Shropshire is a historic and scenic county in England’s West Midlands, known for its medieval towns, castles, industrial heritage, and beautiful countryside.
11 Dec
Dogs can explore the Rock Houses, meet Father Christmas, pose for a festive photograph and receive a Christmas treat. Festive activities take place indoors and outdoors, with accessories and dog-friendly ice cream also available.
24–26 Oct, 29 Oct–1 Nov
Follow an outdoor Halloween-themed trail at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses, looking for hidden creatures and answering True or False questions for a small prize.
Kinver Edge is a historic heath and woodland escarpment on the Staffordshire-Worcestershire border, featuring England's last inhabited rock houses open for tours, Iron Age hillforts, and scenic walking and biking trails through diverse natural habitats.
4–6 Dec, 9–13 Dec
Visitors follow a 20-minute festive experience through Sunnycroft, exploring seasonal scenes based on The Wind in the Willows before meeting Father Christmas. Children can share their Christmas wishes and receive a gift.
6–8 Mar, 10–12 Apr…
Sunnycroft House Tours 2026 offers a guided exploration of Sunnycroft’s history through an introduction tour featuring Dorothy Lander's 1912 travel diary. Tickets must be booked in advance for half-hourly morning tours lasting about an hour, followed by free-flow visits in the afternoon on selected dates in 2026.
Sunnycroft is a Victorian suburban villa in Wellington, Shropshire, featuring a rare unaltered interior, an elaborate conservatory, and extensive grounds including stables, pigsties, gardens, and a tree-lined avenue. It is owned by the National Trust and open to the public by appointment or on limited occasions.
Telford is a planned new town in Shropshire, England, known for its strong industrial heritage and proximity to the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features a bustling town centre with shopping, cultural amenities, and extensive parkland, surrounded by historic towns and scenic landscapes.
18 Jul–31 Aug
Pokémon joins Chirk Castle's Summer of Play from 18 July to 31 August 2026 featuring Pokémon-themed activities including Trading Card Game, Mega Evolution stickers, and sandpit creative play zones. The event offers various physical and creative challenges in the Formal Garden at Chirk Castle, suitable for children of all ages and available outdoors.
Chirk Castle is a historic Grade I listed castle and stately home in north-east Wales, built in 1295 and managed by the National Trust. Visitors can explore both the castle interiors and extensive formal gardens and parkland surrounding the site. The estate also features notable landscape elements such as Offa's Dyke and has historic significance dating back to the Marcher Lords and English Civil War periods.
1–6 Sep, 8–13 Sep…
Attingham Unearthed | The Finds is an archaeological exhibition held in the Silver Vaults at Attingham Park, showcasing findings from the 2025 Attingham Unearthed dig. Visitors can explore artefacts and stories from Roman, Iron Age, and industrial pasts, revealing the history beneath the parkland. The event does not require booking, is free to attend but normal venue admission applies, and runs during specific dates in September 2026.
Attingham Park is a Grade I listed neoclassical stately home near Atcham, Shropshire, set within 4,000 acres including 640 acres of parkland and gardens landscaped by Humphry Repton. The estate features historical architecture, rare Georgian garden spaces, extensive deer parkland, and offers visitors both indoor tours of the mansion and outdoor exploration of the grounds, with food available onsite.
25 Oct
Visitors can explore the Rock Houses at their own pace after dark, seeing them illuminated in a calm setting without Halloween activities, performers or jump scares.
31 Aug
Bugs and Beyond! - Summer of Play in Comer Woods is a free drop-in nature event where children can explore and learn about bugs living in Comer Woods. No booking is required and attendees can join in on the day to search, spot and learn about these tiny creatures in the outdoors.
31 Aug
Summer of Play in Comer Woods is a free outdoor family festival held at Dudmaston Estate Comer Woods featuring games, sports activities, music, and nature-inspired workshops. Visitors can enjoy play areas, bike hire, dance, and sports sessions all summer long without needing to book. Some workshops and bike hire may have small charges. The event is suitable for all ages and encourages outdoor creative play and active participation in nature.
Dudmaston Hall in Shropshire offers a historic family home with modern art galleries, expansive gardens featuring outdoor sculptures, traditional parkland, and woodland trails. Visitors can enjoy indoor and outdoor attractions including a tea-room, second-hand bookshops, and family-friendly play areas.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Visitors can search Attingham Park for 30 illustrated Pikachu trading cards, learn facts about the character and design their own card. The adventure takes place around the grounds, Stables and Mansion.
