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December 24, 2024

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

December 23, 2024

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

Welshpool|Dec 23

December 22, 2024

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

December 21, 2024

Housebuilder sponsors steam railway’s Christmas operations

Your World|Dec 21

December 20, 2024

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

December 19, 2024

Christmas holiday fun at Ironbridge Valley of Invention

Your World|Dec 19

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

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

Your World|Dec 19

Severn Valley Railway on track to scoop four heritage awards

December 18, 2024

Winter wonderland Christmas tree festival on in Llandrindod Wells

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

December 16, 2024

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

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

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

December 13, 2024

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

December 12, 2024

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

December 11, 2024

Blists Hill Victorian Town introduces sensory bags for visitors

Your World|Dec 11

December 5, 2024

Watch what shoppers have to say after Shrewsbury attracts national praise

November 29, 2024

See Santa and his helpers at Hockerhill this Christmas

Your World|Nov 29

November 28, 2024

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

Knighton Christmas tree festival takes place this weekend

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

Thousands celebrate festive fun at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Winter Fair

November 27, 2024

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

November 26, 2024

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

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

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

Builth Wells woman wins 2024 Nuffield Scholarship

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

Powys farming family enjoyed festive Winter Fair features

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

November 25, 2024

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

'We are British after all!' Shifnal's Christmas lights switch-on goes ahead despite the wet weather

November 21, 2024

See the new magical lanterns and light train open at Chester Zoo

See the latest sculpture created by the British Ironwork Centre

Telford zoo's escapee capybara Cinnamon to feature in new children's book illustrated by viral artist

November 20, 2024

The Dreaming hosts exciting events and gatherings of seasonal magic this December

November 19, 2024

All you need to know about Shrewsbury's Christmas Lights switch-on this week

November 10, 2024

Rare exhibition of Van Gogh's paintings will be shown in Builth Wells

November 9, 2024

A tractor run, Santa meet and greet and a grotto are planned in Builth Wells this Christmas

November 8, 2024

Kington's Christmas light switch-on will take place on November 27

November 5, 2024

Part of rare WWII aircraft found in the sea after 70 years to go on display at RAF Museum soon

Attractions|Nov 5

Much loved Christmas lights in Telford go ahead despite couple's baby tragedy

Meet the Shropshire villagers who have a crush on apples

October 29, 2024

Cliff railway rope replacement work on track - here's when the Shropshire tourist attraction should reopen

Bridgnorth|Oct 29

October 28, 2024

It's 'Hoo-lloween' as Telford zoo's animals enjoy chomping down on pumpkins

October 27, 2024

The eyes of the world: Oswestry Ironwork centre unveils plans for 'most complex sculpture ever'

Oswestry|Oct 27

'I boo!' Proposal in a pumpkin patch sets up very happy Halloween for Penkridge couple

Attractions|Oct 27

October 23, 2024

Spooky fun for kids at Ironbridge Valley of Invention this half term

Your World|Oct 23

October 22, 2024

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close for maintenance – here is when and why

Bridgnorth|Oct 22