Shropshire Tourism News

Do Something Different for Mother's Day this Year

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:51:34 UTC

Treat your mum this Sunday and whisk her away to the bright lights of London town with Wrexham & Shropshire’s special Mother’s Day gift card. To mark the occasion all mums with a gift card will be able to sit back and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine to accompany the journey.

One of Ludlow's michelin-starred restaurants celebrates excellence award

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:04:17 UTC

Mr. Underhill's has been awarded the Remy Martin Excellence Award for all round excellence

There's a new place in town for Sunday Lunch

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:48:50 UTC

Telford Hotel & Golf Resort

Blists Hill Victorian Town Joins National Museums at Night Campaign

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:53:45 UTC

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

Places to Visit 2010

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:43:08 UTC

Shropshire Tourism’s popular attractions guide ‘Places to Visit’ will be printed and distributed in time for Easter.

HOPE House Children's Hospice Charity Day at Hawkstone Park & Follies

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:38:35 UTC

March 21st 2010

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

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:23:15 UTC

Vote for Blists Hill Victorian Town to win Art Fund Prize

Bikers bring Easter cheer to the troops at RAF Cosford

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:20:31 UTC

On Sunday 28th March, thousands of bikers from across the UK will join together for a massive ‘Ride Out’ in support of the Armed Forces

Easter fun in the Ironbridge Gorge

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:06:05 UTC

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.

Hot off the Press - 2010 Shropshire Hills Events, Activities and News booklet

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:08:25 UTC

Following on from the success of last year’s events booklet, the 2010 Shropshire Hills Events, Activities and News booklet has been produced.

New Website for South Shropshire Business

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:01:28 UTC

The Barn at Ryecroft in Richard’s Castle, near Ludlow has just launched a new website designed and developed by Shropshire Tourism, aimed at encouraging visitors to the self catering accommodation, and it has already resulted in 4 bookings in just 2 weeks.

Marmalade Champions of the World!

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:05:48 UTC

Ludlow Food Centre in Shropshire has defended its title as one of the best marmalade makers in the world.

Shropshire attraction and event shortlisted in national awards

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:00:00 UTC

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

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:45:42 UTC

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.

Museum Launches “Women of the Air Force” Temporary Exhibition

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:00:05 UTC

10th February - 27th June 2010

The new Shropshire brochure flies out of Shropshire Tourism Office

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:33:30 UTC

Shropshire Tourism is reporting record numbers of requests for the county’s main visitor guide so far this year. In the last 6 weeks, over 8,000 people have requested the 2010 Shropshire brochure.

Shropshire's Big Weekend on the TV - 13th & 14th February

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:27:41 UTC

The spotlight firmly fell on Shropshire this weekend as four peak-time TV programmes featured different aspects of the County.

Ludlow's Broad Street could become 'Britain's most picturesque street'

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:16:41 UTC

Google have announced the launch of the Google Street View Awards, a celebration of Britain’s best-loved streets as voted for by the public in a nationwide poll and includes Shropshire's very own Ludlow.

Sir Richard Branson narrates February podcast for Royal Air Force Museum

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:00:15 UTC

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”.

Borderlines Film Festival - New cinema launches in Wem

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:42:02 UTC

Arriving in Shropshire and Herefordshire bright and early in 2010, the eighth Borderlines Film Festival is set to be bigger than ever.

Wrexham & Shropshire Trains: Highest Passenger Satisfaction in History

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:01:52 UTC

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.

New Website for Shropshire Self Catering Accommodation

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:42:47 UTC

Holly Cottage in Lower Wood, near Church Stretton has just launched a new website aimed at encouraging visitors to the self catering accommodation.

QHotels prepares to celebrate two years in Telford

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:11:56 UTC

The award winning Leeds based hotel group QHotels is preparing to celebrate two years in Telford, following the £10 million refurbishment of the former Telford Golf & Country Club, which completed in February 2008.

Beer Festival at Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:41:52 UTC

Local festival featuring beers and food from Shropshire and Herefordshire.

One of our Mascots is missing!

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:25:00 UTC

Half Term Activity - Missing Mascot Trail 13 - 21 February 2010

Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival Marches On In 2010

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:15:27 UTC

Saturday 1 - Sunday 9 May

Museum Launches Battle of Britain Podcast Series

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:08:38 UTC

2010 marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. To commemorate this defining moment in the history of the Royal Air Force, the Royal Air Force Museum has, today, launched the first of twelve monthly podcasts which will explore throughout 2010 the history and mythology behind this legendary aerial conflict.

