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29th July 2010

Parliamentarians Take Stokesay Castle!

Cromwell’s men are in town, and they are looking for new recruits to join the Parliamentarian forces this summer at Stokesay Castle!

New Season of Evening Events at Museum of the Gorge

Professional Production Company to Perform Murder Mystery Play during August and September

Let Fishmore Hall extend your stay this Summer

Allow yourself to relax in complete comfort this Summer with an extended stay at Fishmore Hall, located in the picturesque Shropshire countryside

Cycle to the h.Art - Herefordshire’s Art week 11-19 September 2010

From 11-19 September, Herefordshire & the Welsh border’s thriving arts & crafts community open up their workshops & studios to visitors.

Borderland Bus Trip - A Guided Tour of this Historic Landscape

Join us on Saturday 31st July, at 10am, for a guided bus tour from Churchstoke to find out more about the fascinating heritage of the Stiperstones and Cordon Hill area.

Park (Walk) and Ride comes to the Discovery Centre

Visitors to The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms, are being encouraged to venture a little further afield, thanks to the production of two easy-to-follow walks which link to the innovative Shropshire Hills Shuttle Bus service.

Largest herd of Gloucester Old Spot Pigs found in Ludlow

The Gloucester Old Spot Pig has recently been singled out to gain TSG (Traditional Speciality Guaranteed) accreditation.

The Art of Smoking

The butchery team at a Shropshire food centre have been spending a great deal of time and effort smoking behind the building.

Summer in Ironbridge

A whole host of events are taking place in Ironbridge this Summer to keep everyone entertained

Olympic Mascot coming to Wenlock Olympian Games

The London 2012 Olympic mascot will be a VIP visitor at the annual Wenlock Olympian Games in Much Wenlock on Sunday 11th July.

Local Business Wins Award for 'Going Green'

Mocktree Barns Holiday Cottages have just been awarded GOLD by the Green Tourism Business Scheme.

BBC2's new series Ben Fogle's Escape in Time filmed at Acton Scott, airs from 5 July 2010

Historic Shropshire estate, famous as the location for BBC's Victorian Farm, returns to TV including a cast of well known Acton Scott faces

Red Arrows to fly at RAF Cosford Air Show on 13th June

The Team has been able to complete the revised training schedule and has now been given the Public Display Authority required to enable them to perform their display at Air Shows this year

Supply Soap Success!

Guests staying at the Longmynd Hotel in Church Stretton have been treated to indulgent new soaps from Dragonfly Dawn. Joy James, the owner of the company, makes a range of beautiful soaps, one of which, “Shropshire Gold” is made from purely Shropshire sourced ingredients.

Treat your Dad to an Action Packed Rally Weekend at Fishmore Hall this Father’s Day

Treat Dad to the drive of his life at Fishmore Hall this Father’s Day by splashing out on their exclusive ‘Rally Rush’ package.

Explore Titterstone Clee with ‘Friends of the Shropshire Hills’

Members of ‘Friends of the Shropshire Hills’ are being invited to explore the rich industrial heritage of Titterstone Clee with local expert Alf Jenkins, who was born on Titterstone, and Glynn Barratt, local archaeologist who has studied the Clee Hills in great detail.

Horsing About In Ironbridge Gorge

On Saturday, 12 June Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge will stage a special event to demonstrate the important role played by horses in daily life over a hundred years ago. Around ten horses across a range of breeds and sizes will be on show, some wearing traditional harness while others will be highly decorated as they would have appeared on high days and holidays.

Enginuity Converts Power Tools Into Racing Cars

Saturday 29th May to Sunday 6th June

Open Gardens and Arbor Day made easy by Shropshire Hills Shuttle buses

Walcot Hall Open Gardens and Aston on Clun Arbour Day are both on the Secret Hills Shuttle bus circuit and make great days out this Bank Holiday Weekend.

Ludlow Food Centre celebrate National BBQ Week

Alfresco eaters all over the country are looking forward to the 14th ‘National Barbeque Week’. This celebration of all things char grilled runs from May 31st to June 6th but this year it has been renamed ‘National Braai Week’.

