Parents and Child News & Updates
- 25th March 2026
Exotic Zoo has announced it will host the Telford Fossil Festival on June 6th and 7th.
- 22nd March 2026
Exotic Zoo in Telford is open daily for the Easter holidays from March 28th to April 12th.
- 19th March 2026
Park Hall Countryside Experience in Oswestry is hosting an Easter event every day of the upcoming school holidays, from March 28th until April 12th.
Shropshire Fostering has launched a new partnership with Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation to provide wellbeing support for both foster carers and the children in their care.
- 4th February 2026
Park Hall Countryside Experience is reopening in 2026 for the February half term with a Lambing Festival. Visitors have the chance to see lambs being born in the barns, adding to the 16 million ewes that give birth in the UK every year.
The Hive is more than an arts venue — nestled in the centre of Shrewsbury Town, it’s a lifeline for young people seeking confidence, connection and creativity.
- 10th November 2025
Tickets are selling well for Park Hall Countryside Experience’s annual Christmas event. Their Santa Experience is open on selected dates between November 29th and December 24th, 2025.
- 10th November 2025
This December, Exotic Zoo at Telford Town Park is opening a new Santa’s Grotto and Christmas Village for the festive season.
- 5th November 2025
Being a working parent often means juggling a hundred priorities before lunchtime, and when it comes to your child’s education, you want the very best balance between quality, care, and value.
- 16th September 2025
Shropshire independent school recognised in national Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2025