Michael Palin Praises Shrewsbury and the Wrexham & Shropshire Railway line

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:36:28 UTC

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

Shropshire Restaurants Feature in Michelin Guide 2010

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:29:46 UTC

Shropshire’s restaurants continue to feature as among the best in the country with two Shropshire restaurants featuring in the UK Michelin Guide 2010.

Celebrate Chinese Year Of The Tiger At Coalport China Museum

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:19:40 UTC

Half Term 15 - 19 February

Enjoy a trip to Ludlow with the January Sales at Fishmore Hall

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:11:18 UTC

Why not banish those January blues at Fishmore Hall in Ludlow, Shropshire this winter by taking advantage of their fabulous buy one get one free offer on any dinner, bed and breakfast package.

Royal Air Force Museum Director General DR Michael Fopp To Retire

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:06:26 UTC

Dr Michael Fopp, Director General of the Royal Air Force Museum for the last 22 years, will retire in June 2010, but will be retained by the Museum to assist a fund-raising campaign for a new visionary project to commemorate and celebrate the enduring legacy of the Battle of Britain.

New Acton Scott BBC2 Television Show ‘Escape in Time’ Expected on Air February 2010

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:00:57 UTC

A new BBC Television daytime series, ‘Escape in Time’, presented by Ben Fogle and filmed on the Acton Scott estate in South Shropshire is expected to go on air daily (Monday - Friday) from Summer 2010.

Business Holds Recipe to a Healthy 2010

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:58:45 UTC

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

Shropshire Restaurant Voted Best in the UK By Harden’s Guide

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:50:29 UTC

Mr Underhill’s in Ludlow has been voted as the Best Restaurant in the UK - outside of London by the influential Harden’s UK Restaurant guide 2010.

Borderlines Film Festival New cinema launches in Wem

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:14:18 UTC

Arriving in Shropshire and Herefordshire bright and early in 2010, the Borderlines (www.borderlinesfilmfestival.co.uk) will screen more than 80 films in 36 venues in the two counties and beyond into the Marches between Friday 26th February and Sunday 14th March.

The Enginuity Flight Show

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:06:48 UTC

Half-Term 13 – 18 February

Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership Signs Up to 10:10 Carbon Campaign

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:42:24 UTC

The Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by 10% during 2010, as apart of a national campaign.

We have moved!

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 UTC

Shropshire Tourism's new address and telephone number is:

Shropshire Tourism, Grove House, 8 St Julians Friars, Shrewsbury, SY1 1XL

Tel: 01743 261919

Darwin Treasure Hunt - Enjoy The Fun of Collecting

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:20:38 UTC

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.

Shropshire Praised for Role in the Birth of the Modern Olympics

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:18:17 UTC

The Shropshire market town of Much Wenlock has been praised by cabinet Minister Tessa Jowell and Olympic Gold medallist Jonathan Edwards for its status as the birthplace of the modern Olympics.

Shropshire’s Captain Matthew Webb Named As Unsung Hero

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:43:07 UTC

Captain Matthew Webb, the first person to swim the English Channel without the use of artificial aids, has been ranked as 25th in a list of Britain’s top 50 unsung heroes.

Brompton Cookery School Open For Business

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:26:15 UTC

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

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:54:54 UTC

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.

New company logo for Shropshire Tourism

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:04:40 UTC

New corporate identity for Shropshire Tourism which incorporates a silver studded blue butterfly.

Your Own Personal Sanctuary at Eaton Manor Rural Escapes

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:49:38 UTC

Eaton Manor are delighted to be able to offer our guests gorgeous organic spa treatments, carried out in the comfort of your Eaton Manor home.

Shropshire Shines In CountryFile Magazine

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:15:48 UTC

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

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:02:38 UTC

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

Blists Hill Victorian Town Wins Gold Award For Best Large Visitor Attraction In The West Midlands

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:51:55 UTC

Blists Hill Victorian Town, one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums in Shropshire, has won a gold award in the Best Large Visitor Attractions category at the highly prestigious Heart of England Excellence in Tourism Awards. The accolade was announced at a glittering ceremony last night (29 October) at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham.

Museum Displays James May’s Spitfire

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:39:00 UTC

Viewers of James May’s Toy Stories shown on BBC2 can now see the life size model Spitfire constructed during the show, at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford.

