Shropshire Family Information Service

Shropshire FamilyInformation Service

www.shropshirefamilyinfo.co.uk

A guide to what’s on in

Shropshire for Children

and Young People

Summer Fun Guide 2012

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Contents

Summer Fun Guide 2012 page 3

Introduction page 4

Summer Fun page 5

Keeping Safe This Summer page 6

Shropshire County Library Service page 6

Short Breaks ‘All in’ page 7

Shropshire County Museum Service page 7

BeActive page 8

Countryside Service page 9

Guide to Symbols page 10

Map of Shropshire page 11

Throughout the Summer pages 12 - 27

July pages 28 - 48

August pages 48 - 76

September page 77

Useful Numbers pages 78 - 82

Introduction


The summer holidays can be a mixed blessing for both children and

families. Balancing work and home commitments, keeping the children

active and avoiding the boredom can be difficult.

To help ease the stresses of the summer and to ensure you and your family

have fun together, Shropshire Council’s Family Information Service (FIS)

has produced this guide.

It covers events and fun activities organised for children, young people and

families across the county. You can find all the information you need in one

place, making the summer holidays fun for all the family.

Whatever you do this summer be sure to plan ahead. Decide if you will

need a few activity days or full time care at a holiday play scheme, out of

school club, or childminder.

Whatever you are looking for, Shropshire FIS, has been established to help

you as a parent or carer make the best use of childcare and children and

young people’s services available in your area.

Shropshire FIS also offers comprehensive information on all year round

care including, childminders, out of school clubs, day nurseries and pre-

school playgroups. Information is also available on children’s clubs and for

the young ones, carer and toddler groups.

If you are using a registered childcare provider you might even be eligible

for help with childcare costs through the Working Tax Credit. Depending

upon your circumstances you could claim back a percentage of your

childcare costs, or you could ask your employer if they are signed up to an

Employee Childcare Vouchers Scheme, which again contributes towards

the costs of your childcare.

For information on what is available in your area or to find out what else

Shropshire FIS can offer you please call 01743 254400.

DisclaimerWhilst we strive to ensure all the information in this guide is correct, you

should always ring in advance to check the event is still going ahead and

is suitable for your child.

Summer Fun


Spending time with the children during the summer holidays shouldn’t

mean spending lots of money to keep them amused fun. Here’s 20 of

our suggestions for low costs family fun activities

1. Have an indoor picnic

2. Get in the kitchen and bake some yummy treats

3. Create a treasure hunt around the house or garden

4. Write and perform your own play for the rest of the family

5. Make a den

6. Go camping in the back garden

7. Plant some sunflowers

8. Visit a museum

9. Go for a bike ride

10. Make some popcorn and watch a film

11. Create a scrapbook, a blog or an online photo album

12. Make play dough

13. Create an obstacle course

14. Make some sock puppets

15. Make a time capsule

16. Full washing up bottles with water and have a water fight

17. Get a roll of wall paper and some paints in the back garden –

socks off and let the feet do the painting

18. Visit the library

19. Make a map of your street

20. Be a tourist in your own town

Introduction


Keeping Safe This SummerMany of the activities and play opportunities listed in this booklet are not required to

be regulated by Ofsted, as all childcare settings and schools are, however there are

many ways in which you can check that the organisation offering the activity will keep

your child safe.

• Check if they have public liability insurance for the children in their care.

• Does the organisation have policies on health and safety, child protection, code

of conduct, equal opportunities etc?

• Do members of staff have a current Enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check?

• What staffing ratios they have for the number of children in their care.

• If specific physical activities are being offered such as climbing or canoeing are

these supervised by suitably qualified trainers?

• How many members of staff have a qualification relating to this age group such

as play work or youth work?

• What are the arrangements when children and young people go on outings?

• Is there a member of staff qualified in first aid? Where is the first aid box?

A good organisation will understand why you are asking these questions.

Shropshire County Library Service

Summer Reading Challenge 2012 – Storylab

Every summer children in Shropshire can take part in the national Summer Reading

Challenge at their local library. This year the theme is Storylab a celebration of story

and imagination.

Children aged 4-12 are challenged to read 6 books over the summer holidays and in

return they receive rewards and stickers and those who complete the challenge receive

a certificate and a medal. Younger children are not left out as they have the chance to

take part in the Book Crawl – a year round scheme available to all 0-4 year olds.

The scheme is completely free and really easy to join and there will be events and

activities in libraries around the county all through the summer.

For further information visit the library webpages at

www.shropshire.gov.uk/library.nsf or

email [email protected]

Introduction


Short Breaks – ‘All in’

‘Short Breaks provide opportunities for disabled

children and young people to spend time away from

their primary carers. These include day, evening,

overnight or weekend activities and take place in the

child’s own home, the home of an approved carer, a

residential or community setting.

The ‘All In’ Short Breaks programme will be focusing on after school, weekend and

school holiday opportunities for disabled 0-19 year olds. Generally an assessment

will not be required to access services, but one may be required if your child’s

needs are more complex and it is necessary to consult with other professionals

involved in their care.

The ‘All In’ activities listed in the Summer Fun Guide can be accessed by Shropshire

children and young people with a disability or additional need that have or would

experience difficulty attending groups, clubs or facilities without support. To confirm

your child is eligible you will be required to complete a registration form which

details the nature of your child’s disability or additional needs as well as describing

the barriers they have or would face in accessing mainstream services.

Once the ‘All In’ Registration Form has been completed and returned each child

or young person will be sent their very own ‘All In’ membership card and number.

You can then book onto an activity using the membership number.

You can get a Registration Form by contacting Harry Cade at the Disabled

Children’s Team on 01743 282370, or downloading a copy via the Shropshire

Council website www.shropshire.gov.uk/childrenstrust.nsf under the Short

Breaks link or the Parent and Carer Council (PACC) website

www.paccshropshire.org.uk.

Shropshire County Museum ServiceShropshire has over 20 museums and there are more to the museums than just

exhibitions. They are homes for artefacts, specimens and memories donated by

the local community for future generations to enjoy and learn from. They interpret

the past, the environment, plus they celebrate and preserve the things that make

Shropshire special.

For further information telephone the Museum Service on 0345 678 9024.

Introduction


BeActiveThe BeActive leisure scheme is the membership card for Shropshire Council’s

Leisure and Outdoor Recreation Service and is open to all residents, visitors, clubs,

groups and organisations. It is available at all Shropshire Council leisure facilities.

By becoming a BeActive member you can receive discounts of up to 15% on most

activities at our Leisure Centres. BeActive members will also be able to take

advantage of advance bookings, with online booking available at some facilities.

BeActive also comes with a full range of concessions, providing up to 50%

discount for eligible people, and will replace the Passport to Leisure scheme.

The scheme costs up to £5 which participants will easily gain back after a few

visits to their leisure centre. There is also a concessionary rate.

The BeActive scheme will operate at all Shropshire Council leisure facilities

listed below:

For more information about the BeActive leisure scheme and details of the eligibility

criteria please telephone 0345 678 9000.

Bridgnorth Leisure Centre

01746 761541

Grange Sports Centre

01743 281558

Idsall Sports Centre

01952 460499

Lakelands Leisure Centre

01691 622543

London Road Sports Centre

01743 281559

Market Drayton Swimming Centre

01630 655177

Mary Webb Sports Centre

01743 281560

Monkmoor Recreation Centre

01743 361088

Much Wenlock Leisure Centre

01952 727629

Oswestry Leisure Centre

01691 659349

Quarry Swimming Centre

01743 281555

Rhyn Park Sports Hall

01691 659349 -

(01691 774419 after 6pm)

Whitchurch Swimming Centre

01948 662187

Roman Road Sports Centre

01743 281562

Shrewsbury Sports Village

01743 256260

Thomas Adams Leisure Centre

01939 237014

Whitchurch Leisure Centre

01948 660643

Meole Brace Golf Course

01743 364050

Introduction


Countryside ServiceShropshire is the perfect place to get out and about in the countryside and

to enjoy yourself whatever your interest. If you follow the Countryside Code

wherever you go, you'll get the best enjoyment possible and you'll help to

protect the countryside now and for future generations. Remember:

• Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs

• Leave gates and property as you find them

• Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home

• Keep dogs under close control

• Consider other people.

WalkingShropshire's varied landscape offers numerous opportunities for walking.

From the Offa's Dyke National Trail to circular walks in picturesque villages

and parishes, there is something for everyone. For further information on

walking in Shropshire visit www.shropshirewalking.co.uk

CyclingDiscover places to cycle up, down and around within the County. Did you

know that the bridleway network can be used by those on bicycles.

For further information on cycling in Shropshire visit

www.shropshirecycling.co.uk

Horse RidingFind a variety of opportunities which will give you and your horse a change of

scenery. Make use of the many bridleways and quiet lanes including the Jack

Mytton Way and Sabrina Way long distance routes, as well as circular routes

within the County. For further information on horse riding in Shropshire visit

www.shropshireriding.co.uk

For further information on Shropshire’s Countryside telephone the

Countryside Service on 0345 678 9000.

Guide to Symbols


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Dorothy Clive Gardens

Willoughbridge, Market Drayton, TF9 4EU

The gardens have something special to offer throughout the

growing seasons. There are various events for families and

a children's play area and tea room. Please contact provider

for costs.

Open daily from 10.00am to 5.30pm until September 30th.

Contact 01630 647237

Rays Farm Country Matters

Billingsley, Bridgnorth, WV16 6PF

Rays Farm is a family attraction set in the glorious Shropshire

countryside near Bridgnorth. Relax and enjoy wildlife and

nature as it was intended - ancient woodlands, winding

pathways, wild flowers and ferns. Keep an eye open for the

local residents... Buzzards, Kingfishers, Woodpeckers and

their many friends. Please allow time to visit the wild bird

viewing hide, coffee, gift, craft shops and Sculpture trail.

Adults - £8.50 Concessions - £8.00. Children (2-16 years) -

£6.50 Under 2 years old - Free. Family Ticket (2 adults and

2 children) £27.00

1st March to end of Oct - Open every day 10am-5.30pm

Contact 01299 841255

Bridgnorth Guided Tours

WV16 4AW

Discover Bridgnorth through the walking guided tour which will

take you between the Low Town and High Town of Bridgnorth

using The Bridgnorth Cliff Railway. During the Bridgnorth Tour

you will visit all the major historic sites and learn about their true

history including Bridgnorth Castle, Lavington's Hole, St Mary's

Church and The Bridgnorth Town Hall.

Tours are by appointment and run 7 days a week from

April - September.

Senior Citizens £ 3.00, Adults £ 3.50, Children £2.50

Contact 07855 642034

All Ages

All Ages

All Ages

Throughout the summer



All Ages

All Ages

8-16 year olds

All Ages

Summer Games Trail

Greenfields, Bringsty, near Bromyard, WR6 5TB

National Trust Brockhampton Estate Celebrate the 2012 games

with a themed trail and traditional games at each of the sites in

Herefordshire. Complete all four trails for an additional prize.

All tickets £2. 1 August - 31 August; 11am to 5pm

Contact 01885 488099 or 01885 482077

Crafty Kids at the Qube

Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RB

Join in with crafts and things to do! Drop in sessions for

youngsters. £2 donation

Every Thursday in August, 10am to 12pm

Contact 01691 656882

'All In' Cycling Club - Sports Village

Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4RQ

Cycling Club for 8-16 year olds with disabilities or additional

needs. Adapted bikes are available for use. (Siblings and

Parents are welcome to join in - depending on numbers)

Please contact provider for costs.

10am-11am on Saturdays (April - October only)

Contact 01743 256260

Day out with Thomas

The Station, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8SN

Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends will be visiting Llangollen

Railway this summer holidays. Unlimited travel on Daisy and

the steam train services running throughout the day.

FREE access to our Award winning Imagination Station which

includes; FREE Face Painting, FREE Thomas DVD screening,

FREE Colouring Craft Workshop, FREE Thomas Temporary

Tattoos, FREE Junior Engineer Certificate; FREE Entertainment

which includes; Balloon Modeller (Llangollen Station),

Story Telling (Llangollen Station), Live Story Re-enactments

(Llangollen Station), Puppet Show (Carrog Station)

Adults £15, Seniors £13, Children £10, Family 1

(1 adult & 1 child) £22, Family 2 (2 Adults & 2 Children)

£40, Under 3's FREE

Gates open at 10am, Thomas will arrive at Llangollen

Station between 10am & 10.30am

Contact 01978 860979


Under 12s

0-5 years

50 things to do before you're 11 3/4 Summer Programme

Erdigg House, Wrexham, LL13 0YT

Join the National Trust's big adventure and race to be the first

to succeed in completing the challenge. Erddig 50 things to

do before you're 11 3/4 Summer Programme Mop cap

Mondays, Wild Wednesdays and Flabbergastic Fridays with

allsorts in between. There will be a whole range of activities

to keep all the family entertained during the summer holidays.

Free event (normal admission charges apply)

Daily from 21 July to 2 September 2012, 11am - 4pm

Contact 01978 315172

Children's Centres Stay and Play sessions over summer

holidays at Weston Rhyn Primary School

Weston Rhyn Primary School, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY10 7SR

Activities for children aged 0-5 years and their parents/carers

at Weston Rhyn Primary School - Stay and Play sessions take

place twice per week on Mondays 1-2.50pm and Thursdays

9.15-11.15am throughout summer holidays, older siblings

welcome. Special themed sessions are taking place:

Monday 23rd July - Outdoor water and sand play.

Thursday 2nd August - Outdoor games including parachute

games and an assault course.

