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- Already planning your festive shopping? Get these dates in your diary
Already planning your festive shopping? Get these dates in your diary
With independent shops outnumbering national retailers, Shrewsbury is the place to be for cosy boutiques and unique market stalls hidden within medieval streets. You'll find something for everyone on your Christmas present list.
Shopping dates in Shrewsbury
Made in Shropshire: Artisan Fair
Every 2nd Saturday of the month the Made in Shropshire Artisan Fairs are carefully curated to ensure the best selection and variety of Shropshire…
14 December 2024
Shrewsbury Farmers Market
Shrewsbury Farmers Market brings the fields of Shropshire to Shrewsbury Square. A plethora of delicious food and drink will be on offer to tempt…
06 December 2024
Late Night at the Market Hall
Experience the market hall by night, tuning into its twilight vibes. Enjoy flavours from around the world, wine and gin bars, cocktails and…
07 December 2024
Shrewsbury Winter Wonderland
This holiday season, Shrewsbury Prison invites you to an unforgettable experience at Shrewsbury Winter Wonderland, where festive magic comes to life!…
07 December 2024
Steady's Christmas Curation
Steady's Shrewsbury market is hosting their ever-popular, circa 90's-00's vintage clothing event. You'll find rails of premium quality garms, along…
07 December 2024
December Winter Warmer at Shrewsbury Market Hall
It’s the night of Carols In The Square and Shrewsbury Market Hall is opening late for festive shopping, food and drink. A selection of market…
18 December 2024
Get some inspiration
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…
Posted 8 December 2023
Festive Shopping In Shrewsbury: Books & Entertainment
From independents, to specialists, to familiar high street chains, you'll find books, games & other entertainment options for to suit every taste in…
Posted 13 December 2023
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 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.
Posted 13 December 2023
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…
Get in the spirit
'A Christmas Carol' Tours
Join our expert guides for a tour around the historic town of Shrewsbury as we re-visit some of the stunning film locations featured in the iconic…
07 December 2024
Gin Therapy - ITS CHRISTMAS! - Festive Gin Tasting 2024
It's Beginning to look a lot like Christmas... and that means Gin! Well, at least it does here at Gindifferent. We have the perfect thing to take the…
13 December 2024
Sleeping Beauty
BRAD FITT IS BACK in 2024's fun-filled family pantomime... SLEEPING BEAUTY! This year's spectacular pantomime will also see the return of Tommy J…
29 November 2024
Christmas Sing-a-long in aid of Shropshire Mental Health Support
Join us for a delightful Christmas Sing-Along at Shrewsbury Unitarian Church! Enjoy singing your favourite festive songs with the family followed by…
22 December 2024
Christmas Dance Workshop Free Event
Join Shropshire Mental Health Support for a joy-giving, jingle bell rock dance workshop! This festive, family workshop will get us all in the mood…
15 December 2024
Children's Christmas Party Sewing Club
Come and enjoy a Festive fun craft session and join our group for a couple of hours. Fancy dress is optional. What they sew will depend upon their…
15 December 2024
Bongo's Bingo: Bingo All The Way - Christmas Specials
The Christmas countdown is now truly on for Bongo’s Bingo in Shrewsbury. As winter approaches and the festive season reaches fever pitch, it’s time…
30 November 2024
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Come and create your own beautiful, unique Christmas Wreath in a relaxed and supportive environment led by Glory Goldsmith Flora. All materials and…
01 December 2024
The Slow Food Christmas Fiesta
The Slow Food Christmas Fiesta returns on 7th December 2024 at the historic Dye House, Shrewsbury Flaxmill, showcasing the best of local food and…
07 December 2024
Christmas at Shrewsbury Prison
Get into the festive spirit this holiday season with a range of exciting Christmas activities at Shrewsbury Prison - the perfect holiday outing for…
30 November 2024
Christmas Knitting Class
Join us at Abakhan Shrewsbury for a fun Knitting Class filled with the joys of Christmas! If you can do a knit stitch and a purl stitch, you can make…
30 November 2024
Christmas Glam Beauty Night
Join us for an evening of Beauty & Glamour! Learn from a professional makeup artist how to create a stunning makeup look using your own makeup…
23 November 2024
Christmas Carol Walking Tour
A Christmas Carol 40th Anniversary Walking Tour Join our expert guides for an exciting walking tour around the historic town of Shrewsbury. Revisit…
23 November 2024
Gin Therapy - New Gins for Winter 2024
Do you suffer from the fear of missing out? Are you always looking for the next big thing? do you want to impress your friends with your knowledge of…
22 November 2024
Tanners - Wines for Christmas, Cellars Shop
It seems Christmas is never more than a stone’s throw away. If you’re starting to think about which wines to enjoy with your Christmas repasts or…
21 November 2024
Stay in Shrewsbury
Prince Rupert Hotel
Situated in the very heart of medieval Shrewsbury, the historic Grade II listed Prince Rupert Hotel is firmly established as one of the town's finest…
The Lion + Pheasant
The Lion + Pheasant is Shropshire's most stylish and prestigious townhouse hotel. In the heart of beautiful Shrewsbury, this independent boutique…
Drapers Hall
Situated in the historic Guild Hall of the Shrewsbury Drapers Society, RHUBARB serves quality local ingredients that are cooked with skill and…
Darwin's Townhouse
Darwin's Townhouse offers a boutique bed and breakfast experience, with 19 bedrooms, just steps away from the river Severn and Shrewsbury's eclectic…
Open Today 9:00AM - 8:00PM
The Loopy Shrew
The Loopy Shrew is a family-run restaurant & bar with 12 boutique rooms in the heat of Shrewsbury called 'The Town of Flowers'. Here you'll find…
Open Today 8:00AM - 11:00PM
4 Wyle Mews
Situated in 'The Loop' of the historic Medieval town of Shrewsbury, this cosy Grade II Listed mews cottage is a perfect base for exploring the town…
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