Ludlow and the Shropshire Hills News
A Wheely Wonderful way to explore the delights of Ludlow
One of the great joys of a visit to Ludlow and the beautiful surrounding countryside is to drop down a gear or two, relax and explore at your own pace. And the perfect way to do that is by bicycle. On two wheels, you can wend your way through the leafy lanes and narrow streets, stopping off wherever takes your fancy to soak up the sights, or simply take a well earned rest and refreshments.
Hedgerow Harvest
Want to have a go at jam and cake making using succulent autumn fruits from our hedgerows? Join us on Tuesday 21st September, 9.30am -3pm at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre to find out about hedgerows and the products that we can make from them.
New Camping and Park & Ride for this year's Ludlow Food Fesitival
Two new ventures have been introduced for this years Ludlow Marches Food and Drink Festival “ a new Park and Ride site and an official tent camp site making it easier to get to and stay at the festival throughout the weekend.
Family Foraging - Sunday 12th September
Join Jenni Clegg, from Natural England, and Cath Landles, from the Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership, on Sunday 12th September, for a stroll on The Stiperstones to learn about the variety of berries that grow on this beautiful heather clad heathland.
Discover Local in the Shropshire Hills “ forthcoming events.
A new three year landscape project Discover Local has been launched in the Shropshire Hills, funded by LEADER.
Bank Holiday bus rides into the hills
The Shropshire Hills Shuttles are much more than a simple bus ride into the hills, or so our research suggests.
Meet Your A Knight In Shining Armour at Stokesay Castle!
If you are feeling a bit blue that the summer is drawing to a close, what better way of seeing the season out with a bang than at Stokesay Castle, where a duo of knights in shining armour are waiting to fight for your honour!
Heritage Open Days across Shropshire
Hidden gems and family favourites across Shropshire will open free as part of Britain’s annual Heritage Open Days, a four day celebration of heritage and architecture this September.
Take a shot at the Glorious Twelfth at Fishmore Hall
Sharp-shooters will be dusting down their shotguns and heading for the moors as the grouse shooting season gets under way this Thursday.
St Bartholomew's Day Celebrations At Blists Hill
St Bartholomews Day celebrations are being revived at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire on Tuesday, 24th August with drama, wizardry and fun family entertainment.