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1515th May 2024●(1 event)
International Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
at Lilleshall House & Gardens
Near NewportInternational Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 - 17:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
Near Newport, Shropshire TF10 9ATMore InformationThe worlds elite watercolour Masters returns to Lilleshall Hall TF10 9AT for a spectacular festival of art
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1616th May 2024●(1 event)
International Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
at Lilleshall House & Gardens
Near NewportInternational Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 - 17:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
Near Newport, Shropshire TF10 9ATMore InformationThe worlds elite watercolour Masters returns to Lilleshall Hall TF10 9AT for a spectacular festival of art
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1717th May 2024●(1 event)
International Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
at Lilleshall House & Gardens
Near NewportInternational Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 - 17:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
Near Newport, Shropshire TF10 9ATMore InformationThe worlds elite watercolour Masters returns to Lilleshall Hall TF10 9AT for a spectacular festival of art
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1818th May 2024●●(2 events)
International Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
at Lilleshall House & Gardens
Near NewportInternational Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 - 17:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
Near Newport, Shropshire TF10 9ATMore InformationThe worlds elite watercolour Masters returns to Lilleshall Hall TF10 9AT for a spectacular festival of art
Dirty Dancing: Outdoor cinema at Chirk Castle
20:00 18th May 2024
at Chirk Castle
WrexhamDirty Dancing: Outdoor cinema at Chirk Castle
20:00 - 23:30 18th May 2024
Chirk CastleMore InformationGet your friends, family and loved ones together for a night to remember with Adventure Cinema with a screening of much loved classic Dirty Dancing at Chirk Castle. Plus music to enjoy before the film. Picnics and drinks welcome - No glassware. Food and drinks will be available to purchase including soft, hot and alcoholic drinks, hot food and snacks. Film certificate 12. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. The event will go ahead if it's raining but we are hoping for nice weather! No seating provided unless you have premium tickets. Blankets and camping chairs are allowed. On-site toilets will be available including accessible facilities. With the exception of registered assistance dogs, no animals are allowed at any of our events.
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1919th May 2024●●(2 events)
International Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
at Lilleshall House & Gardens
Near NewportInternational Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 - 17:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
Near Newport, Shropshire TF10 9ATMore InformationThe worlds elite watercolour Masters returns to Lilleshall Hall TF10 9AT for a spectacular festival of art
The Great British Dog Walk at Weston Park
10:00 19th May 2024
at Weston Park
Nr ShifnalThe Great British Dog Walk at Weston Park
10:00 - 15:00 19th May 2024
More InformationThe Great British Dog Walk for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is back!
Sign up to The Great British Dog Walk on Sunday 19 May 2024 at Weston Park and join hundreds of others on a sponsored walk to raise funds to transform the lives of deaf adults and children.
A sponsored walk to transform deaf people’s lives
Hearing loss is rising. This invisible disability has devastating impacts on people’s safety and mental health. Take part in this 3km or 7km sponsored dog walk and raise funds to train more incredible hearing dogs who alert to life-saving and important sounds and break down social barriers for deaf people.
Sign up today and you’ll receive a FREE dog bandana, and every penny you raise will help deaf people to leave loneliness behind and reconnect with life.
This is a great opportunity to explore the beautiful Belvoir Castle Estate along with other dog lovers and their four-legged friends! There will be have-a-go dog agility and other fun games to enjoy before and after the walk. So get your Great British Dog Walk tickets and we look forward to seeing you there!
The group walk starts at 11am – after the fun dog show which starts at 10.30am. If you would prefer not to walk with the main group, then please come and start when you are ready at any time whilst registration is open – between 10am and 11.30am.
