IN LUDLOW Park, picnic, proms

Enjoy the nest regional beer, food and music at Ludlow Spring Fair, taking place at the new location of Ludlow

Rugby Club from 12th-14th May. e winner of the Wales & West SIBA Beer Championship will be unveiled for exclusive tasting, in addition to the o erings of the Festival Pub and more than 60 local food vendors and producers. e weekend also plays host to e Marches Transport Festival, bringing you an extensive display of pre-1985 classic cars. Day tickets £13, evening-only and weekend passes www.ludlowspringfestival.co.uk

Come dine with me (14th-century edit)

Travel back in time to medieval England on 28th-29th May at Stokesay Castle, near Craven Arms. As well as exploring one of the nest and best-preserved forti ed medieval manor houses in the country, some parts of which have not changed for hundreds of years, visitors will meet costumed characters from the past and hear tales of their way of life. Standard admission from £11.30 (child from £6.80). www.english-heritage.org.uk

What could be lovelier than music under the stars? e UK Proms in the Park tour comes to West Mid Showground on 17th June. Expect all your Last Night of the Proms favourites, along with movie classics, performed by the UK Proms professional orchestra and special guests. Bring your picnic A-game to enjoy as the sun sets. Early-bird tickets from £15 (under-12s free). Car parking fees will be donated to Severn Hospice. www.westmidshowground.co.uk

TWO’S COMPANY

Good news for Strictly fans! On 29th-30th June two of the BBC hit show’s best-loved dancers bring their tour to eatre Severn. King of the ballroom Anton du Beke and two-time Guinness World Record holder Giovanni Pernice are joined by a cast of singers and dancers for a stage extravaganza to wow all ages. 7.30pm (plus Saturday 2.30pm). Tickets from £32, VIP meet and greet available. www.theatresevern.co.uk

The Indoor Market is open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and the outdoor market every Wednesday and Saturday. Plus we hold the Artisan Market on the last Friday of every month. The new weekly street market has gone from strength to strength attracting some fantastic bespoke stalls.

Look out for special events throughout the year, including:

COMMUNITY GAMES on the 11th June

FOOD FESTIVAL ON THE 8th and 9th July

BALLOON CARNIVAL on the 19th and 20th August