Experience the magic of wild bluebells in a Shakespearean setting!
Soulton Wood, the woodland birthplace of Shakespeare’s As You Like It, is bursting into life this spring, and you’re invited to join the Shrewsbury Macmillan Fundraising Group for a special charity bluebell walk.
Some of the Team from Macmillan Cancer Fundraising Shropshire in the AS YOU LIKE IT wood
Imagine yourself transported to the Forest of Arden as you wander through this historic landscape, where a carpet of vibrant bluebells stretches beneath the ancient trees.
This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, connect with literary history, and support a fantastic cause, all at the same time!
A volunteer for Macmillan Cancer, Ava, at the Shakespeare Bluebell Walk at Soulton Hall.
Join us on Saturday, April 26th, for this special event in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support in Shropshire. Every step you take through this beautiful woodland will help Macmillan continue their vital work supporting people affected by cancer.
Date & Location:
- Saturday, April 26th
- 10am – 4pm
- Soulton Hall, Wem, SY4 5RS
Walk Options:
To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all, we’ve organized three timed walks:
- Morning: Arrive between 10am & 11am
- Lunchtime: Arrive between 12noon & 1pm
- Afternoon: Arrive between 2pm & 3pm
A sign with an AS YOU LIKE IT quotation in the Soulton landscape: Now, my co-mates and brothers in exile,
Hath not old custom made this life more sweet
Than that of painted pomp? Are not these woods
More free from peril than the envious court?
Tickets (Pre-booking essential!):
Tickets are non-refundable and must be booked online in advance, here is the link
https://macmillan-org.enthuse.com/cf/bluebellwalk2025
- Adult: £7.50
- Child: £4
- Family (2 adults & 3 children): £20
Important Information for Your Visit:
- Footwear: Please wear appropriate footwear as the walk includes woodland paths and fields. Comfortable walking shoes or boots are highly recommended.
- Accessibility: Please note that this walk is not suitable for buggies, pushchairs, or wheelchairs due to the nature of the woodland paths.
- Dogs: Dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads at all times.
- Parking: Free on-site parking is available.
- Refreshments: Refreshments and a plant stall will be available on-site.
The Forest of Arden is central to Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’: it is a realm of transformation and harmony. Inspired by Thomas Lodge’s Rosalynde (1590), which found its roots in Soulton Wood, on the Lodge family estate, and then the estate of ‘Old’ Sir Rowland Hill. The local of Soulton Wood thus connects these two pivotal texts.
Supporting a Great Cause:
All proceeds from this event will go directly to Macmillan Cancer Support. By joining us for this bluebell walk, you’ll be making a real difference in the lives of people affected by cancer. Come and experience the beauty of spring in a truly special and Shakespearean setting! We look forward to seeing you there!
Enquiries: shrewsburymacmillanfundraising@gmail.com
Rosalynde’s Cottage in the AS YOU LIKE IT wood
(This event is organised by the Shrewsbury Fundraising Group in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, a registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland.)
Soulton Wood, inspiration for Thomas Lodge’s Rosalynde and for Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT
AS YOU LIKE IT Blue Plaque at Soulton Hall
