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Events in May 2024
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Oswestry Town Guided Tours11:00 - 13:00
Castle ViewDo you want to know more about Oswestry? Learn about our history? Take a guided town tour with one of our knowledgeable guides. Tours run from Easter to September every Saturday at 11am from Oswestry Tourist Information Centre, Castle View. The cost is a suggested donation £5 per adult with children under 14 free. To… -
Llanfyllin Workhouse Car Boot09:00 - 13:00
It’s that time again! Carboot Sundays Llanfyllin Workhouse first of the season Sunday 7th April. Spread the word and let’s hope for a dry and busy season.Beginners photography group 2024 at Erddig National Trust11:30 - 12:30
If you are new to photography or just want a refresher then this may be the walk for you. Come join our expert photography volunteers as they guide you through our Grade I listed garden, showing you how to improve your skills on the first Sunday of every month, from February through November 2024 from…Afternoon Tea with a glass of Prosecco - 4 hour special12:00 - 16:30
Llangollen WharfWharf HillLlangollen, LL20 8TAAll Boarding at Llangollen Wharf Running most Sundays throughout the year from March 17th to Sunday 27th October A leisurely four-hour cruise that starts and ends in Llangollen We will meander along the Llangollen Canal taking in all the beautiful scenery that the Dee Valley and its river has to offer. We will then pass… -
Whittington Castle - Craft@thecastle10:00 - 12:30
Whether you patchwork, paint, scrap book, sketch or knit, do it with others at our welcoming informal craft club. Both novices and experts share their skills. Find inspiration or do your own thing– there is always plenty of coffee, cake and laughter. Everyone welcome. No booking needed, just come along on the day – we… -
Chirk Castle estate guided walk11:00 - 12:30
Chirk CastleLearn 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…Boutang Chiefs live20:00 - 21:30
The Bailey Head FreehouseComing and see Boutang Chiefs live with Yann Bonada on guitar, Lucas Tyldesley on keys and Tal Davies on drums. -
Desire Paths10:00 - 16:00
Tom Scotcher new paintings on canvas with Twenty Twenty Gallery exhibiting at Black Bough in Ludlow. Also exhibiting 'Spring Sculpture' with Sharon Griffin MRSS and Victoria Atkinson MRSS. -
Desire Paths10:00 - 16:00Tom Scotcher new paintings on canvas with Twenty Twenty Gallery exhibiting at Black Bough in Ludlow. Also exhibiting 'Spring Sculpture' with Sharon Griffin MRSS and Victoria Atkinson MRSS.Ludlow Spring Festival15:00 - 16:00
With Ludlow Spring Festival returning to Ludlow Castle on 10th, 11th and 12th May 2024, visitors can expect a bumper weekend combining SIBA’s Regional Beer Competition and the Marches Transport Festival – and so much more. The Festival offers something for everyone - with specially selected food and drink producers from the Marches, as well… -
Desire Paths10:00 - 16:00Tom Scotcher new paintings on canvas with Twenty Twenty Gallery exhibiting at Black Bough in Ludlow. Also exhibiting 'Spring Sculpture' with Sharon Griffin MRSS and Victoria Atkinson MRSS.Ludlow Spring Festival15:00 - 16:00With Ludlow Spring Festival returning to Ludlow Castle on 10th, 11th and 12th May 2024, visitors can expect a bumper weekend combining SIBA’s Regional Beer Competition and the Marches Transport Festival – and so much more. The Festival offers something for everyone - with specially selected food and drink producers from the Marches, as well…Animal Experience with ‘The Animal Family’All Day
The British Ironwork CentreHere at the British Ironwork Centre, we are hosting ‘The Animal Family‘ from Shropshire, who will be providing some exciting animal experiences on site. They have lots to showcase, such as snakes, spiders and insects and we can’t wait to meet them! Both Stu and Lisa are animal fanatics who are dedicated to educating the…Paw Patrol VisitsAll Day - 01:00
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwaySteam train rides and the chance to meet Chase at intervals and hear tales of daring rescues around Adventure Bay! Ticket Information Coming Soon.Whittington Castle - Napoleonic Living History10:00 - 16:00
The forces of Napoleon are on the run with the British army in hot pursuit. The French have taken a fortified position and stand ready to face the oncoming storm. Who will win in this explosive battle? Come and find out. Free admission, regular parking charges apply.Oswestry Town Guided Tours11:00 - 13:00Castle ViewDo you want to know more about Oswestry? Learn about our history? Take a guided town tour with one of our knowledgeable guides. Tours run from Easter to September every Saturday at 11am from Oswestry Tourist Information Centre, Castle View. The cost is a suggested donation £5 per adult with children under 14 free. To…Photography Group at Powis Castle and Garden11:00 - 13:00
