May is a beautiful time to find a garden. Visit these open gardens for a lovely day out, explore formal gardens and shrubberies, take self-guided tours, or pack a picnic.

Hay Festival runs 21st – 31st May with talks, film screenings, classical music and more. There’s still time to book your tickets. The Festival site is completely free to enter. Drop in for a coffee, browse the Bookshop and market stalls, enjoy free BBC recordings, then book individual tickets for the events that interest you.

The pinnacle event in the British agricultural calendar, the Royal Welsh Show returns to the showground in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells from Monday 20th - Thursday 23rd July 2026. Each year, thousands of visitors flock to the heart of Mid-Wales to celebrate the very best of Welsh and British agriculture.

The hugely successful Ludlow Piano Festival is back for a fourth year this May! With five days of almost non-stop piano music from around the world it brings the Shropshire town to life.

Discover the magic of Caer Beris Manor, where timeless romance meets modern luxury. Situated amidst the stunning Welsh countryside, Caer Beris Manor offers couples the opportunity to create their dream wedding in a truly unique setting.

We spoke to Beau at Black Mountain Gates. Learn more about his business here…

The much-loved local festival Nozstock:The Hidden Valley returns for one last time on Thursday 18th– Sunday 21st July 2024.

Penpont warmly invites you to visit for a family-friendly weekend of art, nature, tea, cake and (hopefully) a spot of sunshine on Summer Solstice weekend, 22nd - 23rd June.

Ludlow History Presents Ludlow Cattle Market

It is important to enjoy your time on the mountain and being organised and prepared will make your great day even better.There are a few important things to consider.

DJ Max Galactic is a man on a disco party mission. Funk, soul and disco anthems, 80s, 90s, 00s and club classics – party bangers guaranteed to light up the faces of guests at your party, young and old.

“Getting my hands in clay and making an object satisfies something in me. Wednesday mornings in the Potting Shed are the highlight of my week.” Tessa Baring, pottery student at Cabalva Ceramics.

We spoke to the team at Devauden Festival about this years line up!

Bronllys Castle is one of many Norman castles that make up the Marches; the border between Wales and England. It is free to access and open every day. People have often been known to enjoy a picnic at the foot of the castle, making the most of its peaceful surroundings.

his year, for the first time, BFB is presenting a Spring production, with three performances on the weekend of 6th - 7th April.

Ludlow is full of history. Learn about a memorable Ludlow headmaster in this article.

Chepstow Walking Festival is back for 2024.

There’s a new place in town! Read this article to learn about Gather…

We spoke to Shropshire Verges to learn about their work & mission.

We spoke to Vicky & Andy at Pass the Keys Shropshire.