of Antique’s, collectables, Vintage, mid-century and Salvage. We regularly see between 2200 – 4800 visitors and our fair is quickly gaining a reputation of been the perfect place to find that unique addition to your home. The traders who attend Shrewsbury Flea travel from all over the UK and Europe and cater for every taste and every budget.
Why not treat the special women in your life on Mothers Day
Take a return trip through the beautiful Dee Valley
Enjoy an afternoon tea with a selection of finger sandwiches, assorted sweet treats, (with tea or coffee)
and a glass of bubbly.
FREE ENTRY to this great plant fair. It’s a great time to get out in the garden and get planning and planting for the year ahead and where better to get inspiration than at a Plant Hunters’ Fair. The plants are lovingly grown by small specialist nurseries and these enthusiastic plants people are on hand to give honest, straightforward advice on choosing and growing the right plants for your garden. The plant fair offers the opportunity to pop along and visit many specialist nurseries at no charge to get the gardening season off to a great start.
At the same time visit Battlefields 1403 excellent farm shop, deli and Sparrow’s Café. Which is a celebration of low food miles, only buying British and that means no lemons or grapes in sight, fresh seasonal products with full traceability. The cafe cooks up a storm daily using local produce sourced from the estate and local producers. The fair runs from 9.30am – 4pm. For full details please see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk
Following the success of the 2018 Shropshire Kids Festival Telford, we are back at the Telford International Centre at Easter 2020.
What could be better than 3 HUGE halls of the Telford International centre filled with HUGE inflatables, nerf shootouts, Huge foam party, roller disco, tons of hands on arts and crafts, have a go music areas, toddler zones, messy play, sports zones, wipeouts and SO MUCH MORE….. oh and did we mention its included in the entry price of £4 adults, £7 toddlers (age 1 – 3) £15.00 per child (age 4 plus), we are SOOOOO EXCITED it’s going to FANTASTIC – Get your tickets NOW and save money!
We will be opening the gates at 9AM for VIP (booked online) visitors so BOOK EARLY as these spaces are limited!
Remember we will also be back in Shrewsbury Quarry Park in the sunshine on the 5th & 6th September 2020 bigger and better than ever before.
Discover what’s new in nature at Dudmaston. Follow the trail around the woodland and solve the clues to claim your Cadbury chocolate treat.
Plant Hunters’ Fairs: plant fairs that are different and special
Come rain or shine our fairs are the place to find great value, top quality, traditionally grown plants for every type of garden.
With FREE ENTRY to this Plant Hunters’ Fair the event offers the opportunity to pop along and visit 20 wonderful specialist nurseries from across the country to get your gardening season off to a great start. All the nurseries attending are happy to offer expert advice to help less experienced gardeners select the right plants for their gardens. “For true ‘plantaholics’ there are always those little treasures to discover that can’t be obtained elsewhere.
Excellent lakeside restaurant. Why not enjoy the spring weather and take your tea on the terrace overlooking the main pool.
The plant fair runs on Saturday 11th April from 10am-4pm with FREE ENTRY to the Plant Fair and excellent Lakeside Restaurant. FREE PARKING. Entry to Beautiful 156-acre arboretum with over 3000 types of trees and shrubs optional at normal prices. For full details of nurseries attending see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk
Bodenham Arboretum is situated between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster just off the A442 – use postcode DY11 5TB for SatNav.
This Easter Sunday and Monday the wonderful Dorothy Clive Gardens are opening their gates for what has become one of the best-loved garden events in the region. This event offers better than half price entry to the gardens and a brilliant Plant Hunters’ Fair at just £4.00 (normally, standard garden entry is £8.50). The plant fair boasts 20 top-class nurseries, including RHS Medal Winners and National Collection Holders offering a tremendous variety of plants coming from all corners of the country including National Collection Holders, Roseland House Clematis and Climbers from Cornwall; woodland plant specialists Edrom Nursery from Berwickshire; award-winning alpine nursery Pottertons from Lincolnshire; rare woody edibles and other hard to find trees and shrubs from Jurassic Plants and gold medal winning specialists Hall Farm Nursery and Chris Cooke Plants. Plus, many more wonderful specialist nurseries with every sort of plant. Also, don’t miss our two artisan stalls, Aluminium Art for your garden and iron plant supports from Staffordshire’s, Artisan Plant Supports, all hand-made using traditional methods.