New look members website for Shropshire's tourism industry

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:49:24 UTC

Shropshire Tourism launches a new look industry website

Ludlow Restaurant Amongst Country's Best

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:37:37 UTC

A Shropshire restaurant has been ranked in the country's top 100 Restaurants.

Darwin Dinosaur

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:17:51 UTC

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

Ironbridge Gorge Museums Celebrate Remarkable Visitor Figures

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:26:02 UTC

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

Percival Prentice Arrives At Cosford

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:20:23 UTC

The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford recently took delivery of an RAF Percival Prentice that was flown in to RAF Cosford by pilot Ben Cross from Coventry.

Wrexham & Shropshire Passengers Called To Feed Back On Catering

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:17:59 UTC

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

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:58:22 UTC

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.

Whitchurch Re-Enacts Cheshire Cheese Canalboat Run

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:40:32 UTC

The early 1900’s era when Whitchurch was the epicentre of Cheshire farmhouse cheese production recently brought to life again with the Whitchurch Better Welcome project re-enacting a ‘cheese run’.

Best Western Valley Hotel wins Gold Award in the Green Tourism Business Scheme

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:09:42 UTC

The Best Western Valley Hotel in Ironbridge is the first hotel in Shropshire to be awarded the coveted Gold award, under the Green Tourism Business Scheme, for demonstrating excellence in environmental practice.

Eley’s Of Ironbridge Invited To Take Pork Pies To Japan

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:01:24 UTC

An Ironbridge hand raised pork pie producer has been invited to showcase his handmade pies at the Barakura Harvest Festival in Japan during October to introduce them to the country.

Rural Business Gets Creative with Alpacas

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:50:46 UTC

A Shropshire business woman is launching an innovative series of workshops combining the talents of a well-known artist with the fleece from her herd of alpacas.

New Bike Shop Wheeled In At The Market Hall

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:26:24 UTC

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

See a different side of Ludlow...

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:38:23 UTC

Ludlow's beautiful riverside walks are featured in a new, free trail guide launched this summer and available from Ludlow Visitor Information Centre.

Shropshire Real Ale Features in Good Beer Guide 2010

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:36:45 UTC

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.

Shropshire Restaurants Still Feature in Top 50

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:44:32 UTC

Ludlow in South Shropshire still retains its status as a foodie paradise with two of the town's restaurants featured in the 2010 Good Food Guide.

Spooky and Ghostly Guided Walks in Shrewsbury

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:03:43 UTC

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

Darwin Descendant Re-Creates Beagle Voyage

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:33:23 UTC

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

Hairy Bikers in Shropshire

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:36:12 UTC

The Hairy Bikers visit to Shropshire is being screened on BBC2 this Friday 28th August at 5:15pm as part of The Hairy Bikers Food Tour of Britain series.

Sponsorship Coup For Shropshire's New Cookery School

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:43:06 UTC

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

Ironbridge Gorge Museums take Sixth place in Little Chef's Top UK 51 Family Days Out

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:55:48 UTC

The Ironbridge Gorge Museums in Shropshire's stunning Severn valley have beaten off stiff competition from the UK's top visitor attractions to be crowned number six, in a brand new national family days out guide created from public nominations.

Holiday at Home in Shropshire

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:52:10 UTC

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

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:59:40 UTC

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

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:43:45 UTC

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.

International Sculpture Exhibition comes to Ellesmere

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:16:10 UTC

An international exhibition of sculpture in the landscape will open in Ellesmere, Shropshire, on 15th August 2009, the Chairman of the Ellesmere Sculpture Initiative (ESI), Alan Bradbury, announced today.

Tanners Christmas Wine Tastings With a Difference!

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:42:49 UTC

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.

Walking the Shropshire Way with the help of the Shropshire Hills Shuttles

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:12:51 UTC

Walking is one of the best ways to explore the hills and valleys, villages and heritage of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the Shropshire Hills Shuttles are an excellent way to access the AONB for walking, sightseeing, pub lunches, picnics and more.

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

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:23:37 UTC

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

Brompton Cookery School

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:04:17 UTC

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

Victorian Farm Christmas in Shropshire

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:54:16 UTC

Following the success of 'Victorian Farm', Lion Television is making three more 60 minute programmes looking at the lives of 19th century farmers, to be broadcast on BBC 2 at Christmas 2009

Two World Heritage Sites for Shropshire

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:46:00 UTC

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.

