Local History

Posted 28 February 2025

Enjoy spring in Shrewsbury this March

This month has lots to offer as we hurtle into spring -- from celebrating women and mothers to hunting down sweet treats for Pancake Day, do it all…

Posted 7 February 2025

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings joins English Heritage

Flaxmill to welcome thousands of potential new visitors as part of the English Heritage portfolio.

Posted 1 February 2025

Discover Shrewsbury this February

Make the shortest month count with everything Shrewsbury has to offer – from romantic meals to half-term play.

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 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 5 September 2024

Heritage Open Days in Shrewsbury

Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. Every September Shrewsbury throws open its doors to celebrate our heritage,…

Posted 10 May 2024

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is West Midlands Building of the Year

The Flaxmill, once a disused and dilapidated former factory, has taken home the RIBA Award for West Midlands Building of the Year.

Posted 29 April 2024

Guided walking tours of Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Visitor Information Centre offers year-round walking tours of Shrewsbury in the heart of the historic town.

Posted 3 April 2024

Spend an Enchanted April in Shrewsbury

As the days warm and the nights shorten, April has lots to offer. Get outdoors or hit the town for a huge array of spring events.