10 Oct, 4 Nov…
A full-day embroidery workshop with Amanda Carter at Sunnycroft, where participants learn or practise needlework techniques and create an embroidery piece. Materials, tuition, lunch and an opportunity to view Sunnycroft’s embroidery collection are included.
Wroxeter Roman City offers visitors the chance to explore the extensive excavated remains of a major Roman city, including a public bath house, museum exhibits of everyday Roman life, an audio tour, and a recreation of a Roman house. The site combines indoor and outdoor experiences with activities for families.
24 Oct–1 Nov
Pick up a spotter sheet from Heath Barn and explore Comer Woods, looking for signs of autumn wildlife and seasonal colours. The self-guided activity is designed for families and can be repeated as the season changes.
27–28 Oct
Families and community members can learn how to plant young trees through demonstrations and hands-on planting at Hampton Loade, helping create new woodland as part of the Community Forest project.
Comer Woods is a large working woodland within the Dudmaston Estate in Shropshire offering outdoor activities such as walking, running, cycling, and natural play for families. The site is dog-friendly, accessible with powered mobility vehicle hire, and features a takeaway café with seating. It hosts various family-focused events during the summer and has free access with parking charges for non-members.
11 Sep, 13 Sep
Cronkhill Open Days 2026 offers visitors the opportunity to explore Cronkhill, a historic Italianate villa designed by John Nash, on eight pre-booked open days throughout the year. Visits last about 45 minutes and feature limited room access in this tenanted property, with entry by timed ticket.
20 Sep
Volunteer Recruitment Morning at Attingham Park is a free drop-in event where prospective volunteers can learn about various volunteering opportunities available at the site, meet current volunteers, and find out how to get involved in helping care for the property and welcome visitors. The session includes an information talk and opportunities to ask questions without the need for advance booking.
Cronkhill is a historically significant Italianate villa designed by John Nash in 1802, known as the earliest of its style in England. It is a Grade I listed building located on the Attingham estate in Shropshire and is open to the public on limited days each year.
5–6 Dec, 12–13 Dec…
Children who need a quieter or extended visit can meet traditional Father Christmas in his Rock House grotto, chat with him, receive a gift and have their photo taken. Activities take place outside the grotto as well.
9–11 Dec, 16–18 Dec
A timed behind-the-scenes tour at Sunnycroft explores how the house is transformed into Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows Christmas experience. Visitors can explore the character-themed rooms and hear from the team about creating the festive displays.
Eyton Hall is a historic Georgian/Regency manor house in Shropshire featuring extensive gardens, woodland walks, and a deer park. Visitors can explore the grounds by appointment, while the gardens retain many historic trees and landscape features established in the 19th century.
6 Dec, 13 Dec…
Families can enjoy a festive breakfast, listen to Father Christmas share wintry stories, and sing seasonal songs in a cave reached by a woodland path. Children receive a gift and can have their photograph taken with Father Christmas.
7–8 Oct, 11–15 Oct…
An exhibition about diplomat and collector Sir George Labouchere, exploring his support for modern art and the artists he collected while serving in Stockholm, Nanking and Madrid. Visitors can view artworks and learn about his collecting and legacy at Dudmaston.
28 Oct
Families can learn the basics of orienteering with Wrekin Orienteers, then choose one of three courses and navigate the parkland using a map.
12 Sep, 14 Sep…
Heritage Open Days at Benthall Hall in Shropshire offer free entry on select days in September 2026. Visitors can explore the intimate family home and garden, learning about the Benthall family's history and seeing the 19th-century garden planted by botanist George Maw. The event is suitable for families and does not require advance booking.
Buildwas Abbey is a free-to-visit historic ruin of a 12th-century Cistercian monastery in Shropshire, England. Visitors can explore substantial remains of the abbey church and claustral buildings beside the River Severn, including an architecturally notable nave, cloister, and chapter house.
14–17 Nov
A pre-booked guided tour of the fourteenth-century Town Walls Tower in Shrewsbury, exploring the history of the building and its use as a National Trust holiday cottage.
The Old House in Shrewsbury is a historic family home offering guided tours of its principal downstairs rooms and garden, featuring Tudor-era artwork and views of the town's original walls. Visitors can explore both indoors and outdoors, with a knowledgeable family member leading the tours. The property is located in the town centre but is not wheelchair accessible and does not allow pets except guide dogs by prior arrangement. Refreshments are not provided on-site.
