Events in May 2025
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- 2828th April 2025
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2929th April 2025●(1 event)
Wildlife Talk
14:00 29th April 2025
at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven ArmsWildlife Talk
14:00 - 15:00 29th April 2025
More InformationJoin David Arbuthnott from the local Shropshire RSPB member’s group for a talk on local wildlife
David will be sharing his knowledge of the different habitats and wildlife of Mortimer Forest. He will be sharing his photography and experiences in this hour long talk.
£5 per person.
Booking essential, book online. - 3030th April 2025
- 11st May 2025
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22nd May 2025●(1 event)
Victor and Albert - Purveyors of Fine Musical Comedy
19:30 2nd May 2025
at Farlow and Oreton Village HallVictor and Albert - Purveyors of Fine Musical Comedy
19:30 - 21:45 2nd May 2025
Farlow and Oreton Village HallShropshire DY14 0TPMore InformationAge range: 14+
Join identical twins Professor Victor and Dr Albert for an evening of riotous comedy, audience interaction, original songs, games, mayhem and a sprinkling of magic.
A good old-fashioned feel-good, two-man variety show brought kicking and screaming into the 21st Century: audiences agree that it is an immense amount of fun from start to finish!
‘We all agreed we hadn’t laughed so much in years!’ - Audience Member
‘Your incredible talent, sense of humour and timing gave us a wonderful evening of non-stop laughter.’ - Audience Member
‘My cheeks are still aching!’ - Audience Member
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1010th May 2025●(1 event)
Bird Song Walk
06:00 10th May 2025
at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven ArmsBird Song Walk
06:00 - 08:30 10th May 2025
More InformationEarly Bird Song Walk with John Tucker
Join John Tucker as you explore the Onny Meadows before heading back for a breakfast in our cafe. Hear and hopefully see around 30 woodland bird species including Summer Migrants.
Choose between a Full English Breakfast and a Full Vegetarian Breakfast including a free drink.
Walk £5.50
Walk and breakfast £18.00Booking essential, book online.
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1515th May 2025●●(2 events)
Bishops Castle Walking Festival
All Day 15th May 2025 – 18th May 2025
at Various locations around Bishop's CastleBishops Castle Walking Festival
All Day - 15th May 2025 – 18th May 2025
Various locations around Bishop's CastleMore InformationWe look forward to walking with you in 2025 and celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Bishop’s Castle Walking Festival.
Our friendly volunteer leaders have been guiding walks in this beautiful corner of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape, on the Welsh border since 2000. Tucked in on the lea of Offa’s Dyke, we’ve lived with a history of borders, raids, journeys and travellers, all ingrained in our special landscape.
Join our local walk leaders who have planned their favourite routes and places to visits to create our 2025 programme of walks – which will be published on our website in December 2024. Help us celebrate our 25th anniversary and come along to our festival fringe events, and share in the local hospitality in and around Bishops Castle; Sparc Theatre, Castle Hotel, Six Bells Pub, Town Hall, Bishop's Castle and Beyond,
Hattie Whitehead - ShireFolk Tour
19:00 15th May 2025 – 17th May 2025
at Violets Tea Room
BridgnorthHattie Whitehead - ShireFolk Tour
19:00 - 22:00 15th May 2025 – 17th May 2025
More InformationHattie Whitehead is a remarkable musician. She is a powerful and distinctive songwriter, a fine guitarist, an inspired interpreter of classic songs, and a singer with a remarkable vocal and emotional range.
Hattie will be touring the region from 15-17 May 2025 at pop-up venues.
15 May at the Rankin Club in Leominster
16 May at St Anne's Church in Bewdley
17 May at Violets Tea Room in BridgnorthDescribed this year by Jazzwise as ‘one of the greatest singers I have ever heard’, Hattie’s honest, intimate and direct manner weaves its way through her performances and songwriting.
With three EPs, support from the likes of Glastonbury, Guy Garvey and the iPaper, now comes Hattie’s debut album Bloom. Produced by John Reynolds, whose production credits include Sinead O’Connor, this collection of Hattie’s own, highly-personal songs demonstrates her ability to transform personal experiences into music as she addresses themes of grief, re-growth, family, roots and female empowerment.
While her last EP Mechanism was influenced by the death of her mother, Bloom is “more up…the overarching theme is discovering who I am, re-emerging from a period of intense grief and reassessing life from a new viewpoint as a changed person.”Bloom is the result of a lifetime spent in music. Her mum was a music-loving poet, her dad is the celebrated jazz saxophonist Tim Whitehead, and as this debut album proves, Hattie has developed into an empowered artist, unafraid to address difficult themes and drawing her strength through honesty and vulnerability.