Mixing Musicians and Monthly Markets

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:16:50 UTC

Calling all musicians! Musicians are invited to play at the monthly farmers markets at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms.

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

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:31:29 UTC

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.

Muller Dairy To Work With Local Schools

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:48:19 UTC

School children to participate in farm visits as part of a new initiative

The Shropshire Mammoth is the Oldest in Britain

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:17:33 UTC

Mammoth remains discovered in Condover

Laura Penman Owner of Fishmore Hall Wins Prestigious Acorn Award 2009

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:02:58 UTC

Ludlow hotel proprietor wins award

Educational Visit To The Market Hall Hailed A Success!

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:50:48 UTC

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

Museum Loco Moves to her New Home at Blists Hill Victorian Town

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:46:15 UTC

As part of the exciting £12m redevelopment plans at Blists Hill Victorian Town staff at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum are today setting about moving a 35 tonne locomotive from its current location outside Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron to the fascinating open-air Museum.

Restaurant Re-launch Goes Down A Treat

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:55:42 UTC

The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, in conjunction with Aramark Catering, has officially re-launched its restaurant and menus with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Museums Visitor Centre.

Top Awards for Ludlow Castle

Thu, 28 May 2009 09:11:12 UTC

Ludlow Castle is the proud recipient of four awards in just one week for The Castle House project

Shrewsbury is put on the map!

Thu, 14 May 2009 10:05:01 UTC

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.

Historic Ellesmere Yard To Open For New Visitor Season

Wed, 06 May 2009 08:29:18 UTC

Restoration of Ellesmere Boat Yard in North Shropshire is nearing completion

Home Sweet Home At The Market Hall in Shrewsbury

Tue, 05 May 2009 10:47:25 UTC

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

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:30:02 UTC

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

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:43:41 UTC

Shropshire's Direct Rail Link to London

Experts pick Shropshire for Britain's Great Views

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:29:17 UTC

The Ramblers has named the Stiperstones in Shropshire as one of Britain's most stunning viewpoints in its new book 'Walk Britain's Great Views'.

Guided Walking Tours of Shrewsbury

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:01:51 UTC

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.

3rd Birthday Bonanza for Online Collections

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:23:36 UTC

The Royal Air Force Museum is proud to announce the re-launch of its online collections database, Navigator, with the inclusion of over 16,000 new images from the portfolio of the renowned aviation photographer Charles Brown - a fitting addition, as part of the online collection's 3rd birthday celebrations.

Full Steam Ahead For Savings

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:20:42 UTC

The RAF Museum Cosford is proud to announce that Wrexham & Shropshire rail passengers can now enjoy discounts on all items in the Restaurant and Museum Shop. All passengers will receive a 10% discount on any purchase made when they present Staff a valid (on the day) Wrexham and Shropshire train ticket.

Food Award Win For Fishmore Hall

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:19:14 UTC

Fishmore Hall in Ludlow Features in Good Food Awards 2009

Find The Perfect Cure At The Market Hall

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:19:58 UTC

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

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:47:27 UTC

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

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:49:51 UTC

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

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:26:57 UTC

New Seafood Bar for the Market Hall

Great Value Group Visits to Stokesay Castle

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:05:06 UTC

Stokesay Castle is the finest and best preserved 13th century fortified manor house in England, in an exquisitely pretty setting on the beautiful Welsh borders.

Darwin Stamps to be launched

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:46:20 UTC

Royal Mail is launching a range of new stamps to commemorate the bi-centenary of Charles Darwin. The grand unveiling of the six new designs will take place on February 12th; the 200th birthday of the man himself, in his birthplace of Shrewsbury.

US Professor visits Shrewsbury as part of Darwin Celebrations

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:55:56 UTC

Shrewsbury welcomed American Professor, Bill Durham from Stanford University in California to the town last week.

German World Service comes to Shrewsbury

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:45:28 UTC

Shrewsbury has played host to a journalist from the German World Service this week to promote the town's connections with Charles Darwin.

New Embroidery Art to Commemorate Charles Darwin

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:31:06 UTC

A new piece of embroidery art is currently on show at the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery at Rowley's House.

Darwin: Celebrate the man and inspire the future naturalist

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:19:32 UTC

The 12th February 2009 is the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth and what better way to celebrate his birthday than to inspire the next generation of naturalists to get outdoors and explore nature with The Curious Mind of Young Darwin published by Shrewsbury based charity the Field Studies Council.

