Top 10 things to do in Shropshire this weekend

Large Model Aircraft Rally – RAF Cosford

Hundreds of scale models will be taking to the skies this weekend. The famous air show is a must see for any aviation enthusiast – or anyone who just fancies an afternoon in the sun! As an extra treat any child accompanied by an adult goes free! Tickets can be purchased on their website at a discounted rate or bought on the day for £10. If you really want to see all the sights weekend camping is available for just £45. For more information visit www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford.

Meet the Animals – Blists Hill

Get up close and personal to the fantastic farm animals of Blists Hill. Starting at 11am visitors will be able to meet the town's shire horses, poultry and pigs! Not only will you be able to get up and close to the animals, visitors will be able to chat to the townsfolk in their shops and cottages. Make sure you stop off at the New Inn pub to enjoy some cooling real ale. Visit www.ironbridge.org.uk for details.

Wild Weather Workshops – Enginuty

We may not have much wild weather at the moment but that won't stop the staff at Enginuty in Ironbridge. Find out where snow comes from and what makes thunder growl, how a rainbow is made and even see a hurricane being formed. Not only that, visitors will also be able to generate electricity from flowing water, build an earthquake proof tower and challenge the robotic arm to test the speed of their reactions. There's also a soft play area for smaller children and a gift shop packed with great science and technology inspired toys. For more information visit www.ironbridge.org.uk.

Festival at the Edge – Much Wenlock

A weekend of fantastic storytelling set in glorious views of the Shropshire countryside. This annual international storytelling festival is the oldest one of its kind in England. From Friday to Sunday there is always something for everyone ranging from theatre, music and comedy. Guests can even join in with workshops, story rounds and informal music sessions. As well as all this there's a craft fair, a wide range of catering and a CAMRA real ale bar. For more information visit www.festivalattheedge.org.

Gloucester Old Spot Festival – Ludlow Food Centre

This weekend celebrate all things pig. The food centre is home to one of the largest herds of Gloucester Old Spot in the country. This event will feature exciting pig demonstrations, learn how to make sausage and enjoy a pig BBQ. Visit the brand new piggy park and get the kids stuck into lots of exciting activities such as pin the tail on the pig, piggy face painting and lots of competitions. The kids will also love the piggy programmes, inflatables and gingerbread pig decorating. For more information visit www.ludlowfoodcentre.co.uk.

Geology Extravaganza – Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre

Dust off your old trainers because you'll be needing them this weekend at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Throughout the day there will be a wide range of geological displays, experts on hand to help and you will be able to make your own plaster cast fossil to take home. The perfect day out for any Geologist. For more information visit www.shropshire.gov.uk/shropshire-hills-discovery-centre.

The Rally in the Valley – Bridgnorth

For the first time in six years the sun will be shining on Grange Hill Farm as the annual Rally in the Valley gets underway. See the best steam and vintage areas and enjoy amazing arena displays. There is also a wide range of crafts, children's activities, hot and cold food and a licensed bar. For more information visit www.therallyinthevalley.co.uk.

Go back for Murder – Theatre Severn

This weekend sees the end of a successful run of Agatha Christies Go back for Murder. The play stars Liza Goddard star of TV show Bergerac. Sophie who was appeared in Land Girls, Holby City and Jayne Eyre and Robert Duncan who played Gus Hedges in the multi-award winning comedy Drop the Dead Donkey. In its final weekend the play will be performed Friday night and Saturday afternoon and evening. Tickets start at £16. For more information visit www.theatresevern.co.uk.

Go wild with the Wardens – Attingham Park

Get muddy and messy this weekend at Attingham Park. Make a mud pie, dam a stream and play everyone's favourite childhood game, pooh sticks. Be sure to pack your wellies and its set to be one muddy day. Normal admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park.

If you go down the woods today – Mosley Old Hall

The quick trip over the border to Wolverhampton is well worth it this weekend. Have you ever wondered what minibeasts live in the woods? Come on the bug hunt and see what you can find! Make a butterfly feeder and discover how to attract butterflies. A perfect day out for kids, and parents can relax in the historic farmhouse and see a bed slept in by a king. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/moseley-old-hall.

By Beth Motherwell