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1616th May 2025●●(2 events)
Bishops Castle Walking Festival
All Day 15th May 2025 – 18th May 2025
at Various locations around Bishop's CastleBishops Castle Walking Festival
All Day - 15th May 2025 – 18th May 2025
Various locations around Bishop's CastleMore InformationWe look forward to walking with you in 2025 and celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Bishop’s Castle Walking Festival.
Our friendly volunteer leaders have been guiding walks in this beautiful corner of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape, on the Welsh border since 2000. Tucked in on the lea of Offa’s Dyke, we’ve lived with a history of borders, raids, journeys and travellers, all ingrained in our special landscape.
Join our local walk leaders who have planned their favourite routes and places to visits to create our 2025 programme of walks – which will be published on our website in December 2024. Help us celebrate our 25th anniversary and come along to our festival fringe events, and share in the local hospitality in and around Bishops Castle; Sparc Theatre, Castle Hotel, Six Bells Pub, Town Hall, Bishop's Castle and Beyond,
Hattie Whitehead - ShireFolk Tour
19:00 15th May 2025 – 17th May 2025
at Violets Tea Room
BridgnorthHattie Whitehead - ShireFolk Tour
19:00 - 22:00 15th May 2025 – 17th May 2025
More InformationHattie Whitehead is a remarkable musician. She is a powerful and distinctive songwriter, a fine guitarist, an inspired interpreter of classic songs, and a singer with a remarkable vocal and emotional range.
Hattie will be touring the region from 15-17 May 2025 at pop-up venues.
15 May at the Rankin Club in Leominster
16 May at St Anne's Church in Bewdley
17 May at Violets Tea Room in BridgnorthDescribed this year by Jazzwise as ‘one of the greatest singers I have ever heard’, Hattie’s honest, intimate and direct manner weaves its way through her performances and songwriting.
With three EPs, support from the likes of Glastonbury, Guy Garvey and the iPaper, now comes Hattie’s debut album Bloom. Produced by John Reynolds, whose production credits include Sinead O’Connor, this collection of Hattie’s own, highly-personal songs demonstrates her ability to transform personal experiences into music as she addresses themes of grief, re-growth, family, roots and female empowerment.
While her last EP Mechanism was influenced by the death of her mother, Bloom is “more up…the overarching theme is discovering who I am, re-emerging from a period of intense grief and reassessing life from a new viewpoint as a changed person.”Bloom is the result of a lifetime spent in music. Her mum was a music-loving poet, her dad is the celebrated jazz saxophonist Tim Whitehead, and as this debut album proves, Hattie has developed into an empowered artist, unafraid to address difficult themes and drawing her strength through honesty and vulnerability.
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1717th May 2025●●(2 events)
Bishops Castle Walking Festival
All Day 15th May 2025 – 18th May 2025
at Various locations around Bishop's CastleBishops Castle Walking Festival
All Day - 15th May 2025 – 18th May 2025
Various locations around Bishop's CastleMore InformationWe look forward to walking with you in 2025 and celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Bishop’s Castle Walking Festival.
Our friendly volunteer leaders have been guiding walks in this beautiful corner of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape, on the Welsh border since 2000. Tucked in on the lea of Offa’s Dyke, we’ve lived with a history of borders, raids, journeys and travellers, all ingrained in our special landscape.
Join our local walk leaders who have planned their favourite routes and places to visits to create our 2025 programme of walks – which will be published on our website in December 2024. Help us celebrate our 25th anniversary and come along to our festival fringe events, and share in the local hospitality in and around Bishops Castle; Sparc Theatre, Castle Hotel, Six Bells Pub, Town Hall, Bishop's Castle and Beyond,
Hattie Whitehead - ShireFolk Tour
19:00 15th May 2025 – 17th May 2025
at Violets Tea Room
BridgnorthHattie Whitehead - ShireFolk Tour
19:00 - 22:00 15th May 2025 – 17th May 2025
More InformationHattie Whitehead is a remarkable musician. She is a powerful and distinctive songwriter, a fine guitarist, an inspired interpreter of classic songs, and a singer with a remarkable vocal and emotional range.
Hattie will be touring the region from 15-17 May 2025 at pop-up venues.