The Plant Hunters’ Fair is situated in the heart of this most charming and beautiful 12-acre garden famed for its dazzling spring display of rhododendrons and azaleas with massed drifts of bulbs. Explore the gardens, sit and relax in the many seating areas, and enjoy the tearoom’s home baking on the terrace lawn, whilst enjoying the lovely views of the surrounding countryside. This event now in its twelfth year is a special fund-raising event for the Willoughbridge Garden Charitable Trust who maintain these wonderful gardens. The garden offers a great special event price on these days only of just £4.00 for garden and plant fair entry (normally, standard garden entry is £8.50).The plant fair takes place on Sunday 12th and Monday 13th April and runs from 10am – 5pm both days. Dogs on leads welcome. Refreshments available.
For full details of nurseries attending please see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk
Follow Bunny’s trail around the orchard and courtyards at Dudmaston Hall. Solve the clues to claim your Cadbury chocolate treat.
Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is back at Llangollen Railway Station for a Day Out With Thomas.
This fun-filled event offers children and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and enjoy trips on Thomas up and down Llangollen Station, you can ride in Rickety and Clarabelle as many times as you like. Take the Big steam Engine to Corwen and then go to Carrog to the puppet show
See Rusty and Dusty… and have some fun
The event, which has been held at Llangollen Railway for many years, is an excellent day out for all Thomas fans and there’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy.
A Fantastically FUN Family Event!
Oswestry Antique and Collectors Fair is situated in the heart of Shropshire at Oswestry Showground which is a 36 acres site with THREE LARGE exhibition halls in a prime position on the A495. You can except to find an array of outdoor and indoor stalls selling an eclectic mix of antiques, vintage, collectables, architectural salvage, mid century or simply that decorative item.
Oswestry Antique & Collectors Fair is a well established event which regularly see’s 200 plus stalls of experienced dealers from all over the country and is a regular on BBC’s Bargain Hunt.
Oswestry Antique and Collector Fair is situated in the heart of Shropshire at Oswestry Showground which is a 36 acres site with THREE LARGE exhibition halls in a prime position on the A495. You can except to find an array of outdoor and indoor stalls selling an eclectic mix of antiques, vintage, collectables, architectural salvage, mid-century or simply that decorative items. Simply tens of thousands of items you can’t buy on the high street.
Oswestry Antique & Collectors Fair regularly see’s 200 stalls of experienced dealers from all over the country and has been a regular on BBC’s bargain hunt in the past.
The fair is affordable, dog friendly with free parking and free entry for children. This is a great day out for all the family to be enjoyed whatever the weather! New Bar & Bistro on site at affordable prices.
2020 Dates:
18th & 19th April 2020
20th & 21st June 2020
5th & 6th September 2020
14th & 15th November 2020
Admission: £3.50 per person
£2.50 over 60’s.
Under 16’s FREE (must be accompanied by an adult)
Opening times:
TRADE ONLY : Sat Only – 7:30-8:30
PUBLIC: Sat-8:30-4:00, Sun – 9:00 – 3:00
All trade information can be found at www.josevents.co.uk
Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is back at Llangollen Railway Station for a Day Out With Thomas.
This fun-filled event offers children and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and enjoy trips on Thomas up and down Llangollen Station, you can ride in Rickety and Clarabelle as many times as you like. Take the Big steam Engine to Corwen and then go to Carrog to the puppet show
See Rusty and Dusty… and have some fun
The event, which has been held at Llangollen Railway for many years, is an excellent day out for all Thomas fans and there’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy.
A Fantastically FUN Family Event!
Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is back at Llangollen Railway Station for a Day Out With Thomas.
This fun-filled event offers children and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and enjoy trips on Thomas up and down Llangollen Station, you can ride in Rickety and Clarabelle as many times as you like. Take the Big steam Engine to Corwen and then go to Carrog to the puppet show
See Rusty and Dusty… and have some fun
The event, which has been held at Llangollen Railway for many years, is an excellent day out for all Thomas fans and there’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy.
A Fantastically FUN Family Event!
Plant Hunters’ Fair at the wonderful Cholmondeley Castle Gardens with a special reduced entry on the day for the gardens and plant fair of just £4.00 (gardens normally £8.50) for the gardens and plant fair. Plants will be at the heart of the event and there will be a brilliant line up of nineteen nurseries attending each with something new, different and unusual to delight plant lovers of every level of experience and the nurseries will be more than happy to give you the benefit of their experience in how to plant and care for the plants you buy so you can get the best from them.
