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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Situated just outside Shrewsbury town centre, the internationally important Flaxmill Maltings site reflects a time when Shropshire led the way in…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Highly Flammable Studios
Highly Flammable Studios is a new creative space in the heart of Shrewsbury. Opened by local videographer Aaron Child, of Painted Life Productions,…
Templeton Jones
Templeton Jones classic and contemporary country clothes offer technical and fashionable men's and women's clothing suitable for town or country. At…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Drapers Hall
Situated in the historic Guild Hall of the Shrewsbury Drapers Society, RHUBARB serves quality local ingredients that are cooked with skill and…
Shrewsbury Prison
Awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, 9 years running! Shrewsbury Prison is officially in the top 10% of things to do worldwide.The…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
The Armoury
The Armoury is a traditional pub restaurant in a delightful riverside location, next to the Welsh Bridge and just a short walk from many of the…
Open Today 10:00AM - 11:00PM
Dough & Oil
Sometimes oil you need is a good idea, some ambition and a few dodgy puns. After making his mark in Shrewsbury's Market Hall, chef Aaron Brown…
Open Today 12:00PM - 10:00PM
The Shrewsbury Coffeehouse
The Shrewsbury Coffeehouse is Shrewsbury's original independent Coffeehouse.Opening back in 2011 it's always been somewhere to go for speciality…
Open Today 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Get Your Wigle On
Get Your Wigle On is one of the UK’s leading musical theatre companies, proudly based in the heart of Shrewsbury. With a reputation for producing…
Level Up Escapes
LevelUp Escapes is a family-run business operating out of the Darwin Shopping Centre in Shrewsbury. We are proud to design and host top-class escape…
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Posted 6 May 2026
Discover the all-inclusive Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2026
Shrewsbury’s annual celebration of the best in folk, Americana and world music is one of the highlights in the town’s event calendar. It’s one of the…
Posted 2 April 2026
Our Guide: A Restorative Weekend in Shrewsbury & the Shropshire Hills
Stay in town, stride into the landscape: three days of big skies, market-town charm and walking in the world-famous Shropshire Hills.
Posted 19 January 2026
Where to experience live music in Shrewsbury
The music scene in Shrewsbury is vibrant, diverse and exciting! From small intimate gigs through to world-class festivals, you'll never be short of…
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