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Enjoy the summer holidays in Shrewsbury
Family-friendly and children's events
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.
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!
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!
Summer holiday offers
Places to go for child focused fun
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 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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
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 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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 - 11:00PM
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 - 6:00PM
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
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 6:00AM - 9:00PM
The Sabrina Boat
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 10:00AM - 5:00PM
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…
Open Today 10:30AM - 4:00PM
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