Weston Park, Weston-Under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8LE
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2020th May 2024●(1 event)
International Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
at Lilleshall House & Gardens
Near NewportInternational Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 - 17:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
Near Newport, Shropshire TF10 9ATMore InformationThe worlds elite watercolour Masters returns to Lilleshall Hall TF10 9AT for a spectacular festival of art
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2121st May 2024●(1 event)
International Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
at Lilleshall House & Gardens
Near NewportInternational Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 - 17:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
Near Newport, Shropshire TF10 9ATMore InformationThe worlds elite watercolour Masters returns to Lilleshall Hall TF10 9AT for a spectacular festival of art
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2222nd May 2024●●(2 events)
International Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
at Lilleshall House & Gardens
Near NewportInternational Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 - 17:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
Near Newport, Shropshire TF10 9ATMore InformationThe worlds elite watercolour Masters returns to Lilleshall Hall TF10 9AT for a spectacular festival of art
Chirk Castle estate guided walk
11:00 22nd May 2024
at Chirk Castle
WrexhamChirk Castle estate guided walk
11:00 - 12:30 22nd May 2024
Chirk CastleMore InformationLearn more about the 480-acre Chirk Castle estate by joining our ranger volunteer for a guided walk. The walks take place on 10 April, 24 April, 8 May and 22 May at 11am. They will cover some interesting areas of natural history and will last approximately 1.5 hours each. Booking is essential. Please wear suitable walking shoes/boots and dress according to the weather. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply if you wish to visit the castle and garden.
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2323rd May 2024●(1 event)
International Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
at Lilleshall House & Gardens
Near NewportInternational Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 - 17:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
Near Newport, Shropshire TF10 9ATMore InformationThe worlds elite watercolour Masters returns to Lilleshall Hall TF10 9AT for a spectacular festival of art
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2424th May 2024●(1 event)
International Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
at Lilleshall House & Gardens
Near NewportInternational Watercolour Masters Exhibition
10:00 - 17:00 15th May 2024 – 24th May 2024
Near Newport, Shropshire TF10 9ATMore InformationThe worlds elite watercolour Masters returns to Lilleshall Hall TF10 9AT for a spectacular festival of art
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2525th May 2024●●(5 events)
Derwen Fete and Dog Show
All Day 25th May 2024 – 26th May 2024
at Derwen College
OswestryDerwen Fete and Dog Show
All Day - 25th May 2024 – 26th May 2024
Back by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!
10:00 25th May 2024 – 2nd June 2024
at Park Hall Countryside Experience
OswestryBack by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!
10:00 - 17:00 25th May 2024 – 2nd June 2024
Park Hall Countryside ExperiencePark HallOswestry, SY11 4ASMore InformationCalling all junior adventurers! Don’t miss our week of Jurassic-themed fun at Park Hall Countryside Experience in the May half term.
The goats, rabbits, ponies, sheep and guinea pigs will be joined by Dora the Dino, who will meet and greet visitors every day. There will also be walkabouts with the newly born baby dinos.
Join us down on the farm to dig for fossils, complete the Dino Egg Trail, and enjoy loads more prehistoric activities.
As well as our pig races you can also watch our hilarious daily dino race around the outdoor play areas!
Tickets include access to the indoor and outdoor play areas, tractor rides, barrel train rides, role-play village, and meeting the animals, plus exploring the trenches, planet room, music room and science area.
May half term at Chirk Castle
10:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
at Chirk Castle
WrexhamMay half term at Chirk Castle
10:00 - 16:30 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
Chirk CastleMore InformationLearn more about the incredible world of butterflies and bees this May half term (25 May to June 2)
Pick up a self-led spotter sheet from the ticket office and see what types of butterflies and bees you can identify in the beautiful 5.5 acre garden.
Can you buzz like a bee or flutter like a butterfly? Which flower would you choose to gently land on if you were them and why?
Once you're done be sure to visit the medieval Adam Tower, where signs of the castle's medieval past can be seen. Have fun dressing up in armour, go on the hunt for the medieval garderobes (toilets to you and me) and murderholes, and venture down into the two-level dungeons... if you're brave enough!
The outdoor play area at Home Farm near the ticket office is a fabulous spot to keep little ones entertained and to run off some energy.
This activity is free but normal admission charges apply. National Trust Members and Under 5s enter for free.
Oswestry Beach Event
10:00 25th May 2024 – 26th May 2024
at Festival Square
OswestryOswestry Beach Event
10:00 - 18:00 25th May 2024 – 26th May 2024
Festival SquareOswestry,More InformationThe Beach (yes, the beach!) returns to Oswestry at Festival Square during May Spring Bank Holiday weekend. Festival Square is located in the heart of Oswestry and is turned into a huge sandpit – perfect for the little ones and the young at heart to enjoy some messy fun without the clear up! Grab a deckchair and your bucket and spade and enjoy some beach fun away from the sea!