Monday 6th August - Cooking muffin pizzas.

Thursday 23rd August - Teddy Bear's Picnic (11am-2pm). Free

Mondays 1-2.50pm, Thursdays 9.15-11.15am

Contact 01691 656513


holidays at Morda Children's Centre

Morda Primary School, Morda, Oswestry, SY10 9SR


at Morda Children's Centre. Stay and Play sessions take place

on Mondays (9.30-11am) and Wednesdays (1-3pm) during the

summer holidays with the following themes:

Monday 23rd July and Wednesday 25th July - Bug Hunting

Days - hunt around the field looking for bugs and identifying

insects and looking under the microscope.

Monday 30th July and Wednesday 1st August - National Play

Day week - on the field there will be lots of large play activities

from ball games to parachute games!

Monday 6th August - Sensory Play Week - Foam play, magic,

snow, and corn flour play!


0-5 years

0-5 years

Wednesday 8th August - Sensory Play Week - Make your own

playdoh in the session and take it home!

Monday 13th August and Wednesday 15th August - Safety

Week and people who help us - Emergency Services themed

activities and dressing up.

Monday 20th August - Painting week - come in old clothes for

painting fun!

Wednesday 22nd August - Painting week - come in old

clothes for painting fun! Face painting too!

Wednesday 29th August - Teddy Bears Picnic

(please note change of time 12-2pm). Free

Mondays 9.30-11am, Wednesdays 1-3pm

Contact 01691 656513


holidays at Gobowen Primary School

School Lane, Gobowen, SY11 3LD

Activities for children aged 0-5 years and their parents/carers at

Gobowen Primary School with the following themes:

Monday 23rd July - ‘Water, water, Everywhere' session.

Thursday 26th July - Car and bike wash.

Monday 30th July - Family Picnic session - big art activity and

face painting. For 0-5 year olds and their parents/carers and

older siblings.

Thursday 2nd August - Den making session.

Monday 6th August - Rolling and Throwing Games.

Thursday 9th August - Mini Olympics.

Monday 13th August - Nursery Rhymes session.

Thursday 16th August - Story Sack session.

Monday 20th August - Musical Instruments.

Thursday 23rd August - Make your own musical shaker.

Thursday 30th August - Listening Walk. Free

Mondays 10-11.30am, Thursdays 1-3pm

Contact 01691 656513


holidays at Wem Children's Centre

St Peters Primary School, Shrubbery Gardens, Wem, SY4 5BX


at Wem Children's Centre. Stay and Play sessions take place

on Monday and Thursdays throughout the summer holidays

9.15-11.30am with the following themes:


0-5 years

0-5 years

23rd and 26th July - Messy sessions.

30th July and 2nd August - Sports sessions to celebrate the

Olympics (older siblings welcome).

6th and 9th August - Sports sessions to celebrate the Olympics

(older siblings welcome).

13th and 16th August - Healthy Cooking session.

20th and 23rd August - Water Play session.

30th August - Family picnic (10.30am-1pm, (older siblings

welcome). Free

Mondays 9.15-11.30am, Thursdays 9.15-11.30am

Contact 01691 656513


holidays at Ifton Heath Children's Centre

Ifton Heath Primary School, St Martins, Oswestry, SY11 3DH


at Ifton Heath Children's Centre.

Monday 23rd July - Water Play session - Car and bike wash.

Thursday 26th July - Role play and dressing up session.

Monday 30th July - 'Do the jungle bop' session.

Thursday 2nd August - 'Bring your wheels to play' session for

National Play Day.

Monday 6th August - Mini Olympics.

Thursday 9th August - Ball games.

Monday 13th August - Grufallo storybook session - making

masks and reading stories.

Thursday 16th August - Gruffalo session - making Gruffalo

crumble and reading stories.

Monday 20th August - Teddy Bear's Picnic (11am - 1pm),

bring a picnic and your teddy bear and join us for stories -

'We're going on a Bear Hunt' and other bear stories.

Thursday 23rd August - Mini-beast and bug hunt. Free

Mondays 9.15-11.30am, Thursdays 9.15-11.30am

Contact 01691 656513


holidays at Baschurch Children's Centre

Baschurch Village Hall, Eyton Lane, Baschurch, SY4 2JN


at Baschurch Children's Centre. Older siblings up to the age

of 8 years also welcome. Stay and Play session take place

on Mondays 1-3pm


0-5 years

All Ages

23rd July - Beach Themed Week - join us for lots of water and

sand activities.

30th July - Cooking Week - from fruit kebabs to mud pies!

6th August - Olympic Week - Join us for sporty fun!

13th August - Messy Week - Let's see how messy we can get!

Please remember to wear old clothes.

20th August, 12.00-3.00pm - Family Picnic. Under Ones

group for parents with babies under 12 months takes place

on Thursdays 10-11.30am. Free

Mondays 1-3pm (Stay and Play sessions),

Thursdays 10-11.30am (Under Ones Group)

Contact 01691 656513

Summer Wednesdays at Ludlow Castle

Castle Square, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AY

An interesting day full of activities for all the family including

Castle tours, Have a Go Archery and Living History tent,

Birds of Prey flying displays.

Adults £6.50, Child (6-16) £3, Senior/Student £6,

Family(2A+Cs) £17.50

25 July 2012, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th August 2012;

10am - 4.30pm. Castle Tours: 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm. Archery:

10-4.30pm. Flying displays: 12noon, 3pm

Contact 01584 873355 or 01584 874465


holidays at Ellesmere Children's Centre

Ellesmere Primary School, Elson Road, Ellesmere, SY12 9EU


at Ellesmere Children's Centre:

25th - 27th July - Water Week - come and have fun with water!

Older siblings welcome on 25th July.

1st - 3rd August - Gruffalo Week - enjoy the Grafallo story and

make your own Grufallo character and Grufallo crumble.

Older siblings welcome on 3rd August.

8th - 10th August - Olympics Week - Join us for an active week

of fun and games. Older siblings welcome on 8th August.

15th - 17th August - Role Play Week - Come and see who you

can dress up as.. who will you be today? Older siblings

welcome on 17th August.

22nd - 24th August - Messy Week - join us for a fun session

of messy activities. Older siblings welcome on 22nd August.

29th August - Teddy Bear's Picnic at the park area at the Mere,


0-5 years

0-5 years

bring a picnic and your teddy bear! Older siblings welcome.

(No session on Friday 31st August) Free

Wednesdays and Fridays, 9.00-11.15am

Contact 01691 656513


holidays at Holy Trinity Children's Centre

C/O Holy Trinity Primary School, Middleton Road, Oswestry,

SY11 2LF

Activities for children aged 0-5 years and their parents/carers at

Holy Trinity Children's Centre with the following themes:

25th July - Messy Play - what patterns can your child make with

brushes and various other tools? Older siblings welcome.

27th July - Gardening - come and help us have fun outside in

our garden!

1st August - National Play Day - spend time playing in our garden.

3rd August - Arts and Crafts session - Join in with messy activities

- remember to please wear old clothes! Older siblings welcome.

8th August - Bug Hunt and gardening - Children can use a variety

of equipment to find insects and use magnifying glasses to look

at them closer!

10th August - Bug Hunt and gardening - Children can use a

variety of equipment to find insects and use magnifying glasses

to look at them closer! Older siblings welcome.

15th August - Baking - letting children explore food and learn to

prepare food and cook at an early age. Older siblings welcome.

17th August - Baking - letting children explore food and learn to

prepare food and cook at an early age.

22nd August - Teddy Bear session - bring your teddy bear for a

story time; Nicola Dawson from the library will be joining us for

stories.

24th August - Arts and Crafts session - Join in with messy

activities - remember to please wear old clothes! Older siblings

welcome.

29th August - Dinky Dancing session - join in dancing to rhyme,

childminders welcome at this session to join in fun, movement

and much more. Older siblings welcome.

31st August - Fun with water - let your child explore the many

water activities such as blowing bubbles, playing with toys in the

water tray, using watering cans, washing carts and lots more.

Free. Wednesdays and Fridays, 9.30-11.15am

Contact 01691 656513


0-5 years

All Ages

All Ages


holidays at Woodside Children's Centre

Woodside Primary School, Gittin Street, Oswestry, SY11 1DT


at Woodside Children's Centre: Stay and Play sessions take

place three times per week, specially themed sessions when

older siblings are also welcome follow:

25th July - Stay and Play session with Messy Activities, please

remember to bring a change of clothes!

30th July - Bug Hunt.

9th August - Treasure Hunt.

15th August - Play session with older siblings welcome.

20th August - Listening Walk.

30th August - Teddy Bears Picnic - bring your picnic, a rug,

and a teddy! 11am-1pm. Free

Mondays 1-3pm, Wednesdays 1-3pm, Thursdays 9-11.15am

(except on 30th August when the time is changed to 11am-1pm)

Contact 01691 656513

Weston Park & Gardens

Weston-Under-Lizard, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8LE

Weston Park is one of the most welcoming stately homes with

as much character as any English castle and with as many

stories as any royal home. Weston has a wide range of events

varying from fine dining experiences to public and family

events. It offers more than just beautiful gardens, architecture

and history. The Farm Shop stocks the very best in locally

produced food and drink and changing exhibitions can be

viewed in the art gallery. Costs vary

Saturday 26th May - Sunday 2nd September 2012

Park & Gardens daily: 10.30am - 6.00pm

House daily except Saturdays: 1.00pm - 5.00pm

The Stables Coffee Bar : 11am - 5pm Last admissions: 4.30pm

Contact 01952 852 100

Summer Thursdays at Ludlow Castle

Ludlow Castle, Castle Square, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AY

Castle Tours, Short Story Telling and Medieval games and

castle crafts. Adult £6.50, Child (6-16) £3.00, Senior/Student

£6, Family (2A+Cs) £17.50

26 July, 10am - 5pm

2,9,16,23 and 30 August, 10am - 3pm

Contact 01584 874465


0-5 years

All Ages

7-16 years

7-16 years


holidays - Whittington


at Whittington Community Centre.

26th July - 'Water, Water, everywhere' session.

2nd August - 'Family Picnic Session' - Join in with big art

activities and have your face painted.

16th August - Story Sack Session.

23rd August - Make your own musical shaker.

30th August - Listening Walk

Contact 01691 656513

Free

Thursdays 10am-11.30am throughout summer holidays

(except Family Picnic on 2nd August which is 10.30-12.30)

Bugs and Butterflies

Chirk Castle, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5AF

Discover more about the wildlife around you. Family activities

everyday throughout the summer holidays. Bug hunts, butterfly

rounders and lots of other craft and hands on activities.

Gates open: 10am Adult £10 (Full Castle), Adult £7.20 (Garden

& Tower), Child £3.60 (Garden & Tower), Child £5 (Full Castle),

Family £18 (Garden & Tower), Family £25

Daily from 28 July to 2 September 2012

Contact 01691 777701

'All In' STA Rockhopper Swimming - Shrewsbury

Priory Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RU

STA Rockhopper 10 week block programme of swimming

lessons for children and young people with disabilities or

additional needs.


Tuesdays 4pm-4.30pm, Thursdays 4pm-4.30pm

Contact 01743 257870

'All In' STA Rockhopper Swimming - Oswestry

Shrewsbury Road, Oswestry, SY11 4QB



additional needs. Please contact provider for costs.

Wednesdays, 6pm - 6.30pm

Contact 01691 677150


7-16 years

All Ages

7-16 years

All Ages

'All In' STA Rockhopper Swimming - Bridgnorth

Northgate, Bridgnorth, WV16 4ER




Wednesdays, 5.30pm - 6pm

Contact 01746 761541

Shortwood Farm

Pencombe, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4RP

Spend a day on an organic farm set in 150 hacres of

Herefordshire countryside. Meet and feed the animals, hand

milking, farm tours, tractor rides, play area, tea room, farm

history and exhibition. The farm is a home for cows, pigs,

goats, chickens, kune-kune pigs, Jacob sheep and donkeys.

Adults £7, Children £5, Season tickets also available

Open daily during school holidays.

Contact 01885 400205

'All In' STA Rockhopper Swimming - Much Wenlock

Farley Road, Much Wenlock, TF13 6NB




Thursdays 6.30pm-7pm

Contact 01952 727629

Myths and Legends


Discover the rich tradition of storytelling during the age of

dragons, brave knights and damsels in distress.

Includes interactive story sessions and other medieval activities.

Adult £10 (Full Castle), Adult £7.20 (Garden & Tower), Child

£3.60 (Garden & Tower), Child £5 (Full Castle), Family £18

(Garden & Tower), Family £25 (Full Castle)

Tuesday 31 July, Tuesday 07, 14, 21, 28 August 2012.

11am - 4pm, Gates open: 10am

Contact 01691 777701


All ages

All ages

All ages

All ages

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway

6a Castle Terrace, Bridgnorth

England's only remaining inland electric funicular railway! For

over a century Bridgnorth Cliff Railway has been transporting

the people of Bridgnorth up and down the 111ft sandstone

cliffs that separate High Town from Low Town and the River

Severn. Cost £1.10 for a return journey. Contact 01746 762124.

Broseley Clay Tobacco Pipe Works

Duke Street, Broseley

This clay pipe factory looks and feels just like it did when the

doors closed behind the last pipe maker in 1957 closing the

door on 350 years of traditional pipe making skills. Today

visitors will find the traditional tools of the job preserved, lying

on benches, just as it would have looked when the workers left

and the factory closed all those years ago. Contact Broseley

Clay Tobacco Pipe Works for details of times and costs on

01952 884391.

