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10th March 2010

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

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

Blists Hill Victorian Town Joins National Museums at Night Campaign

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

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

Vote for Blists Hill Victorian Town to win Art Fund Prize

Bikers bring Easter cheer to the troops at RAF Cosford

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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'

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

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”.

New Website for Shropshire Self Catering Accommodation

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

Beer Festival at Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club

Local festival featuring beers and food from Shropshire and Herefordshire.

Shropshire Restaurants Feature in Michelin Guide 2010

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Your Own Personal Sanctuary at Eaton Manor Rural Escapes

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

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.

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

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.

Ludlow Restaurant Amongst Country's Best

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

Improved Weekday Timetable Boost For Passengers

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.

See a different side of Ludlow...

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

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

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.

Hairy Bikers in Shropshire

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.

Holiday at Home in Shropshire

If you're looking to holiday at home this year and beat the credit crunch then look no further than Shropshire.

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

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?

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

Victorian Farm Christmas in Shropshire

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

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

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

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.

The Shropshire Mammoth is the Oldest in Britain

Mammoth remains discovered in Condover

Laura Penman Owner of Fishmore Hall Wins Prestigious Acorn Award 2009

Ludlow hotel proprietor wins award

Top Awards for Ludlow Castle

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

Wrexham, Shropshire and Marylebone Railway Company

Shropshire's Direct Rail Link to London

Experts pick Shropshire for Britain's Great Views

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'.

ART IN LUDLOW project to give town much needed splash of colour in troubled times

Backed by Cittaslow, Art in Ludlow is a new initiative to encourage visitors into the centre of the town whilst offering local artists a forum to show off their skills, and at the same time brightening up some empty shop windows

Food Award Win For Fishmore Hall

Fishmore Hall in Ludlow Features in Good Food Awards 2009

Great Value Group Visits to Stokesay Castle

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.

SOUTH SHROPSHIRE TOURISM ASSOCIATION EGM

The EGM was held on Wednesday 21st January 2009 at 11am at the Ludlow Food Centre, Bromfield, Ludlow

Shropshire's Michelin Stars Continue to Shine

Two Shropshire restaurants feature within the 2009 Michelin guide

South Shropshire Bed & Breakfast features in The Guardian

A South Shropshire Bed & Breakfast features in The Guardian.

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

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

Due to air from 8th January onwards on BBC Two

Tourism 'Oscar' Winners Unveiled

Shropshire Shines in the Heart of England Excellence Awards

Locals Turn to History to Beat the Credit Crunch

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!

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

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