by HelenM | Jul 24, 2026 | Business, Education and Learning, Food and Drink, History and Heritage
If you enjoy local history, fascinating stories and a visit to some of Market Drayton’s traditional pubs, then two Historic Pub Walks taking place this summer are not to be missed. Organised by the volunteers at Market Drayton Museum & Heritage Centre, these...
by HelenM | Jul 22, 2026 | Arts and Culture, Education and Learning, Food and Drink, Shops and Markets
No visit to Market Drayton is complete without tasting the town’s most famous treat. For more than 200 years, Market Drayton has been known as the Home of Gingerbread, with a heritage that stretches back to the late 18th century. The famous Billington’s...
by HelenM | Jul 22, 2026 | Business, Education and Learning, News
Local businesses from across Market Drayton came together this week to explore one of the biggest changes in digital marketing in recent years as they took part in Make it Market Drayton’s free Using AI in Marketing workshop. The interactive session showed...
by HelenM | Jul 14, 2026 | Arts and Culture, Business, Charity and Community, Education and Learning, Food and Drink, Health and Wellbeing, History and Heritage, News, Parks and Community Spaces, Sports and Leisure
Looking for a free family activity during the summer holidays? The brand-new Market Drayton Discovery Trail is the perfect way to explore the town, uncover hidden history and be in with a chance of winning a prize. Created by Make it Market Drayton, this self-guided...
by HelenM | Jul 14, 2026 | Arts and Culture, Business, Charity and Community, Education and Learning, Food and Drink, Health and Wellbeing, Parks and Community Spaces, Shops and Markets
Market Drayton’s popular Community Day is back on Saturday 12 September, bringing together free family activities, community organisations, the Health & Wellbeing Hub and the bustling Artisan Market for another fantastic day in the town centre. Taking place...
by HelenM | Jul 5, 2026 | Arts and Culture, Charity and Community, Education and Learning, News, Parks and Community Spaces
People who enjoy live acoustic music are being invited to a new monthly music session launching at the Festival Drayton Centre. Organised by local musician Martin, the sessions aim to bring together people who enjoy playing acoustic instruments, singing or simply...