Bridgnorth Castle

6A Castle Terrace, Bridgnorth

The remains of Bridgnorth Castle are set on a cliff by the side

of the River Severn. Today the castle is little more than a ruin,

comprising of a 70 foot tall, 12th century Norman tower and

some other small stonework built in the time of Henry II. The

tower leans at an alarming angle of 15 degrees, three times

greater than that of the leaning tower of Pisa. This is due to an

attempt to blow it up during the Civil War Contact Bridgnorth

Castle Hill Railway Company Ltd for further information on

01746 762231.

Severn Centre

Bridgnorth Road, Highley

The Severn Centre is a community focused not for profit

organisation. All facilities are available for hire including the

heated outdoor swimming pool (from May to October - weather

permitting), fitness suite, tennis courts, outside pitches and

cafe. Contact: Severn Centre for further information on

activities, times and costs Contact 01746 860000.


All ages

All ages

All ages

Severn Centre Skatepark

Severn Centre, Bridgnorth Road, Highley

Skate park located at the back of the Severn Centre with

facilities for skating, in-line skating, skateboarding and BMX

bikes. Free. Contact 01746 860000.

Theatre on the Steps

Stoneway Steps, Bridgnorth

The Theatre on the Steps in Bridgnorth, provides a unique

and intimate venue in which to host a variety of performances

from both local and national entertainers. Contact: Theatre on

the steps for further information on performances. Contact

01746 764949.

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford

Cosford, Shifnal

The Royal Air Force Museum at Cosford houses one of the

largest aviation collections in the United Kingdom. 70 historic

aircraft are displayed in three wartime hangars and within The

National Cold War Exhibition. Also an art gallery, temporary

exhibition gallery and interactive in our Fun 'n' Flight area. Gift

shop and restaurant. Entry is FREE. There is a charge for car

parking. Contact Cosford Museum on 01902 376200.

Daniels Mill

Daniels Mill Trust, Eardington, Bridgnorth

Daniels Mill is a fully working watermill set in the idyllic

Shropshire countryside, deep in a wooded valley crossed by

the 19th century viaduct carrying the Severn Valley Railway to

Bridgnorth. Visitors are taken back in time when the mill wheel

turns and a steam train from the Severn Valley Railway crosses

the viaduct at the same time. See wheat being turned into flour

by the heavy millstones in the traditional way used for centuries.

Cost Adults £4. Concessions £3. Pre-schools free. Contact

Daniels Mill for further information on times on 01746 762753.

Rays Farm Country Matters

Billingsley, Bridgnorth

Relax and enjoy wildlife and nature as it was intended - ancient

woodlands, winding pathways, wild flowers and ferns, all

creating the perfect atmosphere to unwind and let time drift by.

Keep an eye open for the local residents...Buzzards,

All ages


All ages

All ages

All ages

All ages

All ages

Kingfishers, Woodpeckers and their many friends. Experience

the beauty and wonder in this peaceful haven. Cost Adults -

£7.50. Concessions - £7. Children (2-16 years) - £5.50,

Under 2 years old - Free. Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children)

£23. Contact Rays Farm for further details on times on

01299 841255.

Hawkstone Park Follies

Hawkstone Park, Weston under Redcastle, Shrewsbury

The Follies is a fantasyland of cliffs, crags, caves, deep woods

and a series of extraordinary monuments built more than 200

years ago. Various events are organised during the summer

holidays. Contact the park for details on cost and opening

times on 01948 841700.

Family Friendly Walks: Brown Moss Bogginess

Brown Moss, Prees Heath

Circular walk around the sponge-like mosses & through the

wood. Flattish ground though can be boggy. 40 minute walk

(1 mile). Free. Contact Shropshire Walking on 01743 255061.

Family Friendly Walks: Grinshill and Corbet Wood

Corbet Wood / Grinshill, Shrewsbury

See the world famous stone quarries of Grinshill. A stroll to

the viewpoint that can develop into an adventurous woodland

wander. 1 or 2 hours walk (2.5 miles). Free. Contact Shropshire

Walking on 01743 255061.

Canal Walk - Market Drayton

Market Drayton, Shropshire

Circular walk to the canal and aqueduct. Walk 1 hour (2 miles).

Free. Contact Shropshire Walking on 01743 255061.

Walkmills Roundabout walk

Walkmill Bridge, Market Drayton

A lovely ‘get away from it all’ walk on good surfaces with

excellent views - but quite challenging as a third of the route

climbs gently uphill. A 60 - 90 minute walk (2.2 miles). Free.

Contact Shropshire Walking on 01743 255061.

All ages


All ages

All ages

All ages

All ages

All ages

Hadnall Walking for Health

Hadnall Village Hall car park, Hadnall, Shrewsbury

Low to moderate intensity flat walks. Tuesdays 10.30am Free.

Contact Tom Slack on 01939 210253.

Market Drayton Country Walk

Buntingsdale Road, Market Drayton

Challenging, short, but fairly steep walk. A 1 hour (2 mile) walk.

Free. Contact Shropshire Walking on 01743 255061.

Raven House Walk

Raven House, Market Drayton

Short circular walk through Market Drayton and into the

surrounding countryside. Free. Contact Shropshire Walking

on 01743 255061.

Whitchurch Heritage Centre

12 St Mary's Street, Whitchurch

Unearth roman treasure, meet a musical knight and the Lord of

the Nursery. Displays help you discover the history of the oldest

continually inhabited town in Shropshire. Table activities and

trails for children throughout year. Free. Contact for further

information on opening times on 01948 664577.

Crazy Knights Indoor Play Centre

Unit 2, Oswestry Trade Park

Medieval-themed indoor children’s play centre. Parents are

responsible for their own children and must remain on the

premises at all times. Unlimited play session. For details of

opening times and cost contact 01691 657780.

Billy Badgers Play Den

Moreton Park, Gledrid, Chirk

Great fun with its climbing structures, slides, video games and

outdoor car racing and play area. Children must be supervised

at all times. Cost: £2.00 per child. Contact Billy Badgers Play

Den on 01691 776661.All ages


All ages

All ages

All ages

All ages

Family Friendly Walks: Nesscliffe Nonsense Big

American Softies

Pine Car Park, Nesscliffe

An easy walk through the Sequoia trees. Suitable for

pushchairs. Flattish ground, can be muddy in places. All

summer 40 minute walk (1 mile). Free. Contact Shropshire

Walking on 01743 255061.

Family Friendly Walks: Colemere Collywobbles

A circular route around Colemere which takes you along the

Shropshire Union Canal. Suitable for pushchairs with help.

All summer 90 minute walk (1.5 miles). Free.


Family Friendly Walks : Ellesmere Eccentricities

The Mere, Ellesmere

An easy, there-and-back-again walk. Taking you around the

Mere. Suitable for pushchairs. 60 minute walk (2 miles). Free.


Family Friendly Walks : Ellesmere Extravaganza

Ellesmere

A gentle circular walk to the canal and back to the Mere.

Not suitable for pushchairs. 90 minute walk

(2 miles). Free. Contact Shropshire Walking on 01743 255061.

Family Friendly Walks : Llanymynech Looniness

Llanymynech Limeworks Heritage Area

A walk around the biggest old ovens in Shropshire which were

once used to turn Limestone into quicklime. Suitable for

pushchairs with help. 60 minute walk (1 mile). Free. Contact

Shropshire Walking on 01743 255061.

Family Friendly Walks: Nesscliffe Nonsense -

Robbers, Ramparts and Roundheads

Pine car park, Nesscliffe

A fairly easy walk through the Iron Age hillfort, past Oliver's

Point and Kynaston's Cave, where highwaymen & bandits once

lurked. Not suitable for pushchairs. Hilly but not silly, can be

muddy in places. All summer a 2 hour walk (2 miles). Free.


All ages


All ages

All ages

All ages

All ages

All ages

Family Friendly Walks : Nesscliffe Nonsense The Cliffe

Pine car park, Nesscliffe

A stroll over the Cliffe - there is a toposcope at the viewpoint,

pointing out the hills you can see on a good day. Suitable for all

terrain pushchairs. Flattish ground. All summer 1.5 - 2.5 hours

walk (3 miles or shortcut 2 miles.) Free. Contact Shropshire

Walking on 01743 255061.

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery at Rowley's House

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Rowley's House, Barker

Street, Shrewsbury Please contact to enquire about specific

exhibitions. Free. Contact 01743 281205.

Shrewsbury Castle and The Shropshire Regimental Museum

Shrewsbury Museums Service displays include a brief history

of the castle through the centuries. The Castle houses the

spectacular collections of the Shropshire Regimental Museum

Trust including pictures, uniforms, medals, weapons and other

equipment from the 18th Century to the present day. The

grounds entrance is Free and are open Monday - Saturday.

Adults: £2.50 Seniors: £1.50. Free to: under 18s, students and

members of the regiments. Contact 01743 281205.

Mickey Millers Family Playbarn

Oakfield Farm, Craven Arms

Massive indoor play area for the whole family including a 21ft

demon drop-slide, 3 lane hyperglide astraslide, ropes and nets.

Open daily from 10am - 6pm. Laser Storm (for age 6 and over)

The laser parties are held after 6pm when the playbarn is

closed. We turn the regular lights down, turn the music and

disco lights on, then pump out the fog... all ready for battle to

commence!! Cost £4.50 per person, babies free. Contact

Mickey Miller on 01588 673800.

Mountain Biking in the Hopton Wood

Hopton Wood lies in the Shropshire Hills and is a place for off

road cycling. It has 32 km of forest roads and single tracks

covering 350 hectares of woodland. There are colour coded

routes for both leisure and thrill seeking off road cyclists and

mountain bikes. The blue route is the family track and offers an

introduction to mountain biking for novices and young children.

Free. Contact: 01584 813826.

All Ages

July - September


14 - 15 July 2012

All Ages

14 - 15 July 2012

All Ages

All Ages

All Ages

14 - 15 July 2012

14 July 2012

14 July 2012

Myth and Magic Weekend at Hawkstone Park Follies

Weston under Redcastle, Shrewsbury, SY4 5UY

Enter the world of make-believe. One of our most popular and

events for children of all ages! Contact provider for costs.

Contact 01948 841700.

Summer Craft and Food Fair

Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, SY4 4TP

Enjoy a Summer's day wondering around our craft and food

fair. All our traders are local and sell a range of high quality

crafts, food and drink. 10am until 4pm. Normal admission

charges apply. Contact 01743 708123.

Hole in the Wall Festival

Held in and around the 19th Century walled garden of

Hopton Court in South Shropshire, the 2012 line up welcomes

a selection of the best rock cover bands around, with music to

suit all tastes. Provides weekend camping, food and craft fayre,

the Hopton Dash family fun run. Contact provider for costs.

Contact 01902 798118.

Albrighton Fayre Day 2012

High Street, Albrighton, Nr Wolverhampton, WV7 3JU

Street Fayre comprising of local charity and small business

stalls. Fun Fair, clowns and bird of prey display. At 12 noon

there is a Fancy Dress Parade involving local youth groups,

churches and schools. A fun day out for all the family. Free.

11am - 4pm. Contact [email protected]

Chelmarsh Village Fete

School Lane, Chelmarsh, Bridgnorth, WV16 6AZ

The Chelmarsh village fete is a traditional village fete, now in

its 33rd year, will be held on the Recreation Ground in School

Lane, Chelmarsh. An afternoon of music and entertainment for

all ages, with dancers, comedians and steel band. In addition

there are a number of stalls with tombola’s, lucky dip, plant,

bric-a-brac, books, cakes etc., and more active events such as

donkey rides, coconut shy, bouncy castle, bowling and pig

roast. Homemade teas with delicious cakes are served in the

Hall itself. Adults £2, children under 16 go free. 2pm - 5pm.

Contact 01746 862 104.


5+ years

All ages

14 July 2012

14 July 2012

All ages

15 July 2012

All ages

15 July 2012

0 - 10 years

17 July 2012

Family Cartoon Drawing Workshop

Wem Town Hall, High Street, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5DG

In conjunction with Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival

this workshop is for children, young people and adults who

love drawing to have fun learning the basics of cartooning.

Suitable for ages 5+. Children under 8 years will need to be

accompanied by an adult. £2.50 per person. 10.30am - 1pm.

Contact 01939 232 299.

Kinnerley Church Annual Fete 2012

Kinnerley, Shropshire, SY10 8DF

This year's theme is the 'Olympics'. Produce show, lots of stalls,

games, entertainment, children’s sports, and refreshments -

something for all the family. £1 for adults, 50p for children

under 15 years. Contact 01691 682363.

The British Stone Skimming Championships

Walcot Lake, Walcot Hall, Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8AZ

Take part in various stone related events during this

championship or just relax and watch the fun. Bring a picnic.


12 to 5pm. Contact 01588 638818.

"Wheels on the Bus" - Theatre Severn

Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8FT

Join Buster the Big Red Bus with all of his friends on their

magical adventures, journeying through a song book loved by

all the family, so bring the whole family along for the ride. £12

Adult, £10 Child, £35 Family. Performance at 12 pm & 2.30 pm

Contact 01743 281281.

Playbus - Whitchurch

Sharps Drive, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13

BOB the Playbus is a mobile play facility. Jump on board and

have some fun. Parents / carers with children 0 - 5 term time,

0 -10 during school holidays. Free of charge but donations are

welcome. BOB will be visiting lots of different locations during

the holidays. We are now on Facebook, search BOB Shropshire

Playbus Association to look for updates of further venues or

contact us. Free. From 9.30 - 11.30am Contact 07763 227482.


