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Shrewsbury Visitor Attractions
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Places to visit, events and things to do in and around Shrewsbury
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In Shrewsbury
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 Mill Farm Riding Centre
Hughley
Shrewsbury
SY5 6NT SY5 6NT
Tel: 01746 785645
Email: mfrc1@btconnect.com
Web: www.millfarmridingcentre.co.uk
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Lessons for every ability in our large outdoor all-weather school, individual and group lessons. DIY and full livery are available, as well as horses for loan. For those wishing to bring their horse on holiday we offer B&B for you, stabling and pasture for your horse. With Mill Farm as your base, enjoy varied and safe rides in this spectacular corner of Shropshire. Special rides including Beach Rides, Childrens Acivities, hacks, and pub rides. |
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 Shrewsbury International Street Theatre Festival
Shrewsbury
Tel: 0796 385 7594
Email: mrbillferguson@yahoo.com
Web: www.shrewsburystreetfest.co.uk
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A three-day feast of great entertainment on the streets of Shrewsbury, usually held at the end August / early September. |
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 Shrewsbury Summer Season
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281204
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Web: www.shrewsburysummer.co.uk
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Major Arts festival. Visual arts, music, drama, dance, spoken word and comedy in June, July & August. |
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 Victoria Nettleton Landscape & Garden Design
Near Shrewsbury
Tel: 01952 510688
Email: victoria@victorianettleton.co.uk
Web: www.victorianettleton.co.uk
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We offer a complete design service for your outdoor space. From initial consultation to the final stages of planting - we aim to please! Also garden artifacts for sale. See web site for full range of services. |
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 Acton Burnell Castle
Acton Burnell
Shrewsbury SY5 7PF
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Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.16637
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English Heritage. The remains of a fortified manor house built in the 13th century by Robert Burnell, Chancellor of England and close friend of King Edward the First. The King was a regular visitor and it is said that he convened one of the first English Parliaments here in 1263. |
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 Bomere Water Skiing and Wakeboarding
Condover
Shrewsbury SY5 7AP
Tel: 01743 872122
Email: info@bomere.co.uk
Web: www.bomere.co.uk
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Bomere offers superb water skiing conditions for all standards of skiers. Whether you are a seasoned professional, new to the sport ...... or if this is the quality time that you spend with family and friends - you won't find a better equipped or more beautiful spot for your needs. |
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 Coleham Pumping Station
Longden Coleham
Shrewsbury SY3 7DN
Tel: 01743 361196
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Web: www.shrewsburymuseums.com/coleham
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Pumping Station, built in 1900 to house two massive steam-driven beam engines to pump sewage..... fun fun fun! |
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 Home Farm Attingham
Atcham, Shrewsbury SY4 4TN
Tel: 01743 709243
Email: info@homefarmattingham.co.uk
Web: www.homefarmattingham.co.uk
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Home Farm Attingham is a working farm open to the public. As well as being able to look around the historic farm and see its animals, visitors are able to visit the tearooms and also buy our own organic dairy ice cream. |
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 Loton Park Speed Hill Climb
Nr Shrewsbury
Tel: 01902 896699.
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Web: www.hdlcc.com
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Regular motorsports events throughout the year. |
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 Nesscliffe Counry Park & Kynaston's Cave
Nesscliffe
just off the A5
halfway between Shrewsbury and Oswestry SY4 1DB
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Nesscliffe hill is a sandstone escarpment & is now a country park with various footpaths through the woods. To the north of the hill the ramparts of an old hill fort are present. An old sandstone quarry face forms a spectacular cliff, popular for rock climbing. Cut into the cliff face is a cave reputedly the hideaway of the highwayman Humphrey Kynaston & his horse. |
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 Shrewsbury Abbey
Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury SY2 6BS
Tel: 01743 232723
Email: enquiries@shrewsburyabbey.com
Web: www.shrewsburyabbey.com
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Follow in the footsteps of Brother Cadfael.... Founded in 1083 the Benedictine Abbey of St Peter and St Paul is now world famous as the home of the fictional Brother Cadfael. |
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 Shrewsbury Boat
Victoria Quay
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01244 325394
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Web: www.shrewsburyboat.co.uk
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Half-hour river cruises on the River Severn at Shrewsbury. Available weekends and school holidays during the summer. |
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 Shrewsbury Castle
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 361196
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Web: www.shrewsburymuseums.com/castle
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The Great Hall houses the Shropshire Regimental Museum. In the grounds you will find the motte of the original Norman Castle. |
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 Shropshire Wildlife Trust
193 Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
