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Events in April 2026
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4th April 2026(1 event)
National Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Cherry Tree Arboretum
10:30 4th April 2026
at Cherry Tree Arboretum
WooreNational Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Cherry Tree Arboretum
10:30 - 16:00 4th April 2026
Cherry Tree ArboretumMore InformationGarden opening for charity
Created in 2006 on 50 acres of unspoilt, pastureland scattered with mature oaks by John and Liz Ravenscroft. Located on a hilly area overlooking the Cheshire plain with views to the Pennines in the north, the Peckforton Hills to the northwest and the Breiddons to the southwest. It is a showcase of specimen trees with magnolias, peonies, dahlias, lilacs, deciduous azaleas and North American oaks.
April is an avenue of white magnolias in many varieties. The earliest of the cherries will also be opening. A series of trails and paths run between the meadows and native wildflowers in the arboretum.
Admission £10. Children free. Light refreshments
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5th April 2026(1 event)
National Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Upper Farm Garden
11:00 5th April 2026
at Upper Farm Gardens
ShrewsburyNational Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Upper Farm Garden
11:00 - 16:00 5th April 2026
Upper Farm GardensMore InformationGarden open for charity.
Farmhouse Garden with views of the Wrekin and the Stretton Hills. Comprising several garden 'rooms' connected by gravelled walkways interspersed with ample seating opportunities. Unusual features inc a raised scree terrace, a rose pergola and bed with 40 varieties of English shrub roses, a two sided herbaceous walk, an elevated viewing deck, a cactus house and self-sufficient allotment beds.
Admission £6. Children free. Tea, coffee & cakes. Plant sale
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9th April 2026(1 event)
Song Sung Blue Film Night
17:30 9th April 2026
atSong Sung Blue Film Night
17:30 - 20:30 9th April 2026
More InformationFlicks and the sticks film
Join us for a film and evening meal as we enjoy Song Sung Blue and a delicious lasagne from our Shropshire Hills cafe.
Song Sung Blue is a musical drama based on the true story of Mike and Claire Sardina, a Milwaukee couple who formed a popular Neil Diamond tribute band called "Lightning & Thunder". The film is inspired by the 2008 documentary of the same name and follows their journey from humble beginnings as impersonators to becoming beloved regional performers, capturing the highs and lows of their careers and relationship through significant personal challenges, showcasing themes of dreams, resilience, and finding joy in music.
Beef or veggie lasagne will be available from 5.30pm, served with garlic bread and salad. Licensed bar and cinema snacks will also be available.
£7.50 - over 18s
£5 - under 18s
£10.99 - lasagne must be added to bookingBook online at www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk
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18th April 2026(1 event)
National Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Horatio's Garden
12:00 18th April 2026
at Horatio's Garden
OswestryNational Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Horatio's Garden
12:00 - 15:00 18th April 2026
Horatio's GardenMore InformationBeautifully designed by Bunny Guinness and delightfully planted, Horatio’s Garden Midlands opened to great acclaim in September 2019. Partly funded by the National Garden Scheme, the garden offers a stunning sanctuary for patients, their families and NHS staff spending time in the Midland Centre for Spinal Injuries. Featuring social spaces and sheltered areas, raised beds, beautiful planting, garden room, glasshouse and serpentine rill, this is a horticultural and therapeutic delight like no other.
Admission £6. Children Free. Tea, coffee & cakes. Plant sale
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19th April 2026(3 events)
National Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Burford House Gardens
10:00 19th April 2026
at Burford House Gardens
Tenbury WellsNational Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Burford House Gardens
10:00 - 16:00 19th April 2026
Burford House GardensMore InformationThe garden is being restored by the Garden Angels (volunteers) under the leadership of the newly appointed Head Gardener. Four acres of sweeping lawns bordered by the River Teme, and serpentine borders, set in the beautiful Teme Valley, around an elegant Georgian House (open for teas). Designed by the late, great plantsman, John Treasure and featuring over 100 varieties of clematis in addition to a myriad of plants in wonderful combinations and colours.
Admission £5. Children free. Tee, coffee & cakes. Plant sale
National Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Hill View Hardy Plants
10:00 19th April 2026
at Hill View Hardy plants
BridgnorthNational Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Hill View Hardy Plants
10:00 - 16:00 19th April 2026
Hill View Hardy plantsMore InformationGarden Open for charity
A small plant nursery specialising in auriculas with over a 1000 varieties flowering in the stock tunnel; this is most likely the largest collection in UK together with other primulas. In addition there are borders with mainly herbaceous plants, together with a pool and damp area covered in primulas. We also hold the National Collection of acanthus.