0 - 10 years

All ages

0 - 10 years

17 July 2012

18 - 21 July 2012

18 July 2012

0 - 10 years

18 July 2012

Playbus - Higher Heath

Manor Place, Higher Heath, Near Whitchurch, SY13







contact us. Free. From 1.30 - 2.30pm. Contact 07763 227482.

"The Wizard of Oz" - Theatre Severn

Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8FT

Including all of the wonderful songs from the film such as

Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Follow the Yellow Brick Road

and Ding Dong the Witch is Dead. The story follows Dorothy

and Toto in their journey through Oz to meet the Wizard who

they hope will be able to return them to Kansas. Along the way

she meets lovable characters in The Scarecrow, The Tinman

and The Lion who join her on her travels through Munchkinland

to Emerald City. This classic musical will be colourful and high

energy packed with talent from all across Shropshire and is not

to be missed! Performance 7.30 pm, Saturday matinee 2.30

pm. £15, £12.50 & £10. Contact 01743 281281.

Playbus - Harlescott

Community Centre, Kynaston Road, Harlescott, Shrewsbury,

SY1 1JE







contact us. Free. 12.30 - 2.30pm. Contact 07763 227482.

Playbus - Herongate

Dead End, off Hubert Way, Herongate, Shrewsbury, SY1







contact us. Free. 10 – 12pm. Contact 07763 227482.


0 - 10 years

19 July 2012

0 - 10 years

19 July 2012

All ages

20 - 22 July 2012

4 - 11 years

20 July 2012

Playbus - Shawbury

Church Street, by the Village Hall, Shawbury, Shropshire, SY4







contact us. Free. From 9.30 -11.30am. Contact 07763 227482.

Playbus - Copthorne

Shorncliffe Drive, Copthorne, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3







contact us. Free. 12.30 - 2.30pm. Contact 07763 227482.

Gigfest International Music Festival 2012

Gigfest International Music Festival 2012 are once again

presenting and producing Oswestry's free Summer World

Music Festival over the weekend of 20/21/22 July in 4 different

venues around the town. As usual it is a free festival utilising

as much local talent as is possible together with groups from

around the world for the people of Oswestry and surrounding

areas. Contact 07526 507270.

Story Lab Summer Reading Challenge launch at

Shawbury Library

Parish Hall, Church Road, Shawbury, Shropshire, SY4 4NH

Come along and sing up for the science themed Summer

Reading Challenge 2012. Suitable for children from 4 to 11

years. Free. 2pm to 4pm.

Contact 01939 250021.


0 - 11 years

0 - 11 years

All ages

20 July 2012

20 July 2012

21 July 2012

Story Lab Summer Reading Challenge 2012 at

Wem Library Wem, Shrewsbury, SY4 5AA

Sign up for the Shropshire Libraries science themed Summer

Reading Challenge 2012. Listen to great stories read aloud and

get face painted! What is the Summer Reading Challenge?

Children aged 4 to 11 are challenged to read six books over

the summer holidays and in return they receive rewards and

stickers and those who complete the challenge receive a

certificate and a medal. Younger children are not left out as

they have the chance to take part in the Book Crawl, a year

round scheme available to all 0 to 4 year olds. Both schemes

are completely free and really easy to join. Not only does the

Challenge offer rewards and incentives and opportunities to

engage with each other at library events. Research has shown

that it prevents the dip in reading ability that can occur over the

summer holidays. Free. 2pm to 5pm. Contact 01939 236993.


Market Drayton Library

Cheshire Street, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1PH













that it prevents the dip in reading ability that can occur over the

summer holidays. Free. 2pm to 6pm. Contact 01630 652105.

Mortimers Fortress - A Medieval Weekend

Chirk Castle, Wrexham, LL14 5AF

Join the Chirk Castle Garrison as they recreate life during the

14th Century. Experience the sights and sounds of life during

the Middle Ages including music, dancing, period crafts and

weapons and armour demonstrations. 11am - 4pm. Gates

open: 10am Adult £10 (Full Castle), Adult £7.20 (Garden &

Tower), Child £3.60 (Garden & Tower), Child £5 (Full Castle),

Family £18 (Garden & Tower), Family £25 (Full Castle)

Contact 01691 777701.


All ages

21 - 22 July 2012

All ages

21 - 27 July 2012

0 - 11 years

21 July 2012

The 24th Annual Sweet Pea Show

Stanier Hall & Large Marquee, High Street, Wem, SY4 5UB

Renowned flower show, with plants, willow weaving,

horticultural accessories, crafts, seeds and advice stand. Also

exhibition about the history of Eckford Sweet Pea Flower Show.

Presentation of Prizes - 2pm Saturday. Sale of blooms - 4pm

Sunday. Adults £3 Children free. Contact 01948 840779.

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom - Owl Week

Preston on the Weald Moors Telford TF6 6DJ

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom is the place to visit this Summer

with jam packed holiday events! Open every day throughout the

holidays! Also throughout the summer, Hoo Farm has the usual

exciting activities such as lamb feeding, animal handling, deer

feeding, pony rides, indoor and outdoor pedal go carts, electric

tractors and cars, rifle range and bouncy farm. Don't forget to

cheer and shout for our Sheep Steeplechasers, Galloping

Goats while they fight for the finishing line, you might even win

an illustrious Sheep Race Winners Rosette. Hoo Farm has an

indoor and outdoor play and picnic area, two Gift Shops, the

Hungry Shepherd Coffee Shop and plenty of undercover areas

which means that the weather is not a problem! Adults: £7.75,

Senior: £7.25, Children (2 to 14 yrs): £7.25, Under 2 years:

FREE, Family Ticket (2 adults & 3 children): £35.

Contact 01952 677917.


Bayston Hill Library

Lythwood Road, Bayston Hill, SY3 0NA

Signup for Story Lab the Shropshire Libraries science themed

Summer Reading Challenge 2012. What is the Summer

Reading Challenge? Children aged 4 to 11 are challenged to

read six books over the summer holidays and in return they

receive rewards and stickers and those who complete the

challenge receive a certificate and a medal. Younger children

are not left out as they have the chance to take part in the Book

Crawl, a year round scheme available to all 0 to 4 year olds.

Both schemes are completely free and really easy to join.

Not only does the Challenge offer rewards and incentives and

opportunities to engage with each other at library events.

Research has shown that it prevents the dip in reading ability

that can occur over the summer holidays. Free. 9.30am to 1pm.

Contact 01743 872412.


0 - 11 years

21 - 22 July 2012

0 - 11 years

21 July 2012


Shrewsbury Library

Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2AQ

Sign up for Story Lab the Shropshire Libraries science themed

Summer Reading Challenge 2012 and take part in crafts,

puzzles, games and much more. Children aged 4 to 11 are

challenged to read six books over the summer holidays and

in return they receive rewards and stickers and those who

complete the challenge receive a certificate and a medal.

Younger children are not left out as they have the chance to

take part in the Book Crawl, a year round scheme available

to all 0 to 4 year olds. Both schemes are completely free and

really easy to join. Not only does the Challenge offer rewards

and incentives and opportunities to engage with each other at

library events. Research has shown that it prevents the dip in

reading ability that can occur over the summer holidays.

Free. 9am to 5pm.

Contact 01743 255300.


Whitchurch Library

High Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1AX













that it prevents the dip in reading ability that can occur over

the summer holidays. Free. 10am to 12noon.

Contact 01948 662238.


All ages

22 July -

4 August 2012

4 - 14 years

23 - 27 July 2012

4 - 11 years

23 - 27 July 2012

All ages

23 July 2012

3 - 11 years

23 - 27 July 2012

Church Stretton Arts Festival

Celebrate the Arts in the Shropshire Hills! Musical treats

ranging from jazz to pop; there's drama, stage shows,

monologues, illustrated talks, a performance project for

young people and an Arts and Crafts Exhibition. Solo artists,

small ensembles and big bands.

Contact www.strettonfestival.org.uk

Stoke City Multi Sports Coaching Course

Longslow Road, Market Drayton, TF9 3BA

Designed to teach children of all abilities the basics of multi-

sports whilst enjoying themselves within a friendly environment.

Members of the Community Programme Coaching Staff will

take all session. Mini Kickers (4,5 & 6 year olds) 10am - 12 noon

£3 per session. Full Course (7 - 14 year olds ) 10am - 3pm £6

per session. Booking essential. Children will need a packed

lunch. Contact 01782 592252.

Holiday Bible Club at Wem Baptist Church

Chapel Street, Wem, SY4 5ER

Each year over a week in the summer the church is taken over

by HBC or Holiday Bible Club for children aged 4-11 years.

Meet at Wem Recreation Ground at 9.15am and finish at Wem

Baptist Church at 12.30pm. Booking essential. Contact

provider for costs. Contact 01939 232938.

Children's Activity Days - 'Great Games"

Dudmaston Estate Quatt near Bridgnorth WV15 6QN

Celebrating the great games of the past. Traditional outdoor

and indoor games for everyone to enjoy. Take the themed trail

around the garden and have a go at hands on activities. 12pm -

5pm. Normal Admission Charges Apply, Per Item £0.50 (Craft

Activity), Per Item £2 (trail). Contact 01746 780866.

Hogweed's School of Magic

Shropshire Hills, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS

An invitation for young witches and wizards to brush up on

their disappearing, communication and potion making skills.

Suitable for 3 to 11 year olds. 1pm - 2.30pm. Contact provider

for costs. Booking advised. Contact 01588 674080.


0 - 4 years

23 July 2012

3 - 6 years

24 July 2012

7 - 12 years

24 July 2012

All ages

24, 27, July 2012

7, 14 August 2012

0 - 10 years

24 July 2012

Toddle Time - Barnardo's Big Toddle

Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RS

Toddle round our meadows and enjoy some super heroes’

adventures while raising money for Barnardo's. Suitable for

under 5's and their carers.

Please contact provider for details of costs. 10.30am – 12 noon

Contact 01588 674080.

We're going on a bear-hunt!

The Gateway Centre, Chester Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1NB

Fun, drama, art, story and find the ted for 3-6 year olds and

accompanying adults. Bring your teddy along for a picnic.

10:30am - 12 noon. Contact provider for costs. Booking

essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact 01743 355159.

Fun Creative Drama Workshop

The Gateway Centre, Chester Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1NB

A drama workshop that includes mime, improvisation and

movement for 7-12 year olds and accompanying adults - with

the emphasis on fun! 1pm - 3pm. Contact provider for costs.

Booking essential.

Contact 01743 355159.

Quick Picnic


Learn how to prepare and make some healthy summer picnic

dishes - and then stay to eat them! 10:30am - 1pm.

Contact provider for costs. Booking essential.

Contact 01743 355159.

Playbus - Calverhall

Car Park Opposite The Jack Inn at Calverhall, Near

Whitchurch, SY13







contact us. Free. From 10am - 12noon. Contact 07763 227482.


0 - 10 years

24 July 2012

0 - 11 years

24 July 2012

24 July 2012

Playbus - Prees

Prees Recreation Cricket Club, Brades Road, Prees,

Shropshire, SY13 2DX







contact us. Free. Car Park at Prees Recreation Cricket Club

from 1 - 3pm. Contact 07763 227482.


Ellesmere Library

Victoria Street, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0AA

Come over to the Story Lab and sign up for Shropshire

Libraries science themed Summer Reading Challenge 2012.

Take part in the stories and activities for children aged 5 to 11.

What is the Summer Reading Challenge? Children aged 4 to 11

are challenged to read six books over the summer holidays and

in return they receive rewards and stickers and those who

complete the challenge receive a certificate and a medal.

Younger children are not left out as they have the chance to

take part in the Book Crawl, a year round scheme available to

all 0 to 4 year olds. Both schemes are completely free and really

easy to join. Not only does the Challenge offer rewards and

incentives and opportunities to engage with each other at


reading ability that can occur over the summer holidays. Free.

2pm to 3pm. Contact 01691 622611.


Gobowen Library

St. Martin's Road, Gobowen, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3NP

Come over to the Science Lab and sign up for the Shropshire

Libraries Summer Reading Challenge 2012. Take part in stories

and activities for children 5 to 11. What is the Summer Reading

Challenge? Children aged 4 to 11 are challenged to read six

books over the summer holidays and in return they receive

rewards and stickers and those who complete the challenge

receive a certificate and a medal. Younger children are not left

out as they have the chance to take part in the Book Crawl, a


0 - 11 years

0 - 11 years

0 - 11 years

4 - 14 years

24 July 2012

24 July 2012

24 July 2012

year round scheme available to all 0 to 4 year olds. Both

schemes are completely free and really easy to join. Come

along and sign up for the circus themed Summer Reading

Challenge 2011. Not only does the Challenge offer rewards

and incentives and opportunities to engage with each other at


reading ability that can occur over the summer holidays. Free.

11am to 12noon. Contact 01691 653388.

Story Lab Summer Reading Challenge 2012 at the

Library at the Lantern, Shrewsbury

Meadow Farm Drive, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, Shropshire,

SY1 4NG

Sign up for Story Lab the Shropshire Libraries science themed

Summer Reading Challenge 2012 and join in crafts, puzzles,

games and much more. What is the Summer Reading

Challenge? Children aged 4 to 11 are challenged to read six

books over the summer holidays and in return they receive

rewards and stickers and those who complete the challenge

receive a certificate and a medal. Younger children are not left

out as they have the chance to take part in the Book Crawl, a

year round scheme available to all 0 to 4 year olds. Both

schemes are completely free and really easy to join. Not only

does the Challenge offer rewards and incentives and

opportunities to engage with each other at library events.

