In May 2025, Shropshire will host a variety of events, including festivals, walking festivals, and a major agricultural show. Key events include LOOPFEST in Shrewsbury, the Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival, the Ludlow Spring Fair, the WR Davies Toyota Shrewsbury Regatta, and the Shropshire County Show. Here’s a more detailed look.

LOOPFEST

• Date: May 2nd-4th
• Location: Shrewsbury Castle
• Information: LOOPFEST is a three-day multi-venue music festival in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
• https://loopfest.co.uk/shrewsbury-castle/

Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival

• Date: May 3rd – 11th
• Location: Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site
• Information: The Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival is a week-long event in Telford, offering over 60 free guided walks through the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site. It celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025. Routes range from 2 to 21 miles, and participants can challenge themselves to earn medals for completing different distances.
• www.ironbridgewalking.co.uk

Victorian Spring Fair

• Date: May 3rd -5th
• Location: Blists Hill Victorian Town, Ironbridge
• Information: Celebrate the early May bank holiday with traditional games, music, dancing & dog agility competitions
• A Victorian Spring Fair

Spring Model Railway Weekend

• Date: May 3rd & 4th
• Location: The engine house, Highley
• Information: Enjoy 25 model railway layouts after travelling by heritage train.
• Model Railway Weekend – Severn Valley Railway

Rustic Spring Craft Fair

• Date: May 5th
• Location: Frankly Farm Tours, Broseley
• Information: Visit charming local craft stalls, meet the animals, and enjoy food and drink.
• Frankly Farm Tours Info

VE Day Commemorative Tours (RAF Museum Midlands)

• Date: 8–29 May 2025
• Location: RAF Museum Midlands
• Information: Reflect on the RAF’s final stages of WWII operations; bookable tours.
• Book Tickets

Ludlow Spring Festival

• Date: 9–11 May 2025
• Location: Ludlow
• Information: Barrels of beer, live music, food, and classic cars at Ludlow Castle.
• Festival Info

WR Davies Toyota Shrewsbury Regatta

• Date: 10–11 May 2025
• Location: Shrewsbury
• Information: Rowing races along the River Severn for clubs and spectators.
• The 2025 WR Davies Toyota Shrewsbury Regatta | Original Shrewsbury

VE Day Celebration (RAF Museum Midlands)

• Date: 10–11 May 2025
• Location: RAF Museum Midlands
• Information: Free family activities to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.
• Event Details

Bishop’s Castle Walking Festival

• Date: 15–18 May 2025
• Location: Bishop’s Castle
• Information: Explore Shropshire’s countryside with guided walks of various levels.

ColourFest 2025

• Date: 17 May 2025
• Location: Shrewsbury, Telford & Mid Wales
• Information: Join colourful 5k runs celebrating life and health.
• Register Here

Telford Steam Railway Fish & Chip Special

Ironbridge WWII Weekend

• Date: 23–25 May 2025
• Location: Dale End Park, Ironbridge
• Information: Living history event with re-enactments and 1940s displays.
• Event Details

Shropshire County Show

• Date: 24 May 2025
• Location: West Mid Showground, Shrewsbury
• Information Agricultural show with livestock, food, crafts, and entertainment.
• What’s On