Attractions

Plant Hunters Fair

Hodnet plant FairPlant Hunters Fair at Hodnet Hall

The 3rd Plant hunters fair at Hodnet Hall Gardens, Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of June.
Gate opens 10 a.m. last entrance 5 p.m.
Entrance at the special event rate of £3.00 for adults , under 16’s free.
Nurseries and traders attending include;
Architectural Impact, Chris Cooke Plants, Conquest Plants Nursery, Green’s Leaves, Hall Farm Nurseries, Hillview Hardy Plants, Mayfield Plants, Packhorse Farm Nuseries, Packman Furniture Penmere Plants, Pottertons Nursery,  Roseland House, Shadyplants.com, SpecialPerenials.com, Tissington Nurseries and Woodfield Nurseries
For more information on the nurseries attending  visit the Plant Hunters Fair Website
Tea rooms open.
Full access to the renowned landscape gardens.
For further information about the gardens including directions and contact details, go to the gardens own website

Shropshire Hand Made and Vintage Fair at Hodnet Hall

Shropshire Hand mage and Vintage Fair.Sunday 12th May 10.00 a.m              – 3.00 p.m

40+ stalls selling homemade homewares and vintage accessories 

access to  60 acres of fantastic landscape gardens at their most colourful in May

 

Refreshment, food, live music, craft tent

Charity prize raffle for Hodnet Scouts and Guides

Reduced admission, adults £3.00 children under 16 free

For further information about the gardens including directions and contact details, go to the gardens own website

Hodnet Primary school run the tearooms

Hodnet Hall Gardens open for the first time in 2013 on Easter Sunday and Monday and the mums and dads from Hodnet school are the chefs and waiters.
Wrap up warm and come for a big walk and then have a rest in the tearooms and sample our lovely food – the tearooms are open from 12pm and we promise to have some hot food and delicious cakes.
All the money raised from the teamrooms goes directly to Hodnet Primary School and Hodnet Preschool Playgroup so please come and support us.
Easter Egg Hunt from 12pm around the gardens.
Hodnet Hall  Hodnet, Market Drayton TF9 3NN
01630 685786 or for further information have a look at the Hodnet Hall website.
Hope to see you there.

Hawkstone Hall Open Day

Spring Bank Holiday Monday, 27th May 2013, 12noon – 5pm
Visit this beautiful house and gardens.
There will also be a BBQ, a variety of stalls, refreshments and a licenced bar available.
Tickets can be purchased in advance:

  • Adults £5.00
  • Children £2.00 (under 5’s free)
  • Family Ticket £11.00 (2 Adults +2 Children)

Contact: The Secretary, Hawkstone Hall, Marchamley SY4 5LG
Tel: 01630 685242 or email

Christmas Craft Fair At Hodnet Hall Gardens

Sunday 25th November.

Over 25 stalls selling local, handmade gifts and food.

Entry to the fair and the gardens £3 each. Under 16’s free.

Open 10.00 a.m – 3.00 p.m.

Tea rooms open for light refreshments.

A unique opportunity to do some Christmas shopping and explore 60 acres of magnificent gardens.

 
For information on opening days, entry charges, location and more pictures go to Hodnet Hall’s website.

Hawkstone Fun Ride

Sunday 9th September 2012 – Start at 10.00 a.m. final riders away at 2.30 p.m.
In region of 50 senior and 30 junior jumps, all of which are optional, with the rare opportunity to ride through 11 to 12 miles of the most beautifully unspoilt Shropshire countryside. Come and enjoy a fantastic day out full of adventure and excitement
Ticket costs:   Adults £15.00    Juniors £12.00
Refreshments available

Another opportunity to see Hodnet's Glow-worms

The weather may have put some people off joining last Friday’s glow-worm walk, but it did not deter the glow-worms. The highest number this year were spotted, fifty-nine in all. For a report, including video see here.
The Footpath Group’s guides are offering to repeat the session, next Friday evening – 29th June, in the hope of a slightly warmer evening which might entice more people to come. The walk will start around 10:30pm and last for about an hour. The meeting point is  the council yard (old auction yard) in Station Road, Hodnet.
If you’d like to come along, please send our Secretary an email giving your contact phone number so we can let you know at short notice if this event is re-scheduled (ie: in the case of bad weather – ideally weather conditions need to be warm and dry – we are unlikely to see anything if it is cold and wet!).
BE WARNED THAT THIS IS A WALK IN THE DARK OVER UNEVEN GROUND AND A TORCH, SENSIBLE CLOTHING AND STURDY FOOTWEAR ARE ESSENTIAL. BECAUSE OF THE NEED FOR DARKNESS AND THE TIME OF YEAR, THIS WILL BE A LATE NIGHT POSSIBLY ENDING AROUND 11.30 TO MIDNIGHT!
ANY CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING ANY ESSENTIAL MEDICATION.
Hodnet Footpath Group can not accept any liability for loss of or damage to property [inc clothing and personal effects].

Jubilee Mugs

The Parish Council will be giving every child 11 years of age and under who are resident within the parish of Hodnet, a commemorative mug to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Those children attending Hodnet School who live outside the Parish will receive a mug funded by the P.T.A or Playgroup. The mugs will also be on sale at the Party in The Park to be held on Hodnet Recration Ground on Sunday 3rd June.
Parents/guardians of children aged 11 and under who live in the parish, but do not attend Hodnet School (e.g. under 5 years old, attend a different school or who are home educated) need to apply for a mug by contacting the Parish Clerk. Please note children who attend the Pre-School Playgroup at Hodnet School will receive their mugs there.

Please apply by post or email with details of:
  • Child’s/Children’s Name
  • Year of birth
  • Your Address
  • Contact Telephone number

Mrs M Rees – Parish Clerk
Rhagfyr
35 Peplow
Market Drayton
TF9 3JY

Email the Clerk

Closing date for applications 31 May 2012

Mugs to be collected at the Jubilee event 3rd June – Hodnet Recreation Ground

A current programme for the Party in the Park can be found here.

Plant Hunters Fair

Plant Hunters Fair at Hodnet Hall

The 2nd Plant hunters fair at Hodnet Hall Gardens, Sunday and Monday 3rd and 4th June.
Gate opens 10 a.m. last entrance 5 p.m.
Entrance at the special event rate of £2.50 for adults , children free.
Nurseries and traders attending include;
Artisan Plant Supports, Bouts Violas, Chris Cooke Plants, Conquest Plants Nursery, Green’s Leaves, Hall Farm Nurseries, Hillview Hardy Plants, Holden Clough Nurseries, Mayfield Plants, Packhorse Farm Nuseries, Penmere Plants, Roseland House, SpecialPerenials.com, Tissington Nurseries and Woodfield Nurseries
For more information on the nurseries attending  visit the Plant Hunters Fair Website
Tea rooms open.
Full access to the renowned landscape gardens.
On Sunday local chior, Of One Accord will be performing.
On Monday, Shrewsbury Concert Band will be performing.
Free guided tours (must be pre-booked)
You are also invited to Hodnets “Party In the Park“, on Sunday 3rd June, an event to celabrate the Queens Jubilee
For further information about the gardens including directions and contact details, go to the gardens own website

Hawkstone Fun Ride

Sunday 11th September 2011 – Start at 10.00 a.m. final riders away at 2.30 p.m.
In region of 50 senior and 30 junior jumps, all of which are optional, with the rare opportunity to ride through 11 to 12 miles of the most beautifully unspoilt Shropshire countryside. Come and enjoy a fantastic day out full of adventure and excitement
Ticket costs:   Adults £15.00    Juniors £12.00
Refreshments available