Discover Shrewsbury this January

Discover Shrewsbury this January

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Dig out your favourite fleece and discover everything Shrewsbury has to offer this January. From new hobbies to tantalising alcohol-free cocktails and a New Year's calendar bursting with original events, you can find it all in Shrewsbury.

A shrewsbury original since
800AD

Dig out your favourite fleece and wrap up this autumn because there's loads of stuff Shrewsbury has to offer over the coming months.

Shorter days doesn't mean there's less going on! Explore our award-winning events, endless independents, your favourite big names, tastebud tingling eateries and bars, and over1,000 years of history.

DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival 2022

Celebrate Shrewsbury’s most famous son at this year’s DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival. Join us as we celebrate our special links with Charles Darwin with a schedule of both in-person and virtual events, including inspiring tours, brain-teasing lectures, and Darwin's birthday toast. 

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Sweet treats and indulgent pick-me-ups

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a tempting treat from one of Shrewsbury's picture-perfect eateries.

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Your guide to an alcohol-free night out in Shrewsbury

An alcohol-free night out in Shrewsbury doesn't have to signal an evening of soft drinks. Our bars and pubs are at hand to help whether you're taking part in Dry January, Sober October, you're teetotal or just the designated driver.

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Things to do on a rainy day in Shrewsbury

It may be raining outside, but that doesn't mean it's time for the fun to stop! There are plenty of indoor activities to keep the whole family entertained, from axe throwing to archery and board games - Shrewsbury has it all!

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The Guardian's car-free trip to Shrewsbury and Shropshire

The Guardian has been on a car-free break in Shropshire and taken in the delights that the county, and Shrewsbury, have to offer.

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Spring and Summer Events in Shrewsbury

Warm weather heralds the beginning of Shrewsbury's vibrant calendar of festivals. Experience original events from Shropshire Kids Festival to the World Championship Coracle Race, and not forgetting the historic Shrewsbury Flower Show.

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DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival

7th to 13th Feb 2022
Various locations around Shrewsbury
Celebrate Shrewsbury’s most famous son at this year’s DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival. Join us as we celebrate our special links with Charles Darwin with a schedule...
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TOSCA: Royal Opera House ENCORE

26th Jan 2022
7:00pm
Theatre Severn
Frankwell Quay
SY3 8FT Shrewsbury
Into the romantic world of an idealistic painter Cavaradossi and his sensuous lover Tosca comes the malevolence of Baron Scarpia, Chief of Police, with fatal...
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