The tranquil ruins of Wenlock Priory stand in a picturesque setting on the fringe of beautiful Much Wenlock. An Anglo-Saxon monastery was founded here in about 680 by King Merewalh of Mercia, whose abbess daughter Milburge was hailed as a saint. Her relics were miraculously re-discovered here in 1101, attracting both pilgrims and prosperity to […]
More InfoPottery Workshop with Sara Wood, Bunting and Bells 11am-12.30pm £25 Includes materials and refreshment
This is a wonderful creative workshop making Pinch Pottery Toadstools with Sara Wood, You will be taught how to make your Toadstool, glaze and shape, a refreshment is included. Sara […]
Can you name the town that was the inspiration for the modern Olympic Games? If you said Much Wenlock, you’re spot on. At the Much Wenlock Museum you’ll discover how Baron Pierre de Coubertin was inspired to start the modern Olympics when he visited the Much Wenlock Olympian Games. You’ll also find out about the […]
More InfoSaturday 9th March 11am-12:30pm Making your own of ceramic Easter Decorations, to keep or give as presents. Bring along any ideas you have to work from. A lovely creative experimental […]
Saturday 14th October 11am-12:30pm Making bells, bunting, bowls Bring along any ideas you have to work from. A lovely creative experimental workshop suitable for all abilities!!
Saturday 28th October 11am-12:30pm Making bells, bunting, bowls and Christmas decorations. Bring along any ideas you have to work from. A lovely creative experimental workshop suitable for all abilities!!
Antique emporiums, sustainable lifestyle stores and creative gift shops are just some of the high street experiences on offer in the North Shropshire town of Whitchurch. Fast becoming an indie shoppers haven, Whitchurch has a wonderful array of unique independent retailers. From small fashion boutiques and traditional toy & book shops to homeware stores and […]
Read MoreForget your worries in this spacious and tranquil retreat. Set in the most beautiful Shropshire countryside, it is the perfect location to relax. If you are more energetic why not explore the area on foot on the many hiking routes or bring your bike and cycle around the stunning landscape Originally part of the Kenley […]
More InfoWed 15th March – Coalbrookdale’s Glass Classroom, 2.30pm The Smithemans of Little Wenlock, a talk by the joint Lords of Manor Of Madeley with the Brook family – Neil Clarke. A small charge […]
Shropshire Welcomes …. The Colours of Autumn There’s nowhere lovelier than the Shropshire countryside in autumn, as the woodland leaves change from green to a palette of oranges, crimsons and scarlets. We’ve picked out the best spots across the county to take in the autumnal colours, whether you’re looking for beautiful hikes, relaxing […]
Read MoreIn A Shropshire Lad, a collection of poems published in 1896, AE Housman wrote: “Clunton and Clunbury, Clungunford and Clun, are the quietest places under the sun.” Some 125 years later, down in this idyllic, out-of-the-way corner of south-west Shropshire, it is still very quiet indeed. The same is true across much of the […]
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