15 May at the Rankin Club in Leominster
16 May at St Anne's Church in Bewdley
17 May at Violets Tea Room in BridgnorthDescribed this year by Jazzwise as ‘one of the greatest singers I have ever heard’, Hattie’s honest, intimate and direct manner weaves its way through her performances and songwriting.
With three EPs, support from the likes of Glastonbury, Guy Garvey and the iPaper, now comes Hattie’s debut album Bloom. Produced by John Reynolds, whose production credits include Sinead O’Connor, this collection of Hattie’s own, highly-personal songs demonstrates her ability to transform personal experiences into music as she addresses themes of grief, re-growth, family, roots and female empowerment.
While her last EP Mechanism was influenced by the death of her mother, Bloom is “more up…the overarching theme is discovering who I am, re-emerging from a period of intense grief and reassessing life from a new viewpoint as a changed person.”Bloom is the result of a lifetime spent in music. Her mum was a music-loving poet, her dad is the celebrated jazz saxophonist Tim Whitehead, and as this debut album proves, Hattie has developed into an empowered artist, unafraid to address difficult themes and drawing her strength through honesty and vulnerability.
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1818th May 2025●(1 event)
Bishops Castle Walking Festival
All Day 15th May 2025 – 18th May 2025
at Various locations around Bishop's CastleBishops Castle Walking Festival
All Day - 15th May 2025 – 18th May 2025
Various locations around Bishop's CastleMore InformationWe look forward to walking with you in 2025 and celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Bishop’s Castle Walking Festival.
Our friendly volunteer leaders have been guiding walks in this beautiful corner of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape, on the Welsh border since 2000. Tucked in on the lea of Offa’s Dyke, we’ve lived with a history of borders, raids, journeys and travellers, all ingrained in our special landscape.
Join our local walk leaders who have planned their favourite routes and places to visits to create our 2025 programme of walks – which will be published on our website in December 2024. Help us celebrate our 25th anniversary and come along to our festival fringe events, and share in the local hospitality in and around Bishops Castle; Sparc Theatre, Castle Hotel, Six Bells Pub, Town Hall, Bishop's Castle and Beyond,
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2323rd May 2025●●(2 events)
Stokesay Court Evening House Tour
17:15 23rd May 2025
at Stokesay Court
Craven ArmsStokesay Court Evening House Tour
17:15 - 19:15 23rd May 2025
More InformationGuided tour of the house followed by drinks and nibbles in the Drawing Room or on the Terrace, then the chance to explore the grounds at leisure.
Eaton Church Fundraising Dinner
18:30 23rd May 2025
at Eaton Manor Country Estate
Church StrettonEaton Church Fundraising Dinner
18:30 - 19:30 23rd May 2025
More InformationDinner at Eaton Manor with guest speaker, Paul - A Personal Journey of Aid for Ukraine
- To raise funds for St Edith's Church, Eaton-under-Heywood, near Church Stretton.Enjoy a drinks reception in the Secret Garden at Eaton Manor
Followed by a two-course dinner by Oak Apple Catering in the Events Venue.
£35 per ticketFor tickets, contact Nichola Cariss:
- nichola@eatonmanor.co.uk
- 07966 389020 - 2424th May 2025
- 2525th May 2025
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2626th May 2025●●(2 events)
May Half Term at Go Ape Wyre
10:00 26th May 2025 – 1st June 2025
atMay Half Term at Go Ape Wyre
10:00 - 15:00 26th May 2025 – 1st June 2025
More InformationLooking for something unique to do in the great outdoors this May half term?
Whether you’re a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some
quality time with friends and family we have the adventure scene covered. Join
us in the heart of Wyre, near Bewdley for
a day out in the treetops. Clamber up rope ladders, tackle tricky crossings and
experience our iconic ziplines. Our forest doors will be open daily. It’s where
boring ends this May
May Half Term Activity - Rock Stories from before the Dinosaurs
13:00 26th May 2025
at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven ArmsMay Half Term Activity - Rock Stories from before the Dinosaurs
13:00 - 14:30 26th May 2025
More InformationTake a walk as you learn what ancient rocks tell us about Shropshire’s history. Go back to when there was a chain of volcanos in the sea and make your own. Do an experiment to see how a rock was formed. Look at fossils and complete a puzzle that shows what the continents were like at the start of the dinosaurs.
1pm - 2.30pm.
£4.50 per child.
Recommended age 4 - 11 years.
Booking essential, book online.
