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16th August 2010
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.
26th July 2010
Oswestry takes to the Streets
The streets of Oswestry will be buzzing on July 31st when the town’s traders put on a shopping experience not to be missed. This will be an event for the whole family to enjoy in a celebration of the diversity and strength of all that Oswestry has to offer in terms of retail, art, heritage and culture.
8th July 2010
Oswestry Volunteers help town prepare for Britain in Bloom Judging
Volunteers from Sainsbury’s in Oswestry are helping the town’s In Bloom Committee prepare for their judging on July 21st.
8th July 2010
New Website and Special Offers for Oswestry & North Shropshire
A new portal website www.shropshiredaysout.co.uk has been launched to promote Oswestry and North Shropshire. The website is just one element of a whole marketing and PR campaign delivered by Shropshire Tourism on behalf of Shropshire Council and the Northern Area Partnership. The site features information on the market towns, news, downloadable trails and exclusive voucher offers for some of North Shropshire’s most popular attractions.
8th July 2010
Whittington Castle first place in England to hold unique hologram exhibition
Whittington Castle near Oswestry has been chosen as the first place in England to host an innovative exhibition called 'Bringing the Artefacts Back to the People' which sees historic artefacts brought to life in 3D.
8th July 2010
Summer in Ironbridge
A whole host of events are taking place in Ironbridge this Summer to keep everyone entertained
16th June 2010
Last Chance to help Blists Hill Victorian Town win £100,000
Blists Hill Victorian Town in Ironbridge has got just a few days left to beat off stiff competition to win £100,000. It is one of only four museums in the country shortlisted to win the prestigious Art Fund Prize. The Museum is encouraging people to get on line and vote as soon as possible as the voting closes at 5pm on Friday 18th June
11th June 2010
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
14th May 2010
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.
13th May 2010
Herons, Blue Tits and Coal Tits seen hatch live on Shropshire's very own nestcam and even Cygnets.
The staff at the newly refurbished Boathouse Visitor Centre in Ellesmere were thrilled to see 5 Blue Tit chicks hatch yesterday in front of their very own eyes whilst watching the spectacular site via CCTV.
29th April 2010
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.
11th March 2010
‘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.
3rd March 2010
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
1st March 2010
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.
23rd February 2010
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
8th February 2010
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”.
9th October 2009
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.
15th September 2009
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.
28th July 2009
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.
15th July 2009
Passionate About Re-Learning Old Skills? Want To Learn To Be Self Sufficient?
Why Not Spend a Week On a Victorian Farm in Shropshire?
29th June 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.