Shrewsbury is the historic market town and county town of Shropshire, England, renowned for its medieval street plan, historic castle, rich cultural heritage, and beautiful River Severn setting.
31 Aug
Summer of Play at Dudmaston Hall is a family-oriented outdoor event featuring dinosaur adventures, craft workshops, storytelling, yoga sessions, and traditional lawn games. Visitors can enjoy a variety of playful activities throughout the summer season at Dudmaston Hall's grounds.
Dudmaston Hall is a 17th-century country house and estate in Shropshire featuring historic architecture, extensive gardens, parkland, woodlands, lakes, and a distinguished collection of modern art. Visitors can explore both indoor historic interiors and outdoor landscaped grounds within a traditional English country estate setting.
21 Nov
A one-man candlelit performance of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, presented by Behind the Door Productions in St Bartholomew’s Church. The production retells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts who visit him on Christmas Eve.
5 Sep
Attend an outdoor theatre performance of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night presented by The Pantaloons at Attingham Park. This family-friendly event invites you to bring a picnic and enjoy a Saturday evening show in front of the Mansion with a running time of around two hours including an interval.
31 Aug–1 Sep, 5–6 Sep…
The Attingham Park Canoe Trail 2026 offers a canoeing experience on the River Tern at Attingham Park, suitable for all ages and experience levels. Participants can book online or turn up on the day to hire a blue Canadian canoe for an hour, with safety instructions provided. The event operates on weekends and school holidays between 10 am and 4 pm, weather permitting. Canoes accommodate up to 4 people and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. A separate activity pass for park access applies for non-National Trust members.
11–13 Oct, 18–20 Oct…
Visitors begin with a short introductory talk before exploring three rooms of historic objects from Attingham’s collection inspired by India, including a conserved panoramic artwork and related prints, ceramics, books, clocks, militaria and miniatures.
17 Oct (next Saturday)
A candlelit one-man performance by Toby Burchell featuring Charles Dickens’ “The Signalman” and Arthur Conan Doyle’s “Lot No. 249”.
24 Apr, 8 May…
This event is an outdoor art workshop led by Lucy Caddel focusing on panoramic landscape watercolour sketching. It takes place in various outdoor locations at Attingham Park, including the front of the Mansion and the Walled Garden. Participants will learn techniques to capture landscapes in vibrant watercolour layers. All materials and easels are provided, and the event runs from 13:30 to 16:30. Attendees should bring their own refreshments, folding chair, and appropriate outdoor clothing.
Viroconium Cornoviorum, near Wroxeter in Shropshire, is the site of one of Roman Britain's largest settlements, featuring extensive ruins including public baths and a reconstructed Roman villa. Visitors can explore outdoor archaeological remains alongside indoor museum exhibits maintained by English Heritage.
25–29 Oct, 31 Oct–1 Nov
Visitors can explore Dudmaston to spot signs of autumn using a spotter sheet, with sessions to make hedgehogs or squirrels from natural materials on selected days.
24 Oct–1 Nov
Visitors search the Powis visitor areas for hidden colourful glass sweets as part of a family activity for Calan Gaeaf. Attendees can explore and count how many sweets they find.
Llanerchydol Hall is a magnificent Gothic mansion set in extensive Grade II* listed parkland featuring unique gardens and a ruined clocktower. Visitors can tour the historic East Wing and grounds, including a Japanese Garden with some accessibility limitations. A light lunch is provided during tours.
31 Oct
An after-hours Calan Gaeaf experience at Chirk Castle explores Welsh folklore and traditions through legendary characters, professional performers, atmospheric lighting and soundscapes. Visitors follow a route from Home Farm towards the castle and encounter the stories in its historic spaces.
Trevor Hall is a significant historic house in Wales set within 150 acres of private woodlands and gardens. Visitors can enjoy both indoor tours of the house's unique collections and extensive outdoor walks, including part of the Offas Dyke path, with stunning views of the Dee Valley.
12 Oct, 14 Oct…
A sociable, leader-guided Nordic walking session in the grounds and parkland at Attingham. Participants use their own poles and should have completed an introductory Nordic walking course, except for occasional walks open to all.
Longner Hall is a Regency Gothic house designed by John Nash, set in a park landscaped by Humphrey Repton, offering guided tours of its Tudor gothic-style interiors featuring plaster fan vaulting and stained glass.
