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MORE FAMILIES THAN EVER ARE VISITING HISTORIC SITES, SAYS ENGLISH HERITAGE

– Family visits increase by more than 50% over the past decade – –  18 sites enjoy record-breaking year, including Tintagel Castle and Lindisfarne Priory, as well as lesser-known gems such as Wroxeter and Stokesay Castle – English Heritage welcomed more families to its historic sites last year than ever before, the charity announced today (7 […]

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Community Owned Farm offers environmentally friendly, free and low-cost summer holiday events

Filling the gaps in summer holidays might seem like a bit of a daunting task at times, but at Fordhall Organic Farm, there are several weeks’ worth of ‘kind to your wallet’ activities. As a part of their celebration of the Shropshire Love Nature Festival, a volunteer run festival which aims to bring Shropshire locals […]

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Open Farm Sunday at Ellesmere Estate

The Oteley Estate in Ellesmere will be opening their farm gates on 11th June for an Open Farm Sunday. The 2,000-acre farm is home to Beef Shorthorn and Highland cattle, a flock of sheep, and some pigs.   LEAF Open Farm Sunday unites hundreds of farms across the country for farming’s annual open day to […]

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A locals guide to Bishop's Castle

Bishop’s Castle – an unspoilt medieval delight!   Moving to Bishop’s Castle two years ago, I felt as if I had come home. It is the most welcoming place I have ever been. Bishop’s Castle is an unspoilt, working town dating from the Medieval period. Built on a very steep hill, it is surrounded by […]

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Fordhall Organic Farm joins the Shropshire Good Food

Fordhall Organic Farm joins the Shropshire Good Food Trail Fordhall Organic Farm have long prided themselves on providing an array of food which is better for people and the planet and, of course, tasty too! Fordhall’s pasture fed and freerange meats supply both the farm shop and ‘Arthur’s farm Kitchen’ café. Along with sourcing foodstuffs […]

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Presteigne

Hicks Farm Holidays

Hicks Farm is a quiet livestock farm situated on the borders of the three counties Shropshire, Herefordshire and Powys. Here the beautiful Marches landscape greets you as soon as you step outside the front door. On the farm you will find Rose Cottage and Orchard House. Both properties are homely and superbly equipped, sleeping 7 […]

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Walking Holidays In Shropshire

Walking Holidays In Shropshire One of the many things Shropshire is great for is walking. With 802 square kilometres of Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the south, beautiful meres known as ‘Shropshire’s Lake District’ to the North and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ironbridge, there is much to explore on foot in Shropshire. […]

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Market Drayton

Fordhall Farm

Spend a magical holiday in our Shropshire-made Mongolian yurts, privately situated on our 140 acre organic farm in North Shropshire’s Tern Valley. Our two yurts are interconnected, providing the perfect getaway for up to six people. One is used as the bedroom and the other the living space. We only rent this as one unit, […]

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Ludlow

Ludlow Castle

Welcome to Ludlow Castle, one of the finest medieval ruins in England. Set in the glorious Shropshire countryside at the heart of the superb, bustling black & white market town of Ludlow. Walk through the Castle grounds and see the ancient houses of kings, queens, princes, judges and the nobility – a glimpse into the […]

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BISHOP’S CASTLE PARTY IN THE PARK 2023 – COUNTDOWN TIME!

Bishop’s Castle is counting down to Party in the Park 2023 this coming Saturday, 22 July 2023. It’s a homegrown focus this year: Bishop’s Castle youth open mic bands open at midday with 12/13 year-old band North, teen singer Lilith Pearson and teenage duo Modified Youth. Amy Pugh and Meg Chandler, both Shropshire singer-songwriters, recording […]

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Shrewsbury Castle
Sep 10th 2023 10:30am - 4:00pm

Laura’s Tower, Shrewsbury Castle & Soldiers of Shropshire Museum - Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days 10th September Shrewsbury Castle & The Soldiers of Shropshire Museum   To celebrate this year’s HOD, on Sunday 10th September, we will be unlocking and opening the […]

Bishops Castle

The Castle Hotel

The Castle Hotel in Bishops Castle, has fourteen delightful en-suite bedrooms, three bustling bars, a fine oak panelled restaurant and one of the finest hotel gardens in the land. We also have two cottage available to let, just across the square. The hotel is suffused with that elusive “I’ve got away from it all” feeling. […]

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Winter sunrise from the Wrekin ❤️ 

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Embark on a journey through Ludlow's enchanting streets on a sunny Saturday market day! 🌞✨ 

Witness the lively atmosphere as local traders bring colors and flavors to the scene. Explore quaint independent shops, bask in the aromatic charm of cafes, and savor culinary delights at local restaurants. 

Ludlow's picturesque streets are a canvas of culture waiting to be explored! 🛍️🍽️ 

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"🏰✨ Dive into the heart of Shrewsbury's Castle Quarter – the epicenter of history and grandeur! 🏰 Home to four of the town's largest historic treasures – Shrewsbury Castle, Library, Prison, and Train Station. 

Did you know Shrewsbury Castle's foundations were laid in 1083 by the 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery? 
Montgomery, a cousin of William the Conqueror, earned this castle and more as a thank-you for his aid during the Norman conquest.

From royal stronghold to a 16th-century transformation, Shrewsbury Castle has quite the story. Now, it stands majestically, housing the Shropshire Regimental Museum. 👑🏰 Ready to step into the pages of history?

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