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Hello and welcome back!

We have taken some time to put a guide to local events together, just for you!

South Shropshire not only has stunning scenery, walks and rolling hills. We also have amazing historic towns and fabulous festivals.

Below is a taster of events, from fabulous food festivals to carnivals and walks. Plan your next stay to coincide with what you love to do.

If you would like any help in planning or finding an event then please ask, we will do all we can to help you.

So, town by town, village by village, have a look through and get planning!

 

Lydbury North

10^th May 2026 Gong Bath Mini Retreat, Walcot Hall.        

5^th & 6^th June 2026 Walcot Hall, Rigoletto Opera.

 

 

Don’t forget to check out events at our Village Hall, you may be able to catch some live music, a film night or a curry night! https://www.lydburynorthvillagehall.org/whats-on.html

 

Bishops Castle

2^nd April 2026 Board Games Night at the Six Bells Pub 7.00pm.                                 

14^th – 17^th May 2026 Bishops Castle Walking Festival.                          https://www.bishopscastlewalkingfestival.co.uk/walk-programme.html 

4^th July 2026 Bishops Castle Carnival held on the playing fields.

7^th – 9^th August 2026 Farmer Phil’s Music Festival, Ratlinghope, Bishops Castle.

5^th September 2026 Michaelmas Fair.

 

         

Craven Arms

18^th April 2026 Shropshire Way 80K, Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre.

 

Clun   

3^rd – 4^th May 2026 Green Man Festival, celebrating the arrival of Spring!

5^th – 7^th July 2026 Clun Valley Beer Festival.

1^st August 2026 Clun Carnival.

 

Ludlow

April 2026, selection of dates, 10.30am Ludlow Walking Food Tour, Ludlow Centre.

22^nd April 2026 Ludlow Races

May 2026, selection of dates, 10.30am Ludlow Walking Food Tour, Ludlow Centre.

8^th -10^th May 2026 Ludlow Spring Festival.                           

8^{th –} 10th May 2026 Marches Transport Festival.                         

10^th May 2026 Ludlow Races.

12^th July 2026 Ludlow Green Festival.

21^st – 30^th August 2026 Ludlow History Festival.

11^th, 12^th & 13^th September 2026 Ludlow Food Festival .

 

Shrewsbury

23^rd May 2026 Shropshire County Agricultural Show, Shrewsbury Showground.     

27^th – 28^th June 2026 Shrewsbury Food Festival .               

28^th – 31^st August 2026 Shrewsbury Folk Festival.

30^th – 31^st August 2026 Shrewsbury Steam Rally.

 

Church Stretton

25^th July – 9^th August 2026 Church Stretton Arts Festival.

 

Aston on Clun

31^st May 2026

31^st May 2026 Arbor Day, featuring the dressing

of the black poplar tree with flags.

 

Minsterley

15^th August 2026 Minsterley Agricultural Show.

 

Presteigne

27^th – 31^st August 2026 Presteigne Festival for classical music lovers.

 

Local Markets

Don’t forget there are weekly markets at Lydham Village Hall, Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Ludlow etc Information on markets can be found here: https://bishopscastleandbeyond.co.uk/events-whatson/

 

 

Check back next time where we will point you in the right direction for amazing food. Don’t forget most of our pubs are dog friendly so your furry friend can tag on too!

Bye for now!

Rita, Duncan & Debbie