This is an Oswestry BID event and is completely free.
May half term at Erddig
11:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamMay half term at Erddig
11:00 - 15:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationFrom Saturday 25 May until Sunday 2 June, children will be able to collect a flower spotting sheet from the ticket office to complete while exploring the Grade -I garden, passing the beautiful, colourful borders and bedding displays. On 28 and 30 May only, from 11am - 3pm, have a go at rock art painting, seed potting and bug hunting. Once you're done be sure to stop by Wolf's Den natural play area where there’s even more fun to be had. Enjoy den building, have a go on the rope swing, test your balance on the beams and more.
Activities are free, but normal admission charges apply. National Trust members and under 5s enter for free.
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2626th May 2024●●(5 events)
Derwen Fete and Dog Show
All Day 25th May 2024 – 26th May 2024
at Derwen College
OswestryDerwen Fete and Dog Show
All Day - 25th May 2024 – 26th May 2024
Back by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!
10:00 25th May 2024 – 2nd June 2024
at Park Hall Countryside Experience
OswestryBack by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!
10:00 - 17:00 25th May 2024 – 2nd June 2024
Park Hall Countryside ExperiencePark HallOswestry, SY11 4ASMore InformationCalling all junior adventurers! Don’t miss our week of Jurassic-themed fun at Park Hall Countryside Experience in the May half term.
The goats, rabbits, ponies, sheep and guinea pigs will be joined by Dora the Dino, who will meet and greet visitors every day. There will also be walkabouts with the newly born baby dinos.
Join us down on the farm to dig for fossils, complete the Dino Egg Trail, and enjoy loads more prehistoric activities.
As well as our pig races you can also watch our hilarious daily dino race around the outdoor play areas!
Tickets include access to the indoor and outdoor play areas, tractor rides, barrel train rides, role-play village, and meeting the animals, plus exploring the trenches, planet room, music room and science area.
May half term at Chirk Castle
10:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
at Chirk Castle
WrexhamMay half term at Chirk Castle
10:00 - 16:30 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
Chirk CastleMore InformationLearn more about the incredible world of butterflies and bees this May half term (25 May to June 2)
Pick up a self-led spotter sheet from the ticket office and see what types of butterflies and bees you can identify in the beautiful 5.5 acre garden.
Can you buzz like a bee or flutter like a butterfly? Which flower would you choose to gently land on if you were them and why?
Once you're done be sure to visit the medieval Adam Tower, where signs of the castle's medieval past can be seen. Have fun dressing up in armour, go on the hunt for the medieval garderobes (toilets to you and me) and murderholes, and venture down into the two-level dungeons... if you're brave enough!
The outdoor play area at Home Farm near the ticket office is a fabulous spot to keep little ones entertained and to run off some energy.
This activity is free but normal admission charges apply. National Trust Members and Under 5s enter for free.
Oswestry Beach Event
10:00 25th May 2024 – 26th May 2024
at Festival Square
OswestryOswestry Beach Event
10:00 - 18:00 25th May 2024 – 26th May 2024
Festival SquareOswestry,More InformationThe Beach (yes, the beach!) returns to Oswestry at Festival Square during May Spring Bank Holiday weekend. Festival Square is located in the heart of Oswestry and is turned into a huge sandpit – perfect for the little ones and the young at heart to enjoy some messy fun without the clear up! Grab a deckchair and your bucket and spade and enjoy some beach fun away from the sea!
This is an Oswestry BID event and is completely free.
May half term at Erddig
11:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamMay half term at Erddig
11:00 - 15:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationFrom Saturday 25 May until Sunday 2 June, children will be able to collect a flower spotting sheet from the ticket office to complete while exploring the Grade -I garden, passing the beautiful, colourful borders and bedding displays. On 28 and 30 May only, from 11am - 3pm, have a go at rock art painting, seed potting and bug hunting. Once you're done be sure to stop by Wolf's Den natural play area where there’s even more fun to be had. Enjoy den building, have a go on the rope swing, test your balance on the beams and more.