Powis CastleWelshpool,Whether 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…Pond Dipping Day11:00 - 15:00
Fun for all the family. Join us as we explore an underwater world for our Pond Dipping Day. Discover the minibeasts that live in our ponds from our designated pond dipping platform. £3 per dipper - drop in between 11am and 3pm. *Please head to the front desk at the Centre on the day to… -
Ludlow Spring Festival15:00 - 16:00With Ludlow Spring Festival returning to Ludlow Castle on 10th, 11th and 12th May 2024, visitors can expect a bumper weekend combining SIBA’s Regional Beer Competition and the Marches Transport Festival – and so much more. The Festival offers something for everyone - with specially selected food and drink producers from the Marches, as well…Paw Patrol VisitsAll Day - 01:00Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwaySteam train rides and the chance to meet Chase at intervals and hear tales of daring rescues around Adventure Bay! Ticket Information Coming Soon.Whittington Castle - Napoleonic Living History10:00 - 16:00The forces of Napoleon are on the run with the British army in hot pursuit. The French have taken a fortified position and stand ready to face the oncoming storm. Who will win in this explosive battle? Come and find out. Free admission, regular parking charges apply.Mindfulness Walks at Powis Castle and Garden09:30 - 11:00Powis CastleWelshpool,This gentle and relaxing mindfulness taster session will help you experience the gardens in an entirely unique way, as well as learn to be ‘in the moment’ and switch off from the stresses of daily life. Mindfulness meditation has been scientifically proven to relieve stress and anxiety, improve concentration and lead to a happier and…Afternoon Tea with a glass of Prosecco - 4 hour special12:00 - 16:30Llangollen WharfWharf HillLlangollen, LL20 8TAAll Boarding at Llangollen Wharf Running most Sundays throughout the year from March 17th to Sunday 27th October A leisurely four-hour cruise that starts and ends in Llangollen We will meander along the Llangollen Canal taking in all the beautiful scenery that the Dee Valley and its river has to offer. We will then pass…
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Plant Based Cookery – Spanish Tapas09:30 - 13:00
Join course leader, Chrissy, as you learn some new and exciting ways to eat meat alternatives with these three plant-based and vegetarian cookery sessions. Make a range of vegetarian and vegan tapas dishes, including: Roasted Sweet potato and onions with Romesco sauce; vegetarian empanadas; tomato tostada; vegan mayo. £37.50 per person, booking essential. This course…Wildlife Walk10:00 - 12:30
Join Ian Cheeseborough for a walk around 30 acres of meadow, woodland and ponds lying alongside the River Onny, to enjoy the wealth of wildlife present. £6 per person. Booking essential, book online www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.ukBette and Joan19:30 - 20:30
Attfield TheatreLatest play by the Attfield Theatre. In adjacent dressing rooms in 1961 during filming of "Whatever Happened To Baby Jane" we watch Joan Crawford and Bette Davis as their personal insecurities and tensions turn into a game of one-upmanship hidden behind dissembling smiles and barbed insults, threatening to destroy any relationship or friendship the women… -
Bette and Joan19:30 - 20:30Attfield TheatreLatest play by the Attfield Theatre. In adjacent dressing rooms in 1961 during filming of "Whatever Happened To Baby Jane" we watch Joan Crawford and Bette Davis as their personal insecurities and tensions turn into a game of one-upmanship hidden behind dissembling smiles and barbed insults, threatening to destroy any relationship or friendship the women…
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Bette and Joan19:30 - 20:30Attfield TheatreLatest play by the Attfield Theatre. In adjacent dressing rooms in 1961 during filming of "Whatever Happened To Baby Jane" we watch Joan Crawford and Bette Davis as their personal insecurities and tensions turn into a game of one-upmanship hidden behind dissembling smiles and barbed insults, threatening to destroy any relationship or friendship the women…
