Fifteen facts you didn't know about ShropshireIt's one of the most picturesque counties in Britain, yet is one of the least well-known. Visitors are often delighted at the choice of activities available in Shropshire. Steeped in history and culture, tourists come to Shropshire to see the country's incredible past. Here are fifteen interesting bitesize facts that may astound you, even if you've lived all your life in this wonderful county.
Ditch the workout - join the Zumba PartyZumba - the fitness dance craze, is taking over the nation, and classes are popping up everywhere, and there's a good chance that one is happening near you. BritEvent's Amanda Arnold, who just happens to be a Shrewsbury-based Zumba instructor, tells us more about the fitness phenomenon.
History and Beauty of IronbridgeKnown throughout the world as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, Ironbridge is now a tranquil town full of quaint shops, cafes, and museums that visitors continue to enjoy all year round. Its charming maze of steep, narrow streets that merge with patches of woodland are ideal for walkers.
Top ten British aquariumsStuck for somewhere to take the family when the weather has turned bad? Why not visit one of Britain's best sealife aquariums, as reviewed by BritEvents' Lucy Middleton.