Activities are free, but normal admission charges apply. National Trust members and under 5s enter for free.
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2727th May 2024●●(3 events)
Back by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!
10:00 25th May 2024 – 2nd June 2024
at Park Hall Countryside Experience
OswestryBack by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!
10:00 - 17:00 25th May 2024 – 2nd June 2024
Park Hall Countryside ExperiencePark HallOswestry, SY11 4ASMore InformationCalling all junior adventurers! Don’t miss our week of Jurassic-themed fun at Park Hall Countryside Experience in the May half term.
The goats, rabbits, ponies, sheep and guinea pigs will be joined by Dora the Dino, who will meet and greet visitors every day. There will also be walkabouts with the newly born baby dinos.
Join us down on the farm to dig for fossils, complete the Dino Egg Trail, and enjoy loads more prehistoric activities.
As well as our pig races you can also watch our hilarious daily dino race around the outdoor play areas!
Tickets include access to the indoor and outdoor play areas, tractor rides, barrel train rides, role-play village, and meeting the animals, plus exploring the trenches, planet room, music room and science area.
May half term at Chirk Castle
10:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
at Chirk Castle
WrexhamMay half term at Chirk Castle
10:00 - 16:30 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
Chirk CastleMore InformationLearn more about the incredible world of butterflies and bees this May half term (25 May to June 2)
Pick up a self-led spotter sheet from the ticket office and see what types of butterflies and bees you can identify in the beautiful 5.5 acre garden.
Can you buzz like a bee or flutter like a butterfly? Which flower would you choose to gently land on if you were them and why?
Once you're done be sure to visit the medieval Adam Tower, where signs of the castle's medieval past can be seen. Have fun dressing up in armour, go on the hunt for the medieval garderobes (toilets to you and me) and murderholes, and venture down into the two-level dungeons... if you're brave enough!
The outdoor play area at Home Farm near the ticket office is a fabulous spot to keep little ones entertained and to run off some energy.
This activity is free but normal admission charges apply. National Trust Members and Under 5s enter for free.
May half term at Erddig
11:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamMay half term at Erddig
11:00 - 15:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationFrom Saturday 25 May until Sunday 2 June, children will be able to collect a flower spotting sheet from the ticket office to complete while exploring the Grade -I garden, passing the beautiful, colourful borders and bedding displays. On 28 and 30 May only, from 11am - 3pm, have a go at rock art painting, seed potting and bug hunting. Once you're done be sure to stop by Wolf's Den natural play area where there’s even more fun to be had. Enjoy den building, have a go on the rope swing, test your balance on the beams and more.
Activities are free, but normal admission charges apply. National Trust members and under 5s enter for free.
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2828th May 2024●●(5 events)
Back by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!
10:00 25th May 2024 – 2nd June 2024
at Park Hall Countryside Experience
OswestryBack by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!
10:00 - 17:00 25th May 2024 – 2nd June 2024
Park Hall Countryside ExperiencePark HallOswestry, SY11 4ASMore InformationCalling all junior adventurers! Don’t miss our week of Jurassic-themed fun at Park Hall Countryside Experience in the May half term.
The goats, rabbits, ponies, sheep and guinea pigs will be joined by Dora the Dino, who will meet and greet visitors every day. There will also be walkabouts with the newly born baby dinos.
Join us down on the farm to dig for fossils, complete the Dino Egg Trail, and enjoy loads more prehistoric activities.
As well as our pig races you can also watch our hilarious daily dino race around the outdoor play areas!
Tickets include access to the indoor and outdoor play areas, tractor rides, barrel train rides, role-play village, and meeting the animals, plus exploring the trenches, planet room, music room and science area.
May half term at Chirk Castle
10:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
at Chirk Castle
WrexhamMay half term at Chirk Castle
10:00 - 16:30 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
Chirk CastleMore InformationLearn more about the incredible world of butterflies and bees this May half term (25 May to June 2)
Pick up a self-led spotter sheet from the ticket office and see what types of butterflies and bees you can identify in the beautiful 5.5 acre garden.