23–24 Oct, 29–30 Oct
An after-dark Halloween experience at the Rock Houses, with illuminated surroundings, wand-making, a meeting with the White Witch, spells and eerie storytelling by a fire.
30–31 Aug
Face Painting at Attingham Park during the Summer of Play event is a festival-style community gathering where visitors can choose colorful and creative face painting designs. It takes place outdoors at the Walnut Tree and is part of a wider summer event supported by Pokémon. Normal venue admission charges apply.
Cantlop Bridge is a historic single-span cast-iron bridge designed and approved by Thomas Telford in 1818, located in Shropshire. It is a Grade II* listed structure and a scheduled monument, now serving as a pedestrian monument with an information board and free access.
25 Oct, 22 Nov…
A monthly 10k trail run through Comer Woods, with a two-loop route offering runners the choice of a 4km or 10km course. The December run is a festive Santa Run.
17 Oct–1 Nov
Families can follow a trail through Attingham Park’s Walled Garden, completing challenges set by curious creatures and collecting ingredients for a pretend potion to help Kimberley the Kraken. Trail sheets include a painting set prize.
1–9 Dec
The Flaxmill Café offers a festive menu for pre-booked tables during December. Food choices must be submitted seven days in advance, and evening servings can be arranged for groups of at least 35.
27 Feb, 24 Mar…
A photography workshop at Attingham Park with Lindsey Bucknor, where participants can explore the parkland and receive personalized photography tuition. The event is for adults aged 18 and over and includes tea, coffee, and tuition notes. Tickets cost £55 and include admission to Attingham Park.
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is an industrial heritage site featuring the world's first multi-storey iron-framed building with a self-guided exhibition on its history and digital activities for visitors of all ages, plus a café open mid-week to weekend.
24–25 Oct, 28 Oct
A family-focused spooky storytelling session featuring seasonal tales told bilingually in English and Welsh. Fancy dress is encouraged.
7 Nov, 5 Dec
Join a relaxed photography group led by a volunteer photographer, exploring the garden and castle perimeter while sharing skills and taking photographs. All ages and experience levels are welcome, and participants can use a camera or phone.
Powis Castle Garden offers a historic outdoor experience featuring 17th-century terraces, an Edwardian formal garden, and wooded landscape areas with impressive statues and vivid borders. It showcases evolving garden designs over 400 years and presents stunning views of the adjacent 13th-century castle.
7 Nov
Mad Jack’s 5 is an approximately five-mile multi-terrain race organised jointly by Shrewsbury Athletic Club and the National Trust. The off-road route crosses pasture, woodland and wet or marshy ground, and includes a muddy water crossing near the finish.
16 Oct (next Friday)
A monthly supper club at the Flaxmill Café, where guests can choose a two- or three-course meal prepared by the in-house chef. The next listed supper club is on Friday 16 October 2026.
7–10 Oct, 14–17 Oct…
A 45-minute guided tour of Attingham’s east-wing apartment explores the life of Teresa, Lady Berwick, and her connections to Italy. Visitors can see collection items linked to Teresa and rooms containing restored period furniture.
Haughmond Abbey is a historic ruined Augustinian monastery in Shropshire, England, featuring extensive medieval abbey ruins, cloisters, and a decorated chapter house. The site is maintained by English Heritage and open year-round with free admission, offering visitors a glimpse into monastic life and medieval architecture.
19 Sep
Cadw Open Doors 2026 at Chirk Castle offers free entry on Saturday 19 September as part of Wales' contribution to the European Heritage Days. Visitors can explore the historic castle and garden during the event which does not require booking and runs from 10:00 to 17:00.
12–13 Sep
The Battle of Crogen Re-enactment at Chirk Castle 2026 is an outdoor living history event held on 12 and 13 September 2026 from 11am to 4pm. It recreates the year 1165 battle between local Welsh armies and the English army of Henry II, featuring authentic encampments, combat displays, and a battlefield re-enactment at 3pm. The event is free to attend but normal venue admission charges apply, and booking is not needed.
Brynkinalt is a Grade II* historic house in Wrexham, home to the Trevor family since 942 AD. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the formal rooms and learn about the family's rich history, as well as explore the formal gardens and woodland on their own. The site offers scheduled tours and group visits by arrangement with refreshments.
28 Nov–24 Dec, 26 Dec 2026–3 Jan 2027
Families can follow an outdoor Christmas trail around Attingham’s Mile Walk, solving clues to help Spud the Otter and Sprout get home. The route features Christmas trees inspired by different eras, and completing it comes with a cuddly Sprout toy while stocks last.