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Bette and Joan19:30 - 20:30Attfield TheatreLatest play by the Attfield Theatre. In adjacent dressing rooms in 1961 during filming of "Whatever Happened To Baby Jane" we watch Joan Crawford and Bette Davis as their personal insecurities and tensions turn into a game of one-upmanship hidden behind dissembling smiles and barbed insults, threatening to destroy any relationship or friendship the women…Cwis / Quiz20:00 - 22:30
The Bailey Head FreehouseJoin us for an evening of quizzing. -
Bette and Joan19:30 - 20:30Attfield TheatreLatest play by the Attfield Theatre. In adjacent dressing rooms in 1961 during filming of "Whatever Happened To Baby Jane" we watch Joan Crawford and Bette Davis as their personal insecurities and tensions turn into a game of one-upmanship hidden behind dissembling smiles and barbed insults, threatening to destroy any relationship or friendship the women…Broadward Hall and Stokesay Court Invitation to View14:30 - 19:00Enjoy an afternoon visit to the magnificent gardens at Broadward Hall, with tea. Later visitors will make the short drive to Stokesay Court, where the evening house tour will begin at 5.15 pm, followed by drinks and canapés on the terrace.My Darling Clementine19:00 - 20:00
A labour of love on multiple levels, My Darling Clementine – the sobriquet of spouses Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish – began as a homage to classic country duets of the 60’s and 70’s á la George & Tammy and Johnny & June The 2011 debut “How Do You Plead?” was produced by Neil Brockbank (Nick Lowe) and…Top Gun at Chirk Castle20:00 - 21:00Chirk CastleA blockbuster outdoor cinema experience with a showing of the original Top Gun. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or camping chair and enjoy the classic Top Gun on a huge open-air screen under the stars with the stunning backdrop of Chirk Castle. Plus music to enjoy before the movie with a soundtrack of specially… -
Bette and Joan19:30 - 20:30Attfield TheatreLatest play by the Attfield Theatre. In adjacent dressing rooms in 1961 during filming of "Whatever Happened To Baby Jane" we watch Joan Crawford and Bette Davis as their personal insecurities and tensions turn into a game of one-upmanship hidden behind dissembling smiles and barbed insults, threatening to destroy any relationship or friendship the women…Kids Superhero PhotoshootAll Day - 01:00
The British Ironwork CentreWe’re on the lookout for some mini SUPERHEROES!!! A fun-filled FREE photoshoot, where your little ones will come dressed up as a superhero, and we’ll snap a high-res photograph of them with our superhero sculptures.Oswestry Town Guided Tours11:00 - 13:00Castle ViewDo you want to know more about Oswestry? Learn about our history? Take a guided town tour with one of our knowledgeable guides. Tours run from Easter to September every Saturday at 11am from Oswestry Tourist Information Centre, Castle View. The cost is a suggested donation £5 per adult with children under 14 free. To…Stonehouse Brewery Tours12:00 - 13:30
Stonehouse BreweryNew beer coming soon and new tour dates out now!Gin & Whisky Tasting Train Experience15:45 - 16:45
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayGin & Whisky Tasting Train Experience - Tickets Now Available. Departs at 15.45 on Saturday 13th April, 18th May, 8th June, 20th July & 7th September. Pre-booking essential. An ideal present or way to celebrate a special occasion. We have partnered with the award winning Henstone Distillery of Oswestry to bring you this unforgettable experience.…Dirty Dancing: Outdoor cinema at Chirk Castle20:00 - 23:30Chirk CastleGet 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…Jacob And Drinkwater20:30 - 21:30Join Jacob & Drinkwater as they celebrate 10 years of the duo with a UK tour throughout May & June 2024. They first began performing together back in 2014. They have since released an EP, a live album, and two studio albums, taken in plaudits from BBC6 and BBC Introducing, performed at Glastonbury and toured extensively… -
Llanfyllin Workhouse Car Boot09:00 - 13:00It’s that time again! Carboot Sundays Llanfyllin Workhouse first of the season Sunday 7th April. Spread the word and let’s hope for a dry and busy season.Afternoon Tea with a glass of Prosecco - 4 hour special12:00 - 16:30Llangollen WharfWharf HillLlangollen, LL20 8TAAll Boarding at Llangollen Wharf Running most Sundays throughout the year from March 17th to Sunday 27th October A leisurely four-hour cruise that starts and ends in Llangollen We will meander along the Llangollen Canal taking in all the beautiful scenery that the Dee Valley and its river has to offer. We will then pass…Wine Tour & Tasting Experience14:00 - 16:00
