A SIGHT TO BEHOLD

•3rd July, Jazz Café, Bill’s Kitchen, Ludlow Enjoy a twocourse meal accompanied by live music in the intimate surroundings of Bill’s Café at this pop-up jazz night. Dinner slots are £25 per person and must be booked in advance. Entry without food is £15. Starts 7pm.

•8th-9th July, Victorian Sports Day, Blists Hill Victorian Town

From 1pm each day visitors can try their hand at some light-hearted Victorian-style sports including egg and spoon races, sack races and tug o’ war. There are separate categories for children and adults. with certificates for all winners. 1pm. Standard admission applies.

DID YOU KNOW?

More than three million flowers are brought into the show every year

Shrewsbury Flower Show, taking place on 11th-12th August in the Quarry Park, is a premier ower show event that attracts top horticulturalists from all over the country. As well as stunning oral displays, visitors can enjoy appearances from TV personalities, celebrity chefs, live music, professional show jumping, arena entertainment, a retail area and food hall, rounded o by a massed band and reworks nale. Gates open at 10am (8.30am for members). Tickets are £25 online in advance or on the gate. Entry is free for under-15s accompanied by a paying adult. www.shrewsbury owershow.org

Battle Stations

e Battle of Shrewsbury Medieval weekend on 22nd-23rd July commemorates the battle of 1403 between Henry IV and rebel forces led by Henry Percy and his son, Henry ‘Hotspur’. See knights and archers preparing for battle, watch traditional crafts and cookery demonstrations and have a go at the activities. A historical market area o ers a unique shopping experience, and each day ends with a battle re-enactment between the rebels and the King. www.battle eld1403.com

Bestival of festivals

Family and adventure are at the heart of Camp Bestival, at Weston Park on 17th-20th August. TV legends such as Mr Tumble and Dick and Dom will thrill the kids, while the main line-up includes Primal Scream, e Human League, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Mel C and Shropshire’s own T’Pau. Water sports, fancy dress, circus skills and much more means there’s something for everyone. Weekend tickets from £180. www.shropshire.campbestival.net

FEELIN’ GROOVY

•9th July, Behind the Scenes

Tour, Weston Park In honour of the coronation year, visitors to Weston Park are invited to go behind closed doors and learn some of the royal secrets of the Bradford family and the house itself. Tickets cost £20 and include entry to the house, park and gardens, from 2pm. Other dates are available.

Burwarton Show on 3rd August o ers a packed schedule of livestock and equestrian classes, while arena entertainment including the Atkinson Action Horses, trade stands, shopping and crafts, locally produced food, conservation and vintage machinery makes it a great day out. Tickets £12 (ages 12-16 £10, under-11s free). www.burwartonshow.co.uk

Blists Hill Museum turns 50 this year and the Victorian Town is getting a special makeover, bringing in the sights and sounds of the ’70s for a summer party. Shops and businesses will be decorated ’70s style, and the Green will host a family festival with music, games and even a Babycham Bar!

Tickets are £25 (child £15). www.ironbridge. org.uk