5–24 Dec, 26–31 Dec…
Follow an outdoor woodland trail to see Christmas trees decorated by local schools and community groups. Visitors can also play family games at Heath Barn and write a wish to hang on the wishing tree.
7 Sep, 12 Sep…
Volunteer-led walking groups explore Attingham Park’s parkland on routes including riverside, deer park and Second World War walks. Walks are offered at different lengths and durations, with a focus on enjoying the outdoors, fitness and wellbeing.
23 Mar, 26 May…
These guided rag-craft workshops explore rag rugging, a traditional skill used by people who lived at the Rock Houses. Participants learn the technique and make a rug or wreath to take home.
24–28 Oct, 31 Oct–1 Nov
Benthall Artisan Christmas Fair features handmade crafts created by volunteers, with visitors able to browse and buy gifts at a fair held inside St Bartholomew’s Church. Homemade treats, snacks and hot drinks are also available nearby.
19–20 Dec
A festive weekend in Comer Woods featuring family activities, creative crafts, live music, a pop-up bookshop and a community celebration. Sunday includes a Trust10 Santa Run, a local dog charity and Santa Paws activities.
Aldenham Park is a Grade II* Palladian historic house with significant ties to Charles I, featuring guided tours of the main rooms and gardens, and tea served in the saloon. It is a lived-in family home open to visitors by paid tour, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences with some child-friendly aspects.
16–23 Dec
This 20-minute Christmas experience takes visitors through Sunnycroft house, where seasonal scenes recreate the homes and story of The Wind in the Willows. It ends with children meeting Father Christmas and receiving a gift.
24–26 Sep
The Unsolved Case | Sunnycroft Murder Mystery Evening is an interactive performance event set in 1946 at Sunnycroft, where guests take part in cracking the code and uncovering the killer in a murder mystery based on the unsolved case of Herbert Pugh. The event takes place indoors in the historic house and encourages dressing in 1940s attire. It is suitable for adults aged 18 and over and lasts around 2 hours.
7 Oct, 14 Oct…
A 30–45 minute outdoor guided walk introducing the family and fortune of Attingham Park.
26 Sep
A BSL interpreted guided tour of the ground floor of Attingham Mansion showcasing its grand architecture, fine furnishings, and exquisite décor. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and requires booking due to limited spaces. Normal admission to the venue applies.
26 Oct–8 Nov
Visitors can decorate an autumn-inspired Calan Gaeaf mask using provided craft materials at the Bodley Stables Bookshop. Guided craft sessions run on 31 October and 1 November, and materials are available for self-led making throughout the event period.
Powis Castle is a Grade I listed medieval castle and grand country house near Welshpool, Powys, Wales, featuring magnificent interiors with historical murals and family portraits. It is renowned for its extensive Baroque formal gardens with terraces and water garden remains. The site includes the Clive Museum, displaying South Asian artifacts from Robert Clive's collections, and offers a blend of indoor historic architecture and outdoor garden experiences. The castle is managed by the National Trust and attracts around 200,000 visitors annually.
4 Oct
Orchard Day at Dudmaston Hall features apple pressing in the orchard where visitors can watch the garden team press apples grown on site. The event also offers access to the Orchard Tea Room for autumnal treats and an apple stall for buying fruit. This outdoor event is free for National Trust members and under 5s, but normal admission charges apply for non-members. It welcomes children and allows dogs on leads. The orchard and paths are wheelchair accessible.
6–8 Mar, 10–12 Apr…
Sunnycroft House Visits 2026 offers a historical exploration of Dorothy Lander's remarkable 1912 travels through a free-flow visit around Sunnycroft house and gardens, featuring her diary documenting her world journey. The event includes person-led morning tours and free-flow visits in the afternoons on selected dates in 2026.
21 Nov
Toby Burchell performs Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol as a one-man, candlelit production at St Bartholomew’s Church. The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge as a series of ghosts confront him with the effects of his actions.
Benthall Hall is a 16th-century English country house in Shropshire, featuring fine oak interiors, historic gardens, and connections to the English Civil War, open to the public seasonally under the National Trust.
24 Oct–1 Nov
Follow a pumpkin-marked trail through the garden to find hidden Hwch Ddu Gwta figures and learn about the Welsh Calan Gaeaf folklore tradition.
