Shropshire has an action packed Summer line up for 2010. There are numerous events to entertain the family and the 5 Star Gold Linley Station House and 4 Star Gold Forge Cottage offering luxury accommodation in the beautiful countryside are ideally located as a base.
| August |
| 5th |
Burwarton Show is one of the premier one-day agricultural shows in the country attracting some twenty thousand visitors each year to the glorious south Shropshire countryside |
| 13th - 14th |
One of the most prestigious events in Shropshire is the Shrewsbury Flower Show. Recognised as Britain's finest Summer event, the Flower Show combines the exuberance of floral displays with an action packed itinerary of family fun, all located in the heart of Shrewsbury.
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| 15th |
Chorley Show - Probably best village Show in Shropshire! Showcasing local crafts, food & drink. Main ring entertainment, family dog show, live music, Real Ale Bar, sideshows, craft demonstrations and sales. BBQ & refreshments |
| 21st - 22nd |
V Festival at Weston Park with Kings of Leon, Kasabian, Stereophonics, Paul Weller and many others
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| 21st - 22nd |
Party in the Park - Severn Park, Bridgnorth. Stalls, funfair, live music and an interactive Falconry Display and a performance and meet & greet with CBeebies Star Justin Fletcher who also appears in the main arena on Sunday at 1:30pm. Also Live music on 3 stages all weekend!
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| 27th - 30th |
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| 27th Aug - 5th Sept |
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| 29th - 30th |
The Shrewsbury Steam Rally. Why not stay in Linley Station House - a station from the age of steam - while visiting the spectacle of superb steam engines and beautifully preserved classic and historic vehicles from yesteryear? |
| 30th |
A short cycle ride up the old railway line, now an official cycle route, will take you to Ironbridge where you can watch and take part in the Ironbridge Coracle Regatta |
| September |
| 10th - 12th |
Ludlow Food Festival featuring more than 100 top quality small independent food and drink producers from the Marches, the England-Wales border country.
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| 11th - 12th |
Battle of Britain Wartime Weekend - Cosford |
| 18th - 19th |
Midland Game Fair, Europe's premier country sports event, takes place at Weston Park. There will be plenty of entertainment for the whole family with some of the best clay shots in the country, plus falconry, dog shows, as well as a funfair and other children's entertainment. |
25th |
Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival celebrates and promotes The World Heritage status of the Ironbridge Gorge with a fun day, street market, music, entertainment and fireworks |
| October |
| 9th - 10th |
Gorgeous Contemporary Craft Fair West Midlands' finest craftsmen and women plus many of the region's top food and drink producers in association with Heart of England Fine Foods. View and buy or commission original craft work, meet the designer-makers, sample delicacies
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These are only a taste of the many events in Shropshire. For further information look at www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk |
