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January 24, 2025

Stunning garden near Market Drayton to feature on Monty Don's new BBC programme tonight

Shrewsbury Library to host reading from children's tale of Cinnamon the celebrity capybara

Cae Glas Park in Oswestry and Haughmond Hill near Shrewsbury closed to public amid Storm Éowyn

January 21, 2025

Lambing live at Oswestry's Park Hall this February half-term

Your World|Jan 21

Historic Ironbridge Gorge buildings wrapped in scaffolding as landmark restoration work takes place

All aboard! - Paddington Bear is coming to Shropshire and the Severn Valley Railway

January 20, 2025

Attingham Park 'outdoor hub' plans submitted featuring new trails, play areas and refurbished Second World War assets

Attractions|Jan 20

January 15, 2025

Watch: Bears appear confused at frozen lake before excitedly sliding around on the ice in adorable footage

January 14, 2025

Telford zookeepers count hundreds of little heads - and tails - for 'stock take' with new baby animals on the way

January 13, 2025

Winter maintenance and path restoration now underway at Attingham Park

Zookeepers in Telford set to take on Three Peaks challenge

January 9, 2025

Hettie and Hamish the tortoises getting ready for wildlife centre's reopening next week

Shropshire farm offers hands-on experience with cute lambs this Easter

Attractions|Jan 9

January 8, 2025

The National Trust's best places to stay in Shropshire - including a former part of Shrewsbury's medieval defences

January 7, 2025

In photos: Snow provides perfect backdrop for Severn Valley Railway's Winter Steam Gala

Bridgnorth|Jan 7

January 5, 2025

Find out how you could see the spectacular Shrewsbury Sabrina boat lift - while earning a few quid

December 31, 2024

Telford Steam Railway welcomes train enthusiasts for final time before Easter, with TV appearance due next year

News|Dec 31, 2024

December 30, 2024

Chirk Castle to stay shut tomorrow with high winds predicted

Chirk|Dec 30, 2024

December 24, 2024

The National Trust's best wintery walks to enjoy in Shropshire and nearby

News|Dec 24, 2024

December 23, 2024

'Great news' as border heritage railway secures £410,000 chunk from final instalment of government grants scheme

Welshpool|Dec 23, 2024

December 22, 2024

High winds prompt closures at Attingham Park and popular National Trust sites in region

News|Dec 22, 2024

December 21, 2024

Housebuilder sponsors steam railway’s Christmas operations

Your World|Dec 21, 2024

December 20, 2024

Telford zoo's animals including Cinnamon the 'escapybara' get into the festive spirit with Christmas enrichment

News|Dec 20, 2024

December 19, 2024

Christmas holiday fun at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

Your World|Dec 19, 2024

Penybont Young Farmer’s Club’s After Dark Tractor Run will return on Sunday, December 22.

News|Dec 19, 2024

Escape the Christmas stress and find peace in the nation’s forests

Your World|Dec 19, 2024

Severn Valley Railway on track to scoop four heritage awards

News|Dec 19, 2024

December 18, 2024

Winter wonderland Christmas tree festival on in Llandrindod Wells

News|Dec 18, 2024

Kington’s first illuminated and decorated tractor run was a huge hit.

News|Dec 18, 2024

December 16, 2024

Builth Wells' Christmas event - with snow, Santa and an illuminated tractor run.

News|Dec 16, 2024

Severn Valley Railway plans 'whistle off' to mark new year - and 200th anniversary of birth of modern railway

News|Dec 16, 2024

Royal Welsh Show crowned Best Event in Mid Wales at Tourism Awards

News|Dec 16, 2024

December 13, 2024

All change as Severn Valley Railway unveils plans for ‘bold’ but 'essential' restructure

News|Dec 13, 2024

December 12, 2024

Kington's first ever Christmas illuminated tractor run will take place on Saturday, December 14.

News|Dec 12, 2024

December 11, 2024

Blists Hill Victorian Town introduces sensory bags for visitors

Your World|Dec 11, 2024

December 5, 2024

Watch what shoppers have to say after Shrewsbury attracts national praise

News|Dec 5, 2024

November 29, 2024

See Santa and his helpers at Hockerhill this Christmas

Your World|Nov 29, 2024

November 28, 2024

Father Christmas swaps the North Pole for Mid Wales this winter!

News|Nov 28, 2024

Knighton Christmas tree festival takes place this weekend

News|Nov 28, 2024

Llanwrtyd Wells pensioner became a champion at the 2024 Royal Welsh Winter Fair.

News|Nov 28, 2024

Thousands celebrate festive fun at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Winter Fair

News|Nov 28, 2024

November 27, 2024

New museum stocked with relics from aircraft crashes is to open near Bridgnorth

News|Nov 27, 2024

November 26, 2024

On-demand transport scheme with dedicated vehicles coming to Shropshire tourist hotspot in 2025

News|Nov 26, 2024

Welsh Conservatives launched an alternative proposal for farm subsidies at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair.

News|Nov 26, 2024

Wales Deputy First Minister announces changes to farming plans at Winter Fair

News|Nov 26, 2024

Builth Wells woman wins 2024 Nuffield Scholarship

News|Nov 26, 2024

A Builth Wells woman has been presented with the prestigious John Gittins Memorial Award at the Winter Fair.

News|Nov 26, 2024

Powys farming family enjoyed festive Winter Fair features

News|Nov 26, 2024

Welsh school children made sensational snowmen and rocking reindeers for the Winter Fair.

News|Nov 26, 2024

November 25, 2024

The 34th Royal Welsh Winter Fair got underway in sunshine and beefy showers on Monday.

News|Nov 25, 2024