Category: Local Area

Peregrine Falcon in Craven Arms

I had an email from a friend in Craven Arms in which he told me of his encounter with a Peregrine Falcon. He had been watching the birds in his garden when they all disappeared, something flashed past him and he was

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Shropshire Opening

I have ventured into Ludlow and Church Stretton to see what is happening and what is open.  I have not been out and about much so some of this is gathered from guest and friends. This is not comprehensive. So here is

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Little Egret

There has been one Little Egret around for three or four years. While walking the dogs on Halford Meadow along the river bank we disturbed three Little Egrets. I thought I had seen two earlier in the year but wasn’t sure as

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Flounders’ Folly – Opening Dates 2020

This post lists the Flounders’ Folly Opening Dates 2020.   Flounders’ Folly – Opening Dates 2020 When the Folly is open a St George’s Flag is flown from the top of the Folly and the planned opening dates for 2020 are listed

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Walking Festivals and Challenges 2019

Shropshire is a great area for walking in and for those of you who enjoy organised events I have put together a list of some of our local walking festivals. I will give a quick summary and let you research further. Bishops

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Dark Skies Discovery Sites Church Stretton

A Dark Skies Discovery Site is a place where the Milky Way (not the chocolate bar) is visible in the night sky with the naked eye. There are four Dark Skies Discovery Sites across the Long Mynd, Church Stretton. These locations need

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Festivals of Ludlow 2019

There are a few festivals in Ludlow every year. We focus on one or two each year but I thought it might be worth reminding you of the others happening throughout this year 2019. Ludlow Spring Festival is at Ludlow Castle. As

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Stokesay Court Guided Tours 2019

Stokesay Court Guided Tour 2019 dates are available for pre booking. Sunday 28th April Sunday 5th May Tuesday 14th May Sunday 26th May Tuesday 4th June Tuesday 18th June Tuesday 2nd July Tuesday 16th July Sunday 28th July Tuesday 30th July Tuesday

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Flounders’ Folly – Opening Dates 2019

This post lists the Flounders’ Folly Opening Dates 2019. Flounders’ Folly – Opening Dates 2019 When the Folly is open a St George’s Flag is flown from the top of the Folly and the planned opening dates for 2019 are listed below:

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Things to Do in Ludlow

This post is about Things to Do in Ludlow, and in this series of blogs I hope I am giving you ideas of things to do which are going to cost you pennies but also some that are free. Ludlow Castle. Did

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