Colemere, SY12 0QLWe are a small family vineyard located in North Shropshire. The vineyard was planted by hand 6 years ago in 2014. Experience the wines and the story of Colemere Vineyard with a tour of the Vineyard and a Wine Tasting Experience!Wine Garden 202416:00 - 20:00
Colemere, SY12 0QLDuring the summer months we open up the vineyard for a limited number of wine tours and vineyard experience. The ice cream and wine trailer will also be present in the vines on a number of weekends. Come and join us in the garden. No need to book.Grease at Chirk Castle20:00 - 21:00Chirk CastleGreased Lightning! A fantastic outdoor cinema experience at Chirk Castle with plenty of songs to sing along to! Immerse yourself in the singing and dancing world of 'Grease', as we bring you a Sing-A-Long showing of the most successful movie musical of all time. Get your friends, family and loved ones together and get ready… -
AN EVENING WITH JOANNE BURN – THE BONE HUNTERS19:30 - 20:30
Booka BookshopJoin us for an evening with Joanne Burn, author of the acclaimed The Hemlock Cure, as she talks about her new novel The Bone Hunters. In 1824, Lyme Regis is as tumultuous as the sea that surrounds it. Wealthy holidaymakers dance in the Assembly Rooms whilst the poor riot over the price of bread, scientists… -
Youth MarketAll Day - 01:00
Bailey HeadOswestry, Shropshire SY11 1PZOur 2024 Youth Market takes place on May 22nd on the Bailey Head and forms part of the ‘Love Your Local Market’ fortnight, which takes place in over 25 countries to celebrate all that we love about markets and encourage new traders. The Youth Market is a great way for young people to gain some retailing…Chirk Castle estate guided walk11:00 - 12:30Chirk CastleLearn 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… -
Foraging Courses with Wild Food UK12:00 - 15:30
Uncover the incredible variety of edible treasures hiding in the great outdoors. From wild mushrooms to flavourful flora, our courses teach you to identify and harvest nature's bounty responsibly. Whether you're just starting your foraging journey or you wish to gain more confidence when identifying spring time delicacies, our experienced foraging instructors will guide you… -
Build in BricksAll Day - 01:00
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayFamily Fun during Half-Term. Unleash your creativity with thousands of plastic building bricks!Derwen Fete and Dog ShowAll Day
Derwen CollegeFete and dog show at Derwen College.Back by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!10:00 - 17:00
Park Hall Countryside ExperiencePark HallOswestry, SY11 4ASCalling 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…Damselfly Identification Course10:00 - 14:00
A half day spent looking at the damselflies found around the centre grounds. The day will start with a presentation on how to identify the various species present, followed by a walk around the meadows to observe these smaller relatives of the dragonflies. £16.00 Booking essential, book online.Horse Show10:00 - 11:00
An opportunity to watch and take part in local horse and pony training. Café on-site selling hot food and drink. Free entry and £6 per child for a session.May half term at Chirk Castle10:00 - 16:30Chirk CastleLearn 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…Oswestry Beach Event10:00 - 18:00
Festival SquareOswestry,The 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…May half term at Erddig11:00 - 15:00
Erddig HallWrexham,From 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,…Oswestry Town Guided Tours11:00 - 13:00Castle ViewDo you want to know more about Oswestry? Learn about our history? Take a guided town tour with one of our knowledgeable guides. Tours run from Easter to September every Saturday at 11am from Oswestry Tourist Information Centre, Castle View. The cost is a suggested donation £5 per adult with children under 14 free. To…Wine Tour & Tasting Experience14:00 - 16:00
Colemere, SY12 0QLWe are a small family vineyard located in North Shropshire. The vineyard was planted by hand 6 years ago in 2014. Experience the wines and the story of Colemere Vineyard with a tour of the Vineyard and a Wine Tasting Experience!COLOSSAL WORDS FOR KIDS – MEET THE AUTHOR14:30 - 15:30
Booka BookshopJoin author, Colette Hiller for this interactive workshop for children aged 7 – 11. Boost your child’s vocabulary without even trying! This lively, engaging session introduces 7 – 11 year olds to some marvellous words from Colette’s new book Colossal Words for Kids. But these are no ordinary definitions.. From acriomonious to precarious each big word…Wine Garden 202416:00 - 20:00Colemere, SY12 0QLDuring the summer months we open up the vineyard for a limited number of wine tours and vineyard experience. The ice cream and wine trailer will also be present in the vines on a number of weekends. Come and join us in the garden. No need to book. -