Can you buzz like a bee or flutter like a butterfly? Which flower would you choose to gently land on if you were them and why?
Once you're done be sure to visit the medieval Adam Tower, where signs of the castle's medieval past can be seen. Have fun dressing up in armour, go on the hunt for the medieval garderobes (toilets to you and me) and murderholes, and venture down into the two-level dungeons... if you're brave enough!
The outdoor play area at Home Farm near the ticket office is a fabulous spot to keep little ones entertained and to run off some energy.
This activity is free but normal admission charges apply. National Trust Members and Under 5s enter for free.
May half term at Erddig
11:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamMay half term at Erddig
11:00 - 15:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationFrom Saturday 25 May until Sunday 2 June, children will be able to collect a flower spotting sheet from the ticket office to complete while exploring the Grade -I garden, passing the beautiful, colourful borders and bedding displays. On 28 and 30 May only, from 11am - 3pm, have a go at rock art painting, seed potting and bug hunting. Once you're done be sure to stop by Wolf's Den natural play area where there’s even more fun to be had. Enjoy den building, have a go on the rope swing, test your balance on the beams and more.
Activities are free, but normal admission charges apply. National Trust members and under 5s enter for free.
Butterfly craft at Chirk Castle
11:00 28th May 2024 – 29th May 2024
at Chirk Castle
WrexhamButterfly craft at Chirk Castle
11:00 - 11:30 28th May 2024 – 29th May 2024
Chirk CastleMore InformationJoin the rangers in the Mindful Meadow at Chirk Castle this May half term to learn more about butterflies on the estate. Take a closer look and then learn how to hapa zome to create a piece of butterfly art on cloth using flowers and leaves as natural printing materials.
This activity is limited to 10 children per session plus accompanying adults. Tickets available from the ticket office on a first come, first served basis on the day. This event is free. Normal admission charges apply if you wish to visit the castle and gardens.
Butterfly craft at Chirk Castle
14:00 28th May 2024 – 29th May 2024
at Chirk Castle
WrexhamButterfly craft at Chirk Castle
14:00 - 14:30 28th May 2024 – 29th May 2024
Chirk CastleMore InformationJoin the rangers in the Mindful Meadow at Chirk Castle this May half term to learn more about butterflies on the estate. Take a closer look and then learn how to hapa zome to create a piece of butterfly art on cloth using flowers and leaves as natural printing materials.
This activity is limited to 10 children per session plus accompanying adults. Tickets available from the ticket office on a first come, first served basis on the day. This event is free. Normal admission charges apply if you wish to visit the castle and gardens.
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2929th May 2024●●(5 events)
Back by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!
10:00 25th May 2024 – 2nd June 2024
at Park Hall Countryside Experience
OswestryBack by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!
10:00 - 17:00 25th May 2024 – 2nd June 2024
Park Hall Countryside ExperiencePark HallOswestry, SY11 4ASMore InformationCalling all junior adventurers! Don’t miss our week of Jurassic-themed fun at Park Hall Countryside Experience in the May half term.
The goats, rabbits, ponies, sheep and guinea pigs will be joined by Dora the Dino, who will meet and greet visitors every day. There will also be walkabouts with the newly born baby dinos.
Join us down on the farm to dig for fossils, complete the Dino Egg Trail, and enjoy loads more prehistoric activities.
As well as our pig races you can also watch our hilarious daily dino race around the outdoor play areas!
Tickets include access to the indoor and outdoor play areas, tractor rides, barrel train rides, role-play village, and meeting the animals, plus exploring the trenches, planet room, music room and science area.
May half term at Chirk Castle
10:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
at Chirk Castle
WrexhamMay half term at Chirk Castle
10:00 - 16:30 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
Chirk CastleMore InformationLearn more about the incredible world of butterflies and bees this May half term (25 May to June 2)
Pick up a self-led spotter sheet from the ticket office and see what types of butterflies and bees you can identify in the beautiful 5.5 acre garden.
Can you buzz like a bee or flutter like a butterfly? Which flower would you choose to gently land on if you were them and why?
Once you're done be sure to visit the medieval Adam Tower, where signs of the castle's medieval past can be seen. Have fun dressing up in armour, go on the hunt for the medieval garderobes (toilets to you and me) and murderholes, and venture down into the two-level dungeons... if you're brave enough!
