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Events in May 2024
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55th May 2024●(1 event)
Llanfyllin Workhouse Car Boot
09:00 5th May 2024
at Llanfyllin Workhouse
LlanfyllinLlanfyllin Workhouse Car Boot
09:00 - 13:00 5th May 2024
More InformationIt’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.
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1010th May 2024●(1 event)
Ludlow Spring Festival
15:00 10th May 2024 – 12th May 2024
atLudlow Spring Festival
15:00 - 16:00 10th May 2024 – 12th May 2024
More InformationWith 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 as a fantastic live music and comedy line up. Panic Circus will be offering circus skills for the kids, and our Talks and Tipples tent will be showcasing a selection of fabulous local food and drink producers.
The ever-popular Festival Pub will house over 180 of the finest ales around – including the hotly anticipated SIBA award-winning beers – as well as ciders, cocktail, mocktails and more!
Within Ludlow Spring Festival, you’ll also have free entry to the Marches Transport Festival – this showcases vintage and classic motors from across the country.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the weekend within the beautiful surrounds of our host – Ludlow Castle.
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1111th May 2024●●(4 events)
Ludlow Spring Festival
15:00 10th May 2024 – 12th May 2024
atLudlow Spring Festival
15:00 - 16:00 10th May 2024 – 12th May 2024
More InformationWith 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 as a fantastic live music and comedy line up. Panic Circus will be offering circus skills for the kids, and our Talks and Tipples tent will be showcasing a selection of fabulous local food and drink producers.
The ever-popular Festival Pub will house over 180 of the finest ales around – including the hotly anticipated SIBA award-winning beers – as well as ciders, cocktail, mocktails and more!
Within Ludlow Spring Festival, you’ll also have free entry to the Marches Transport Festival – this showcases vintage and classic motors from across the country.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the weekend within the beautiful surrounds of our host – Ludlow Castle.
Animal Experience with ‘The Animal Family’
All Day 11th May 2024
at The British Ironwork Centre
OswestryAnimal Experience with ‘The Animal Family’
All Day - 11th May 2024
The British Ironwork CentreMore InformationHere 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 public on exactly how we can co-exist peacefully alongside these animals and develop a real passion for nature.
Please note – this event must be booked
To ensure that the event runs smoothly, we kindly ask that you arrive no later than 5 minutes before your booking.
Paw Patrol Visits
All Day 11th May 2024 – 12th May 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolPaw Patrol Visits
All Day - 01:00 11th May 2024 – 12th May 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationSteam train rides and the chance to meet Chase at intervals and hear tales of daring rescues around Adventure Bay!
Ticket Information Coming Soon.
The 2024 RBC Brewin Dolphin Shrewsbury Regatta
09:00 11th May 2024 – 12th May 2024
at Pengwern Boat Club
ShrewsburyThe 2024 RBC Brewin Dolphin Shrewsbury Regatta
09:00 - 16:00 11th May 2024 – 12th May 2024
More InformationThis year the RBC Brewin Dolphin Shrewsbury Regatta will take place on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May 2024.
The Regatta is one of the oldest events in the rowing calendar, having first been held in 1871. Races will take place on the River Severn in Shrewsbury between English Bridge and the boathouses opposite the Quarry. The organisers expect around 1500 competitors to take part from rowing clubs all over the country. Races will take place roughly every three minutes on both days of the regatta and with supporters from the competing clubs cheering the crews on the atmosphere should be full of excitement.
There will be races for 8's, 4's and pairs as well as quad, double and single sculling boats. Competitors will include men, women, juniors and masters.
Entry to the regatta for spectators will be free of charge and the public will be able to watch the racing from the river banks on both sides of the river. There will be a bar and barbecue as well as other refreshments for all the family.
We are once again delighted to welcome RBC Brewin Dolphin as the main sponsors of the regatta -
1212th May 2024●●(3 events)
Ludlow Spring Festival
15:00 10th May 2024 – 12th May 2024
atLudlow Spring Festival
15:00 - 16:00 10th May 2024 – 12th May 2024
More InformationWith 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 as a fantastic live music and comedy line up. Panic Circus will be offering circus skills for the kids, and our Talks and Tipples tent will be showcasing a selection of fabulous local food and drink producers.