Build in BricksAll Day - 01:00Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayFamily Fun during Half-Term. Unleash your creativity with thousands of plastic building bricks!Derwen Fete and Dog ShowAll DayDerwen CollegeFete and dog show at Derwen College.Back by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!10:00 - 17:00Park Hall Countryside ExperiencePark HallOswestry, SY11 4ASCalling 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…May half term at Chirk Castle10:00 - 16:30Chirk CastleLearn 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…Oswestry Beach Event10:00 - 18:00Festival SquareOswestry,The 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…May half term at Erddig11:00 - 15:00Erddig HallWrexham,From 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,…Afternoon Tea with a glass of Prosecco - 4 hour special12:00 - 16:30Llangollen WharfWharf HillLlangollen, LL20 8TAAll Boarding at Llangollen Wharf Running most Sundays throughout the year from March 17th to Sunday 27th October A leisurely four-hour cruise that starts and ends in Llangollen We will meander along the Llangollen Canal taking in all the beautiful scenery that the Dee Valley and its river has to offer. We will then pass…SUNDAY CRAFTERNOON: MEET THE DINOSAURS13:30 - 14:30
Booka BookshopMeet the Dinosaurs Storytime & Craft (3+ years) Tickets: £10 includes craft activity & book -
Build in BricksAll Day - 01:00Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayFamily Fun during Half-Term. Unleash your creativity with thousands of plastic building bricks!Back by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!10:00 - 17:00Park Hall Countryside ExperiencePark HallOswestry, SY11 4ASCalling 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…May half term at Chirk Castle10:00 - 16:30Chirk CastleLearn 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…May half term at Erddig11:00 - 15:00Erddig HallWrexham,From 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,…May Half Term Activity - Seeing is Believing13:00 - 14:30
Join us for our family activity every weekday of May Half Term. Create your own basic kaleidoscope to make patterns and learn their history. Play with optical illusions. Compare the eyes of different animals over time and solve the mystery of each animal eye stages. £4.50 per accompanied child. Recommended age 4 - 11 years… -
Build in BricksAll Day - 01:00Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayFamily Fun during Half-Term. Unleash your creativity with thousands of plastic building bricks!Back by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!10:00 - 17:00Park Hall Countryside ExperiencePark HallOswestry, SY11 4ASCalling 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…May half term at Chirk Castle10:00 - 16:30Chirk CastleLearn 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…May half term at Erddig11:00 - 15:00Erddig HallWrexham,From 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,…May Half Term Activity - Seeing is Believing13:00 - 14:30Join us for our family activity every weekday of May Half Term. Create your own basic kaleidoscope to make patterns and learn their history. Play with optical illusions. Compare the eyes of different animals over time and solve the mystery of each animal eye stages. £4.50 per accompanied child. Recommended age 4 - 11 years…Butterfly craft at Chirk Castle11:00 - 11:30Chirk CastleJoin 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…Butterfly craft at Chirk Castle14:00 - 14:30Chirk CastleJoin 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…THE MOONLIT CAMPOUT – STORYTIME14:00 - 15:00
Booka BookshopThe Moonlit Campout Storytime 3+ years Tickets: £8 (include storytime, book & campfire themed refreshment) -
Build in BricksAll Day - 01:00Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayFamily Fun during Half-Term. Unleash your creativity with thousands of plastic building bricks!Back by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!10:00 - 17:00Park Hall Countryside ExperiencePark HallOswestry, SY11 4ASCalling 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…May half term at Chirk Castle10:00 - 16:30Chirk CastleLearn 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…May half term at Erddig11:00 - 15:00Erddig HallWrexham,From 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,…May Half Term Activity - Seeing is Believing13:00 - 14:30Join us for our family activity every weekday of May Half Term. Create your own basic kaleidoscope to make patterns and learn their history. Play with optical illusions. Compare the eyes of different animals over time and solve the mystery of each animal eye stages. £4.50 per accompanied child. Recommended age 4 - 11 years…Butterfly craft at Chirk Castle11:00 - 11:30Chirk CastleJoin 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…Butterfly craft at Chirk Castle14:00 - 14:30Chirk CastleJoin 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…SIAN’S SUPERSTARS – DRAMA WORKSHOP10:30 - 11:30
