William Tanner, born in Shropshire in 1839, went to sea and sailed the world, visiting places as far flung as Australia and Chile. Returning as a ship’s captain in 1872, he took his brother Henry into partnership and founded the firm of W. & H. E. Tanner in Shrewsbury. Its cellars were those of the […]
More Info£18.00 per ticket – visit https://www.tanners-wines.co.uk/tanners-historic-guided-tour-august to book. The old market town of Shrewsbury has a long and fascinating past, and at the heart of one of its it’s oldest […]
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Read MoreIt’s starting to look like a packed October coming up in Shropshire, with a host of adult focused Halloween shenanigans as well as family-friendly half term activities on the horizon, including: HALLOWEEN FOR GROWN UPS A very Dickensian Halloween Tour : This Halloween, in Tanners historic wine shop – which dates back to 1872 and […]
Read MoreShropshire can’t offer city breaks as such, as the county doesn’t have any cities! But Shrewsbury, the county’s capital, is a hugely rewarding place for a town break. Its compact centre is almost completely surrounded by a very scenic loop of the River Severn and is packed with historic buildings, particularly from the Tudor and […]
Read MoreWith its farming heritage and fertile countryside, Shropshire is a slice of heaven for foodies. Outstanding food producers abound. You are spoilt for choice for places to stock up on local produce, from delis to butchers and farm shops to markets. This is true right across the county, and not just in the picturesque market […]
Read MoreAs Shropshire begins to re-open and accommodation, attractions, shops, restaurants and bars start to welcome visitors once again, we have created a guide below with some FAQs about what you might need to know before you go, along with the latest official coronavirus UK guidance. The health and safety of visitors, delegates and residents is […]
Read MoreStokesay Court and Pitchford Hall are excited to announce an inaugural History Weekend set in these two splendid Shropshire Country Houses. A series of interesting and diverse talks from varied writers with Marches connections and covering a wide range of historical themes will take place for what it is hoped, will over time, build into […]
Read MoreNothing pairs better than cheese and wine! Explore a hand-picked range of delicious wines which have been carefully paired with a selection of cheese. Our wine merchant from Ludlow Fine […]
Home to a multitude of independent eateries spanning every cuisine, Whitchurch has a growing reputation amongst the foodies who seek out its popular family-run cafes, restaurants and dining experiences. From handcrafted gourmet pies to award-winning gastro cuisine, the town has a little something for everyone. With a heritage rich in Cheese production and hosts to […]
Read MoreA behind-the-scenes tour of Ludlow’s award-winning gin and whisky distillery ?? ?Take a guided tour of Ludlow Distillery and discover how they craft their curiously smooth spirits ?Sip on […]