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Discover Make It Market Drayton, your ultimate guide to experiencing everything that Market Drayton, Shropshire has to offer. Whether you’re planning a day trip, weekend break, or a longer stay, Market Drayton is a vibrant market town with rich history, stunning countryside, unique shops, and fantastic local businesses.
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About Market Drayton
Why visit Market Drayton?
The Home of Gingerbread
Plan Your Visit
What's On
There’s plenty of local events for the whole family which include arts and crafts, sports and leisure, walks etc.
Find out What’s On here.
Upcoming News
Read the latest news here.
Connecting With Make It Market Drayton
You can submit events, add a listing to the directory and submit news.
You can also contact Make it Market Drayton here.
About Market Drayton
Why visit Market Drayton?
The Home of Gingerbread
Plan Your Visit
What's On
Find out What’s On here.
Upcoming News
Read the latest news here.
Connecting With Make It Market Drayton
You can submit events, add a listing to the directory and submit news.
You can also contact Make it Market Drayton here.
Upcoming News in and around Market Drayton
Free Halloween Disco brings family fun to Market Drayton this half term
Halloween fun is heading to Market Drayton this October as Woodcroft Care Home opens its doors for a special community Halloween Disco. Taking place on Friday 30 October from 4pm to 6pm, the event will bring together children, families and Woodcroft residents for an...
Could your business become more customer focused?
Great customer service can be one of the biggest reasons someone chooses to come back to a business, recommend it to a friend or leave a positive review. For independent businesses in particular, that personal connection can make a real difference. It doesn’t...
Market Drayton Mayor opens new learning space at Grove School’s Lake District field centre
The Mayor of Market Drayton, Councillor Tim Manton, joined Grove School Year 7 students in the Lake District on Wednesday 23rd September to cut the ribbon on The Undercroft, a new learning and discovery space at The Birks field centre in Seathwaite, in the Duddon...
Think you can’t sing? A new choir near Market Drayton might be just what you need
If the words “I can’t sing” have always stopped you joining a choir, a new group being planned just outside Market Drayton could have your name on it. The new Flat Pack Choir is hoping to launch at Adderley Village Hall in November, with a rather refreshing idea...
Market Drayton certainly knows its town
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our Market Drayton Discovery Trail over the summer – and congratulations, because you certainly proved that you know your town! The idea behind the trail was to encourage people to slow down, look up and take a closer look...
Could you help bring junior parkrun to Market Drayton?
A free weekly 2k event for children could soon become part of Sunday mornings in Market Drayton – but it needs a team of local volunteers to help get it started. Plans are being developed for a new junior parkrun at The Grove School, giving children aged 4 to 14...
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We’d love for local people to get involved by sharing stories, helping out at events, or offering your skills. Your support makes Market Drayton a vibrant, thriving community, and together, we can celebrate what makes our town special!
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What’s On Guide
Keep up-to-date with what’s on in and around Market Drayton. If you are organising an event please submit them here.
Explore Market Drayton
We’d love for local people to get involved in supporting our walking community by sharing your favourite routes, contributing local stories, helping at organised walks, or volunteering your time and skills. Your knowledge and enthusiasm help others discover the very best footpaths, heritage trails, and hidden corners of the area. Together, we can encourage more people to get outdoors and celebrate everything our local landscape has to offer.
Arts & Culture
Discover local arts and experience the vibrant culture of Market Drayton.
Charity & Community
Supporting the local community and charitable endeavours.
Education & Learning
Find out more about local schools and community learning.
Food & Drink
Enjoy the town’s famous gingerbread and local food in cafe's and pubs.
Health & Wellbeing
Benefit from local health and wellbeing services available in the town.
History & Heritage
Explore Market Drayton's rich heritage and medieval architecture.
Money & Finance
Access local financial institutions offering finance products and advice.
Parks & Community Spaces
Enjoy the outdoors in a variety of parks and community spaces.
Shops & Markets
Enjoy local shops and market stalls offering a range local products and crafts.
Sports & Leisure
Join in the fun with the variety of the sports and leisure activities.