Charles Darwin Commemorative Collection

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:12:40 UTC

Hunters of Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, has recently taken delivery of a range of bone china ware commemorating the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth in 1809.

Market Hall Awards Shoppers with Tasty Treat

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:17:38 UTC

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

Shropshire's Michelin Stars Continue to Shine

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:15:56 UTC

Two Shropshire restaurants feature within the 2009 Michelin guide

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

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:12:09 UTC

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

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:28:14 UTC

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.

South Shropshire Bed & Breakfast features in The Guardian

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:15:53 UTC

A South Shropshire Bed & Breakfast features in The Guardian.

Two Thirds of a Million Visitors for Award Winning Exhibition

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:47:31 UTC

After winning a string of awards in 2008, The National Cold War Exhibition at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford ended the year on a high by enjoying a record 665,690 visitors since its opening.

Beating the Credit Crunch at The Market Hall

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:42:26 UTC

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

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:27:02 UTC

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

Myspace, Screen West Midlands and Vertigo Films Announce Innovative Plans To Release Faintheart, The Re-enactment Themed Film Filmed On Location In Ludlow, Shropshire

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:07:08 UTC

The World's First User Generated Feature Film to be Screened for Free in the UK

Acton Scott to feature on BBC Television's Victorian Farm

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:51:24 UTC

Due to air from 8th January onwards on BBC Two

Darwin's Worms - Unsung heroes?

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:32:52 UTC

Have you ever felt unappreciated at work? Do you toil away all day long with nobody seeming to notice?

A Slice of South Africa at The Market Hall

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:30:59 UTC

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.

Coalbrookdale 300 Exhibition - Celebrates 300th Anniversary Of The Industrial Revolution

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:29:37 UTC

Easter 2009 - January 2010

Digitizing your memories at The Market Hall

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:40:53 UTC

A family-run business has recently located to The Market Hall in Shrewsbury and is attracting quite an interest from members of the public still feeling the love for their old vinyl tunes.

Spainish Cuisine on the Menu at The Market Hall

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:38:49 UTC

Shoppers of all ages are gearing up for the opening of "Espandia"-Tapas Bar locating to the market floor of the Market Hall in Shrewsbury this month.

Ironbridge Gorge Museums Win Best Cultural Experience

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:28:41 UTC

The cream of the West Midlands tourist industry were gathered at a prestigious awards ceremony this week night for the Tourism West Midlands and Advantage West Midlands 'Excellence in Tourism Awards' held at the ICC in Birmingham.

Local Museum Wins "Access For All" Award

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:18:54 UTC

The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford was last night awarded with the "Access for All Award" at the Tourism West Midlands Excellence Awards 2008 in recognition of its pioneering work in extending access to its multi-award winning Museum and National Cold War Exhibition.

Tourism 'Oscar' Winners Unveiled

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:22:25 UTC

Shropshire Shines in the Heart of England Excellence Awards

MERLIN Turns The Spotlight Onto Wroxter Roman City

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:19:19 UTC

On the trail of King Arthur in Shropshire

Darwin Sculpture

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:17:31 UTC

Quantum Leap Sculpture by Pearce and Lal

Locals Turn to History to Beat the Credit Crunch

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:39:10 UTC

With the credit crunch really affecting the pound in everyone's pocket, and predictions of a full-blown recession only months away, people throughout the region are turning to the past as a solution to low-cost days out - or more specifically, to English Heritage!

Müller Yogurts - Made in Shropshire

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:58:35 UTC

Müller are very proud that their yogurts are made in Shropshire and, so are we.

Ale on Tap - Delivering Shropshire's Finest Beer to Your Doorstep

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:21:27 UTC

Ale on Tap brings Shropshire's finest, award winning beer direct to your doorstep.

Bishop's Castle is Awarded Walkers are Welcome Status

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:17:56 UTC

Bishop's Castle has joined Church Stretton in receiving Walkers are Welcome status.

UFOs In Shropshire

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:29:49 UTC

It may come as a surprise to some that Shropshire is the UFO capital of Britain

Church Stretton Wins Accolade to Become A Walkers Are Welcome Town

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 UTC

Church Stretton wins National walking award

STAGE by Dorothy Cross

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:47:17 UTC

An exciting new video art installation by Dorothy Cross, an artist with an international reputation, has been commissioned by Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery. The work is inspired by the life and ideas of Charles Darwin, born in Shrewsbury in 1809, and launches the Darwin 200 celebrations in the town.