Want to be part of something special this year? The Severn Valley Railway will be kicking off its Summer of Sport with the momentous arrival of the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s […]
Leave the car at home, pull on your walking boots and hop on the train to discover some of the best walks in Shropshire that can be easily accessed by West Midlands Railway. Shifnal Station to Ironbridge Starting outside the station, this walk takes you through the little town of Shifnal, through the countryside and […]
Read MoreCoalport Station Holidays – your ticket to an extraordinary experience. Recently featured in The Guardian. Coalport Station Holidays offers exceptional self-catering accommodation in two railway carriages in the grounds of the old Great Western Railway at Coalport. Come and stay in one of the renovated railway carriages and relax in comfort surrounded by two acres […]
More InfoA key ingredient in what makes Shropshire so enticing to visit is its many historic market towns. The towns are all different in look and feel of course. For one thing, some are large and others are tiny. However, typically they all boast vibrant communities with lots of eye-catching old buildings housing an incredible variety […]
Read MoreCapture your greatest shots and step back in time for a fantastic photography workshop! We’ve teamed up with Lee Chapman of Chappers Photography, an experienced photographer and fully qualified lecturer […]
Capture the excitement of the King’s Coronation at the Severn Valley Railway The Severn Valley Railway have teamed up with Lee Chapman of Chappers Photography for a truly unique workshop […]
Nestled on the border of Shropshire and Wales, Oswestry beckons with its historic charm and picturesque landscapes. But what if we told you that the journey to this delightful town could be just as enchanting as the destination? Explore Oswestry through the lens of train travel, combining the nostalgia of the railway with the rich […]
Read MoreIf you are looking for a walking break, or day’s walking in the Shropshire Hills, Church Stretton will offer you everything you are looking for. There’s plenty of parking in the town as well as parking at Carding Mill Valley, which is the National Trust’s main car park for the Long Mynd. The encircling hills […]
Read MoreWe’re in the mood for two rip-roaring weekends of 1940s fun, as the Severn Valley Railway steps back in time on June 24th and 25th & July 1st and 2nd. Join us for […]
We’re in the mood for two rip-roaring weekends of 1940s fun, as the Severn Valley Railway steps back in time on June 24th and 25th & July 1st and 2nd. Join us for […]
Described as “Downton Abbey with gardening tips”, Old Herbaceous is the humorous love story of a single-minded yet gentle man with a passion for plants and is a charming one man […]
Stunning 3,000-year-old gold pendant to go on public display for the first time Rare 3,000-year-old sun pendant to be displayed to the public for the first time at Shropshire Council’s Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery as part of the British Museum’s National Programmes. Shrewsbury Museum will also be fundraising to acquire other finds close […]
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