Welcome We hope you’re all having a successful Summer. It’s a busy time of year for many of us so we’re keeping this newsletter quite brief, but we have a few important things to tell you about: – Shropshire destination brand development – visitor survey– An update on our Visit Shropshire Hills social mediaJoin our …
Are you looking for an affordable day out? Why not take advantage of our Free Coffee Concerts in the morning and visit the Art Exhibition for only £1.00 in the afternoon? The Coffee Concerts take place in St Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton at 10.15 every morning from Monday 25th till Saturday 30 July. Berry’s Coffee …
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Tickets are now on sale for The Church Stretton Arts Festival which runs from 23rd July to 13th August. The associated Art, Crafts and Photography Exhibition starts on 26th July and continues daily through 6th August. Festival Chair, Joan Arnfield said, “We have a range of performances to suit all tastes. This year’s music performances …
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Welcome The season of sunshine and cream teas is well and truly upon us and we hope that you have had an enjoyable and busy season so far with visitors to the Shropshire Hills. The jubilee weekend certainly created plenty of buzz and excitement. We have lots to tell you about in this newsletter, including:– …
We have been asked about local facilities in Ludlow and the Shropshire Hills for people with accessibility needs. Here is a quick round up of places to visit in the Shropshire hills that have disabled facilities and are suitable for wheelchair users. We will add to this list as more information becomes available. If you …
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Shropshire boasts many Walkers are Welcome towns, so you know that hospitality is assured whether you’re on a day trip or a longer holiday. All of the towns work hard to maintain their surrounding footpaths, to offer excellent walking opportunities and to provide high quality walking information for both locals and visitors. There are currently …
Welcome As we begin to see signs of spring all around, we hope you are enjoying a prosperous start to 2022. In this issue: – A look back at the Visit Shropshire Hills Leaflet Swap – A fresh new look for our website – What’s on in the Shropshire Hills. Social Media Trends & More at the Visit Shropshire …
Taste test the best cream teas in the Shropshire Hills this autumn. Travel the hills on your quest for the finest cream tea in the land. The Great Shropshire Hills Cream Tea Trail will take you to some of the loveliest places to enjoy a treat worth putting your day on hold for. Last year, …
We will add any information which is relevant to the pandemic below. As an organisation we are open to hearing ideas as to how we can kick start business once the current self-isolation ends. Free Money – well the government grants of £10k or £25k for business The application form for the COVID-19 business grants …
Taste test the best cream teas in the Shropshire Hills this summer. Choose your favourite and help them win the Shropshire Hills 2020 Cream Tea Awards. Travel the hills this summer on your quest for the finest cream tea in the land. The Great Shropshire Hills Cream Tea Trail will take you to some of …
The Tourism Expo, leaflet swap and much more on Monday 30 March has been cancelled This year we had planned a series of talks, workshops, and food and drink tastings across the day plus the opportunity to network, have a cuppa with friends and sample some scones from the award winning cream tea at Jemima’s …
Greenway Touring and Glamping site is based near Craven Arms. Set up in 2014 by Jane and Brian offering touring pitches for caravans, motorhomes, campervans, tents and trailer tents and has equipped Glamping pods. Since then business has boomed, and Greenway welcome campers and glampers all year. Based in the Shropshire Hills AONB, Jane and …
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marriage is a thing “upon which many questions aboute inheritances doe depend” William Bradford, author of the first history of the Mayflower community In 1620, a small company of Puritans set sail on the Mayflower from Plymouth bound for Virginia. They left in search of religious freedom and a new life for themselves and their …
43 finalists from across the region shortlisted for tourism gongs in 15 categories West Midlands’ tourism successes to be celebrated on 26 February 2020 at University of Birmingham’s Great Hall The shortlist for 2020’s inaugural West Midlands Tourism Awards has been announced, with 43 finalists vying for prizes in 15 categories. One of these finalists …
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What branding is all about On 3rd April 2019 we launched a complete rebrand for the Shropshire Hills destination. The aim of the destination rebrand is to create a consistent, meaningful and inspirational vision for the area. We hope that the rebrand will encourage organisations across the region to use a consistent approach based on the …
Tutored Creative Writing Retreat Discover your inner writer in beautiful settings with experienced creative writing tutors. This residential course offers you the chance to explore your voice and build on a range of writing techniques with like-minded people. At whatever stage you happen to be, whether that is on the point of publication or at …
I was a judge in the 2019 Shropshire cream tea trail: here’s what happened Marie Kreft, author of Slow Travel: Shropshire It was an honour to be asked to judge Visit Shropshire Hills’ inaugural competition to find the best cream tea in south Shropshire. The cream tea trail had been running since Easter and I …
