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May Events

May Events Calendar

Craven Arms

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

Hereford

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.

Ludlow

Events Calendar produced by Ludlow Assembly Rooms

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

Ludlow

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

Ledbury

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, Nr Leominster

Berrington Hall Calendar of Events

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

Brockhampton Estate, Nr. Bromyard

Brockhampton Estate - Events for the year

Brockhampton Estate, On the Herefordshire/Worcestershire border, 2 miles east of Bromyard

Croft Castle, Nr Leominster

Croft Castle and Parkland Calendar of Events

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

Hampton Court Castle, Nr Leominster

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

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 Showground, Builth Wells

Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Events Calendar for the year

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

Ludlow Racecourse fixtures for the year

Ludlow Racecourse Meeting

Fixtures may be subject to change please check before leaving.

Acton Scott

26th March - 3rd November

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)

Clun

4th - 6th May

Clun Green Man Festival

The Clun Green Man Festival is a traditional springtime festival, held on the first May bank holiday weekend of the year. The Festival takes place in the picturesque town of Clun in South Shropshire.

The programme is full of live music, drama, colour and medieval malarkey and is fun for all the family.

Builth Wells

4th - 5th May

The International Antiques & Collectors Fair of Wales

The International Antiques fair of Wales takes place twice a year at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells. It attracts up to a thousand stand holders from across the continent.

Dates: (2012) Spring Fair - 4th & 5th May 2013, Autumn Fair - 7th & 8th September 2013
Opening Times: Saturday early 8.30am admission £5, 10am-5pm  £3 children under 16 free

Web:  www.continuityfairs.co.uk

Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3SY.  Tel: 01584 873634 Mob: 07703 558600 / 07831 672211

Hergest Croft, Kington

6th May
Flower Fair

10.30am – 5.30pm.

With over 50 stalls consisting of unusual plants from a range of nurseries, crafts and preserves

Free Guided Walk with Mr & Mrs Banks

Events in aid of a charity. Normal admission applies

Malvern Showground

9th -12th May

The Malvern Spring Gardening Show

The plants and people show kicks off the gardening season with a whole host of glorious gardens, plants and beautiful features.

Meander round the stunning collection of Show Gardens, watching out for bicycles and Daleks as you browse the new range of themed gardens based on the Tour De France and Dr Who TV series.

Lose yourself in the blooms of the sprawling Floral Marquee and pick up tips from the experts all around including the Landscaping Live area and Allotment Theatre. Visit the Plant Pavilions and watch your plant list grow before your eyes! Once stocked up find all the latest gardening gadgets and essentials in the vast array of tradestands, all helping bring your garden and imagination to life.

This colourful and blossoming show certainly deserves the strap line ‘the plants and people show’ bringing together inspirational ideas, practical tips and a fantastic day out for real gardeners.

Admission prices & Visitor info >> Opening times: 9am - 6pm. Postcode: WR13 6NW .

With the beautiful Malvern Hills as a backdrop join us for a special day out filled with inspirational ideas for real gardeners.

Book online or call 01684 584924

Bishops Castle

10th - 11th May

Bishop's Castle May Fair

Contact 07860 859062 for more details

Ludlow

11th - 12th May

Ludlow Spring Festival

2011 OPENING TIMES:5.00 pm to 9.00 pm

In the grounds of the castle at Ludlow a celebration of Beer, Bangers and Music

Ludlow

11th - 12th May

Marches Transport Festival

Alongside the Ludlow Spring Festival a display of classic and vintage vehicles in and around the castle in Ludlow

We are looking forward to the revised 2-day format alongside the Ludlow Spring Festival.  This does bring its challenges; especially displaying on the Saturday without access to the Castle Square only the Entertainment Square.  We hope to be able to have the small commercials, tractors and motorcycles in the Outer Bailey of the Castle grounds and the large commercials going onto the Entertainment Square.

Bishops Castle

11th May

Bishop's Castle Round & About Walk

For details contact 01588 638818

Royal Welsh Showground

18th - 19th May

Royal Welsh Smallholder and Garden Festival

"the number one event for smallholding, gardening and sustainable living"

A record attendance at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s Spring Festival for smallholders and gardeners and those interested in a sustainable way of living has confirmed its status as one of the most popular attractions in Wales.

Hay on Wye

23rd May - 2nd June

Hay Festival

Hay Festival is a gathering in the staggering beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Writers, comedians and musicians that have the capacity to change our lives, to share new visions of the world, and to do that incredibly sexy thing – to renew our sense of wonder.

Aston on Clun

26th May

Arbor Day

The famous Arbor Tree, a black poplar tree, where each year, we celebrate Arbor Day, with a children's pageant remembering the 1786 wedding of a local squire.

Aston on Clun, Shropshire SY7 8EW

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