Top 10 things to do in Shropshire this Fathers' Day

1. Ellsemere Food and Drink Festival

If the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, a trip to Ellsemere food and drink festival will show dad you really care! Held at Ellsemere Market Hall and Town Hall, the festival runs for the whole weekend and showcases the best local and national produce from fruit, cheeses and meat to wines, beer and homemade chocolates. Entry is free, For more information visit www.ellesmerefoodfestival.co.uk.

2. Drive a train at Telford Steam Railway

Give your dad The chance to drive one of the railway's trams for 20 minutes

the ultimate gift this year, guaranteed to be almost every dad (or granddad's) dream.

, not only this but you and your dad will have unlimited travel for the whole day on the railways gauge line. This is sure to be a popular event so be sure to reserve your slot if you want to treat your old man. Family tickets are £20. For more information visit: www.telfordsteamrailway.co.uk

3. The vintage vehicle and machinery rally and craft show at Oswestry Showground

A great day out for Dad and the whole family too enjoy. The show, which runs all weekend, is packed full of family entertainment. The House of Black star Historical re-enactment group will be setting up their medieval village on the showground.

Fox's fun fair provides something to keep the little ones happy with amusement rides and bouncy castles and possibly a bungee jump! In addition to all this visitors will be able to get to see a wide array for Steam Engines, Vintage and Veteran Cars, Vintage fire engines and buses and Vintage pedal and motor cycles. For more information visit: www.cvvms.co.uk

4. Weston Park International Model Air Show

This year's model air show promises to be bigger and better than ever.

You and your dad can enjoy the amazing Battle of Britain pyrotechnic display on both Saturday and Sunday as well the full size aircraft display with the return of the fantastic Swift Glider Display team. Make a weekend of it with overnight camping and bands performing on both the Friday and Saturday Night. Adult tickets are £11 and Children under 5 go free. For more information visit: www.westonparkmodelairshow.co.uk

5. Secret Gardens of Ludlow

If your dad loves pottering around the garden then this one is for you. For one day only visitors will be able to explore some of Ludlow's wonderful private gardens, not normally open to the public. The gardens are hidden away behind Ludlow's Town centre houses. Some gardens are old favourites and others new that have never been opened to the public before. Visitors will be able to enjoy teas and ice cream in the backdrop of these idyllic gardens. Treat your dad to some of the books, plants and garden accessories. Maps and tickets are now available to buy from www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk Tickets are priced at £6.50

6. Father's day at Hawkestone Park Follies

Treat your dad to some countryside pursuits. Visitors will get the chance to have a go at some 4x4 archery, bird of prey handling and clay pigeon shooting. The park will also be open as normal so you and your dad have the chance to explore the historic woodlands packed full of cliffs, crags, caves and extraordinary monuments built over 200 years ago. Entry is £7 for adults and £4.50 for children. (plus additional costs for any activities) For more information please visit: www.hawkstoneparkfollies.co.uk.

7. Guided Tour of Stokesay Castle

Treat your dad to a unique opportunity to see virtually untouched Victorian interior. The house was the location for Keira Knightly movie "Atonement" so any film buff dad is sure to love the chance to find out the history of this beautiful Victorian house. Tickets start at £15 for more information visit stokesaycourt.com

8. Father's Day Steeplechase at Hoo Farm

Get your dad up and moving this father's day with the annual father's egg and spoon race at Hoo Farm. The Hoo Farm tote will be in action so visitors can choose your favourite runner and cheer them to the finish. The farm will be open as normal so visitors will able to get up close and personal to the farms wide range of animals, ranging from Llamas and Meerkats to Snakes and Lizards. You're sure to find something your dad will enjoy. Normal admission charges apply. For more information visit: www.hoofarm.com

9. Gamekeeper for the day at Dudmaston Hall

Give your dad a day he won't forget at Dudmaston Hall. This father's day dads are being given the chance to spend the day in the life of a Falconer, ferreter or an archer. People who still uphold these ancient skills will be on hand to teach dad all he needs to know. He will even have the chance to join in with flying the birds of prey, racing ferrets and loosing arrows from a bow. Normal admission charges apply. For more information visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dudmaston-estate

10. Black Country Living Museum

Hop over the border to the Black Country Living museum where as a father's day special tickets are half price for all Dads! It's sure to be worth that extra trip as visitors will get the chance to travel back in time on the vintage tram and see all the vintage cars and bikes on display. Kit dad out with a new flat cap or outfit at Morralls' the 1930's Gentlemen outfitters or treat him to a point of Real Black Country Ale in the Bottle & Glass Inn and some traditionally cooked fish and chips at Hobb's and Sons fish and chip shop. Prices for adults start from £13.95 and children £7.45. For more information visit http://www.bclm.co.uk/

By Beth Motherwell