The ever-popular Festival Pub will house over 180 of the finest ales around – including the hotly anticipated SIBA award-winning beers – as well as ciders, cocktail, mocktails and more!
Within Ludlow Spring Festival, you’ll also have free entry to the Marches Transport Festival – this showcases vintage and classic motors from across the country.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the weekend within the beautiful surrounds of our host – Ludlow Castle.
Paw Patrol Visits
All Day 11th May 2024 – 12th May 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolPaw Patrol Visits
All Day - 01:00 11th May 2024 – 12th May 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationSteam train rides and the chance to meet Chase at intervals and hear tales of daring rescues around Adventure Bay!
Ticket Information Coming Soon.
The 2024 RBC Brewin Dolphin Shrewsbury Regatta
09:00 11th May 2024 – 12th May 2024
at Pengwern Boat Club
ShrewsburyThe 2024 RBC Brewin Dolphin Shrewsbury Regatta
09:00 - 16:00 11th May 2024 – 12th May 2024
More InformationThis year the RBC Brewin Dolphin Shrewsbury Regatta will take place on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May 2024.
The Regatta is one of the oldest events in the rowing calendar, having first been held in 1871. Races will take place on the River Severn in Shrewsbury between English Bridge and the boathouses opposite the Quarry. The organisers expect around 1500 competitors to take part from rowing clubs all over the country. Races will take place roughly every three minutes on both days of the regatta and with supporters from the competing clubs cheering the crews on the atmosphere should be full of excitement.
There will be races for 8's, 4's and pairs as well as quad, double and single sculling boats. Competitors will include men, women, juniors and masters.
Entry to the regatta for spectators will be free of charge and the public will be able to watch the racing from the river banks on both sides of the river. There will be a bar and barbecue as well as other refreshments for all the family.
We are once again delighted to welcome RBC Brewin Dolphin as the main sponsors of the regatta
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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●(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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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
Llanfyllin Workhouse Car Boot
09:00 19th May 2024
at Llanfyllin Workhouse
LlanfyllinLlanfyllin Workhouse Car Boot
09:00 - 13:00 19th May 2024
More InformationIt’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.
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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
Youth Market
All Day 22nd May 2024
at Bailey Head
OswestryYouth Market
All Day - 01:00 22nd May 2024
Bailey HeadOswestry, Shropshire SY11 1PZMore InformationOur 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 experience and learn customer service skills.
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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●●(2 events)
Build in Bricks
All Day 25th May 2024 – 30th May 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolBuild in Bricks
All Day - 01:00 25th May 2024 – 30th May 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationFamily Fun during Half-Term. Unleash your creativity with thousands of plastic building bricks!
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.
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2626th May 2024●●(2 events)
Build in Bricks
All Day 25th May 2024 – 30th May 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolBuild in Bricks
All Day - 01:00 25th May 2024 – 30th May 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationFamily Fun during Half-Term. Unleash your creativity with thousands of plastic building bricks!
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.
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2727th May 2024●●(2 events)
Build in Bricks
All Day 25th May 2024 – 30th May 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolBuild in Bricks
All Day - 01:00 25th May 2024 – 30th May 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationFamily Fun during Half-Term. Unleash your creativity with thousands of plastic building bricks!
May Half Term Activity - Seeing is Believing
13:00 27th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven ArmsMay Half Term Activity - Seeing is Believing
13:00 - 14:30 27th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
More InformationJoin 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 old.
Booking essential, book online www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk -
2828th May 2024●●(2 events)
Build in Bricks
All Day 25th May 2024 – 30th May 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolBuild in Bricks
All Day - 01:00 25th May 2024 – 30th May 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationFamily Fun during Half-Term. Unleash your creativity with thousands of plastic building bricks!
