Visiting Market Drayton? Don’t miss its famous gingerbread!
Known as the Home of Gingerbread, Market Drayton has been baking this delicious local treat for more than 200 years. While you’re exploring the town’s independent shops and cafés, be sure to pick some up and take a taste of local heritage home with you.
Read the story and plan your visit 👇
https://makeitmarketdrayton.com/discover-the-famous-gingerbread-of-market-drayton/
🌿 Lighter evenings mean it’s time for a canalside walk!
Enjoy a stroll from Market Drayton to Tyrley Wharf and make the most of the brighter, warmer days.
Find out more and plan your walk here:
👉 https://makeitmarketdrayton.com/visiting-tyrley-wharf-2/
Make it Market Drayton.
📣 Reminder! Shropshire Local at Market Drayton Library
Need help with council services? Drop in for free advice from Shropshire Council advisors: Blue Badges, concessionary travel, council tax and more!
📅 18 March 2026
⏰ 10am – 2pm
📍 Cheshire Street, Market Drayton, TF9 1PH
💷 Free – no appointment needed!
👉 More info: https://makeitmarketdrayton.com/events/shropshire-local-in-market-drayton-library-3/
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🥗 Reminder – Healthy Eating Awareness Workshop 🌿
Thursday 19 March, 10:00–12:30 | Raven House, Market Drayton
Free workshop with Community Resource to explore simple ways to improve your diet and wellbeing.
Spaces are limited – plan your visit to Market Drayton and enjoy local shops and cafés too!
👉 Info & registration:
https://makeitmarketdrayton.com/events/healthy-eating-awareness-workshop/
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📢 Market Drayton businesses — have you booked?
Learn how to create and update your own professional WordPress website at our FREE workshop this Monday.
Drop in or stay all day. Practical, friendly and beginner-friendly.
👉 https://makeitmarketdrayton.com/creating-a-wordpress-website/
📣 Discover Market Drayton’s hidden history!
The Historic Pub Walk is your chance to:
- Explore the town’s heritage with a knowledgeable guide 📜
Visit classic pubs along the route 🍺
-Support the Market Drayton Museum that keeps local history alive 🏛️
🗓 Saturday 25th April | 3pm meet at the Museum
🎟️ £5 tickets
🚌 Last bus home at 7pm
Bring your curiosity, a sense of adventure, and enjoy a social afternoon in Market Drayton!
👉 Book here: https://makeitmarketdrayton.com/events/historic-pub-walk-2/
🏘️ There’s something special about Market Drayton! Our local businesses are building connections, supporting each other, and helping the town thrive. Get involved and be part of this vibrant network!
Discover more 👉 https://zurl.co/D11zz
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Our FREE Creating a WordPress Website workshop is happening on 17 March, 10am–3pm.
If your business isn’t showing up on Google, this session will help you change that.
Book your free place here:
👉 https://makeitmarketdrayton.com/creating-a-wordpress-website/
💙 A Local Hero in Market Drayton! 💙
Cadet Corporal Nathaniel “Nat” Roberts has raised £5,300 for 24 (Market Drayton) Squadron by completing a 100km swim, run, and cycle challenge – all while juggling school exams!
His effort will help give local cadets amazing experiences, build confidence, and create future leaders. 🌟
Find out more and celebrate Nat’s achievement 👉 https://makeitmarketdrayton.com/market-drayton-cadet-raises-5300-for-local-air-cadets/
🍪 Did someone say gingerbread?
Market Drayton is famous for its gingerbread heritage, charming streets, and independent shops. The 340 bus makes it easy to pop in for a day of exploring and tasting.
View the bus route on the link, then visit Make It Market Drayton for ideas on the best walks, attractions, and weekly markets.
📌 Discover Market Drayton:
https://makeitmarketdrayton.com/new-bus-service-connecting-whitchurch-market-drayton-wellington-and-the-princess-royal-hospital-starts-january-2026/
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