Toddle Time

Toddle Time happens every Monday from 10.30am to 11.30am.

Have fun in the Onny Meadows exploring and letting off steam.

Every week there are different activities centred on exploring nature and the outdoors - you might also have to help the toddlers get crafty and creative.

Events are buggy-friendly and there is an indoor alternative in the event of bad weather.

Suitable for children under the age of 5 accompanied by an adult.

Free of charge. No need to book, just turn up.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0345 678 9024

Season Calendar produced by The Courtyard Theatre, Hereford

Live Events at The Courtyard Theatre, Hereford

The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR.  Box Office - 01432 340555  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Events Calendar produced by Ludlow Assembly Rooms

Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 1 Mill Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AZ Box Office: 01584 878141

Ludlow Castle Events for the year

JANUARY - Weekends Only ( 10.00 am - 4.00 pm)

Last admission half an hour before closing time.

Inclement Weather Conditions - Please telephone the Castle before starting your journey to check that the venue is open - we assess the situation daily in these circumstances.

Telephone 01584 873355 or 01584 874465

Events Calendar provided by Ledbury Market Theatre

Box Office opening hours are 08:45 to 16:45 Monday to Thursday and 08:45 to 16:30 Friday. Payment may be made by cash or credit card during those hours. Patrons may book there in person, or by phone, on 01432-383663. (Please note that this Hereford number is a direct line to our Box Office in St. Katherines.)

Our out-of-hours telephone booking number is 07967-517125. Tickets for all shows may also be bought on the door, subject to availability.

Telephoned enquiries for all live shows may be made to 01531-633760. However, bookings may only be made online or via the Box Office.

The Market Theatre, Market Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2AQ.

Berrington Hall Calendar of Events

Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. Telephone: 01568 615721

Brockhampton Estate - Events for the year

Croft Castle and Parkland Calendar of Events

Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW. Telephone: 01568 780246

Hampton Court Castle Events for the year

Hampton Court, Herefordshire is a castle on the meadows of the river Lugg, backed by a steep wooded escarpment and surrounded by woodland and grounds of 1,000 acres. Founded by King Henry in the early 15th century the castle has been completely restored.

The Gardens at Hampton Court are spectacular and although a recent development, are now receiving national recognition.

Carding Mill Valley Calendar of Events for the year

National Trust Education, Chalet Pavilion, Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6JG

Telephone: 01694 725006  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Events Calendar for the year

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY

Telephone: 01982 553683  Fax: 01982 553563  E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ludlow Racecourse Meeting

Fixtures may be subject to change please check before leaving.

Acton Scott Working Farm - Open for new season

Amenities: Museum shop, open 10:30am to 4:30pm. Large car park open from 10:00am to 5:00pm weekdays and 10:30am to 5:30pm weekends and Bank Holidays. Restored in 2008/09, the School House Cafe offers home cooked meals, snacks and drinks, open from 10:30am until 4:30pm. Undercover, animal free picnic area.

Acton Scott Historic Working Farm is signposted off the A49 at Marshbrook, 3 miles south of Church Stretton. The Farm re-opens on 26th March until 3rd November 2013.

Opening hours: Tuesday - Friday: 10.00am - 4.30pm Weekends: 10.30am - 5.00pm Bank holiday Mondays: 10.30am - 5.00pm Please note. we are not open on Mondays, except for bank holidays. The School House Cafe (also open to non-farm visitors) and Museum Shop, open 10.30 - 4.30pm. There is ample parking at the main entrance and an undercover picnic area. 2013 Admission prices Adults: £9.50 Senior Citizens: £9.00 Children (4-17): £6.00 (Under 4 free)

English Haydn Festival

The English Haydn Festival was the inspiration of the late John Reid who, in partnership with Bridgnorth Councils and collaboration with Robbins Landon, had organised the annual event since 1993.

20th ANNIVERSARY YEAR - The 20th Anniversary Festival Theme is:

HAYDN'S LEGACY

Focusing on Joseph Haydn's influence on his pupils, his friends and composers from the 18th century to the present day.

Programme details to be published later.

For more info tel: 01952 814734 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Church Stretton Walking Festival

The festival will feature walks of varying length and difficulty, suitable for all members of the family and walkers of different levels of expertise and ability. Walks vary from 5 to 14 miles, cover different terrains, and are led by at least two guides per walk. Walk Leaders are all experienced locals (including local National Trust staff), with extensive knowledge of the area. Sorry - dogs are not allowed on the walks.

Please see the Programme of Walks , along with the accompanying Walk Descriptions .

Bishops Castle Walking Festival

This year we have a few new concepts, a geocaching lesson followed by a geocaching walk, and by popular request, a dedicated wildflower walk .There is a wide variety of walks on offer again, from 15 miles to one and a half. A wild swim is possible. Very few of the walks will be repeated, so book early to avoid disappointment ! .

Church Stretton Summerfest

Three Counties Show

Area: All Showground Entrance: All gates and car parks

For those who have not visited before but may consider attending next year, this is what you can expect to see; Livestock, Equine classes, Farming Village with Agricultural machinery, Entertainment Village lots of FREE children’s activities, Main Arena Programme – packed with thrilling shows PLUS the wonderful Grand Parade of Livestock, Regional Food & Drink – samples, cookery demonstrations and more...Shopping for all

10 days of great walking in June from leg stretchers to gentle ambles. If you walk with a lonely heart, worry no more – this year’s festival will be featuring the country’s first speed dating walk with Llamas.

Contact: 01432 268430 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.

Shrewsbury Carnival and Show

Thousands of people are set to enjoy the 2013 Shrewsbury Carnival on Saturday 15 June. The theme for the carnival is Pantomime Favourites. Beginning in Shrewsbury’s Quarry Park at 10am with a full programme of entertainment, stalls and shows the carnival will again prove to be Shrewsbury’s biggest free one day event.

At 2pm our parade with themed floats, walking groups, marching bands and dancers will take to the streets of the town centre. Shrewsbury Town Crier Martin Wood and our Carnival Crier will lead the parade with the Mayor and Mayoress of Shrewsbury, Carnival Queen, Carnival Princess and attendants.

Throughout the day Shrewsbury Carnival will be raising money for local charities, last year the carnival raised around £10,000.

Shobdon Festival

29-30th June 2013 - Charity food event set in rural Herefordshire held in association with the Herefordshire Aero Club Aviation Weekend. Loads of amazing food & drink to sample, demonstrations, arts & craft, live music & much more!

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Daytime events: 10.00am - 5.00pm.  Entrance fee tbc.