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens is said by many to be among the most romantically beautiful gardens they have seen. The Gothic revival castle – a product of the early 19th century – stands on a high rise above a lake and is surrounded by sweeping lawns and a variety of mature trees. The gardens surrounding the castle provide a lovely mix of colour and height and will have a stunning display from the drifts of bulbs and flowering shrubs.
The Plant Fair runs from 10am- 5pm on Sunday 26th April. Dogs on leads welcome.
The plant fair is handily placed right next to the tearooms serving coffee, light lunches, homemade teas, ice creams and snacks. For details of nurseries attending please see www.planthuntersfair.co.uk
Shrewsbury Flea – Antique and Collectors Fair at West Mid Showground & is ever increasing in popularity with both visitors & trader. Shrewsbury Flea see’s between 100-140 traders selling a vast selection of Antique’s, collectables, Vintage, mid-century and Salvage. We regularly see between 2200 – 4800 visitors and our fair is quickly gaining a reputation of been the perfect place to find that unique addition to your home. The traders who attend Shrewsbury Flea travel from all over the UK and Europe and cater for every taste and every budget.
Market event to promote the reduction of single use plastics and alternatives for a healthier environment
The Plant Hunters’ Fairs at The British Ironwork Centre have raised thousands of pounds for Hope House Children’s Hospices, with the £1.00 entrance fee going to this very deserving cause. Please help us raise more in 2020! There will be a line-up of wonderful specialist nurseries attending. The plants are lovingly grown by these small specialist nurseries and these enthusiastic plants people are on hand to give honest, straightforward advice on choosing and growing the right plants for your garden.
The British Ironworks Centre not only boasts a working smithy and a showroom featuring the biggest choice of quality British ironware for both indoors and garden use but also the Shropshire Sculpture Park featuring a safari in ironwork that has to be seen to be believed! The venue has lots to see and explore with something for all ages, plus the bonus of a great Plant Hunters’ Fair to enjoy!
Entry to the Plant Fair and all other attractions is £1.00 in aid of Hope House Hospices.
Free parking.
The plant fair runs from 10am-4pm on Saturday 16th May 2020.
Refreshments available.
For full details of the nurseries attending please see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk
A collection of quality local craft and food producers held in Bailey Street and the Bailey Head. In addition gardening will be an important theme with a number of plant stalls, gardening advice and how to support wildlife and healthy eating. 9am until 3pm
Enjoy a wonderful Plant Hunters’ Fair at Hodnet Hall Gardens with a SPECIAL EVENT ENTRY PRICE OF ONLY £4.00 FOR GARDENS AND PLANT FAIR (which is half the normal garden entry!) (children under 15 free). The plant fair boasts top class nurseries from across the country including RHS Gold Medal Winners and National Collection Holders offering a tremendous variety of plants and it’s just the right time to pick up some Summer flowering plants to give your garden a boost and the nurseries will have just the right plant for your garden with nurseries specialising in plants of all sizes for a wide range of garden situations from hot sun to cool shade.
Hodnet Hall has over 60 acres of breath-taking gardens with grand vistas, intimate, secluded areas, magnificent lakes and a walled kitchen garden. What more could you want on an early summer’s day?
The plant fair runs from 10.00am – 5pm on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June 2020.
Free parking.
Light refreshments available in the picturesque restaurant.
Dogs welcome on a lead.
For full details of nurseries attending please see www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk
Clwyd Veteran and Vintage Machinery Society Ltd are pleased to announce that THE ANNUAL VINTAGE VEHICLE AND MACHINERY RALLY AND CRAFT SHOW will once again take place on SATURDAY 14th and SUNDAY 15th JUNE 2020 at the Oswestry Showground, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 4TB.
Sections including Steam Engines; Vintage Commercial Vehicles, Fire Engines, Buses and Campervans; Stationary Engines; Horses; Vintage Tractors and Horticultural machinery; Vintage Caravans; Outdoor Displays and Collections; Organs; Classic, Vintage and Veteran Cars; Vintage Pedal Cycles, Vintage Motor Cycles. Spectators will be able to see many of these vehicles in motion in the Ring. There is also a Model Hall, Craft Hall, Trade and Auto Jumble Stands.