Booka BookshopSian’s Superstars Drama workshop for children aged 3+. Tickets: £15 (admits 1 includes book) / £25 (admits 2, includes 1 book)Matilda The Musical - Flicks in the Sticks16:00 - 19:00
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical is an inspirational musical tale of an extraordinary girl who discovers her superpower and summons the remarkable courage to help others change their stories, and takes charge of her own destiny. Matilda Wormwood is a little girl with big curiosity, a sharp mind and a vivid imagination — and the…AN EVENING WITH YVETTE FIELDING – SCREAM QUEEN19:30 - 20:30
Booka BookshopJoin us for an evening with the UK’s most celebrated ghost hunter and Most Haunted icon, Yvette Fielding, as she talks about her experiences and her memoir Scream Queen. Seances, Ouija boards, table tipping, knocking phenomena – all in a day’s work for the First Lady of the Paranormal. Yvette Fielding has nerves of steel when facing… -
Build in BricksAll Day - 01:00Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayFamily Fun during Half-Term. Unleash your creativity with thousands of plastic building bricks!Back by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!10:00 - 17:00Park Hall Countryside ExperiencePark HallOswestry, SY11 4ASCalling 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…May half term at Chirk Castle10:00 - 16:30Chirk CastleLearn 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…May half term at Erddig11:00 - 15:00Erddig HallWrexham,From 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,…May Half Term Activity - Seeing is Believing13:00 - 14:30Join us for our family activity every weekday of May Half Term. Create your own basic kaleidoscope to make patterns and learn their history. Play with optical illusions. Compare the eyes of different animals over time and solve the mystery of each animal eye stages. £4.50 per accompanied child. Recommended age 4 - 11 years…An Evening with Clover Stroud – The Giant on the Skyline19:30 - 20:30
Booka BookshopJoin us for an evening with Sunday Times bestselling author Clover Stroud as she talks about her new book The Giant on the Skyline, an inspiring memoir about home, family, and belonging. What is it that makes a home? What is a home without the roots that tie you to a place? What is a… -
Back by popular demand, it’s Jurassic Week!10:00 - 17:00Park Hall Countryside ExperiencePark HallOswestry, SY11 4ASCalling 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…May half term at Chirk Castle10:00 - 16:30Chirk CastleLearn 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…May half term at Erddig11:00 - 15:00Erddig HallWrexham,From 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,…May Half Term Activity - Seeing is Believing13:00 - 14:30Join us for our family activity every weekday of May Half Term. Create your own basic kaleidoscope to make patterns and learn their history. Play with optical illusions. Compare the eyes of different animals over time and solve the mystery of each animal eye stages. £4.50 per accompanied child. Recommended age 4 - 11 years…Gardening MarketAll Day - 01:00
Bailey HeadOswestry, Shropshire SY11 1PZDon’t miss the special ‘Grow Your Own’ gardening event Friday 31st of May at the Bailey Head, Oswestry, alongside our Artisan market selling the best local produce around. There will be free advice on seed sowing, growing vegetables, making compost, planting hanging baskets, flower arranging, plants for sale and free seed planting for the children.…Oswestry Artisan MarketAll Day
Oswestry MarketIt’s the monthly Artisan Street Market on the Last Friday of the month! Oswestry’s Artisan Market sells the best in local produce such as fresh pies, pastries, gifts, crafts, cheeses, cakes and much more.Stokesay Court Guided House Tour14:30 - 17:00
Guided tour of the house followed by tea with home baking and a chance to explore the grounds at leisure.Oswestry Late Night Market18:00 - 22:00
Oswestry MarketIts the last Friday of the month that means it's Oswestry Late Night Market! Live Music food and drink!Mamma Mia, Singalong19:30 - 20:30
Come and sing your heart out to ABBA as you watch the Mamma Mia, The Movie.