Posted 30 Jun 2023

Enjoy the summer holidays in Shrewsbury

From art workshops to award-winning festivals and exploring our local wildlife, Shrewsbury is ready to entertain the kids this Summer! Use our handy what's on guide and discover family-friendly events, offers and activities to keep the kids busy over the summer holidays.
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Family-friendly and children's events

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Soak up the sun at The Quarry Splash Park

Get your swim towels at the ready - The Quarry Splash Park has reopened for the summer! The Splash Park is open 7 days a week, 10.30am-6pm, until mid-September.

Find Shrewsbury Splash Park in the Quarry

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Free things to do in Shrewsbury this summer

Everyone knows the summer holidays can add up, but the best bit about visiting Shrewsbury is that your holiday doesn't have to break the bank!

Discover free things to do

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Head indoors

Whether you're sheltering from the rain or looking to cool down, heading indoors doesn't mean it's time for the fun to stop! There are plenty of indoor activities to keep the whole family entertained, from axe throwing to archery and board games - Shrewsbury has it all!

Explore Shrewsbury's indoor activities

Summer holiday offers

Places to go for child focused fun

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See & Do

The Cut Visitor Centre, Shropshire Wildlife Trust

The Shropshire Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre and Shop, or The Cut, is a beautiful arrangement of buildings and garden situated near Shrewsbury…

Open Today 9:30AM - 12:30PM

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See & Do

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

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See & Do

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery (SM&AG) sits proudly in the town square and is the county’s flagship museum and art gallery. Visitors will…

Open Today 11:00AM - 4:00PM

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Eat & Drink

Nerdy

Nerdy is a board game café and events venue in Shrewsbury town centre. An alcohol-free, family-friendly, fully inclusive environment that offers an…

Open Today 9:00AM - 8:00PM

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Eat & Drink

Paws Cafe

Step into Shropshire's first cat cafe! We have 11 resident cats; Nala, Simba, Elsa, Snowy, Marmalade, Binx, Lady Grey, Mocha, Cappucino, Darwin, and…

Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM

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See & Do

Shrewsbury Prison

The current prison buildings are Victorian, built in 1868 but there has been a prison on that site since 1793. The prison was decommissioned by the…

Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM

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Live & Work

Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre

Enjoy a swim in one of the pools, take a fitness class or visit the gym - which has a range of cardiovascular and resistance equipment. We offer…

Open Today 8:00AM - 5:00PM

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See & Do

The Sabrina Boat: River Tours of Shrewsbury

Join the Sabrina Boat and take in the beauty of Shrewsbury as you take a daytime cruise past the stunning Quarry Park and the town’s historic…

Open Today 11:00AM - 5:00PM

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See & Do

The Soldiers of Shropshire Museum

Weapons, medals and uniforms from the 18th century to the present day sit within the ancient, red sandstone walls, which tower above the town. Hunt…


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