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Shropshire's Biggest Contemporary Craft and Fine Food Fair

29th July 2010 | Shropshire's Biggest Contemporary Craft and Fine Food Fair

After a hugely successful event in 2009, The Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust and The Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft are bringing together a truly inspirational mix of some of the finest craftspeople from the region for the Guild’s prestigious annual flagship exhibition, ‘Gorgeous’, over the weekend of October 9th and 10th. Read More...

Dance takes guests back to Battle of Britain era

23rd July 2010 | Dance takes guests back to Battle of Britain era

Members of the public are invited to join the Aerospace Museum Society’s popular 1940’s Hangar Dance at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford on Saturday 18th September 2010 at 7pm. Read More...

New Season of Evening Events at Museum of the Gorge

23rd July 2010 | New Season of Evening Events at Museum of the Gorge

Professional Production Company to Perform Murder Mystery Play during August and September Read More...

Summer in Ironbridge

8th July 2010 | Summer in Ironbridge

A whole host of events are taking place in Ironbridge this Summer to keep everyone entertained Read More...

Last Chance to help Blists Hill Victorian Town win £100,000

16th June 2010 | Last Chance to help Blists Hill Victorian Town win £100,000

Blists Hill Victorian Town in Ironbridge has got just a few days left to beat off stiff competition to win £100,000. It is one of only four museums in the country shortlisted to win the prestigious Art Fund Prize. The Museum is encouraging people to get on line and vote as soon as possible as the voting closes at 5pm on Friday 18th June

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Red Arrows to fly at RAF Cosford Air Show on 13th June

11th June 2010 | Red Arrows to fly at RAF Cosford Air Show on 13th June

The Team has been able to complete the revised training schedule and has now been given the Public Display Authority required to enable them to perform their display at Air Shows this year Read More...

More exhibitors than ever at Ellesmere Food & Drink Festival

9th June 2010 | More exhibitors than ever at Ellesmere Food & Drink Festival

Ellesmere will be holding its 4th annual food and drink festival over the weekend of 19th and 20th of June and organiser Lincoln McMullan, Chairman of the Ellesmere Chamber of Commerce has expressed his delight that over 45 exhibitors have already registered to attend. Read More...

Armed Forces’ Day For All 3 Services

2nd June 2010 | Armed Forces’ Day For All 3 Services

Saturday 26th June 2010 - 10.30am – 3pm - All guests must pre-register

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Horsing About In Ironbridge Gorge

2nd June 2010 | Horsing About In Ironbridge Gorge

On Saturday, 12 June Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge will stage a special event to demonstrate the important role played by horses in daily life over a hundred years ago. Around ten horses across a range of breeds and sizes will be on show, some wearing traditional harness while others will be highly decorated as they would have appeared on high days and holidays. Read More...

Blists Hill Victorian Town Short-Listed for £100,000

14th May 2010 | Blists Hill Victorian Town Short-Listed for £100,000

Blists Hill Victorian Town, one of ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums, is one of four institutions short-listed for the £100,000 Art Fund Prize, the UK’s largest single arts prize.

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Comet to feature on BBC’s ‘The One Show’

29th April 2010 | Comet to feature on BBC’s ‘The One Show’

The de Havilland Comet was the world’s first jet airliner. The Comet 1, an early example which is on display at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, will appear in a special feature on BBC 1's ‘The One Show’ on 4th May at 7.00pm, covering the short but historic service of the aircraft. Read More...

Blists Hill Victorian Town Wins National Enjoy England Silver Award

26th April 2010 | Blists Hill Victorian Town Wins National Enjoy England Silver Award

The redeveloped Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire has won a coveted Silver Award in the Large Visitor Attraction category of the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2010. Read More...

The Shropshire Hills Shuttles start up on Saturday 3rd April 2010

29th March 2010 | The Shropshire Hills Shuttles start up on Saturday 3rd April 2010

The Shuttles are 16-seater mini-buses which provide easy access into the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for walking, sightseeing, pub lunches, picnics and more. Two Shuttle circuits enable you to explore two very distinctive parts of the Shropshire Hills. Read More...

