The Severn Valley railway based in Bridgnorth runs regular steam and diesel trains through the summer. There are also a series of special events through the summer and Autumn.  For more information visit Special events

Visitors are given a unique and immersive prison experience combined with first class customer service. Shrewsbury Prison was built in 1793 and closed in 2013, with over 200 years of history behind its walls including the country's last remaining Georgian prison. Visitors are given a unique and immersive prison experience combined with great customer service. It is open daily and run guided tours around the prison. Shrewsbury Prison Tours

If you are interested in gardening and especially roses then a trip to David Auston roses is not to be missed. For over 60 years they have been growing English roses in their Shropshire family farm.  There is also a nice tea room there.  www.davidaustinroses

Shropshire Historic Churches Trust regularly hold open garden days at private houses in Shropshire from May to September. www.shropshirehct.org.uk

Shropshire also features many gardens in the National Open Garden Scheme, which has a wide variety of gardens open between April and October. ngs.org.uk

Check out  www.eatshrewsbury.co.uk  for local food themed events.

The Shrewsbury Farmers’ Market is held on some Friday's and Saturday's in The Square, Shrewsbury throughout the Aummer and Autumn. for dates visit www.shrewsburyfarmersmarket.co.uk

Visit Shropshire is a great site to visit to find attractions throughout Shropshire www.visitshropshire.co.uk

For something a bit more unusual and if you don't mind a bit of walking then Hawkstone Park Follies is worth a visit. Set in 100 acres of Parkland, the Follies is a range of dramatic and rugged natural sandstone hills that were developed to include gullies, caves, towers and bridges, becoming one of the most visited landscapes in Britain during the 19th Century.  www.hawkstoneparkfollies