The outdoor play area at Home Farm near the ticket office is a fabulous spot to keep little ones entertained and to run off some energy.
This activity is free but normal admission charges apply. National Trust Members and Under 5s enter for free.
May half term at Erddig
11:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamMay half term at Erddig
11:00 - 15:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationFrom Saturday 25 May until Sunday 2 June, children will be able to collect a flower spotting sheet from the ticket office to complete while exploring the Grade -I garden, passing the beautiful, colourful borders and bedding displays. On 28 and 30 May only, from 11am - 3pm, have a go at rock art painting, seed potting and bug hunting. Once you're done be sure to stop by Wolf's Den natural play area where there’s even more fun to be had. Enjoy den building, have a go on the rope swing, test your balance on the beams and more.
Activities are free, but normal admission charges apply. National Trust members and under 5s enter for free.
Butterfly craft at Chirk Castle
11:00 28th May 2024 – 29th May 2024
at Chirk Castle
WrexhamButterfly craft at Chirk Castle
11:00 - 11:30 28th May 2024 – 29th May 2024
Chirk CastleMore InformationJoin the rangers in the Mindful Meadow at Chirk Castle this May half term to learn more about butterflies on the estate. Take a closer look and then learn how to hapa zome to create a piece of butterfly art on cloth using flowers and leaves as natural printing materials.
This activity is limited to 10 children per session plus accompanying adults. Tickets available from the ticket office on a first come, first served basis on the day. This event is free. Normal admission charges apply if you wish to visit the castle and gardens.
Butterfly craft at Chirk Castle
14:00 28th May 2024 – 29th May 2024
at Chirk Castle
WrexhamButterfly craft at Chirk Castle
14:00 - 14:30 28th May 2024 – 29th May 2024
Chirk CastleMore InformationJoin the rangers in the Mindful Meadow at Chirk Castle this May half term to learn more about butterflies on the estate. Take a closer look and then learn how to hapa zome to create a piece of butterfly art on cloth using flowers and leaves as natural printing materials.
This activity is limited to 10 children per session plus accompanying adults. Tickets available from the ticket office on a first come, first served basis on the day. This event is free. Normal admission charges apply if you wish to visit the castle and gardens.
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3030th May 2024●●(3 events)
Back by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!
10:00 25th May 2024 – 2nd June 2024
at Park Hall Countryside Experience
OswestryBack by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!
10:00 - 17:00 25th May 2024 – 2nd June 2024
Park Hall Countryside ExperiencePark HallOswestry, SY11 4ASMore InformationCalling all junior adventurers! Don’t miss our week of Jurassic-themed fun at Park Hall Countryside Experience in the May half term.
The goats, rabbits, ponies, sheep and guinea pigs will be joined by Dora the Dino, who will meet and greet visitors every day. There will also be walkabouts with the newly born baby dinos.
Join us down on the farm to dig for fossils, complete the Dino Egg Trail, and enjoy loads more prehistoric activities.
As well as our pig races you can also watch our hilarious daily dino race around the outdoor play areas!
Tickets include access to the indoor and outdoor play areas, tractor rides, barrel train rides, role-play village, and meeting the animals, plus exploring the trenches, planet room, music room and science area.
May half term at Chirk Castle
10:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
at Chirk Castle
WrexhamMay half term at Chirk Castle
10:00 - 16:30 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
Chirk CastleMore InformationLearn more about the incredible world of butterflies and bees this May half term (25 May to June 2)
Pick up a self-led spotter sheet from the ticket office and see what types of butterflies and bees you can identify in the beautiful 5.5 acre garden.
Can you buzz like a bee or flutter like a butterfly? Which flower would you choose to gently land on if you were them and why?
Once you're done be sure to visit the medieval Adam Tower, where signs of the castle's medieval past can be seen. Have fun dressing up in armour, go on the hunt for the medieval garderobes (toilets to you and me) and murderholes, and venture down into the two-level dungeons... if you're brave enough!
The outdoor play area at Home Farm near the ticket office is a fabulous spot to keep little ones entertained and to run off some energy.
