Lower Lacon Caravan Park

05/09/2026

Wem Carnival Today!!!

WEM CARNIVAL - WHAT TO EXPECT

PARADES - Two parades, starting at 13:30 and 19:45
PARADE ROUTE - Starts on Pyms Road, then on to Summerfield Road, Station Road, Aston Street, High Street, Lowe Hill Road and back to Pyms Road
ROAD CLOSURES - The parade route, and roads leading on to it will all be closed for safety. Roads will be closed up to 30 minutes before the parade starting, and will re-open in stages around the town when the parade has passed and it is safe to do so. Please respect the closures and instructions of our marshals, to ensure we can keep the event safe for everyone
GALA FIELD - The Gala Field (near the Swimming Pool) open from 13:00 with loads of stalls, music, dance, entertainment and food & drink available. £1 entry per person (free for children 5 & under), please come down and take a look!
To donate online, please click here - https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QO1E5YL0
For further information, see our FAQs here - https://www.wemcarnival.co.uk/faqs

03/09/2026

WEM CARNIVAL - WHAT TO EXPECT
With the Carnival now just a couple of days away, we want to let you first timers know, and remind you regular attendees of the timings and details...
DATE - Saturday 5th September
PARADES - Two parades, starting at 13:30 and 19:45
PARADE ROUTE - Starts on Pyms Road, then on to Summerfield Road, Station Road, Aston Street, High Street, Lowe Hill Road and back to Pyms Road
ROAD CLOSURES - The parade route, and roads leading on to it will all be closed for safety. Roads will be closed up to 30 minutes before the parade starting, and will re-open in stages around the town when the parade has passed and it is safe to do so. Please respect the closures and instructions of our marshals, to ensure we can keep the event safe for everyone
GALA FIELD - The Gala Field (near the Swimming Pool) open from 13:00 with loads available....including Gifts & Crafts, Food Stalls, Candy Floss, Flip the Clown, Shropshire Falconry, Glitter Tattoos, The Animal Family, Slushie Truck, Free Kids Entertainment, Face Painting, Free Inflatable and Live Music.
Just £1 entry per person (free for children 5 & under), please come down and take a look!

To donate online, please click here - https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QO1E5YL0
For further information, see our FAQs here - https://www.wemcarnival.co.uk/faqs

01/09/2026

This Carnival Weekend!

01/09/2026

30/08/2026

WEM CARNIVAL - PARADES
PARADES - Two parades, starting at 13:30 and the night time lit parade at 19:45. There will be floats, bands, dance troupes, the carnival royalty float, walking groups, fancy dress and a few surprises no doubt!
PARADE ROUTE - Starts on Pyms Road, then on to Summerfield Road, Station Road, Aston Street, High Street, Lowe Hill Road and back to Pyms Road
WHERE TO WATCH - You can see the parades anywhere along the route above; if you prefer a lively atmosphere, head to the high street
ROAD CLOSURES - The parade route, and roads leading on to it will all be closed for safety. Roads will be closed up to 30 minutes before the parade starting, and will re-open in stages around the town when the parade has passed and it is safe to do so. Please respect the closures and instructions of our marshals, to ensure we can keep the event safe for everyone
After the afternoon parade, you can find many of the participants at the Gala Field (SY4 5AP, near the swimming pool) performing on the field, taking part in dance competitions, or in the fancy dress judging
For further information, see our FAQs here - https://www.wemcarnival.co.uk/aboutcarnival

30/08/2026

Celebrate tradition at Wem Carnival – a fun-filled community event in Shropshire with parades, floats, music, and family activities since 1911.

28/08/2026

If you're a bit wet don't worry, J.A.K.K.S Barn is open now!
Come and have a pint or a hot drink 🍻 ☕️

25/08/2026

Due to sickness we have a change of artist this Saturday in J.A.K.K.S Barn

25/08/2026

This Friday in J.A.K.K.S Barn