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Web: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
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Shropshire Wildlife Trust is county's leading environmental charity. Based at the visitor centre in Shrewsbury they also have branches throughout the county and care for 37 local nature reserves. |
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 The Old Market Hall
The Square
Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 281 281
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Web: www.oldmarkethall.co.uk
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Centrepiece to Shrewsbury's Square the Hall originally served as a cloth market. Now beautifully refurbished, the building serves as an arts venue and café, showcasing films and digital media. |
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 The Quarry
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281 000
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A unique riverside setting, tree lined avenues and statuary plus the delightful Dingle, an old quarry with spectacular bedding displays, alpine borders, shrubberies and water features. |
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 Wroxeter Roman City
Wroxeter
Shrewsbury SY5 6PH
Tel: 01743 761330
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Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.16832
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English Heritage. Roman name "Viroconium", the excavated remains of the second largest Roman city in Britain. Impressive ruins include 2nd century baths and remains of a huge gateway. According to Graham Phillips in his book 'King Arthur - The True Story', King Arthur moved into the abandoned Viroconium after the Romans left and re-named it Camelot! |
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 Blue Eyed Soul Dance Company
The Lantern
Meadow Farm Drive
Shrewsbury SY1 4NG
Tel: 01743 210830
Email: admin@blueeyedsouldance.com
Web: www.blueeyedsouldance.com
Twitter: @BESdance
Blue Eyed Soul Dance Company is the regions leading Inclusive Dance Company. Based in Shrewsbury, the Company has been creating performance work and delivering education work for fifteen years. |
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 Espiritu Balloon Flights
Plox Green
Minsterley
Shrewsbury SY5 0HT
Tel: 01743 790100
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Web: www.espiritu-balloonflights.co.uk
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Experience the tranquillity and beauty of nature with a truly traditional balloon flight. |
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Hawkstone Park Golf Course
Weston-under-Redcastle
Shrewsbury SY4 5UY
Tel: 01939 200611
Email: enquiries@hawkstone.co.uk
Web: www.hawkstone.co.uk/golf/golf.html
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Golf at Hawkstone Park is truly a unique experience. The tremendous landscape is ideal for its two championship courses and 6 hole par 3 course, offering a wonderful contrast, suitable for golfers of varying standards. A golfing experience at Hawkstone Park will be a memorable occasion and a must for any golfing enthusiast.
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Percy Thrower's Garden Centre
Oteley Rd
Shrewsbury SY2 6QW
Tel: 01743 352 311
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Web: www.g-l.co.uk/content.asp?contentid=615
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One of Shropshire`s leading garden Centres. Garden ornaments, aquatics, patio and garden furniture, unusual gifts and cards. Licenced restaurant and coffee shop. |
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Secret Shropshire
Shrewsbury
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Web: www.secretshropshire.org.uk
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Shropshire County Council's facinating online archive of 10,000 images, covering local history, natural environment, archaeological treasures and much more. |
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 Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival
The Square
Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 281200
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Web: www.cartoonshrewsbury.com
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Now regarded as one of the leading events of its kind in the UK, the Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival is guaranteed to draw a smile on the faces of all visitors. |
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Shrewsbury Town Football Club
Oteley Road
Shrewsbury SY2 6ST
Tel: 0871 811 8800
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Web: www.shrewsburytown.com
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Official website of the Shrewsbury Town Football Club |
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Shropshire Archives
Castle Gates
Shrewsbury SY1 2AQ
Tel: 01743 255 350
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Web: www.shropshireonline.gov.uk/archives.nsf
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Shropshire Archives are your first stop for Shropshire Family History / Geneology / Local History! They hold over 5 miles (nearly 9 kilometres) of material relating to Shropshire past and present. |
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Shropshire Family History Society
Shrewsbury
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Email: enquiries@sfhs.org.uk
Web: www.sfhs.org.uk
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The Shropshire Family History Society was founded in 1979 to provide a meeting place in Shropshire for all those interested in Family History. |
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Within Easy Reach
of Shrewsbury |
 Park Hall Countryside Experience
Park Hall
Oswestry SY11 4AS
Tel: 01691 671123
Email: rachel@parkhallfarm.co.uk
Web: www.parkhallfarm.co.uk
Twitter: parkhallfarm
Premier all weather attraction on a 130 acre Victorian farm. Animals large and small, milking, lamb feeding, pony grooming, and cart rides. Huge indoor play arena with toy tractor circuit and bouncy castles. Vintage Garage and Welsh Guards Museum. Exciting extras: Junior Driving School and quad bikes. Excellent Tearooms and picnic areas.