Research has shown that it prevents the dip in reading ability

that can occur over the summer holidays. Free. 10am to 4pm.

Contact 01743 210810.

Mad scientist at Whitchurch Library


Join children's storyteller and illustrator Fran O'Boyle. Booking

essential. Please contact provider for costs. 2pm to 3pm.

Contact 01948 662238.

Fran O'Boyle's Story Lab at Market Drayton Library


Meet the white coated Dr Drake and his test tubes and jars as

he tries to find the correct formula for making a story. Suitable

for children 4 to 14. Free. 10am to 11am

Contact 01630 652105.


5 - 12 years

24 July 2012

3 - 13 years

24 July 2012

11+ years

24 - 26 July 2012

All ages

25 July 2012

Mini Bug Hunt at Park Hill Farm

Hales, Shropshire, TF9 2QA

Mini bug hunt and pollinator survey. Hunt for insects & flowers,

count and photograph them. B.B.Q included. Suitable for

children 5 -12 years old. Booking is essential. Parent's must

accompany children.

£2.50 per person including B.B.Q

11am - 12.30 pm. Contact 01630 652178.

Beautiful Beads


Make your own jewellery! Either bring along any strings of

beads that you'd like to take apart and make more exciting or

make some new beads from the materials provided! Contact

provider for costs. Booking is essential. 10am - 12 noon.

Contact 01743 355159 or 01743 361120.

Autism West Midlands - Photography workshops

Attingham Park, Shrewsbury,

Over the 2 days children will use a number of photo processes,

use a dark room to develop their prints and computer edit them

to produce finished images. Your booking includes a family

pass to the park so parents can leave their child in our care and

enjoy the park and coffee shop with siblings. Children get a

chance to mix with others. Parents meet other families and relax

in a sympathetic atmosphere. Autism West Midlands staff on

hand to support and answer questions. Workshop for

secondary school age/ability. £5 per child/young person.

Booking essential. Contact 07971 261334.

Children's Activity Days - 'Great Games"

Dudmaston Estate, Quatt, near Bridgnorth, WV15 6QN

Celebrating the great games of the past. Traditional outdoor

and indoor games for everyone to enjoy. Take the themed trail

around the garden and have a go at hands on activities. 12pm -

5pm. Normal Admission Charges Apply, Per Item £0.50 (Craft

Activity), Per Item £2 (trail)

Contact 01746 780866.


0 - 10 years

25 July 2012

0 - 10 years

25 July 2012

5 - 10 years

0 - 4 years

25 July 2012

25 July 2012

3 - 13 years

25 July 2012

Playbus - Monkmoor

Ladycroft Close, Off Torrin Drive, Radbrook, Shrewsbury







contact us. This event is for local residents only. Free.

1pm - 3pm. Contact 07763 227482.

Playbus - Monkmoor

Clive Green, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2







contact us. This event is for local residents only. Free.

10 – 12noon. Contact 07763 227482.

Up-cycle Eco Jewellery Making and Wind Chimes

Visitor Centre, 193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AH

Learn how to use everyday items to make fun and beautiful

jewellery and accessories from recycled items such as

magazines and carrier bags. You can also make musical

chimes for your garden. Booking is essential. £3 per child.

10.30am - 12.30 pm or 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Contact 01743 284280.

Bookstart story time at Shrewsbury Library


This event is for local residents only. Free. 10.15am to 11am

Contact 01743 255300.

Glass Painting


A workshop to explore decorating and painting glass. Being

along any piece of glass that you want to make a little more

exciting? A photo-frame, vase, tumbler, - and add your own

individual design! Contact provider for costs. Booking is

essential. 10am - 12 noon

Contact 01743 355159 or 01743 361120.

All ages


5+ years

26 July 2012

7 - 12 years

26 July 2012

3 - 6 years

26 July 2012

0 - 10 years

26 July 2012

26 July 2012

Fabulous Folding


Simple paper folding to make fabulous flowers for greetings

cards, decorations or gift tags. Suitable for all ages from

5 years. Contact provider for costs. 10am - 12.30.

Booking essential.

Contact 01743 355159.

Fun Creative Drama Workshop


A drama workshop that includes mime, improvisation and

movement for 7-12 year olds and accompanying adults - with

the emphasis on fun! 1pm - 3pm. Contact provider for costs.

Booking essential.

Contact 01743 355159.

We're going on a bear-hunt!


Fun, drama, art, story and find the ted for 3-6 year olds and

accompanying adults. Bring your teddy along for a picnic.

10:30am - 12 noon. Contact provider for costs. Booking

essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact 01743 355159.


Near Whitchurch, SY13







contact us. Free. Manor Place from 10am -12noon and

The Village Hall from 1 - 3pm.

Contact 07763 227482.

Stories on the Stiperstones

Meeting point Knoll Car Park.

Join story teller, Sal Tonge for an imaginative walk on The

Stiperstones. Warm waterproof clothing, sturdy footwear. Bring

a picnic to enjoy after the event. Booking required. £3 per child,

£5 for a family of up to 3 children. 10am - 12pm

Contact 01743 792 294.


0 - 4 years

26 July 2012

All ages

26 July 2012

All ages

All ages

26 July 2012

26 July 2012



Stories, songs and rhymes for pre-school children. A simple

craft activity is included in the session. This event is for local

residents only. Free. 10.30am to 11.15am

Contact 01743 255300.

Trusty's Thursday Picnics - Attingham Park

National Trust, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4TP

Bring a picnic along on your visit to Attingham each Thursday

and join Trusty's weekly family picnic. Explore Attingham

before or after joining our storyteller for fun and games.

Don't forget your picnic and rug. Normal admission charges

apply. National Trust members & under 5's free

Contact 01743 708123.

Autism West Midlands - Barge Trips at Welshpool

Welshpool

Relaxing fun on the canal with the Heulwen Trust. Bring

a packed lunch and raincoat. Book early to avoid

disappointment. All ages welcome, we will try to group

according to age range so flexibility helpful when choosing

dates. A booking form with health and safety advice will need

to be signed and returned so early. Children get a chance to

mix with others. Parents meet other families and relax in a

sympathetic atmosphere. Autism West Midlands staff on hand

to support and answer questions. Donations to the trust on the

day will be welcomed.

Contact 07500 885137.

Make A Peg Dolly

Qube, Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RB

Be part of our summer Peg Dollies 2012 exhibition and make

your own Olympic themed peg dolly at this workshop. Pick up

a peg dolly pack and have Olympic fun! £2 per session.

1pm to 3pm. Contact 01691 656882.


All ages

All ages

5 - 11 years

4 - 10 years

26 July 2012

27 July 2012

27 July 2012

27 July 2012

Play in the Park - Sword in the Stone

Weston Park, Weston-Under-Lizard, Shifnal, Shropshire,

TF11 8LE

Come and join Cambridge Touring Theatre as they romp

through the world of magic and mystery with their robust and

comical musical performance of "King Arthur and the Sword in

the Stone". Merlin needs to find a pupil and chooses a local boy

named Wart. They set off for the Tournament in London and

Wart learns important lessons about how to be just and wise.

When they arrive the biggest competition is 'The Sword in the

Stone' pulling competition. . . but who will win and become

ruler of England? Bring a picnic, rugs and low backed seating

for a great evening of family entertainment. Booking advised.

Family £40 (2 adults + 2 children), Adults £15, Children £10

(3-14 years). Gates open at 6pm with the performance starting

at 6.30pm. Contact 01952 852 100.

Nature Hunt at Dudmaston Estate

Quatt, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV15 6QN

Spend a summer's day with our Ranger as we venture into the

woods, bring a picnic and take on our challenge to see who

can find the most unusual treasure. Meet at the Mose

Basecamp just off the A458. 10am - 1pm. Child - £5.



Oswestry Library

Arthur Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1JN

Come on over to the Story Lab and sing up for the Shropshire

Libraries Summer Reading Challenge 2012. Take part in stories

and activities for children 5 to 11. Free. 2pm to 3pm

Contact 01691 677388.

Let's go Make a Kite

Shropshire Wildlife Trust, 193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury,

Shropshire, SY2 6AH

Make a kite from recycled materials, take it out this summer

and watch it soar to the sky. Booking is essential. £3 per child.

10.30am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Contact 01743 284280.


6 - 10 years

0 - 11 years

All ages

All ages

27 July 2012

27 July 2012

28 July 2012 -

3 August 2012

Robin Hood in the Wood

Shropshire Wildlife Trust,193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury,

Shropshire, SY2 6AH

Come to the Ercall nature reserve and experience the spirit of

Sherwood. Get in touch with your adventurous side and

become one of Robin's merry men or a lady in main Marion's

court. Make bows and arrows, woodland disguises and secret

dens. Meet up in the Forest Glen car park. Booking is essential.

£1 per person - children must be accompanied by an adult.

1pm – 3pm. Contact 01743 284280.

Magic Kev's Magic Show at Shrewsbury Library


Join us for a magic show with Shropshire's zaniest and funniest

children's entertainer. Free tickets available from Shrewsbury

Library. 2pm to 3pm

Contact 01743 255300.

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom - Pig Week

Preston on the Weald Moors, Telford, TF6 6DJ














FREE, Family Ticket (2 adults & 3 children): £35

Contact 01952 677917.

Community Games - Blists Hill Victorian Town

Legges Way, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5DU

Join us at Blists Hill Victorian Town for our very own outdoor

Community Games on The Green. Cheer on competitors as

they take part in a range of quirky Victorian sports and games.

Community Games is inspired by London 2012 and part of the

Cultural Olympiad in the West Midlands. Contact provider for

costs. Contact 01952 433424.

28 - 29 July 2012


0 - 5 years

28 July 2012

3 - 12 years

28 July 2012

All ages

28 July 2012

All ages

29 July 2012

All ages

30 July 2012 and

1 August 2012

Olympic Family Fun Drop In Church Stretton

For families with children aged 0-5 years (older siblings

welcome). This event will be outdoors in Church Stretton. Free.

10am - 12noon Please contact Sure Start Children’s Centres

for details of where the event will take place.

Contact 01694 723465.

Pond Dipping at Park Hill Farm


Try your hand at pond dipping. Bring your wellies, BBQ

included. Suitable for children 3 -12 years old. Booking is

essential. Parent's must accompany children. £2.50 per person

including BBQ. 11am - 12.30pm

Contact 01630 652178.

Dudmaston Estate Fun Run

Quatt, near Bridgnorth, (Heath Farm), WV15 6QN

Beginning at Heath Farm come and discover our newly created

trail through the beautiful woodlands of Dudmaston Estate.

There will be a 5km fun run or walk or a 10km route for the

more dedicated runner. Sensible clothing and footwear

required. Booking advisable. All Tickets £10. 12:30 pm - 5pm

Contact 01746 780838.

All About Your Mosses

Fenn's, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses, Manor House/Moss Lane,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2PD

Join Pete Bowyer of Natural England on a walk around the

Mosses to celebrate International Bog Day & see some of the

creatures that thrive in this wetland of international importance.

This event must be booked in advance. Meet at the Manor

House Reserve Base, Whixall. Free. 2pm

Contact 0300 060 6000.

Children's Activity Days - 'Tremendous Trees'

Dudmaston Estate, Quatt, near Bridgnorth, WV15 6QN

Which one's the tallest? Which one's the widest? Go on the tree

themed trail around the garden and take part in some leafy

hands on activities. 12pm - 5pm. Normal Admission Charges

Apply - Per Item £0.50 (Craft Activity), Per Item £2 (trail)

Contact 01746 780866.


8 - 13 years

30 July 2012 -

3 August 2012

4 - 14 years

30 July 2012 -

3 August 2012

30 July 2012 -

3 August 2012

3 - 13 years

30 July 2012

All ages

Play in a Week presents Animal Tails

The Hive Music and Media Centre, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury,

SY1 1TE

Join Shropshire Youth Theatre for a series of workshops to

introduce theatre skills. Ever wondered how the leopard got his

spots? From the furry to the feathered, it's animal tails galore -

and you may even leave with a tail of your own! Whether you're

new to drama or want to improve existing talents, you will have

the chance to devise a new theatre piece, develop performance

ability and present your work to friends and family. 10.00 am -

3.30 pm. £75 for the full week. Contact 01743 234970.

Stoke City Multi Sports Coaching Course

Longslow Road Market Drayton TF9 3BA




take all sessions. Mini Kickers (4,5 & 6 year olds) 10am - 12

noon £3 per session. Full Course (7 - 14 year olds ) 10am - 3pm

£6 per session. Children will need a packed lunch.


I do like to be beside the seaside


A craft morning, based on the theme of the seaside. Including

art, cooking, and a few nice surprises! Booking is essential.

Contact provider for costs. 10am - 12 noon

Contact 01743 355159 or 01743 361120.

Purple Prickles and Poisonous Warts


Take part in a nut and spoon race, hunt the owls, pin the tail on

the fox and play 'Snakes and Ladders'. 1pm - 2.30pm. £4 per

child. Booking advised.

Contact 01588 674080.

All ages


All ages

0 - 10 years

0 - 10 years

31 July 2012

7, 14, 21, 28

August 2012

Myths and Legends

Chirk Castle Chirk Wrexham LL14 5AF

Discover the rich tradition of storytelling during the age of

dragons, brave knights and damsels in distress. Includes

interactive story sessions and other medieval activities. 11am -

4pm. Gates open: 10am Adult £10 (Full Castle), Adult £7.20

(Garden & Tower), Child £3.60 (Garden & Tower), Child £5 (Full

Castle), Family £18 (Garden & Tower), Family £25 (Full Castle)

Please see the main property page for open and closed days.