<p>Shropshire Tourism Member Business to feature on BBC One’s Country Tracks</p>

19th March 2010 |

Shropshire Tourism Member Business to feature on BBC One’s Country Tracks

A unique Shropshire business, Hawks on Walks, that gives people the opportunity to walk through the countryside and become a falconer for the morning, has been chosen to feature on BBC One’s Country Tracks.

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Blists Hill Victorian Town Joins National Museums at Night Campaign

3rd March 2010 | Blists Hill Victorian Town Joins National Museums at Night Campaign

On Saturday 15th May, Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge in Shropshire is taking part in the national Museums at Night campaign, when cultural and historic attractions across the country will open their doors to visitors after dark Read More...

Easter fun in the Ironbridge Gorge

1st March 2010 | Easter fun in the Ironbridge Gorge

Have a go at Egg dancing, Hunt the chick and make 'flapping birds', easter themed tile and china painting. Make a weekend of it and stay in one of Shropshire's exclusive hotels at a special discounted rate.

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Marmalade Champions of the World!

24th February 2010 | Marmalade Champions of the World!

Ludlow Food Centre in Shropshire has defended its title as one of the best marmalade makers in the world. Read More...

Shropshire attraction and event shortlisted in national awards

23rd February 2010 | Shropshire attraction and event shortlisted in national awards

Blists Hill Victorian Town at Ironbridge and Festival at the Edge make shortlist in Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2010 Read More...

James May Greets Visitors at RAF Cosford

15th February 2010 | James May Greets Visitors at RAF Cosford

Visitors to the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will be in for an extra treat this half term when they are greeted by a life size model of James May from Top Gear. The model of James as a pilot is now on display in the Museum’s Visitor Centre with easy access for photos. Read More...

Museum Launches Battle of Britain Podcast Series

25th January 2010 | Museum Launches Battle of Britain Podcast Series

2010 marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. To commemorate this defining moment in the history of the Royal Air Force, the Royal Air Force Museum has, today, launched the first of twelve monthly podcasts which will explore throughout 2010 the history and mythology behind this legendary aerial conflict. Read More...

Ironbridge Gorge Museums take Sixth place in Little Chef's Top UK 51 Family Days Out

6th August 2009 | Ironbridge Gorge Museums take Sixth place in Little Chef's Top UK 51 Family Days Out

The Ironbridge Gorge Museums in Shropshire's stunning Severn valley have beaten off stiff competition from the UK's top visitor attractions to be crowned number six, in a brand new national family days out guide created from public nominations. Read More...

Restaurant Re-launch Goes Down A Treat

1st June 2009 | Restaurant Re-launch Goes Down A Treat

The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, in conjunction with Aramark Catering, has officially re-launched its restaurant and menus with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Museums Visitor Centre. Read More...

New Street And Artisans' Quarter Opens At Blists Hill Victorian Town For Easter

10th March 2009 | New Street And Artisans' Quarter Opens At Blists Hill Victorian Town For Easter

This Easter visitors to Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire's Ironbridge Gorge, will be the first to explore the magnificent new Canal Street. Read More...

Museum Honours Ethnic Minorities in New Exhibition

8th January 2009 | Museum Honours Ethnic Minorities in New Exhibition

The diversity of the Royal Air Force along with its multi ethnic past and present is celebrated in a new permanent exhibition. Read More...

Ironbridge Gorge Museums Win Best Cultural Experience

14th November 2008 | Ironbridge Gorge Museums Win Best Cultural Experience

The cream of the West Midlands tourist industry were gathered at a prestigious awards ceremony this week night for the Tourism West Midlands and Advantage West Midlands 'Excellence in Tourism Awards' held at the ICC in Birmingham. Read More...

Local Museum Wins

13th November 2008 | Local Museum Wins "Access For All" Award

The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford was last night awarded with the "Access for All Award" at the Tourism West Midlands Excellence Awards 2008 in recognition of its pioneering work in extending access to its multi-award winning Museum and National Cold War Exhibition. Read More...