Tourism
07 Nov 2017
One of Shropshire’s leading web and IT companies has recently revealed its new logos and branding, to support its growth to becoming one of the region’s best technological companies.
The new branding follows a previous office move within Shrewsbury, which has allowed Information Solutions and its sister company, The Web Orchard, to hire additional staff to support their commitment to providing...
24 Oct 2017
The first print run of the annual Shrewsbury Calendar from local photographer Adam Telford has already sold out. Shrewsbury town enthusiasts and appreciators are encouraged to reserve their copies ASAP!
This year’s calendar, once again produced by Adam via his successful photography business APT Photography - features another stunning array of images which highlight Shrewsbury’s unique beauty at...
25 Sep 2017
Businesses and organisations have until the end of this year to apply for grants of up to £170,000 for new initiatives that will boost visitor numbers to Shropshire.
A total of £3.5 million is on offer in the region for eligible rural businesses through DEFRA’s latest round of funding in its Growth Programme.
The grants are funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD),...
04 Jul 2017
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The Shropshire Cook Book, set for release on 22nd May 2017 encapsulates the diverse tastes of this quietly beautiful English county. From Ludlow’s French flare, to the resurgence of real ale in Shropshire’s breweries, ample delicatessens, and its traditional market towns offering fresh produce alongside local bakeries and butchers.
Shropshire’s food scene...
05 Apr 2017
Adults have a unique opportunity to learn the essentials of French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese ahead of this year’s holidays, thanks to language experts Bright Owls.
The special Languages for Holidays classes will be launching on the week of April 24 - and taking place over an 8 week period. Anyone who is holidaying abroad this year is encouraged to consider enrolling on the classes.
The...
14 Mar 2017
A Wellington guest house has been awarded a ‘very good’ four-star rating and top marks for cleanliness by official tourism website Shropshire Tourism.
Clairmont Guest House, in Haygate Road, retained its current four-star standard which is awarded to premises based on a consistently good standard of housekeeping, hospitality, facilities and breakfast. The hotel had also received a perfect 100%...
27 Jan 2017
Funding streams worth £3.5m to boost the tourism and the food processing industries in Shropshire have been announced.
The latest round of Growth Programme funding from Rural Development Programme England, administered by DEFRA, will see two pots of funding available.
There is £1m to develop visitor attractions, tourist information, and recreational and small scale infrastructure projects in...
21 Nov 2016
A year on from a TripAdvisor announcement – Rowton Castle was named among the top ten castle hotels in the world – Rowton and the team enjoy success at the 2017 Wedding Industry Awards.
Rowton Castle shared the shortlist with some of the most indisputably magnificent places to get married, but came away with the title of ‘Best Countryside Wedding Venue’ at the regional awards ceremony, and will...
23 Aug 2016
A chance to step back into Shrewsbury’s past and explore amazing places free of charge, as well spaces usually closed to the public, is offered as part of the national Heritage Open Days event between 8th and 11th September.
Visitors can go behind the scenes, scale heights and experience history in an initiative which celebrates the country’s architecture and culture.
Lord Hill’s Column, St John’...
17 Aug 2016
On Monday 29th August (bank holiday) the Dana Gaol will be taking a trip back in time.
Characters from years gone past will be walking the prison from the Georgian Era of 1793, when the prison was first built through to its closure in March 2013.
Visitors will be able to walk through the site on our self-guided tour and experience first-hand the life and activities these prisoners would have done...
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