Contact 01691 777701.

Playbus - Ash Magna

Layby at the bungalows, Church Lane, Ash Magna, Near

Whitchurch







contact us. Free. 10am -12noon. Contact 07763 227482.

Playbus - Tilstock

Cross End, Prees, Whitchurch, SY13 2ER







contact us. Free. 1pm - 3pm. Contact 07763 227482.

National Playday - Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth, WV16 4HS

The Playday 2012 campaign is Get out and play!

The Get out and play! campaign is calling on everyone to help

make sure that children and young people across the UK have

the time, freedom and space to play outdoors. As well as

promoting children's right to play, the campaign is highlighting

that outdoor play is crucial for children's health, well-being and

happiness. Everyone is welcome at the Bridgnorth Playday, this

year to be held at Crown Meadow Playing Fields. Loads of

activities and entertainment for all the family, from baby play to

sports to art and crafts plus lots more - AND it’s all FREE!

11am - 3pm. Contact 01743 255071.

31 July 2012

31 July 2012

31 July 2012


All ages

6 - 10 years

0 - 4 years

0 - 11 years

31 July 2012

1 August 2012

1 August 2012

1 August 2012

0 - 4 years

1 August 2012

Autism West Midlands - Farms and Steam Railways

(Market Drayton)

Woore (nr Market Drayton), CW3 9RR

This is a busy working farm with excellent facilities for visitors.

Disabled toilets, hand washing, indoor space, place to make tea

& coffee. Bring a picnic. Activities on the day to include visiting

the animals, trailer rides, art & craft, walk in the woods. Children

get a chance to mix with others. Parents meet other families

and relax in a sympathetic atmosphere. Autism West Midlands

staff on hand to support and answer questions. This is a family

event for children on the autism spectrum and their families so

parents must remain with their children. Booking is essential.

11am - 3pm. Contact 07971 261334.

all FREE! 11am - 3pm. Contact 01743 255071.

Robin Hood Adventure Sessions


Shropshire, SY2 6AH

Make bows and arrows, have a go at fire lighting, pick magical

herbs and create potions. Booking is essential. £3 per child -

children must be accompanied by an adult. 1pm - 3pm.

Contact 01743 284280.




craft activity is included in the session. Free. 10.15am to 11am

Contact 01743 255300.

Story Lab Traditional Games Tournament at

Shawbury Library


Join us for a fun-packed traditional games tournament. Suitable

for children under 11 years. A Summer Reading Challenge

event. Free. 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

Contact 01743 255021.

Bookstart rhyme time at Market Drayton Library


Come and join in the rhymes, stories and songs for children

under 5. A Summer Reading Challenge event. Free.

Contact 01630 652105.


All ages

All ages

5+ years

0 - 10 years

1 August 2012

2 - 16 August 2012

2 August 2012

2 August 2012

National Playday – Gobowen

St.Martins Road, Oswestry, SY11 3JY

The Playday 2012 campaign is Get out and play! The Get out

and play! Campaign is calling on everyone to help make sure

that children and young people across the UK have the time,

freedom and space to play outdoors. As well as promoting

children's right to play, the campaign is highlighting that

outdoor play is crucial for children's health, well-being and

happiness. Everyone is welcome at the Oswestry Playday, this

year to be held at Gobowen Playing Field. Loads of activities

and entertainment for all the family, from baby play to sports to

art and crafts plus lots more - AND it’s all FREE! 1pm - 3.30pm

Contact 01743 255071.

Dragon Building

Chirk Castle Wrexham LL14 5AF

Make your own dragon puppet to take home and have

adventures with. 11am -4pm. Gates open: 10am Adult £10

(Full Castle), Adult £7.20 (Garden & Tower), Child £3.60

(Garden & Tower), Child £5 (Full Castle), Family £18

(Garden & Tower), Family £25 (Full Castle)

Contact 01691 777701.

Fabulous Folding


Simple paper folding to make fabulous flowers for greetings

cards, decorations or gift tags. Suitable for all ages from

5 years. Contact provider for costs. 10am - 12.30.

Booking essential

Contact 01743 355159.


Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13







contact us. Free. Waylands Road from 10am -12noon and

Sherrymill Hill Car Park from 1 - 3pm. Contact 07763 227482.


All ages

2 August 2012

7+ years

2 August 2012

All ages

All ages

2 August 2012

2 August 2012

Time Travellers Go ... Knights & Princesses

Stokesay Castle, Nr Craven Arms, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY7 9AH

Give that sword a whirl or put on your prettiest dress and head

back in time for activities on a medieval theme. Transform

yourself into a noble lord in squire training, and even try on

armour in our academy for budding knights and princesses.

£6 Adult, £5.40 concession, £3.60 Child 5-15, £15.60 family.

11am - 5pm. Contact 01588 672544.

Giants and Woodland Warriors

193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6AH

A story telling experience with a difference. Hear all about the

amazing history of the Wrekin Hill fort and the myths and

folklore that surrounds the Wrekin forest. A creative and fun

afternoon. Booking is essential. £1 per person. 1 pm - 2.30pm -

meet up in the Forest Glen car park. Contact 01743 284280.

Schools Out

Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6EX

More than 60 students, ranging in age from 7 to 16 will provide

a performance of musical theatre at Church Stretton School.

It will showcase what local children and young people have

achieved in workshops. Please contact provider for costs.

7.30pm. Contact 01694 722209.

National Playday - Shrewsbury

Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, SY3 7PY

The Playday 2012 campaign is Get out and play! The Get out

and play! campaign is calling on everyone to help make sure

that children and young people across the UK have the time,

freedom and space to play outdoors. As well as promoting

children's right to play, the campaign is highlighting that

outdoor play is crucial for children's health, well-being and

happiness. Everyone is welcome at the Shrewsbury Playday,

this year to be held at Rocke Street Recreation ground,

Belle Vue. Loads of activities and entertainment for all the

family, from baby play to sports to art and crafts plus lots

more AND it’s all FREE! 11am - 3pm.

Contact 01743 255071.

All ages


0 - 4 years

3 August 2012

0 - 4 years

3 August 2012

All ages

3 August 2012

4 - 10 August 2012



Stories, songs and rhymes for pre-school children.

A simple craft activity is included in the session. Free.

10.30am to 11.15am

Contact 01743 255300.

Bookstart story time at Bayston Hill Library


Stories, songs and rhymes for pre-school children.

A simple craft activity is included in the session. Free.

10.30am to 11.15am

Contact 01743 872412.

Autism West Midlands - Walks and picnics (Ellesmere)

Colemere, near Ellesmere, SY3 8HQ

Enjoy a gentle circular walk around one of Shropshire's

beautiful meres (approx 3km) bring a picnic, suitable

clothing/footwear including waterproofs and something to sit

on for the picnic. Footpath is suitable for pushchairs, dogs on

leads welcome. Events for different age groups. Children get a



hand to support and answer questions. This is a family event for

children on the autism spectrum and their families so parents

must remain with their children. Booking essential. 11am.

Contact 07989 682701.

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom - Meerkat Week
















Contact 01952 677917.


All ages

All ages

All ages

4 - 5 August 2012

4 August 2012

4 August 2012

Detective Weekend - Blists Hill Victorian Town

Legges Way Madeley Telford TF7 5DU

Are you an amateur sleuth and budding private detective? If so,

you can help Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve a

mysterious crime, which has taken place at Blists Hill Victorian

Town over the weekend of Saturday 04 and Sunday 05 August.

Try your hand at forensic science, taking fingerprints, printing

reward posters and matching plaster cast footprints to different

shoes. You can follow the trail of clues around the open-air

museum and put your powers of deduction to the test helping

the eccentric private detective and his side-kick to solve the

curious mystery of treasure stolen from the Earl of Craven’s

mansion. Holmes and Watson will be on hand during the

weekend to discuss the crime and talk about recent cases.

And this year Mrs Hudson, the intrepid duos housekeeper at

221b Baker Street in London’s West End, will be joining them

on their visit to darkest Shropshire; there will also be a hansom

cab to transport them around the town. Contact provider for

costs. Contact 01952 433424.

Mad Hatters Tea Party at Dorothy Clive Gardens

Willoughbridge, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 4EU

Children's garden games on the paddock. There is also a

children's play area adjacent to the tea room. Please contact

The Gardens for admission prices. Free for children under 19.

1pm - 4 pm

Contact 01630 647237.

Shropshire Wildlife Trust 50th Anniversary Open Day


A fun day to find out about us and what we do. Meet staff,

sheep and owls, find out about nature reserves and wildlife

gardening. Explore our under water cave, make an animal

mask and join our animal parade between 12 and 2pm.

There will also be a talk by David Lindo the Urban Birder and

demonstrations, a pizza oven, home-made cakes and live

music throughout the day. Free. 10am - 4pm

Contact 01743 284280.


All ages

All ages

All ages

All ages

4 August 2012

4 August 2012

4 August 2012

4 August 2012

5 August 2012

Outdoor Theatre "The Twits" - Attingham Park

National Trust, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4TP

Illyria Theatre perform Roald Dahl's The Twits. Watch the

popular Roald Dahl tale brought to life in front of the mansion.

Ticket prices will be confirmed nearer to the event. Booking

essential. 7pm – 9pm.

Contact 01743 708123.

Caldecott Club at Whitchurch Library


Story and craft session with a sporting theme.

For children under 9. Free. 10am to 11am

Contact 01948 662238.

Clun Carnival 2012

Carnival parade and then stalls and local produce in the

Castle Grounds. 9am - 5pm

Contact 01588 640541.

The Oswestry Show

Oswestry Showground, Park Hall, Oswestry, Shropshire,

SY11 4AS

Oswestry Show is held on the first Saturday in August every

year. A family day out this will be the 127th show. All visitors can

enjoy browsing through the stalls including the many food and

arts and crafts stalls. There will also be a chance for children

to handle the livestock including the lambs, calves and ponies.

There will also be horticultural displays or garden, cut flowers,

floral art, vegetables, wine, photography and children’s classes.

The showground open at 08.30 am and closes at 6pm. Please

contact provider for costs. Contact 01691 654771.

Shropshire Festival of Transport

Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF

2012 is the 50th Anniversary of the launch of the MGB, and this

year's Shropshire Festival of Transport will have a celebration of

the MGB at its core. There is an aerobatic display as the main

event, plus there will be helicopter displays and rides, a brass

band and the "Village green" - an area dedicated to craft stalls

and items to interest the whole family as well as car lovers. £7

per Adult, £4 per Child (over 2 and under 16 years), £20 Family

(2 adults, 3 children). 9.30am to 6pm. Contact 01743 851085.

Under 9 years


6 - 10 years

8 - 14 years

All ages

All ages

3 - 11 years

5 August 2012

6 - 10 August 2012

6 - 10 August 2012

6 - 8 August 2012

6 - 10 August 2012

Ecolympics at the Ercall


Shropshire, SY2 6AH - Meet up in the Forest Glen car park

Special woodland themed games to celebrate the London

Olympics. Friendly competition for all the family includes bug

hunt, pine cone throw, great tree climb and ugly bug relay.

Lots of laughs whilst having fun and exploring the woods.

Booking is essential. £1 per person - children must be

accompanied by an adult. 1pm - 3pm. Contact 01743 284280.

Viv Kelly School of Dance and Theatre - "On Stage"

Summer School

Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8FT

All 8 to 14 years olds who love dancing, singing, acting and

more... come along and show your skills and learn some new

ones too! Working together to create your own show;

performed at the end of the week in The Walker Theatre. 10am

to 4pm Monday-Thursday and 10am to 7 pm on Friday

£85 for the week. Contact 01743 281281.

Fire!


Create your own pizza to cook in our stone oven and enjoy

popcorn cooked on a campfire. From 1pm - 2.30pm.

£4 per child.

Contact 01588 674080.

Children's Activity Days - 'Wonderful Wildlife"

Dudmaston Estate Quatt near Bridgnorth WV15 6QN

Discover more about the wildlife that you can find on this estate

by going on a themed trail around the garden and take part in

some hands on activities. 12pm - 5pm Normal Admission

Charges Apply - Per Item £0.50 (Craft Activity), Per Item £2

(trail). Contact 01746 780866.

Prees Baptist Church Holiday Club

Church Street Prees SY13 2DQ

Various activities including outside games, quiz, stories,

singing, arts and crafts. For children aged 3 - 11 years.

Prees Baptist Church. From 9am - 12.30pm. Free

Contact 01948 840904.


4 - 10 years

6 August 2012

4 - 12 years

All ages

0 - 11 years

6 August 2012

7 August 2012

7 August 2012

0 - 4 years

7 August 2012

The Story Lab at Shrewsbury Library


Come and see what you can create in the library laboratory.

Join us for a fun-packed morning of stories, games, crafts and

much more. Suitable for children aged 4 to 10 years. A Summer

Reading Challenge event. Free. 10.30am to 11.30am

Contact 01743 255300.

Zumbatonic


Designed exclusively for children aged 4-12, Zumbatonic

classes are high-energy fitness-parties packed with specially

choreographed, child-friendly routines and all the music

children love, like hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia and more. Also

great for increasing focus and self-confidence. A totally fun

family experience. Booking is essential. Contact provider for

costs. 10:30am - 12 noon, 1pm - 2:30pm

Contact 01743 355159 or 01743 361120.