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2727th May 2025●●(2 events)
May Half Term at Go Ape Wyre
10:00 26th May 2025 – 1st June 2025
atMay Half Term at Go Ape Wyre
10:00 - 15:00 26th May 2025 – 1st June 2025
More InformationLooking for something unique to do in the great outdoors this May half term?
Whether you’re a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some
quality time with friends and family we have the adventure scene covered. Join
us in the heart of Wyre, near Bewdley for
a day out in the treetops. Clamber up rope ladders, tackle tricky crossings and
experience our iconic ziplines. Our forest doors will be open daily. It’s where
boring ends this May
May Half Term Activity - Rock Stories from before the Dinosaurs
13:00 27th May 2025
at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven ArmsMay Half Term Activity - Rock Stories from before the Dinosaurs
13:00 - 14:30 27th May 2025
More InformationTake a walk as you learn what ancient rocks tell us about Shropshire’s history. Go back to when there was a chain of volcanos in the sea and make your own. Do an experiment to see how a rock was formed. Look at fossils and complete a puzzle that shows what the continents were like at the start of the dinosaurs.
1pm - 2.30pm.
£4.50 per child.
Recommended age 4 - 11 years.
Booking essential, book online.
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2828th May 2025●●(2 events)
May Half Term at Go Ape Wyre
10:00 26th May 2025 – 1st June 2025
atMay Half Term at Go Ape Wyre
10:00 - 15:00 26th May 2025 – 1st June 2025
More InformationLooking for something unique to do in the great outdoors this May half term?
Whether you’re a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some
quality time with friends and family we have the adventure scene covered. Join
us in the heart of Wyre, near Bewdley for
a day out in the treetops. Clamber up rope ladders, tackle tricky crossings and
experience our iconic ziplines. Our forest doors will be open daily. It’s where
boring ends this May
May Half Term Activity - Rock Stories from before the Dinosaurs
13:00 28th May 2025
at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven ArmsMay Half Term Activity - Rock Stories from before the Dinosaurs
13:00 - 14:30 28th May 2025
More InformationTake a walk as you learn what ancient rocks tell us about Shropshire’s history. Go back to when there was a chain of volcanos in the sea and make your own. Do an experiment to see how a rock was formed. Look at fossils and complete a puzzle that shows what the continents were like at the start of the dinosaurs.
1pm - 2.30pm.
£4.50 per child.
Recommended age 4 - 11 years.
Booking essential, book online.
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2929th May 2025●●(2 events)
May Half Term at Go Ape Wyre
10:00 26th May 2025 – 1st June 2025
atMay Half Term at Go Ape Wyre
10:00 - 15:00 26th May 2025 – 1st June 2025
More InformationLooking for something unique to do in the great outdoors this May half term?
Whether you’re a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some
quality time with friends and family we have the adventure scene covered. Join
us in the heart of Wyre, near Bewdley for
a day out in the treetops. Clamber up rope ladders, tackle tricky crossings and
experience our iconic ziplines. Our forest doors will be open daily. It’s where
boring ends this May
May Half Term Activity - Rock Stories from before the Dinosaurs
13:00 29th May 2025
at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Craven ArmsMay Half Term Activity - Rock Stories from before the Dinosaurs
13:00 - 14:30 29th May 2025
More InformationTake a walk as you learn what ancient rocks tell us about Shropshire’s history. Go back to when there was a chain of volcanos in the sea and make your own. Do an experiment to see how a rock was formed. Look at fossils and complete a puzzle that shows what the continents were like at the start of the dinosaurs.
1pm - 2.30pm.
£4.50 per child.
Recommended age 4 - 11 years.
Booking essential, book online.
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3030th May 2025●●(3 events)
May Half Term at Go Ape Wyre
10:00 26th May 2025 – 1st June 2025
atMay Half Term at Go Ape Wyre
10:00 - 15:00 26th May 2025 – 1st June 2025
More InformationLooking for something unique to do in the great outdoors this May half term?
Whether you’re a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some
quality time with friends and family we have the adventure scene covered. Join
us in the heart of Wyre, near Bewdley for
a day out in the treetops. Clamber up rope ladders, tackle tricky crossings and
experience our iconic ziplines. Our forest doors will be open daily. It’s where
boring ends this May
Stokesay Court Guided House Tour
14:30 30th May 2025
at Stokesay Court
Craven ArmsStokesay Court Guided House Tour
14:30 - 17:00 30th May 2025
More InformationGuided tour of the house followed by tea with home baking and a chance to explore the grounds at leisure.
