Friends of Shenstone Tower

25/10/2026

All Hallow's Eve. 31st October 4.30 to 7pm.
Calling all Trick and Treaters and Young at Heart to dare to climb the candle lit Old Tower for sweet treats on the roof! Then are you brave enough to follow the candle lit trail through the graveyard to the West door of the Church for the reward of a
hot chocolate drink.

07/10/2026

30/09/2026

Next open Tower Sunday 4th October. 2pm until 4pm.
The ladies of Sutton Coldfield Townswomen's Guild enjoyed a guided tour of the Church and Tower followed by cake and tea or coffee at Shenstone Library last week.
If you would like to book a tour of the Tower for a group of friends please phone Stuart 07541 089990. You can be sure of a warm welcome.
Or see you on Sunday!

09/09/2026

View from the Old Vicarage to the Tower.
More evidence!
Rev R.W. Essington vicar of Shenstone from 1848 to 1895.
"Under the lee of the old church and its churchyard is the Vicarage. It was said that there had been a subterranean passage between the house and the tower, and the ex-vicar (how he referred to himself) regrets that he had never tried to find it."

Coming up!
Candle lit trail event to the roof of the Tower (sweets) and then to the church on All Hallows Eve 31st October 5.30 to 7pm. For children and the young at heart.
Look out for further news.

04/09/2026

Open Day Sunday 6th September. 2pm to 4 pm.
On 4th March 1939 there was an article in the Rugeley Times about workmen repairing a pathway near the Tower ruins. They unexpectedly came across the entrance to an ancient tunnel under the steep slope leading towards the old Tower. On the instructions of the vicar the excavation was filled in.
In the cellar of the old vicarage lying beneath the Tower is a bricked up arch.
It's a mystery!

28/07/2026

Open Sunday at the Tower
2nd August, 2pm to 4pm.
Make the most of this beautiful weather and visit Shenstone's Medieval Gem.
Enjoy the history tour as you climb and appreciate the great view from the roof.

01/07/2026

Where' s Wally?

He's at the Old Tower waiting for the fun of Shenstone's Festival to begin!

Opening times at the Tower this weekend are:
Saturday: 2pm to 4pm but lots happening on the Glebe and in the Church before.

Sunday: Teddy Bear Zip Wire, Bungee Jump and open Tower 2pm to 4.30pm. £1 per thrilling jump for your favourite Teddy Bear!

Don't forget to buy your Festival Programme, you don't want to miss the fun!