Admission £5. Children free. Tea, coffee & cakes. Plant sale
National Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Buntingsdale Park Gardens
13:00 19th April 2026
at Buntingsdale Park Gardens
Market DraytonNational Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Buntingsdale Park Gardens
13:00 - 16:00 19th April 2026
Buntingsdale Park GardensMore InformationBuntingsdale Park is a hidden gem comprised of former RAF officers’ houses built during World War II. Three very different gardens will open this year with features inc an orchard, vegetable plots, meadow, ponds and roses, plus rare and interesting plants inc orchids. There is an emphasis on encouraging wildlife through the planting of native species, habitat provision and avoidance of chemicals. Parking, WC, plant sale and refreshments are available at 17 Mortimer Road where there are a dozen different seating areas from which to choose.
Admission £6. Children free. Homemade teas. Plant sale
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26th April 2026(4 events)
Shropshire Tasty Trail
09:00 26th April 2026
at Oteley Estate
EllesmereShropshire Tasty Trail
09:00 - 16:00 26th April 2026
More InformationShropshire Tasty Trail is a popular walk and eat event that follows a route through the Shropshire countryside, along footpaths and through private land not usually open to the public. Along the way, walkers enjoy a three-course meal made from locally sourced products.
The event is taking place on Sunday, April 26th and will follow a new route starting from Ellesmere’s historic Oteley Estate. The route will pass meres and cross privately owned land, through fields and woodland. It will be the first time the event has taken place since 2023.
A 9.5 mile route has been plotted that will have three stations where the starter, main course, and dessert will be served, washed down by either a locally produced beer, cider, liqueur or soft drink, with acoustic live music to spur you on.
Find out more on the website.
Bluebell Walk
10:00 26th April 2026
atBluebell Walk
10:00 - 12:30 26th April 2026
More InformationJoin Centre Manager, Grant, who will lead you from Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre on a walk to one of the best places in Shropshire to see bluebells.
Three and a half miles of easy walking on field paths and lanes. Please bring appropriate outdoor footwear.
£5.50 per person.
Booking essential. Please book online.
National Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Sunningdale
11:00 26th April 2026
at Sunningdale
WemNational Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Sunningdale
11:00 - 14:00 26th April 2026
SunningdaleMore InformationGarden open for charity
Explore this half an acre town garden; a wildlife haven for a variety of birds inc nesting Goldcrests. A profusion of excellent nectar rich plants means that butterflies and other pollinators are in abundance. Interesting planting with carefully collected rare plants and unusual annuals means there is always something new to see. Large perennial borders, with exotic climbers, designed as an year-round garden.
Admission £4. Children free. Tea, coffee & cakes. Plant sale
National Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Westwood House
14:00 26th April 2026
at Westwood House
BridgnorthNational Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Westwood House
14:00 - 17:00 26th April 2026
Westwood HouseMore InformationGarden open for charity
A country garden, well designed and planted around the house, particularly known for its tulips and use of colour. Sweeping lawns offset by deeply planted mixed borders; pool garden and lawn tennis court; kitchen and cutting garden, with everything designed to attract wildlife for organic growth. Woodland walks with far-reaching views of this delightful corner of the county.
This is rather a special day for Westwood House as records show that it was the day that the foundation stone for the “new house” at Westwood was laid in 1726
Admission £6. Children free. Homemade teas. Plant sales
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2nd May 2026(1 event)
Car Boot Sale
14:00 2nd May 2026
atCar Boot Sale
14:00 - 16:00 2nd May 2026
More InformationGet tickets
Pre booking only, book online.All boots will be on grass so very much weather dependant – full refund if wet weather forces cancellation. Refreshments available.
2pm – 4.30pm (set up from 1pm.
*please note, entry will not be permitted before 1pm. Anyone arriving before this time will be turned away.
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3rd May 2026(1 event)
National Garden Scheme. Open Garden. The Bramleys
11:00 3rd May 2026
at The Bramleys
ShrewsburyNational Garden Scheme. Open Garden. The Bramleys
11:00 - 17:00 3rd May 2026
The BramleysMore InformationGarden open for charity
A large country garden extending to two acres with a variety of trees and shrubs, herbaceous borders and a woodland with the Cound Brook flowing through. A courtyard oasis welcomes you as you enter the garden with far-reaching views over open countryside.
Admission £6. Children free. Homemade teas