After a day's walk, a chance to relax and enjoy the company of other walkers and walk leaders. We have various events arranged during the Festival and feel sure they will be as popular as the walks. Evening events fill up quickly so please don't leave it too late!
WEDNESDAY 14TH MAY 2025
Wednesday 14th May
6 - 7.30pm, Welcome Evening.
Join us for a warm welcome at the Castle Hotel gardens. It’s a chance to meet some of the walk leaders and fellow Festival walkers. Enjoy the fine views from the gardens, take a look at our exhibition retelling the stories of the old drover routes that surround the town and find out more about our 25th Anniversary Celebrations.
The Castle Hotel is at the top of the town, SY9 5BN.
6 - 7.30pm, Welcome Evening.
Join us for a warm welcome at the Castle Hotel gardens. It’s a chance to meet some of the walk leaders and fellow Festival walkers. Enjoy the fine views from the gardens, take a look at our exhibition retelling the stories of the old drover routes that surround the town and find out more about our 25th Anniversary Celebrations.
The Castle Hotel is at the top of the town, SY9 5BN.
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THURSDAY 15TH MAY 2025
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Thursday 15th May 4 -5pm, Bishop’s Castle Town Tour. Discover the history, buildings and layout of this 'plantation market town' and hear about some of the characters and events that shaped it. Meet at the Lytchgate of St Johns church at the lower end of town. Cost £3 per person – just turn up and please pay the guide. |
THURSDAY 15TH MAY 2025
Film - - Thursday 15th May 25- 7 pm
SpArc in the grounds of the Community College, Bishop's Castle, will be presenting a film at 7 pm. Cost £8 per person. Paid direct to SpArc.
FRIDAY 16TH MAY 2025
7pm, ‘Along the Stony Ridge’ Illustrated talk by Ric Morris.
Enjoy this beautiful landscape from a different perspective. Ric will regale his tales and views along the Stiperstones ridge from a hot air balloon. Sit back and enjoy as we explore the Shropshire Hills with our feet up.
Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start at the Bishop’s Castle Town Hall, SY9 5BG. Cost £5 in advance and £7 on the door.
SATURDAY 17TH MAY 2025
FESTIVAL DINNER - Church Barn
Join walks leaders for a three-course celebratory Festival Dinner, with some added fizz and sparkle. The event will look back over the last twenty-five years, but also to the future, and there will be lots of walk-talk!
Doors open at 7pm and dinner at 7.45pm, Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle SY9 5AF. Cost: 2 courses, £15, 3-courses £18, includes a celebratory drink for all guests.
STARTERS Leek and Potato Soup with Cottage Roll or Prawn Cocktail with Granary Bread
MAIN COURSE Chicken Fillets Stuffed and Wrapped in Smoked Bacon served with seasonal Vegetables
Vegetarian Nut Roast with Vegetables
SWEET Apple Crumble and Custard or Meringues with Fresh Fruit
Cost £15.00, 2-courses / £18.00, 3-courses
Doors open at 7pm and dinner at 7.45pm, Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle SY9 5AF. Cost: 2 courses, £15, 3-courses £18, includes a celebratory drink for all guests.
STARTERS Leek and Potato Soup with Cottage Roll or Prawn Cocktail with Granary Bread
MAIN COURSE Chicken Fillets Stuffed and Wrapped in Smoked Bacon served with seasonal Vegetables
Vegetarian Nut Roast with Vegetables
SWEET Apple Crumble and Custard or Meringues with Fresh Fruit
Cost £15.00, 2-courses / £18.00, 3-courses