Jon Boden & the Remnant Kings - ShireFolk Presents - with support from Katie Spencer
19:00 30th May 2025
at Castle Hall, Bridgnorth
BridgnorthJon Boden & the Remnant Kings - ShireFolk Presents - with support from Katie Spencer
19:00 - 22:30 30th May 2025
Castle Hall, BridgnorthMore InformationAmbitious, genre-busting folk’ The Guardian
Following the release of their new album ‘Parlour Ballads’ (Hudson Records) – released Sept ’24 - Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings return to the live arena with their unique brand of post-apocalyptic folk played in a traditional style vs. traditional folk played with post-apocalyptic swagger.
Boden’s Waitsian parlour ballads and Napoleonic power-pop, will be performed alongside the band’s fifteen-year back-catalogue of traditional and original songs and tunes. The band combines a deep understanding of traditional music with musical audacity and theatrical brio, and feature the enormous talents of Sam Sweeney (Bellowhead), Rob Harbron (Leveret), Ben Nicholls (Seth Lakeman Band), Sally Hawkins (Bellowhead) and the vocals and pedal-steel guitar of cult singer-songwriter M.G. Boulter.
Support for the evening comes from the wonderful Katie Spencer - The songwriting, and most notably her guitar playing stems from a time when the steel-stringed instrument was truly finding its voice. Artists like Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and perhaps most evidently Michael Chapman, flow into her sound, carrying with them the warmth and idealism of the early 70’s folk and songwriter movements.
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3131st May 2025●●(3 events)
May Half Term at Go Ape Wyre
10:00 26th May 2025 – 1st June 2025
atMay Half Term at Go Ape Wyre
10:00 - 15:00 26th May 2025 – 1st June 2025
More InformationLooking for something unique to do in the great outdoors this May half term?
Whether you’re a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some
quality time with friends and family we have the adventure scene covered. Join
us in the heart of Wyre, near Bewdley for
a day out in the treetops. Clamber up rope ladders, tackle tricky crossings and
experience our iconic ziplines. Our forest doors will be open daily. It’s where
boring ends this May
Acton Scott Hall and Stokesay Court Ingenuity and Entertainment
11:00 31st May 2025
at Stokesay Court
Craven ArmsActon Scott Hall and Stokesay Court Ingenuity and Entertainment
11:00 - 16:30 31st May 2025
More InformationThe owners of two magnificent Shropshire country houses invite you to join them for a Grand Day Out, as they take you on tours of their homes. This popular tour discovers the Country House Technology at Stokesay Court and some fantastical Music Machines at Acton Scott Hall.
Half Day Yoga Retreat
14:00 31st May 2025
atHalf Day Yoga Retreat
14:00 - 19:00 31st May 2025
More InformationHalf Day Yoga Retreat Shropshire – Join us on Saturday 31st May at Ryton Village Hall for a gentle, nourishing afternoon of yoga, movement, and mindfulness. This intimate retreat is perfect for those looking to reset, reconnect, and rest deeply.
Take a well-deserved pause and join us for the Half Day Yoga Retreat Near Shrewsbury — a peaceful afternoon designed to help you unwind, reconnect with your body, and gently restore balance.
Whether you’re completely new to yoga or returning to your mat, this retreat is about softening, grounding, and nourishing yourself.
🧘♀️ What’s Included:
2 Yoga sessions: Gentle Yoga + Yoga NidraEmbodied movement: Tapping, body scan, intuitive movement with music
Intention setting and reflection journaling
Yogi tea, biscuits, and nourishing soup
A welcoming and inclusive space
🗓️ Retreat Schedule:
2:00 – Arrival & intention journaling2:30 – Gentle Yoga
3:15 – Tea & biscuits
3:45 – Embodied Movement
4:30 – Soup
5:15 – Yoga Nidra
5:45 – Journaling reflection
7:00 – Close
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11st June 2025●(1 event)
May Half Term at Go Ape Wyre
10:00 26th May 2025 – 1st June 2025
atMay Half Term at Go Ape Wyre
10:00 - 15:00 26th May 2025 – 1st June 2025
More InformationLooking for something unique to do in the great outdoors this May half term?
Whether you’re a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some
quality time with friends and family we have the adventure scene covered. Join
us in the heart of Wyre, near Bewdley for
a day out in the treetops. Clamber up rope ladders, tackle tricky crossings and
experience our iconic ziplines. Our forest doors will be open daily. It’s where
boring ends this May