This activity is free but normal admission charges apply. National Trust Members and Under 5s enter for free.
May half term at Erddig
11:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamMay half term at Erddig
11:00 - 15:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationFrom Saturday 25 May until Sunday 2 June, children will be able to collect a flower spotting sheet from the ticket office to complete while exploring the Grade -I garden, passing the beautiful, colourful borders and bedding displays. On 28 and 30 May only, from 11am - 3pm, have a go at rock art painting, seed potting and bug hunting. Once you're done be sure to stop by Wolf's Den natural play area where there’s even more fun to be had. Enjoy den building, have a go on the rope swing, test your balance on the beams and more.
Activities are free, but normal admission charges apply. National Trust members and under 5s enter for free.
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3131st May 2024●●(3 events)
Back by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!
10:00 25th May 2024 – 2nd June 2024
at Park Hall Countryside Experience
OswestryBack by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!
10:00 - 17:00 25th May 2024 – 2nd June 2024
Park Hall Countryside ExperiencePark HallOswestry, SY11 4ASMore InformationCalling all junior adventurers! Don’t miss our week of Jurassic-themed fun at Park Hall Countryside Experience in the May half term.
The goats, rabbits, ponies, sheep and guinea pigs will be joined by Dora the Dino, who will meet and greet visitors every day. There will also be walkabouts with the newly born baby dinos.
Join us down on the farm to dig for fossils, complete the Dino Egg Trail, and enjoy loads more prehistoric activities.
As well as our pig races you can also watch our hilarious daily dino race around the outdoor play areas!
Tickets include access to the indoor and outdoor play areas, tractor rides, barrel train rides, role-play village, and meeting the animals, plus exploring the trenches, planet room, music room and science area.
May half term at Chirk Castle
10:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
at Chirk Castle
WrexhamMay half term at Chirk Castle
10:00 - 16:30 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
Chirk CastleMore InformationLearn more about the incredible world of butterflies and bees this May half term (25 May to June 2)
Pick up a self-led spotter sheet from the ticket office and see what types of butterflies and bees you can identify in the beautiful 5.5 acre garden.
Can you buzz like a bee or flutter like a butterfly? Which flower would you choose to gently land on if you were them and why?
Once you're done be sure to visit the medieval Adam Tower, where signs of the castle's medieval past can be seen. Have fun dressing up in armour, go on the hunt for the medieval garderobes (toilets to you and me) and murderholes, and venture down into the two-level dungeons... if you're brave enough!
The outdoor play area at Home Farm near the ticket office is a fabulous spot to keep little ones entertained and to run off some energy.
This activity is free but normal admission charges apply. National Trust Members and Under 5s enter for free.
May half term at Erddig
11:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
at Erddig Hall
WrexhamMay half term at Erddig
11:00 - 15:00 25th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
Erddig HallWrexham,More InformationFrom Saturday 25 May until Sunday 2 June, children will be able to collect a flower spotting sheet from the ticket office to complete while exploring the Grade -I garden, passing the beautiful, colourful borders and bedding displays. On 28 and 30 May only, from 11am - 3pm, have a go at rock art painting, seed potting and bug hunting. Once you're done be sure to stop by Wolf's Den natural play area where there’s even more fun to be had. Enjoy den building, have a go on the rope swing, test your balance on the beams and more.
Activities are free, but normal admission charges apply. National Trust members and under 5s enter for free.
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11st June 2024●●(3 events)
Back by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!
10:00 25th May 2024 – 2nd June 2024
at Park Hall Countryside Experience
OswestryBack by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!
10:00 - 17:00 25th May 2024 – 2nd June 2024
Park Hall Countryside ExperiencePark HallOswestry, SY11 4ASMore InformationCalling all junior adventurers! Don’t miss our week of Jurassic-themed fun at Park Hall Countryside Experience in the May half term.
The goats, rabbits, ponies, sheep and guinea pigs will be joined by Dora the Dino, who will meet and greet visitors every day. There will also be walkabouts with the newly born baby dinos.
Join us down on the farm to dig for fossils, complete the Dino Egg Trail, and enjoy loads more prehistoric activities.
