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Wellness and beauty
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Posted 30 November 2023

Festive Shopping in Shrewsbury: Beauty & Wellness

Spoil someone you love with Shrewsbury's beauty & wellness offerings this Christmas! Our guide reveals the local makers, retailers and spa…

Fashion shopping
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Posted 24 November 2023

Festive Shopping in Shrewsbury: Spotlight on Fashion & Jewellery

Shop Shrewsbury's fashion and jewellery scene this Christmas! Our guide reveals fashion boutiques and sparkling gems to explore this Christmas.

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Eat & Drink

Posted 16 November 2023

Spend an original Christmas in Shrewsbury

Christmas comes alive in Shrewsbury, with plenty of places to capture the Christmas cheer both original and traditional. Indulge in mince pies and…

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Eat & Drink

Posted 9 November 2023

The Spectator spotlights Shrewsbury and the Welsh Marches

Shrewsbury's independent shopping and culinary highlights earned a mention in this week's Spectator.

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Eat & Drink

Posted 27 October 2023

Discover Shrewsbury this November

The nights are longer, the days are colder, and the world is starting to feel festive. Wrap up warm and banish the winter blues with the best…

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Eat & Drink

Posted 19 October 2023

Shrewsbury's Coziest Independent Coffee Shops

Shrewsbury has plenty of cozy 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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Local History

Posted 12 October 2023

Explore Shrewsbury's Best Ghost Tales for October nights

With a rich history dating all the way back to the Bronze Age, dotted with bloody battles, rebellions and gruesome murders, it’s not surprising to…

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Posted 6 October 2023

Shrewsbury 'UK hub' for roots music thanks to annual retreats

Shrewsbury's Gypsy Jazz and Art of the Blues retreats have helped transform the town into the UK's hub for root music, reports the Guardian.

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Local History

Posted 5 October 2023

From the pre-Raphaelites to the Trenches: Exploring Shrewsbury's Poetic Legacy

What do Wilfred Owen and Mary Webb have in common? To celebrate National Poetry Day, we take a look at some of Shrewsbury's most notable poetic…

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Posted 26 September 2023

Discover Shrewsbury this October

October signals the beginning of autumn, and there's no better time to explore Shrewsbury. Dig out your favourite fleece and discover everything our…

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