Shropshire Cream Tea Trail – the chair’s awards I’m not allowed to vote or have an opinion in the actual awards, but here’s a few observations from my tour round the baker’s dozen of tearooms that have been on the trail for 2019. Do continue to try them out and see if your views coincide …
Get away from it all to our area of outstanding natural beauty, and stay in one of our two fully furnished bell tents. They are sited separately in their own individual secluded, peaceful little field offering privacy, peace and quiet, on our working farm at Knighton-On-Teme. This is a new venture and right from the start our vision …
A Guide: How to Become More Enthusiastic About Walking With over 2,000 miles of footpaths and rights of way in Shropshire we should all get out more. If you aren’t a keen hiker, chances are, there has been a time in the past where you haven’t taken too kindly to the prospect of having to walk …
These are the guides which are useful for a quick reference of members by business and area, often used by the Tourism Information Centres. Accommodation 2019 by location Attractions Food and Drink venues
St David’s Day celebrations usually mean an additional something in Presteigne – the opening for the season of its multi award-winning museum, The Judge’s Lodging. But this year, something is afoot – the doors are still shut. Do not worry, the building, its dedicated staff and volunteers are still all fine, working hard behind the scenes for …
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Shropshire is renowned for its quintessentially English village scenery of beautiful countryside, renowned historical homes and castles, not to mention plenty of family activities and attractions to keep everyone entertained. This is why Shropshire is such a popular spot for tourists looking to explore new things and make fond memories. If you’re looking for suggestions …
You can plan in advance, but then sometimes the weather just gets the better of you. Here’s a video for photographers on a rainy day out of Church Stretton, showing how it doesn’t all have to be bad https://youtu.be/F52dR6iA4RQ
Click here for a word document containing walking routes across the Shropshire Hills and surrounding areas, plus how to add VieewRanger to your own website Walks and Walking Websites in the Shropshire Hills
2020 Calendar of Festivals in the Shropshire Hills There are annual arts festivals in some of the main towns across the Shropshire Hills – Ludlow, Church Stretton, Bishop’s Castle and Much Wenlock – as well as walking festivals in and around Bishop’s Castle and Church Stretton. And, of course, Ludlow is celebrated for its various …
Shropshire is home to many sights, so when visiting this West Midlands county, it can be tricky to narrow down the top sights. After all, you want to invest your time and energy in the best things to do; you do not want to spend your time hopping from one place to the other, seeing …
Many thanks to all who entered the photographic competition, and especially to Louise Welsby and Richard Childs for judging, plus our wonderful sponsors for the fantastic prizes. Here are the winners: Overall and winner of Quirky class. “Both Richard and I absolutely love this image. It is so well framed and incredibly atmospheric. I love …
Shropshire Hills Tourism produce a newsletter aimed at members and other tourism businesses operating in the Shropshire Hills and Ludlow plus surrounding areas. The latest newsletter is here, earlier newsletters can be accessed via the relevant archive links below. To receive newsletters please sign up to the mailing list. You can unsubscribe at any time …
The photographic competition is now closed, and the results can be found here Below is the overall winner Are you a great photographer? We are running a photographic competition open to the public and tourism operators. Due to an admin error the closing date for entries is now 30 September 2016, giving time for you …
Shropshire Hills Tourism Association have not printed an accommodation guide this year, but a downloadable copy of all accommodation providers is available here Accommodation Directory. A list of all member Attractions and Activities can be printed off here (coming) Print a map of Ludlow town centre , Shrewsbury, Craven Arms, Church Stretton , Wellington Town Map and Walker’s Map Alternatively print …
Shropshire’s colourful, interesting and turbulent past has littered this beautiful rural county with hillforts, abbeys and castles, all of which displaying the wounds and marks of a stormy history. Shropshire is home to 32 castles in all, which is quite something. I intend to shine a spotlight on 5 of South Shropshire’s finest and most …
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Buy-From Shropshire celebrates creativity & production in Shropshire. Get creative, get involved & shop for products made in this fantastic county.
The beautiful, rural county of Shropshire is home to some of the most renowned food and drink producers in the country. Whether you are looking for locally brewed beers, luxury chocolate, artisan bread, exquisite cheeses or Michelin Star chefs, Shropshire has it all. Over the summer months, why not spend some quality time treating yourself …
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Rural Escapes in the Summer The summer is upon us and the weeks of school holidays are stretching out before you. Here I intend to give you an insight into some of the many rural escapes offered in South Shropshire: Be inspired and start planning some wonderful days out in Shropshire this summer….. WILD SWIMMING …
Walking in the Hills The Shropshire Hills has great walking, and so it’s not unreasonable that there are some great walking festivals, plus a number of towns that are accredited as “Walkers are Welcome Towns”. In addition Shropshire Council has a great resource with Shropshire Great Outdoors Walking Video Some great views and a good …
