What's on inBlackford


Welcome to Blackford

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Blackford - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Blackford to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Blackford

Tourist Attractions


Ludlow Castle

Ludlow Castle, the finest of medieval ruined castles, set in glorious Shropshire countryside, at the heart of this superb, bustling black and white market town.Walk through the Castle grounds and see the ancient houses of kings, queens, princes, judges and the nobility ‐ a glimpse into the lifestyle…

Ludlow Market

Ludlow Local Produce Market is a large, twice‐monthly farmers' held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month. The market sells a wide range of everyday and specialist food and drink produced within 30 miles of Ludlow. Producers have to satisfy the criteria set out in the market…

Acton Scott Historic Working Farm

Tucked away in the South Shropshire Hills, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is the historic and privately owned country estate of Acton Scott. Its peaceful village character is cherished by all those who live and work here. Visitors are encouraged by the Acton family to come…

Secret Hills, The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centr

Unfold the secrets of the Shropshire Hills on a family fun day out in an amazing grass roofed building. Try the simulated hot air balloon ride, see the famous Shropshire mammoth. Discovery archaeology, ecology and nature, meadows and trails. Education room and outdoor teaching area.Open:…

Burford House

Burford House Gardens contains the national Clematis collection in 7 acres of glorious riverside gardens. It has a large garden centre and shop containing a glorious assembly of gardening ideas, an Art Gallery,located in the Georgian House, April ‐ September and a Meadow Gallery with outdoor sculptures.…

The Dower House

In a beautiful setting within the grounds of Morville Hall. Home of garden writer Dr katherine Swift. 1.5 acres. The Dower House Garden tells the story of English gardening through the ages, with a Medieval Cloister Garden. Turf maze, Elizabethan Knot Garden, 18th Century…

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