Tourism News & Updates
A North Shropshire country estate has agreed to open for an annual charity Bluebell Walk for the third time to raise money for people affected by cancer, in April.
- 25th March 2026
Exotic Zoo has announced it will host the Telford Fossil Festival on June 6th and 7th.
- 24th March 2026
The Birmingham Conference and Events Centre (BCEC) and the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre have been awarded the Silver Green Tourism Award – marking their second consecutive year of recognition and bringing them a step closer to achieving Gold status.
- 22nd March 2026
Exotic Zoo in Telford is open daily for the Easter holidays from March 28th to April 12th.
- 18th March 2026
Sixty vintage tractors will be taking part in a tractor run on March 22nd. The Shropshire TVO & Petrol Tractor Run will take a circular route which starts and finishes at the Oteley Estate in Ellesmere.
Walsall-based Shamrock Stays is celebrating a major milestone after its Cornwall property, Shamrock’s Cove Cornwall Coastal Winter Retreat, received the highly respected 2026 Traveller Review Award from Booking.com
- 23rd February 2026
Travel Club Elite have been recognised as the Top Gold Advocate Agent for Wendy Wu Tours in the Midlands & Wales for 2025.
- 23rd February 2026
A simple guide to the new airport security procedures and how they could affect your next trip, Personal Travel Agent Louise Patrick breaks down what’s changing, why it matters, and how to prepare for smoother travel in 2026 and beyond.
- 18th February 2026
It’s the start of the year, and many of us are already dreaming about holidays… whether that’s a sun-soaked beach escape or a string of city breaks. While you’re planning where to go, it’s worth asking: do you need annual travel insurance or a single-trip policy?
Organisers have confirmed that Scott Bennett will return as MC at this year’s Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival (SICF) flagship gala show.