Summer Holiday Mini Tennis Camp at Hollies Tennis Club

Tarporley Road Whitchurch SY13 1LR

The course covers a range of skills including ball skills, racket

skills, movement, co-ordination and tennis activities. All ages

and abilities welcome. For details of the courses and to book a

place please contact the club. £13 non-members and £10

members. Booking essential

Contact 01948 663600.

Story Lab at Pontesbury Library

Bogey Lane, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 0TD

Join intrepid Victorian adventurer Julius Drake (aka storyteller

Fran O'Boyle) for a morning of tales of daring do! Free. 11pm.

Contact 01743 791171.

Bookstart rhyme time at Wem Library

High Street, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AA

Rhymes, stories and songs old and new. Suitable for children


2.15pm to 2.45pm

Contact 01939 236993.


5 - 16 years

0 - 4 years

3 - 10 years

4 - 10 years

8 August 2012

8 August 2012

8 August 2012

8 August 2012

0 - 4 years

8 August 2012

11 - 16 years

9 August 2012

Wyre Wednesday - Forest Survival

Natural England

Wyre Forest Visitor Centre, Callow Hill, Kidderminster,

Worcestershire, DY14 9XQ

Can you survive in the forest? Join us for a day full of den

building, fire lighting and other survival activities - all deep in

the forest. £3 per child. 11am - 2pm

Contact 07595 647709.





Contact 01743 255300.

Wind in the Willows


Be inspired by Kenneth Grahame's story of riverbank wildlife.

Make Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad from recycled materials

and play out some of their most reckless adventures. Booking

essential. £3 per child, children must be accompanied by an

adult. 10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30 pm - 3.30pm

Contact 01743 284280.

Olympic crafts at Market Drayton Library


Come along and create your own Olympic themed crafts.

Suitable for children 4 to 10 years. Free. 10am to 11am.

Contact 01630 652105.

Bookstart rhyme time at Shawbury Library

Parish Hall, Church Road, Shawbury, Shrewsbury, SY4 4NH

Rhymes, songs and stories for under 5s. Free. 1.30pm to 2pm

Contact 01743 250021.

'All In' STA Rockhopper Swimming - Much Wenlock

Farley Road Much Wenlock TF13 6NB



additional needs. Thursdays 6.30pm-7pm. Contact provider

for costs. Contact 01952 727629.


All ages

0 - 5 years

0 - 11 years

0 - 3 years

0 - 11 years

9 August 2012

9 August 2012

9 August 2012

9 August 2012

9 August 2012

Dudmaston Estate - Summer Bird Walk and Talk

Quatt, near Bridgnorth, WV15 6QN

The season has changed once again and so will our woodland

visitors, binoculars at the ready. Come and see what you can

spot in the woods and on our lakes. 10am - 1pm. All Tickets £5.

Booking essential. Meet at the Mose Basecamp just off the

A458. Contact 01746 780838.

Olympic Activity Walk at Rockspring Community Centre

The Rockspring Community Centre, Ludlow

For families with children aged 0-5 years (older siblings

welcome). Bring your own picnic and join the fun. Free.

10.30am - 12.30pm

Contact 01694 723465.

Wildlife explorers

Natural England, Callow Hill Rock, Kidderminster,


Meet some of the wonderful creatures that live in the forest!

Catch butterflies, hunt for bugs and get creative with some

wildlife crafts. £3 per child.

11am - 2pm. Contact 07595 647709.

Bookstart rhyme time at the Library at the Lantern,

Shrewsbury


SY1 4NG

Rhymes and songs for 0 to 3 year olds. Free. 10.30am - 11am

Contact 01743 210810.

The Story Lab at Bayston Hill Library


Come and see what you can create in the library laboratory.

Join us for a fun-packed morning of stories, games, crafts and

much more. Free. 10.30am - 11.30am

Contact 01743 872142.


All ages

All ages

Under 9 years

5 - 12 years

9 August 2012

9 August 2012

9 August 2012

9 August 2012

Time Travellers Go... Gruesome

English Heritage, Stokesay Castle

Nr Craven Arms', Ludlow, Shropshire, SY7 9AH

Can you stomach the more gruesome side of history? Not for

the faint-hearted, take a journey into the horrors of ghastly

punishments and terrifying tales from days gone by. Ticket

price includes entry to event & Stokesay Castle. Adults, £6;

Child 5-15 years £3.60; Concession £5.40; Family £15.60.

11am - 5pm. Contact 01588 672544.

Autism West Midlands - Walks and picnics (Stiperstones)

Stiperstones, South Shropshire, SY5 0NG

We will use the easy access trail which is a short walk suitable

for pushchairs/mobility scooters, with wind up sound boxes

and tactile maps along the way (approx 1.5km). We can extend

the walk for those who want more of a challenge on rocky

terrain. Bring a picnic, suitable clothing/footwear including

waterproofs and something to sit on for the picnic. Dogs on

leads welcome. Events for different age groups. Children get a



hand to support and answer questions. This is a family event

for children on the autism spectrum and their families so

parents must remain with their children. Booking essential.

Please contact provider for costs. Meet at 11.30am.

Contact 07989 682701.

Bookstart rhyme time at Whitchurch Library


Rhymes and songs for pre-school children. Craft session

included. Suitable for children under 9. Free. 10am to 11am

Contact 01948 662238.

Mini Bug Hunt at Park Hill Farm


Mini bug hunt and pollinator survey. Hunt for insect’s flowers,

count and photograph them. BBQ included. Suitable for

children 5 -12 years old. Booking is essential. Parents must

accompany children. £2.50 per person including BBQ. 11am -

12.30pm. Contact 01630 652178.


All ages

All ages

All ages

All ages

10 - 11 August 2012

10 - 12 August 2012

10 August 2012

10 August 2012

125th Shrewsbury Flower Show

Shrewsbury, SY1 1RN

This year on the 10th & 11th August Shrewsbury Flower Show,

The World's Longest Running Flower Show, will be celebrating

its 125th year. With appearances from James Martin,

Oysterband, Chris Beardshaw, over three millions blooms,

hundreds of trade stands and 12 hours of arena activity, it

promises to be our best Show ever! Contact provider for costs.

Contact 01743 234050.

Farmer Phil's Festival 2012

Nr Gatten Farm, Ratlinghope, Shrewsbury SY5 0SN

The 14th Annual family friendly music festival. Two days of

music, good food and fun, trade stall and children's play area.

Times vary - please check the website for the line-up and costs

Contact www.farmerphilsfestival.co.uk

Nature Play Day and Picnic


Bring a picnic and join us for a jam-packed day for the whole

family. Find out fun games and activities that you can play

outside in your local green space, woodland or in the back

garden. Discover free and easy ways to enjoy nature all year

round. Booking is essential. £4 per child - children must be

accompanied by an adult. 10am - 2 pm

Contact 01743 284280.


Welshpool

Relaxing fun on the canal with the Heulwen Trust. Bring a

packed lunch and raincoat. Book early to avoid




to be signed and returned so early booking necessary. Events

for different age groups. Children get a chance to mix with

others. Parents meet other families and relax in a sympathetic

atmosphere. Autism West Midlands staff on hand to support

and answer questions. Donations to the trust on the day will

be welcomed. Contact 07500 885137.

0 - 10 years


All ages

3 - 11 years

0 - 10 years

11 - 17 August 2012

13 - 17 August 2012

14 August 2012

14 August 2012

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom - Fox Week








cheer and shout for our Sheep Steeplechasers, Galloping Goats

while they fight for the finishing line, you might even win an

illustrious Sheep Race Winners Rosette. Hoo Farm has an indoor

and outdoor play and picnic area, two Gift Shops, the Hungry

Shepherd Coffee Shop and plenty of undercover areas which

means that the weather is not a problem! Adults: £7.75, Senior:

£7.25, Children (2 to 14 yrs): £7.25, Under 2 years: FREE, Family

Ticket (2 adults & 3 children): £35. Contact 01952 677917.

Hogweed's School of Magic


An invitation for young witches and wizards to brush up on

their disappearing, communication and potion making skills.

Suitable for 3 to 11 year olds. 1pm - 2.30pm. Contact provider

for costs. Booking advised. Contact 01588 674080.

Playbus - Calverhall (Car Park Opposite The Jack Inn)

Calverhall, Near Whitchurch, SY13







contact us. Free. 10am - 12noon. Contact 07763227482.

Playbus - Prees

Prees Recreation Cricket Club, Brades Road, Prees,

Shropshire, SY13 2DX







contact us. Free. 1pm - 3pm. Contact 07763227482.

All ages


8 - 13 years

14 August 2012

4 - 11 years

8 - 13 years

All ages

14 August 2012

15 August 2012

15 August 2012

15 August 2012

Summer Animation Workshop


SY1 1TE

Explore digital and stop-frame techniques to create an

animation in a day. Produce your own plasticine characters and

colourful sets. Contact provider for costs. 10am - 3.30pm

Contact 01743 234970.

Olympic crafts at Wem Library

Wem Library, Wem, Shrewsbury, SY4 5AA

Come along and create your own Olympic theme crafts.

Suitable for children 4 to 11 years. A Summer Reading

Challenge event. Free. 2.15pm - 3pm

Contact 01939 236993.

Eco Fashion Workshop


SY1 1TE

Spend the day with a fashion designer to create stunning

pieces of textile art with recycled materials. Learn different ways

to customise your old clothes and fabric items. Make stylish

home and fashion accessories. Contact to book a place.

£17.50. 10am - 3.30pm. Contact 01743 234970.

Bog Safari - Fenn's Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses

Fenn's, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses, Manor House/Whixall

Lane, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2PD

Put your detective skills to the test & explore the Reserve to see

what creepy crawlies we can find. Try your hand at pond

dipping: make a model of your favourite bug & wildlife home for

your garden. Meet at the Manor House Reserve Base, Whixall.

Booking is essential. Free. 10am - 2pm

Contact 0300 060 6000.

Minibeast Madness


Bug-hunting, pond dipping, craft and other activities - a family

afternoon of biodiversity fun, plus - meet the grazing cattle.

Meet at Greenfields nature reserve (off Greenfields Rise).

Parking available in the Country Park car park. Suitable clothing

required. Booking is essential. Free event - children must be

accompanied by an adult. 2pm - 4pm. Contact 01743 284280.


All ages

15 August 2012

5 - 16 years

15 August 2012

5 - 16 years

15 August 2012

0 - 4 years

15 August 2012

Under 10 years

15 August 2012

Let's Get Messy with Nature


Dig out an old t-shirt and come along for paint splatting and leaf

printing. Work on a big canvas and make smaller pictures to

take home. Booking is essential. £3 per child - children must

be accompanied by an adult. 10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm -

3.30pm. Contact 01743 284280.

Bog safari

Natural England, Manor House Reserve Base, Whixall,

SY13 2PD

Put your detective skills to the test and explore the Reserve to

see what creepy crawlies can be found. Try your hand at pond

dipping, make a model of your favourite bug and a wildlife

home for your garden! Booking required. Free. 10am - 2pm

Contact 01948 880362.

Wyre Wednesday - Bushcraft

Natural England, Callow Hill Rock, Kidderminster,


Learn some bushcraft skills and put them to the test in a

bushcraft challenge. Suitable clothing and appropriate footwear

essential. £3 per child. 11am - 2pm. Contact 07595 647709.

Bookstart story time at Shrewsbury Library.



craft activity is included in the session. Free. 10.15am - 11am.

Contact 01743 255300.

Autism West Midlands - Cookery workshop

Meadow Farm Way, Sundorne, Shrewsbury, SY1 4NG

This activity is for children under 10yrs and their siblings. A

cookery demonstration followed by hands on 'no-bake cookery'

to take home. Events for different age groups. Children get a

chance to mix with others. Parents meet other families and

relax in a sympathetic atmosphere. Autism West Midlands staff

on hand to support and answer questions. This is a family

event for children on the autism spectrum and their families

so parents must remain with their children. Small charge for

ingredients. Early booking for this activity is essential. 3.30pm -

5.30pm. Contact 07500 885137.

All ages


0 - 4 years

3 - 12 years

3 - 13 years

5 - 13 years

15 August 2012

15 August 2012

15 August 2012

15 August 2012

All ages

16 August 2012

16 August 2012

Bookstart rhyme time at Market Drayton Library


Come and join in the rhymes, stories and songs for children


10am to 10.30am.

Contact 01630 652105.

Pond Dipping at Park Hill Farm


Try your hand at pond dipping. Bring your wellies, BBQ

included. Suitable for children 3 -12 years old. Booking is

essential. Parents must accompany children. £2.50 per person

including BBQ. 11am - 12.30pm. Contact 01630 652178.

Greetings!


Learn how to make a variety of pop-up greetings cards.

Lots of ideas for cards and gift boxes. Booking is essential.

Contact provider for costs. 10am - 12:30pm

Contact 01743 355159 or 01743 361120.

Let's Crochet!


Learn how to make a simple flower to decorate a hat or coat

or to make into a brooch! No experience necessary. Booking

is essential. Contact provider for costs. 1:30pm- 4pm

Contact 01743 355159 or 01743 361120.


Quatt, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV15 6QN




Basecamp just off the A458. 10am - 1pm. Child - £5. Booking

essential. Contact 01746 780838.


Quatt near Bridgnorth Shropshire WV15 6QN




Basecamp just off the A458. 10am - 1pm. Child - £5. Booking

essential. Contact 01746 780838.


