Tourism News & Updates
- 25th September 2026
Shropshire Oktoberfest returns to Shrewsbury’s Quarry on October 2nd and 3rd, 2026. Ticket prices are set to increase to gate prices on Monday, September 28th.
- 14th September 2026
A brilliant family weekend of incredible music, dancing, laughter and festival spirit, proving that not even the changeable British weather can dampen Shrewsbury’s famous folk festival atmosphere.
- 6th August 2026
Shropshire Petal Fields returns to Newport this summer on selected dates from August 7th to 16th. It is a joint venture from Shropshire Petals and Shropshire Festivals, turning one of the petal fields into a visitor attraction whilst the blooms are at their best.
- 15th July 2026
A surprise baby boom is delighting keepers at Exotic Zoo, with new arrivals appearing across the attraction just in time for the summer holidays.
- 26th June 2026
Park Hall Countryside Experience in Oswestry has been able to keep ticket prices low this summer thanks to the Government’s Great British Summer Savings initiative, temporarily cutting VAT from 20% to 5% on qualifying family tickets and attractions.
- 26th June 2026
Tickets have gone live for Shropshire Petal Fields, which returns to Newport this summer from August 6th to 16th.
- 20th June 2026
The organisers behind Shropshire Petal Fields have announced two brand new music events which will be staged within their picturesque flower field event space ahead of the festival opening.
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival (SICFest) has chosen Severn Hospice as its designated charity for this year’s event, set to take place in July.
Tourism businesses, makers and producers from across Mid Wales and alongside the Heart of Wales Line are being invited to take part in a new summer event designed to showcase the very best of the region to new audiences.
Canadian indie-folk music band The Fugitives return to the UK this summer with a concert at Albert’s Shed, Shrewsbury on Sunday 28 June as part of a two-week tour.