The Dingle Garden is a spacious five-acre garden in mid-Wales featuring colour-themed beds, landscaped pools, and a diverse collection of trees and shrubs, with special appeal in spring, early summer, and autumn. The garden welcomes children and dogs and offers parking and plant sales.
10–12 Oct, 17–19 Oct…
Follow a Victorian-style passport trail around Benthall Hall and its garden, discovering George Maw’s travels, plant and fossil collecting, and inspiration for his tile designs. Suitcases around the site contain activities, objects to look at and passport stamps.
29 Nov, 14 Dec…
These quieter Christmas opening sessions at Attingham Park’s decorated Mansion are designed for visitors on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing difficulties. Visitors can use resources including a visual story, sensory maps and sensory bags.
31 Oct
Visitors can wander around the Rock Houses after dark to see them illuminated, with extra Halloween scares and surprises on this special evening. The event is recommended for adults and children aged 12 and over.
31 Aug
Scavenger Hunt - Summer of Play at Dudmaston is an outdoor sensory trail event designed for children to explore Dudmaston Hall grounds by connecting with their senses through a scavenger hunt. It is suitable for all ages and requires no advance booking, though normal admission charges to the venue apply.
11 Oct, 13 Oct…
A volunteer-guided wellbeing walk through Comer Woods, offering gentle exercise and time to enjoy the woodland and chat with other walkers. Participants can visit the café for tea and cake afterwards.
14 Nov
An ecumenical service commemorating St. Erkenwald will be led by Prior Matthew Jarvis, O.P. in Soulton Hall’s Prayer Room, followed by light refreshments. People of all backgrounds, faiths and denominations are invited.
Soulton Hall is a historic Elizabethan residence near Wem, Shrewsbury, known for its connections to Sir Rowland Hill, the Geneva Bible, and Shakespearean inspiration, offering indoor tours that explore its rich history and secret features such as concealed chapels and Renaissance codes.
28 Nov–24 Dec, 26 Dec 2026–3 Jan 2027
Attingham for Christmas features more than 50 decorated Christmas trees in the Regency Mansion and grounds, alongside a family Christmas trail outdoors. Visitors can explore the Mansion by timed slot and enjoy the festive displays across the parkland.
13–17 Sep, 20 Sep
Heritage Open Days at Dudmaston Hall in Shropshire offer free entry to a family home and country mansion set within 3,000 acres of Shropshire countryside. Visitors can explore traditional rooms and contemporary galleries displaying British Modern Art, enjoy the garden and surrounding scenery, and visit the tea-room and bookshops. No booking is needed, and the event is family suitable.
11 Oct (this Sunday)
A fair in the grounds of Dudmaston Hall featuring around 30 local stalls selling handmade art, crafts and food. Visitors can browse the stalls and meet local makers.
5–6 Dec, 12–13 Dec…
Children can meet Father Christmas and Mother Christmas in the Rock Houses, share their Christmas wishes and receive a gift. The visit includes seasonal activities such as making reindeer food, with activities taking place outside.
24 Oct–1 Nov
Children can make Halloween decorations to take home at free drop-in craft sessions, and visitors can follow a rat trail in the exhibition to learn about Dorothy Clayden and her wartime work at the Flaxmill Maltings.
Town Walls Tower is a preserved 14th-century medieval watchtower in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, part of the original town defenses overlooking the surrounding area and River Severn. It is cared for by the National Trust and open to the public on pre-booked guided tours during specific open days, also serving as a holiday let.
31 Aug–1 Sep
Summer of Play at Benthall Hall offers families a chance to enjoy outdoor play with a variety of sports and play equipment available to borrow in the garden. Activities are self-guided, focusing on fun challenges like hula hooping and keepy-uppies during school holidays.
The Iron Bridge, located in Shropshire, England, is the world's first major cast iron arch bridge, opened in 1781. Spanning the River Severn, it is a historic symbol of the Industrial Revolution and forms part of the UNESCO Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site. The bridge is a pedestrian-only attraction, preserved as a scheduled monument and Grade I listed structure, with extensive restoration ensuring its longevity.
17 Oct–1 Nov
A family trail through Chirk Castle’s garden exploring Welsh folklore and stories connected with the castle and surrounding area. Visitors can follow the route at their own pace and take part in interactive activity stations.
29–31 Oct
Children and families can take a short twilight walk through the woods, encountering Halloween-themed scenes and performers along the route. Fancy dress is encouraged, and the event is designed to be suitable for younger children without being too spooky.