0 - 10 years

0 - 4 years

4 - 11 years

All ages

16 August 2012

16 August 2012

16 August 2012

16 August 2012

5+ years

16 August 2012


Near Whitchurch, SY13







contact us. Free. Manor Place from 10am -12noon and

The Village Hall from 1 - 3pm. Contact 07763227482.

Bookstart rhyme time at Bayston Hill Library


Rhymes and songs for 0 to 3 year olds. Free.

2pm to 2.30pm

Contact 01743 872412.

Olympic Dream at Whitchurch Library


Come along and share Jane's Olympic experiences.

Free. 10.30am to 11.30am

Contact 01948 662238.

Time Travellers Go... Myths and Legends

English Heritage, Stokesay Castle, Near Craven Arms,

Ludlow, Shropshire, SY7 9AH

Discover a whole range of myths and legends, from St George

to King Arthur. Magical stories, games and hands on activities.

Adult £6; Child 5-15 years £3.60; Concession £5.40; Family

£15.60. 11am - 5pm. Contact 01588 672544.

"Foxtails" - with Milly Jackdaw storytelling

The Hive Music and Media Centre, 5 Belmont,

Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE

Foxtails is a musical and storytelling performance by Milly

Jackdaw. The animals come to life and conjure imaginary

worlds, weaving tales of magical missions, shape-shifting and

trickery. Join us for a fox trotting gallivant through three foxy

tales. Booking is essential. £6 adults, £5 children. 2pm.

Contact 01743 234970.

All ages


All ages

17 - 19 August 2012

3 - 10 years

17 August 2012

All ages

17 August 2012

4 - 11 years

17 August 2012

17 August 2012

V Festival 2012

Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard, TF11 8LE

The nationally acclaimed rock and pop festival runs over two

days with over 100 live acts due to appear. Campers will be

arriving on Friday and departing on Monday.

Contact 01952 852100.

Leaping Lizards


Make lizards and other rainforest reptiles from recycled

materials. Booking is essential. £3 per child - children must be

accompanied by an adult 10.30am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm -

3.30pm. Contact 01743 284280.

Family Bushcraft and Survival Skills


Would you survive in the woods? Learn how to make a shelter,

watch how to make a friction fire and discover skills needed to

live in the woods. Meet up at the Forest Glen car park. Booking

is essential. £1 per person - children must be accompanied by

an adult. 2pm - 4pm. Contact 01743 284280.

Sporting Glory at Whitchurch Library


Craft session with local textile artist Sue Edwards. Free.

10am to 11.30am.

Contact 01948 662238.

Autism West Midlands - Spaceguard Centre

Spaceguard Centre, near Knighton, LD7 1LW

A special trip to visit the largest telescope in Wales, with a 1.5hr

guided tour of the facility. This will be a daytime visit, so we

won't be able to see live images using telescopes however

there are plenty of astronomy related activities to enjoy. Our

group will have sole access to the Centre during the tour.

Events for different age groups. Children get a chance to mix

with others. Parents meet other families and relax in a


to support and answer questions. This is a family event for

children on the autism spectrum and their families so parents

must remain with their children. Early booking for this activity is

essential. Adults - £6, Children under 15 - £3. Meet at 1.30pm

(The tour will start at 2.00pm). Contact 07989 682701.


All ages

All ages

All ages

All ages

18 - 24 August 2012

18 August 2012

18 August 2012

18 August 2012

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom - Reptile Week
















Contact 01952 677917.

Moreton Say Flower & Produce Show & Annual Pool Picnic

Longslow Farm, Longslow, Market Drayton, TF9 3QY

Entries for the show at Clive Hall between 9am & 12 noon.

The show opens 5pm & Picnic & Trophies 6pm. 50p per

exhibit, children's class 20p per exhibit.

Contact 01630 638626.

Ellesmere Flower & Produce Show

Ellesmere & District Gardeners Club, Scotland Street,

Ellesmere, SY12 0EG

Flower and Produce show with 99 Classes including a

Junior Class. 15 trophies to be presented. Floral displays are

on display in Ellesmere and the annual Ellesmere Flower &

Produce show will be held on 18th August at 2pm in the

Market Hall. Also - trade stands, refreshments and prize draw.

Admission is 50p for adults and 10p for children. 2pm

Contact 01691 622905.

Teddy Bears Picnic at Dorothy Clive Gardens

Willoughbridge, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 4EU

Teddy Bears Picnic. All children who bring a teddy bear are

admitted for free. There is also a children's play area adjacent

to the tea room. Please contact provider for costs. 1pm - 4pm

Contact 01630 647237.


All ages

All ages

All ages

All ages

0 - 3 years

18 August 2012

18 August 2012

18 August 2012

20 August 2012

20 - 24 August 2012

Minsterley Show

5 miles south west of Shrewsbury on A488 Shrewsbury

to Bishops Castle, SY5 8HX

Shropshire's oldest one day agricultural show, a great day out

for all the family. Please contact provider for further information.

Contact www.minsterleyshow.org.uk

Hodnet & District Garden Club 30th Annual

Horticultural Show

Drayton Road, Hodnet, Shropshire,TF9 3NF

Annual show featuring a variety of categories including

vegetables, fruit, flowers and domestic. £1 includes

refreshment. Open to the public from 2pm

Contact 01952 550869.

Stoke City Pure Football

Newcastle Road, Market Drayton, TF9 1HF




take all session. Mini Kickers (4,5 & 6 year olds) 10am - 12 noon

£3 per session. Full Course (7 - 14 year olds ) 10am - 3pm £6

per session. Booking essential. Children will need a packed

lunch. Contact 01782 592252.

Purple Prickles and Poisonous Warts


Take part in a nut and spoon race, hunt the owls, pin the tail

on the fox and play 'Snakes and Ladders'. 1pm - 2.30pm.

£4 per child. Booking advised.

Contact 01588 674080.

Bookstart rhyme time at Shrewsbury Library


Rhymes and songs for 0 to 3 year olds. Free.

2pm to 2.30pm

Contact 01743 255300.

0 - 10 years


All ages

0 - 10 years

0 - 10 years

20 August 2012

21 August 2012

21 August 2012

21 August 2012


Welshpool

Relaxing fun on the canal with the Heulwen Trust. Bring a

packed lunch and raincoat. Book early to avoid




to be signed and returned so early booking necessary.

Events for different age groups. Children get a chance to mix

with others. Parents meet other families and relax in a


to support and answer questions. Early booking for this activity

is essential. Donations to the trust on the day will be welcomed.

Contact 07500 885137.

Playbus - Tilstock

Cross End, Prees, Whitchurch, SY13 2ER







contact us. Free. Meet by Tilstock Primary School from 1 - 3pm.

Contact 07763227482.

Playbus - Ash Magna

Church Lane, Ash Magna, Near Whitchurch







contact us. Free. Layby at the bungalows from 10am -12noon.

Music Making and Songwriting Workshop

The Hive Music and Media Centre, 5 Belmont,

Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE

Spend the day working with professional musicians. Write your

own songs inspired by your favourite music styles and artists.

Compose original music tracks, in groups or solo. Booking is

essential. £17.50. 10am - 3.30pm. Contact 01743 234970.

All ages


7 - 11 years

All ages

6 - 10 years

2 - 6 years

0 - 4 years

21 August 2012

22, 23 & 24

August 2012

22 August 2012

21 August 2012

22 August 2012

22 August 2012

Picture This at Whitchurch Library


Use your favourite picture or object to create a story with the

help of our local Writers Group. Free. 10am - 11.30am

Contact 01948 662238.

Summer Holiday Mini Tennis Camp at Hollies Tennis Club

Tarporley Road Whitchurch SY13 1LR

The course covers a range of skills including ball skills, racket

skills, movement, co-ordination and tennis activities. All ages

and abilities welcome. £13 non-members and £10 members.

Booking is required.

Contact 01948 663600.

Nature Detectives


Take a bug pot, magnifying glass and bug tickler and discover

weird and wonderful creatures that lurk in the undergrowth.

Booking is essential. £2.50 per child - children must be

accompanied by an adult. 2.30pm - 4pm.

Contact 01743 284280.

Elves and Fairies


Do you know who lives among the flowers and plants in our

beautiful walled garden? Come and find out about the

creatures that tend the garden and protect the bird food from

the squirrels. Booking is essential. £2.50 per child - children

must be accompanied by an adult. 12pm - 1.30pm

Contact 01743 284280.





Contact 01743 255300.

Dragonflies and Bugs Day

National Trust, Chalet Pavillion, Cardingmill Valley, Church

Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6JG

See what creepy crawlies you can discover on a dragonfly walk

and bug hunt. Take your wellies. Booking not needed. Free.

11am - 2pm. Contact 01694 725000.


6 - 10 years

8 - 14 years

7+ years

22 August 2012

22 August 2012

22 August 2012

0 - 11 years

23 August 2012

Story Lab Story Time at Shawbury Library


Join us for half an hour of science themed stories. Suitable for

children 6 to 10 years. A Summer Reading Challenge event.

Free. 2.30pm to 3pm

Contact 01743 255021.

Story Lab creative writing session at Market Drayton

Library


Join Market Drayton Writers and see what you can create in the

Story Lab. Suitable for children 8 to 14 years. A Summer

Reading Challenge event. Free. 10am to 11am.

Contact 01630 652105.

Autism West Midlands - Photography workshops

Near Atcham, Shrewsbury, SY4 4TP

Workshop for children of a younger age/ability (minimum age

7 years) Choice of morning or afternoon sessions. Children will

make photograms using light sensitive photographic paper and

will create decorated pictures or greeting cards. Children get a



hand to support and answer questions. These activities are for

children with on the autism spectrum and their families.

Booking is essential. £3.50 per child/young person.

Contact 07971 261334.


Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13







contact us. Free. Waylands Road from 10am -12noon and

Sherrymill Hill Car Park from 1 - 3pm.

Contact 077632 27482.


3+ years

All ages

0 - 4 years

5 - 15 years

23 August 2012

23 August 2012

23 August 2012

23 August 2012

The Ugly Duckling with Sea Legs Puppet Theatre


SY1 1TE

Float downstream with the Story Man, in Sea Legs Puppet

Theatre's gentle, musical adaptation of Hans Christian

Anderson's classic tale of belonging and identity. Meet a host

of colourful characters, set on the banks of an enchanting river.

Brilliant storytelling, fantastic puppets and a delightful new

musical score make this a must-see show for little ones and

their families. Booking is essential. £6 adults, £5 children. 2pm

Contact 01743 234970.

Pond Dipping

Natural England, Stiperstones, Shropshire, SY5 0NG

Wildlife games and activities for all the family. Warm waterproof

clothing and sturdy footwear must be worn. Maximum of 3

children per adult. £1 per child. 11am - 3pm

Contact 01743 792294.

Bookstart story time at the Library at the Lantern,

Shrewsbury


SY1 4NG


craft activity is included in the session. Free. 10.30am - 11.15am

Contact 01743 210810.

Time Travellers Go ... Heroes & Villains

English Heritage, Stokesay Castle, Nr Craven Arms,

Ludlow, Shropshire, SY7 9AH

Could you be a fearsome highwayman? Your training starts

here! Take part in a thrilling musket drill, listen to the myths and

legends surrounding our favourite rogues and plan your own

ambush! Adult £6; Child 5-15 £3.60; Concession £5.40;

Family £15.60. 11am - 5pm.

Contact 01588 672544.

3 - 10 years


All ages

All ages

All ages

All ages

23 August 2012

24 August -

2 September 2012

24 August 2012

24 August 2012

24 August 2012

Ugly Bugs Ball


'Come on let's crawl to the Ugly Bugs Ball.'

All creepy crawlies, beautiful butterflies, caterpillars, ladybirds

and dragonflies are invited to a day of quizzes, trails,

storytelling, fancy dress parade and other fun activities.

Free entry for all children in costume. Gates open: 10am

Adult £10 (Full Castle), Adult £7.20 (Garden & Tower), Child

£3.60 (Garden & Tower), Child £5 (Full Castle), Family £18

(Garden & Tower), Family £25 (Full Castle). 11am - 6pm

Contact 01691 777701 or 0800 8424642.

Bridgnorth Music and Arts Festival 2012

Now in its 7th year Bridgnorth Music and Arts Festival offers

10 Days, 20 Venues, 100's of Artists. A main event in the High

Street on the Sunday before August bank holiday Monday, an

event on the Quayside on bank holiday Monday and an event

in the Castle grounds on the following Saturday. Plus loads of

events happening at venues all around the area. Contact

provider for costs. Contact www.bridgnorthmusicfest.com

Bat Walk - Fenn's, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses

Natural England, Whixall, Shropshire, SY13 2PD

An evening bat walk with John Morgan and the Shropshire

Bat Group to see and hear which species of these unique

mammals occur on the Mosses. Booking is essential. Meet

at the Worlds End Car Park, Whixall. Bring a torch and your

insect repellent! Booking is essential. Free. 8pm. Meet at the

Worlds End Car Park. Contact 01948 880362.

Dudmaston Estate - Summer Bird Walk and Talk

Quatt, near Bridgnorth, WV15 6QN

The season has changed once again and so will our woodland

visitors, binoculars at the ready? Come and see what you can

spot in the woods and on our lakes. 10am - 1pm. All Tickets £5.

Booking essential. Meet at the Mose Basecamp just off the

A458. Contact 01746 780838.

Dragonflies and Damselflies


Fly into action and create some wonderful winged insects from

recycled materials. Booking is essential. £3 per child - children

must be accompanied by an adult. 10.30am - 12.30pm or

1.30pm - 3.30pm. Contact 01743 284280.

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