As well as our pig races you can also watch our hilarious daily dino race around the outdoor play areas!
Tickets include access to the indoor and outdoor play areas, tractor rides, barrel train rides, role-play village, and meeting the animals, plus exploring the trenches, planet room, music room and science area.
Whittington Castle - Eco Warriors
10:30 1st June 2024
at Whittington Castle
OswestryWhittington Castle - Eco Warriors
10:30 - 12:00 1st June 2024
More InformationJoin our Eco Warrior Linus for our monthly green fingered children’s club: Activities are different each month and have included bulb planting, litter picks, fat ball making, pond dipping and bug hotel construction. Dress appropriately for the weather and all participants can relax with a complimentary hot chocolate at the end of the session. No booking needed, meet at kitchen@thecastle on the day.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Photography Group at Powis Castle and Garden
11:00 1st June 2024
at Powis Castle
WelshpoolPhotography Group at Powis Castle and Garden
11:00 - 13:00 1st June 2024
Powis CastleWelshpool,More InformationWhether you're new to the world of photography or you're quite the savvy photographer, everyone's welcome to join this fun and relaxed group.
Meeting at the Coach House, Neil will guide the group for approximately one hour around the garden and perimeter of the castle, whilst you suss out spots to put your skills to the test.
This group is informal and relaxed, there's no pressure to deliver your best work. It's about learning from others and sharing your expertise, enjoying all nature has to offer at this wonderful time of year and meeting new people.
All ages and abilities are welcome to join the group. Whether you've got a digital camera or like using your phone, everyone's welcome to come along.
After the hour session, feel free to wander the garden and castle (no photography inside) as you wish, or why not grab a coffee whilst you review the photos you've snapped?
The evening session on the 19th December will be focused on photography of the Christmas lighting in the courtyard.
No booking required, but normal admission prices to Powis Castle and Garden do apply. Dogs allowed in the garden from 4 September to 28 February.
We hope to see you there.
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22nd June 2024●●(2 events)
Back by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!
10:00 25th May 2024 – 2nd June 2024
at Park Hall Countryside Experience
OswestryBack by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!
10:00 - 17:00 25th May 2024 – 2nd June 2024
Park Hall Countryside ExperiencePark HallOswestry, SY11 4ASMore InformationCalling all junior adventurers! Don’t miss our week of Jurassic-themed fun at Park Hall Countryside Experience in the May half term.
The goats, rabbits, ponies, sheep and guinea pigs will be joined by Dora the Dino, who will meet and greet visitors every day. There will also be walkabouts with the newly born baby dinos.
Join us down on the farm to dig for fossils, complete the Dino Egg Trail, and enjoy loads more prehistoric activities.
As well as our pig races you can also watch our hilarious daily dino race around the outdoor play areas!
Tickets include access to the indoor and outdoor play areas, tractor rides, barrel train rides, role-play village, and meeting the animals, plus exploring the trenches, planet room, music room and science area.
Poppy Ride Shropshire
2nd June 2024
at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, And Conferencing Centre,
LilleshallPoppy Ride Shropshire
- 2nd June 2024
More InformationTake on an incredible ride alongside veterans, choosing 1 of 3 scenic routes of varying distances (152km/100km/50km), starting and finishing at the Royal British Legion’s first-class Battle Back Centre for recovery before heading through the picturesque Shropshire countryside.
Using decades of cycling know-how, each of the three distance routes offered have been professionally designed. While you enjoy stunning scenery, rolling hills, and tour past local landmarks - the team makes sure you have everything you need. This really is a sportive not to be missed.
By taking part you’re helping the Royal British Legion raise vital funds to ensure they can continue to support serving and ex-serving personnel, and their families, for as long as they need it.
There is no fundraising limit but for those who go the extra mile (not literally) and raise over £300, will earn their own RBL Cycling Jersey to wear with pride on the day.
Not a cyclist? There are also amazing opportunities to volunteer on the day offering a great way to get involved which will still contribute massively to support the Royal British Legion’s armed forces community and veterans. Find out more here: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/volunteer/volunteering-roles-in-west-midlands-shropshire-staffordshire-warwickshire