The Poppy House

08/10/2026

Bex is in the Poppy House today!
Serving coffee and cake from 10am
Food being served 12.00pm until 2.30pm so if your in Bishops Castle pop in and say hi! 💚

06/10/2026

Important Please Read: A Beautiful 2026 Michaelmas Fair All the elements were in place. The sun shone! Lions, Dragons and Morris Teams danced alongside each other. Wonderful live music from the top to the bottom of town. Exceptional steamers and vintage vehicles. Magical lanterns. Great entertainment and stalls. And lots of families and visitors all having a great day out. We would like to thank the Michaelmas trustees and committee members and all the volunteers who helped on the day and all the wonderful entertainers!
We REALLY DO need new people to join the team to help shape and run this beautiful fair. It’s a much-loved event. This year a couple of key committee members are stepping down. We need some new people to join the team to deliver a fair in 2027!!
There are comprehensive plans and guides to running the event in its current form and an experienced committee to help support, including a chair and secretary. It’s an amazing opportunity for someone with energy and vision to have this event in their portfolio - and as the fair had a good year, we are in a position to offer some remuneration for someone to take on the coordinator role (Pay to be discussed with applicants).
Without additional help the fair will not be able to take place. So if you can spare some time and would like to help shape and deliver the 2027 fair, we would love to hear from you. Every contribution, big or small, will make a difference. If you are interested, please contact [email protected].
Thank you to everyone who came and supported Michaelmas 2026 and made it one of our best years yet! The provisional date for next year's fair is set for Saturday 4th September 2027. This is subject to an adequate number of people joining the team to plan and prepare this wonderful event. Come and be a part of this magical, memory making day in a very special town!

Please like and share with anyone who you think might be interested in the Fair Coordinator Role or joining the committee in a smaller capacity as there are a variety of roles with different levels of commitment.

04/10/2026

What a morning!!

We're open from 10am today serving Brunch!
Come and fuel up before a day on the hills 🥾

03/10/2026

03/10/2026

🥾 It’s Long Mynd Hike day! 🥾

Heading out to spectate the action today or just enjoying a leisurely walk in the Shropshire hills?

Why not make a day of it and head into Bishop’s Castle? ❤️

Take a wander around our beautiful independent town, browse the shops and then pop into Poppy House for a well-earned coffee, something delicious to eat and a little time to relax after your day on the hills. ☕️🍰

📍 Poppy House, Bishop’s Castle
🍂 Explore. Refuel. Relax.

01/10/2026

🎃 Pumpkin spice syrup is officially out! ☕️🍂
There’s definitely a change in the seasons here at Poppy House, and we’re absolutely loving it. 🍁

Pop in, grab your favourite coffee and enjoy a little taste of the season with us. 🤎

24/09/2026

This week so far...

23/09/2026

We're back open today 10am until 5pm!

17/09/2026

Explore Bishop's Castle
Come and explore the wonderful market town of Bishop's Castle! 🏡

Nestled in the heart of the Shropshire Hills, our charming little town is full of independent shops, unique businesses and plenty of character around every corner.

And when you're ready for a coffee break, brunch or something sweet, pop into The Poppy House. ☕

Our beautiful café is the perfect place to relax and refuel, offering delicious brunch, freshly made bagels, coffee and cake.

Why not make a day of it? Explore Bishop's Castle, discover something new in one of our many independent shops, and finish your visit with us at The Poppy House.
We're open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am–5pm.

We look forward to welcoming you! 🤎

11/09/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER! 🎉

After a fantastic soft launch, a busy first weekend and a few little tweaks behind the scenes... we're thrilled to announce that our FULL MENU is officially available from today!

From delicious brunch dishes and freshly made bagels to expertly brewed coffee and irresistible cakes, there's plenty to tempt you at The Poppy House.

Come and discover Bishop's Castle's newest little gem. 💚

📍 The Poppy House, Bishop's Castle ☕ Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm