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Country Hotel of the Year “"César” Award.

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Rural Retreat of the Year Award.

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Most Excellent Value Hotel Award.

Events in Shropshire

National Trust Properties

Powis Castle, Erdigg House, Chirk Castle, Attingham and Bodnant Gardens all open in March for the rest of the season. All are a day out each!!

Success Stories from The Mosses slideshow

Date: From: 11th March 2008
  To: 11th March 2008
Open Times: Open: 19:00

Description: An illustrated talk with Joan Daniels of Natural England, a catch up on the Reserve’s last 16 years. To be held at the North East Wales Institute as part of the Wrexham Science Festival. Free refreshments. (no need to book).

Phone: 01743 282000 Email:

Family Fun Day

Date: From: 21st March 2008
  To: 24th March 2008
Open Times: Open: 11:00
  Close: 17:30
  • Powis Castle
  • Welshpool
  • Powys
  • SY21 8RF

Description: The annual Easter trail in the garden. Normal admission price plus £1.50. 

Phone: 01938 551929 Email:

National 'B' Hill Climb events

Date: From: 5th April 2008
  To: 6th April 2008
  • Loton Park
  • Alberbury
  • Shrewsbury
  • Shropshire
  • SY5 9AG

Description: Loton Park is located on the B4393 in Alberbury, 8 miles NW of Shrewsbury.One of the busiest and most challenging hillclimbs in the UK and is a test of both car and driver. Excellent viewing facilities.

Phone: 01902 896699 Web: www.hdlcc.com

Easter Eggstravaganza - Hawkstone Historic Park & Follies

Date: From: 21st March 2008
  To: 6th April 2008
  • Weston Under Redcastle
  • Shrewsbury
  • SY4 5UY

Description: Hunt down the clues through Hawkstone Park Follies to win a chocolately suprise! Discover the magical Easter Grotto and costumed characters. Entrance fees apply.

Phone: 01948 841700 Email:

Web: www.hawkstone.co.uk

An Evening at the Opera

Date: From: 12th April 2008
  To: 12th April 2008
Open Times: Open: 19:30
  Close: 21:30
Prices: Adult: £6.00
  Child: £1.00
  Concession: £4.00
  • Holy Trinity Church
  • Salop Rd/Roft Street
  • Oswestry
  • Shropshire

Description: Following last Spring's concert of Ballet music, this time it is the turn of Opera. Philippa Dearsley heads a cast of soloists and choir. Tickets from Oswestry Heritage Centre on 01691 662753 or members.

Phone: 01691 661766 Email:

Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival

Date: From: 18th April 2008
  To: 20th April 2008
Open Times: Open: 10:00
  Close: 14:00
  • Shrewsbury Visitor Information Centre
  • The Square
  • Shrewsbury
  • Shropshire
  • SY1 1LH

Description: Cartoonists & caricaturists let loose in the streets of Shrewsbury with workshops, exhibitions and entertainment taking place in various venues throughout the town.

Phone: 01743 281200 Email:

Web: www.shrewsburycartoonfestival.com

Birds of the Mosses Walk

Date: From: 27th April 2008
  To: 27th April 2008
Open Times: Open: 13:30

Description: An afternoon walk on the Mosses with Estelle Hughes and Eric Marsh, volunteers for Natural England, to observe some of the Reserve’s bird species that now thrive on the Mosses. Meet at Manor House NNR Base, Whixall.

Phone: 01743 282000 Email:

Web: www.naturalengland.org.uk

Shrewsbury Regatta

Date: From: 10th May 2008
  To: 11th May 2008
Open Times: Open: 10:00
  Close: 18:00
  • Contact: Shrewsbury Visitor Information Centre
  • The Music Hall
  • Shrewsbury
  • Shropshire
  • SY1 1LH

Description: The Shrewsbury Regatta takes place on the River Severn.

Phone: 01743 281200 Email:

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