Events

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We Are Going On A Troll HuntThe Troll Hunt is included FREE of charge* for every paying child visiting The Follies. It is a magical trail throughout the landscape with fun activities along the way and lots of troll hunting to done too....Following the wonderfully illustrated trail booklet you will get to explore the beautiful surroundings of the Follies as well as finding interactive fun along the way. You will love the giant’s chair, have fun climbing towers, making troll food, trip trapping across bridges and enjoying the mystical caves. But be careful! Watch out for Trolls! This children’s trail is the perfect way to add extra magic for the younger adventurers. Don't forget to tell us the magic word before you leave to get your Troll Trail. *One trail booklet per paying child on standard days during 2019. Additional trails can be purchased for £1 each. Trails are subject to availability and will not be running through certain special events.

The Ginger and Spice Festival – 25th to 28th September 2019  The award winning Ginger and Spice Festival is making a welcome return this September 2019 for a four day celebration of all things spicy during British Food Fortnight. Set in and around the centre of the medieval Shropshire town, Market Drayton, the festival celebrates the town’s culinary heritage, links to the ancient spice routes and what is thought to be the oldest gingerbread in the country!

4th & 5th October 2019 - Following the success of the past 2 Oktoberfest we are back! Over 150 real ales, ciders, bubbles, gin, cocktails, rum and more served alongside amazing live music, street food, farmers market, and comedy club this promises to be another amazing event inside Shrewsbury Quarry Park!The event runs;5pm - 10pm Friday 4th October - £6 in advance (£8 on the door)11am - 10pm Saturday 5th October - £12.50 entry in advance (£15 on the door)VIP tickets - £30 in advance (Saturday only, £35 on the door)for tickets and more information check out www.shropshireoktoberfest.co.uk

4th & 5th October 2019 - Following the success of the past 2 Oktoberfest we are back! Over 150 real ales, ciders, bubbles, gin, cocktails, rum and more served alongside amazing live music, street food, farmers market, and comedy club this promises to be another amazing event inside Shrewsbury Quarry Park!The event runs;5pm - 10pm Friday 4th October - £6 in advance (£8 on the door)11am - 10pm Saturday 5th October - £12.50 entry in advance (£15 on the door)VIP tickets - £30 in advance (Saturday only, £35 on the door)for tickets and more information check out www.shropshireoktoberfest.co.uk

Join us for a tour of our glorious grounds and apple orchard, picking your own apples ripe for juicing. You’ll then sit down to enjoy a delightful apple themed afternoon tea in The Saloon, taking away a freshly pressed bottle of apple juice away with you. Tickets are available for £34.95 per person.