Tourism Chief’s Delight at New Olympic Mascot

Chief Executive of Shropshire Tourism Simon McCloy has expressed his delight that the new official 2012 Olympic mascot has been named ‘Wenlock’, firmly putting Much Wenlock and Shropshire’s Olympic connection on the map.

SOUTH SHROPSHIRE TOURISM LIMITED AGM 2010

AGM South Shropshire Tourism Limited took place on Tuesday 11th May 2010

Historic estate of Acton Scott, Shropshire, of BBC’s Victorian Farm fame and forthcoming NEW TV series Escape in Time to offer luxury ‘Glamping’ experience.

If ‘hopping’ overseas has lost some of its appeal, there’s a surprising and relaxing holiday alternative arriving in a picturesque corner of the South Shropshire Hills.

Blists Hill Victorian Town Short-Listed for £100,000

Blists Hill Victorian Town, one of ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums, is one of four institutions short-listed for the £100,000 Art Fund Prize, the UK’s largest single arts prize.

Heart of England Excellence in Tourism Awards officially launched

The Heart of England Excellence in Tourism Awards have been officially launched at Drayton Manor Theme Park.

Shropshire & the Welsh Borders brochure

Over the past 12 months the team at Shropshire Tourism has handled 19,050 direct requests for the Shropshire & the Welsh Borders brochure and we are continuing to respond to requests on a daily basis. You will receive your booking forms for the 2011 brochure in the next couple of weeks so please keep an eye out for them.

Comet to feature on BBC’s ‘The One Show’

The de Havilland Comet was the world’s first jet airliner. The Comet 1, an early example which is on display at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, will appear in a special feature on BBC 1's ‘The One Show’ on 4th May at 7.00pm, covering the short but historic service of the aircraft.

Use the Shuttle buses over the Bank Holiday

Bank Holidays are busy times on the road, so why not beat the bustle and step onto the Shuttle buses to explore the Shropshire Hills this weekend.

Shropshire Fidget Pie

The Shropshire Fidget Pie has been around for over 400 years and is one of the few unique food products left in Shropshire. Shropshire Blue did not originate in Shropshire and Shrewsbury biscuits are made all of the world so in many ways the Fidget is all that is left.

Stokesay Castle’s Gatehouse - Looking Better Than Ever!

A brighter entrance awaits visitors to Stokesay Castle, near Ludlow, this spring, as refurbishment and restoration work on the timber-framed gatehouse is revealed in its colourful glory!

Spring has Arrived at Fishmore Hall

Fishmore Hall in Ludlow, Shropshire has announced its spring calendar of events to be held at the Georgian countryside hotel throughout April and May.

Shropshire Food Producer Wins National Award

Ludlow Food Centre has won a national award at the recent Foodex show held at Birmingham’s NEC.

The Shropshire Hills Shuttles start up on Saturday 3rd April 2010

The Shuttles are 16-seater mini-buses which provide easy access into the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for walking, sightseeing, pub lunches, picnics and more. Two Shuttle circuits enable you to explore two very distinctive parts of the Shropshire Hills.

Ludlow Food Centre unveil new drink

A local food producer has started making a new type of drink using buttermilk.

Ludlow Food Centre complete Marmalade production milestone

A local food producer has just completed a milestone in the production of marmalade.

Nominate your favourite Shropshire Restaurant

Shropshire Tourism is encouraging people to nominate their favourite Shropshire restaurant for ‘Ramsay’s Best Restaurant’, a new Channel 4 series dedicated to celebrating the finest restaurants in the UK.

Shropshire Tourism Member Business to feature on BBC One’s Country Tracks

A unique Shropshire business, Hawks on Walks, that gives people the opportunity to walk through the countryside and become a falconer for the morning, has been chosen to feature on BBC One’s Country Tracks.

‘We Are England’ Photography Competition

Shropshire Tourism is encouraging people to take photos of Shropshire to enter into the ‘We Are England’ photography competition to help raise the profile of the county ahead of the Commonwealth Games that take place later this year in Delhi, with great prizes on offer.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.