The Slow Food Movement

To celebrate the publication of three new titles in our new Slow Travel series, we chat to Shane Holland, the CEO of Slow Food UK, an organisation that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to the community and environment. 

Tasty bits in Shropshire

Author Marie Kreft made many food and drink discoveries while exploring Shropshire.

Shropshire fidget pie

The delicious fidget pie, filled with gammon, onion and cider, has experienced a revival in recent years.

Ludlow Magnalonga

This annual walk through the Shropshire countryside integrates food to become part of the journey.

The campaign to save the Clifton

Find out more about how you can help to save this retired cinema building. 

The Wem ghost

After a fire destroyed Wem Town Hall, hundreds flocked to the town to witness its ghost.

Paul Holmyard – the ghost of Moreton Corbet Castle

To this day, the ghost of Paul Holymard is said to still stalk to ruined walls of Moreton Corbet Castle.

A brief history of Shrewsbury Abbey

Dating from the 11th century, Shrewsbury Abbey has a fascinating past.

Long-distance walks from Bishop’s Castle

If exploring Bishop’s Castle on foot takes your fancy, we can help. 

Simon Evans – the Postman Poet (1895–1940)

The name Simon Evans isn’t a household one, but the author, poet and broadcaster would have been well known in his day.

Stargazing on the Long Mynd

The Long Mynd is excellent for stargazing.