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 Rays Farm Country Matters
Billingsley
Bridgnorth WV16 6PF
Tel: 01299 841255
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Web: www.raysfarm.com
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Beauty and wonder in tranquil countryside haven with over 50 owls, many breeds of deer, goats and lots more friendly, cuddly animals. Woodland walk with picnic areas and beautiful wood carvings. Tea room & gift shop. |
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 The Edge Adventure Activities
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 727491
Email: info@theedgeadventure.co.uk
Web: www.theedgeadventure.co.uk
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Based in rural Shropshire, The Edge offers a huge range of activities including Quad Biking / Trekking, Mountain Boarding / Grass boarding, 4x Mountain Biking, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Off Road Karting, Archery and Team Building Activities such as High Ropes, Zip Line and Orienteering |
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 The Edge Mountainboarding & Quad Bike Centre
Much Wenlock
Tel: 01952 727491
Email: info@theedgeadventure.co.uk
Web: www.ridetheedge.co.uk
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Mountainboarding is an exciting cross between snowboarding and skateboarding - big in America and growing fast in Europe. Now you have the opportunity to try it for yourself in Shropshire and once you have, you'll be hooked! Quad Biking and a range of other activities now also available - see website for latest information. |
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 ANDREW CRAWFORD - box making courses
Glebe Farm
Acton Scott
Church Stretton SY6 6QQ
Tel: 01694 781318
Email: acfdb@fine-boxes.com
Web: www.box-making.com
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Andrew Crawford is an internationally renowned craftsman and teacher and is the author of 3 popular books on box making. Situated on the Acton Scott estate (the location for the recent popular BBC2 series 'Victorian Farm') and midway between Wenlock Edge and the Long Mynd, the fine boxes workshop is a spacious and well equipped barn conversion. Andrew offers half day, one day or weekend taster courses, or individual tuition so you can learn all the diverse skills you'll need to make fine wooden boxes. All levels catered for and beginners welcome. |
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 Glansevern Hall Gardens
Berriew
Welshpool
Powys SY218AH
Tel: 01686 640200
Email: glansevern@yahoo.co.uk
Web: www.glansevern.co.uk
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Privately-owned estate with some 18 acres of mature gardens. In an idyllic setting on the banks of the River Severn noted for collection of unusual trees. Other features include a lakeside walk, a water garden and vast rock garden, complete with grotto. Also art gallery & tea shop. |
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Victoria Nettleton Landscape & Garden Design
Near Shrewsbury
Tel: 01952 510688
Email: victoria@victorianettleton.co.uk
Web: www.victorianettleton.co.uk
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We offer a complete design service for your outdoor space. From initial consultation to the final stages of planting - we aim to please! Also garden artifacts for sale. See web site for full range of services. |
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 Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Church Stretton SY6 6QN
Tel: 01694 781306
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Web: www.actonscottmuseum.com
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Living History in the Shropshire Hills. Experience daily life on an upland farm the end of the 19th century |
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 Brownhill House
Ruyton XI Towns SY4 1LR
Tel: 01939 261 121
Email: brownhill@eleventowns.co.uk
Web: www.eleventowns.co.uk
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Unusual and distinctive hillside garden bordering River Perry. Great variety of plants and styles from laburnum walk and formal terraces to woodland paths. On an impossible north facing slope, this garden `has to be seen to believed`Good Garden Guide. Open for NGS & May to August - by appointment only please! |
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 Hodnet Hall Gardens
Hodnet
Market Drayton TF9 3NN
Tel: 01630 685786
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Web: www.hodnethallgardens.org
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Renowned as amongst the finest gardens in the country. Forest trees provide a wonderful backdrop for formal gardens planted to give delight during every season, woodland walks amongst flowering shrubs and a daisy chain of ornamental pools. NB only open to the public on several special days each year - see website for details. |
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 Long Mynd & Carding Mill Valley
Chalet Pavilion
Carding Mill Valley
Church Stretton SY6 6JG
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Email: chris.stratton@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: www.cardingmillvalley.com
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Carding Mill Valley is a popular local beauty spot giving access to the Long Mynd and various walks on the Shropshire Hills. National Trust Information centre, tea room, shop and car parking |
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Nesscliffe Counry Park & Kynaston's Cave
Nesscliffe
just off the A5
halfway between Shrewsbury and Oswestry SY4 1DB
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Nesscliffe hill is a sandstone escarpment & is now a country park with various footpaths through the woods. To the north of the hill the ramparts of an old hill fort are present. An old sandstone quarry face forms a spectacular cliff, popular for rock climbing. Cut into the cliff face is a cave reputedly the hideaway of the highwayman Humphrey Kynaston & his horse. |
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 Powis Castle
Welshpool
Powys SY21 8RF
Tel: 01938 551944
Email: powiscastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-powiscastle_garden
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National Trust. World famous terraced garden & medieval castle containing one of the finest collections of paintings in Wales. It was originally built as a fortress by Welsh princes & was later enriched by generations of Herberts & Clives.A beautiful collection of Indian treasures is displayed in the Clive Museum. |
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Welshpool & Llanfair Railway
The Station
Llanfair Caereinion
Welshpool
Powys SY21 0SF
Tel: 01938 810441
Email: info@wllr.org.uk
Web: www.wllr.org.uk
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The railway was built in 1902 to link the rural community with Welshpool. Today the steam train journey starts at Welshpool up the steep Golfa bank, through the Banwy Valley, into Llanfair Caereinion. Special event during the year are organized & there are also driving experience courses. |
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 Hall Farm Nursery
Vicarage Lane
Kinnerley
Nr Oswestry SY10 8DH
Tel: 01691 682 135
Email: info@hallfarmnursery.co.uk
Web: www.hallfarmnursery.co.uk
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An extensive range of interesting and unusual Herbaceous Plants. R.H.S.Gold Medallists at Chelsea 2005. Talks and events held at the nursery. |
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