May Half Term Activity - Seeing is Believing
13:00 27th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven ArmsMay Half Term Activity - Seeing is Believing
13:00 - 14:30 27th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
More InformationJoin 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 old.
Booking essential, book online www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk -
2929th May 2024●●(2 events)
Build in Bricks
All Day 25th May 2024 – 30th May 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolBuild in Bricks
All Day - 01:00 25th May 2024 – 30th May 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationFamily Fun during Half-Term. Unleash your creativity with thousands of plastic building bricks!
May Half Term Activity - Seeing is Believing
13:00 27th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven ArmsMay Half Term Activity - Seeing is Believing
13:00 - 14:30 27th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
More InformationJoin 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 old.
Booking essential, book online www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk -
3030th May 2024●●(2 events)
Build in Bricks
All Day 25th May 2024 – 30th May 2024
at Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
WelshpoolBuild in Bricks
All Day - 01:00 25th May 2024 – 30th May 2024
Welshpool & Llanfair Light RailwayMore InformationFamily Fun during Half-Term. Unleash your creativity with thousands of plastic building bricks!
May Half Term Activity - Seeing is Believing
13:00 27th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven ArmsMay Half Term Activity - Seeing is Believing
13:00 - 14:30 27th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
More InformationJoin 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 old.
Booking essential, book online www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk -
3131st May 2024●●(5 events)
May Half Term Activity - Seeing is Believing
13:00 27th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven ArmsMay Half Term Activity - Seeing is Believing
13:00 - 14:30 27th May 2024 – 31st May 2024
More InformationJoin 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 old.
Booking essential, book online www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk
Gardening Market
All Day 31st May 2024
at Bailey Head
OswestryGardening Market
All Day - 01:00 31st May 2024
Bailey HeadOswestry, Shropshire SY11 1PZMore InformationDon’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 in Bloom, The Garden Society, Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Shropshire Hardy Plants Society, and local allotments will all be there.
Oswestry Artisan Market
All Day 31st May 2024
at Oswestry Market
OswestryOswestry Artisan Market
All Day - 31st May 2024
Oswestry MarketMore InformationIt’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.
Oswestry Late Night Market
18:00 31st May 2024
at Oswestry Market
OswestryOswestry Late Night Market
18:00 - 22:00 31st May 2024
Oswestry MarketMore InformationIts the last Friday of the month that means it's Oswestry Late Night Market! Live Music food and drink!
Mamma Mia, Singalong
19:30 31st May 2024
at The Holroyd Community Theatre
Nr OswestryMamma Mia, Singalong
19:30 - 20:30 31st May 2024
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11st June 2024●●(2 events)
PAW Patrol: The Movie
10:30 1st June 2024
at The Holroyd Community Theatre
Nr OswestryPAW Patrol: The Movie
10:30 - 11:30 1st June 2024
More InformationCome and watch PAW Patrol: The Movie, rated G, in a relaxed environment. The lights will be left on and you can move around as much as you need, perfect if your little one hasn’t experience the cinema before!
Late Night at the Market Hall
17:30 1st June 2024
at Shrewsbury Market Hall
ShrewsburyLate Night at the Market Hall
17:30 - 22:00 1st June 2024
More InformationExperience Shrewsbury Market Hall by night, tuning into its twilight vibes. Enjoy flavours from around the world, wine and gin bars, cocktails and more!
Cafes and street food venues open up 9pm, bars open up to 10pm. No need to book, just turn up.
A small range of fashion, gift, vintage, art, handcraft, skincare and accessory stalls also open during the earlier part of the evening. Individual business opening times may vary.
The majority of the market’s cafes and bars take walk-ins only on the night. Advance reservations can only be made at Petitglou wine bar for food and drink and Moreish café which serves a three-course set menu. -
22nd June 2024●(1 event)
Llanfyllin Workhouse Car Boot
09:00 2nd June 2024
at Llanfyllin Workhouse
LlanfyllinLlanfyllin Workhouse Car Boot
09:00 - 13:00 2nd June 2024
More InformationIt’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.