Hop Barn and Applegarth

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

Burford House Gardens opens for the National Garden Scheme on Sat 26th & Sun 27th September 2026.

10 am - 4 pm. Admission £5. Children free.

Tea, coffee & cakes in Burford House.

The 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.

https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/12649/burford-house-gardens

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31/08/2026

The Shropshire Hills Shuttle Bus is in full swing, and if you haven't used it yet this summer, you have got until 27th of September to sort that out!

Running every Saturday and Sunday from Church Stretton, the shuttle bus takes you up and over the Long Mynd, down to Ratlinghope, past the Bridges Pub and across to the Stiperstones and back.

It is a really practical way to explore the hills without the car parking headaches at Carding Mill Valley and the popular Stiperstones car park.

There are a few weekends left before the service ends for the year. Make use of them!

30/08/2026

Now we’ve got our standard British Bank Holiday weather ☔️☔️☔️….. our thoughts are turning to the Bewdley Festival Soup Trail - save the date Saturday 3rd October 12-4. Wander round our beautiful town sampling 8 delicious soups and then vote for your favourite. The winning venue then receives the coveted wooden bowl trophy . Always a sell out - ticket information coming soon . Thanks to all our Bewdley Festival Soup Trail supporters 🙌🙌

25/08/2026

It’s yummy 😋

Wednesday curry night set menu.

Starter: samosa chaat or gol gappy chaat

Main: karahi chicken or karahi lamb
With rice, popadom, naan, pickle, salad
At the live and let live

24/08/2026

The Ludlow English Song Weekend is a small, perfectly proportioned annual song festival in one of England’s loveliest towns.

24/08/2026

📯 Sound the trumpets 📯 it's a BIG week at Ludlow Castle!

The final week of our Summer of History has arrived, with jesters, falconry and heraldry leading us towards one of the highlights of the summer… our Medieval Living History Weekend from 29th – 31st!

🎭 Tuesday: Jester Tuesday
Our Jester from Chester is back for one final Tuesday of stories, medieval games, tricks and plenty of audience participation around the Castle.

🦅 Thursday: Falconry Thursday
Meet owls, hawks, falcons and eagles with Shropshire Falconry from 10am - 4pm. Chat to the falconers and look out for two 30-minute flying displays during the day.

🛡️ Discover Heraldry: throughout the week
Look out for coats of arms as you explore the Castle and discover the secrets behind the colours, symbols and animals used on family shields. Younger visitors can also head to the Castle Gift Shop to have a go at creating a shield of their own.

⚔️ Bank Holiday Weekend – Medieval Living History

Then on Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th August, the Beaufort Companye and fellow re-enactors fill the Castle with medieval life – this is an event not to be missed.

Explore the encampment, meet the people behind the history and catch a packed programme including Bills & Bows, archery demonstration, costume and manners, combat and the return of firm favourite The Wars of the Roses in 30 Minutes.

If you've been meaning to fit in a summer visit to Ludlow Castle, this is a very good week to do it.

Summer of History activities are included with normal Castle admission. Have-a-go archery during Living History Weekend carries a small additional charge.
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23/08/2026

Looking for something to do over the August Bank Holiday? 🎶🎨

Bridgnorth is getting ready for its Music & Arts Festival, running 27–31 August 2026.

The festival brings live music, art, poetry and entertainment to locations around this beautiful Shropshire market town, with outdoor stages in Castle Gardens, the High Street and on the Quayside beside the River Severn.

On Sunday the High Street becomes part of the festival itself, with live music, a handmade market, food and plenty of atmosphere.

It sounds like a great excuse for a day in Bridgnorth – enjoy the festival, explore High Town and Low Town, visit the castle ruins, wander beside the Severn and perhaps take the Cliff Railway between the two.

And for anyone staying at Hop Barn or Applegarth, Bridgnorth makes a very manageable day out from Cleobury Mortimer.

🎶 Bridgnorth Music & Arts Festival
📅 27–31 August 2026
🎟️ Free festival

A lovely addition to an August Bank Holiday break in south Shropshire.