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Posted 29 January 2024
Shrewsbury Market Hall is Britain’s Favourite Market – again!
This is the second win in a row for the Market Hall and the third win since 2018.
Posted 2 December 2024
Shrewsbury is home to Britain’s Best High Street says The Telegraph
Shrewsbury took top place in The Telegraph’s Britain’s 20 Best High Streets feature beating larger locations like Edinburgh and more.
Posted 19 October 2023
Shrewsbury's Cosiest Independent Coffee Shops
Shrewsbury has plenty of cosy coffee shops to visit. Whether you're looking for a quiet place to get some work done or a cool hangout to catch up…
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Posted 30 January 2025
DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival 2025: A Look at the Highlights
February brings the anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth, and for years Shrewsbury has celebrated with a month-long festival to commemorate the…
Posted 30 January 2025
Your Shrewsbury Bucket List
Sometimes, we take things for granted, especially if we're used to seeing them every day – and this can be very true of your local town. Seeing…
Posted 30 January 2025
Shrewsbury Market Hall is Britain’s Favourite – for third year running!
Three wins in a row and four total. No other market has ever won as many times, let alone consecutively!
Posted 15 January 2025
The story of Shrewsbury's Abbey Station
Entrepreneurism was 'red hot' in the railway mania years of the 19th century, but bitter rivalry and legal disputes were never far away. Philip…
Posted 10 January 2025
Add These Shrewsbury Dates to Your 2025 Calendar
There's always something to do in Shrewsbury. We update this post throughout the year -- visit often, and get these key dates for 2025 in your…
Posted 17 December 2024
How to support your high street - and keep your cool - this Christmas
Whether you’re neurodivergent, live with social anxiety, or simply find the atmosphere overstimulating, Annie Hambley of My Happy Place has put…
Posted 16 December 2024
Festive Shopping in Shrewsbury: Food & Drink for the Big Day
Whether you're more likely to be found queuing in the deli or at the butcher's counter on Christmas Eve, use our guide to find the food & drink you…
Posted 10 December 2024
Festive Shopping in Shrewsbury: For Kids & Babies
From independents to familiar high street favourites, you'll find plenty of gifts on offer for kids & babies in Shrewsbury.
Posted 3 December 2024
Late Night Shopping in Shrewsbury this December
Wednesdays in December will see Shrewsbury town centre retailers extend their hours so that customers can have extra time to tick off their Christmas…
Posted 3 December 2024
Festive Shopping In Shrewsbury: Books & Entertainment
From independents, to specialists, to familiar high street chains, you'll find books, games & other entertainment options to suit every taste in…
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