Local History

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.

Posted 15 March 2024

Shrewsbury LGBT+ History Festival 2024

Shrewsbury LGBT+ History Festival returns 15-17th March, and features live performances, an exhibition, talks and more.

Posted 1 March 2024

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 Easter, do it all in…

Posted 2 February 2024

Discover Shrewsbury this February

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

Posted 31 January 2024

The 21st DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival

Through February, Shrewsbury celebrates its connection to the father of evolution with a month-long festival.

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…