Herefordshire
July
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July 18th |
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The Tudor’s Are Coming |
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Croft Castle & Parkland, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PW |
| Description |
A fascinating Tudor weekend of dance, music and food. See the beautiful collection of owls. 11am - 4.30pm. No Additional Charges. National Trust |
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01568 780246 |
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Family Fun; Festivals & Heritage |
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July 19th |
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Rhodds Farm - Open Garden |
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Rhodds Farm, Lyonshall Herefordshire HR5 3LW |
| Description |
The garden began in 2004 and is still a work in progress. The site is challenging with difficult soil and steep banks rising to overhanging woodland, incls mixed borders, courtyard, gravel garden, several ponds, wild flower meadow and woodland walks with wonderful bluebells in spring. Admission £3, Children £1. Times:2-6. Open for charity. |
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July 20-22nd |
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Landscape Painting |
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Burton Court, Eardisland, Herefordshire HR6 9DN |
| Description |
’With the stunning views of Burton Court, nr Leominster, Herefordshire to inspire, we explore different ways of recording the landscape in paint. You choose your medium. Watercolour, acrylic and oil techniques will be demonstrated.’ All drawing materials are provided together with an easel and board. Painting materials are NOT provided, so please bring your own. £170 (lunch included). from 9.45am to 16.00pm |
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01568 617 433 |
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Arts & Music |
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July 25-26th |
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Hill House Farm - Open Garden |
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Hill House Farm, Knighton Herefordshire LD7 1NA |
| Description |
S-facing 5-acre hillside garden developed over past 40yrs with magnificent views over unspoilt countryside. Herbaceous area amongst magnificent mature oak trees, extensive lawns and paths surrounded by roses, shrubs and specimen trees. Sloping paths to Oak Pool 200ft below house. Transport available from bottom of garden if needed. Admission £3, Children free Open for charity. |
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August |
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August 6-9th |
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The Big Chill Festival |
| Location |
Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, Herefordshire |
| Description |
Another fantastic weekend of great music, a great atmosphere and all-round loving-ness… it could only be the Big Chill. - iDJ |
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Powys
July
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July 20 - 23rd |
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The Royal Welsh Show |
| Location |
Builth Wells |
| Description |
The Royal Welsh Show, an event not to miss out on! Set on the permanent site in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, the Show offers many things to see and do. Last year nearly 250,000 people attended the event. There are 7,500 entries competing in livestock competitions, over 1000 tradestands and main ring entertainment and attractions every day from 8am to 8pm. |
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Agriculture; Family Fun; Festivals & Heritage |
August |
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August 7-9th |
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Brecon Jazz Festival |
| Location |
Brecon |
| Description |
We're graced with a wonderful mix of Great Brits and legendary Jazz stars from across the African continent to share the joy of Jazz in 50 concerts over 3 days. |
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0870 990 1299 |
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August 9th |
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Llysdinam - Open Garden |
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Llysdinam, Newbridge-on-Wye Powys LD1 6NB |
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Large garden. Azaleas, rhododendrons, water garden and herbaceous borders, shrubs, woodland garden, Victorian kitchen garden and greenhouses. Fine view of Wye Valley. Admission £3, Children free (share to NSPCC). Times:2-6. Open for charity. |
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Gardens, Family Fun |
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August 31st |
| Event |
World Bog Snorkelling Championships |
| Location |
Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys |
| Description |
Pull on your mask, snorkel and fins and leap into the breach for the World Bog Snorkelling Championships. Your task: to complete two lengths of the specially-cut 60-metre Waen Rhydd Bog on the outskirts of Britain's smallest town, Llanwrtyd Wells. |
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01591 610 270 |
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Sports & outdoors; Weird & Wonderful; Festivals & Heritage |
October |
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October 22-25th |
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Wales Rally GB |
| Location |
Powys |
| Description |
Around 120 of the world's best rally drivers are tested to the limit at the Wales Rally GB by 17 stages of motoring over four days in south, mid and west Wales. The competitors are tested on rugged forest tracks and diverse mountain countryside. |
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0161 385 2111 |
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Sports & outdoors |
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Shropshire
July
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July 22-23rd |
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Ludlow Castle Fun Days |
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Ludlow Castle, Ludlow, Shrophire |
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Birds of Prey, have-a-go Archery, Living History & Guided Tours. |
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Sports & outdoors; Family Fun |
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July 29-30th |
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Ludlow Castle Fun Days |
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Ludlow Castle, Ludlow, Shrophire |
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Birds of Prey, have-a-go Archery, Living History & Guided Tours. |
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Sports & outdoors; Family Fun |
August |
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Aug 1-15th |
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Ludlow Contemporary Arts Festival |
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Ludlow College, Lower Mill St, Ludlow |
| Description |
Nationally recognised artists submit work from all over the country. |
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August 1st |
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Tenbury Countryside Show |
| Location |
A456 Worcester Road, Burford, Tenbury Wells |
| Description |
Events, Livestock, Horses, Horticulture and Food Fayre, from Cossack horse displays to steam engine tug-of-war, this is a day not to be missed. From 11am |
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01584 810818 |
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Family Fun, Festivals & Heritage, Agriculture |
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Aug 5-6th |
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Ludlow Castle Fun Days |
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Ludlow Castle, Ludlow, Shrophire |
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Birds of Prey, have-a-go Archery, Living History & Guided Tours. |
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Sports & outdoors; Family Fun |
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Aug 9th |
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Magnalonga |
| Location |
Ludlow |
| Description |
A leisurely walk through Ludlow's countryside, with stops to enjoy the views and a 5 course lunch of local food and drink. Booking essential. |
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01584 873957 |
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Sports & outdoors |
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Aug 12-13th |
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Ludlow Castle Fun Days |
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Ludlow Castle, Ludlow, Shrophire |
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Birds of Prey, have-a-go Archery, Living History & Guided Tours. |
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Sports & outdoors; Family Fun |
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Aug 19-20th |
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Ludlow Castle Fun Days |
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Ludlow Castle, Ludlow, Shrophire |
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Birds of Prey, have-a-go Archery, Living History & Guided Tours. |
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Sports & outdoors; Family Fun |
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Aug 26-27th |
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Ludlow Castle Fun Days |
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Ludlow Castle, Ludlow, Shrophire |
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Birds of Prey, have-a-go Archery, Living History & Guided Tours. |
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Sports & outdoors; Family Fun |
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Aug 28th - September 5th |
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Bridgnorth Music Festival |
| Location |
Bridgnorth, Shropshire |
| Description |
The 4th Bridgnorth Music Festival 2009, in aid of Save The Children and Cancer Research UK, is held in Bridgnorth, Shropshire from Friday 28th August through to Saturday 5th September 2009 and is an ideal venue for fans of all types of live music. |
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0794 773 8552 |
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Family Fun, Arts & Music |
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August 29th |
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Gala Organ Concert |
| Location |
St Laurence's Church, Ludlow |
| Description |
Simon Preston. 4.30pm. Tickets £8.00 |
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August 30th |
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Green Fair |
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Castle Square, Ludlow, Shrophire |
| Description |
Stalls, street entertainment, talks, displays, children's activities. 10am - 4pm |
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Family Fun, Festivals & Heritage |
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August 31st |
| Event |
Fun Day & Duck Race |
| Location |
Dinham Millenium Green |
| Description |
from 2pm |
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Family Fun |
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