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Shrewsbury is full of finds to be discovered during your visit. By foot or by boat, the River Severn is a must, as is the café culture, the castle and the churches that dominate Shrewsbury's famous skyline.

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West Mid Showground

The West Mid Showground occupies a riverside setting in the county town of Shropshire, just a few minutes walk from its historic town centre.As well…

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Shrewsbury Prison

Awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, 9 years running! Shrewsbury Prison is officially in the top 10% of things to do worldwide.The…

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Level Up Escapes

LevelUp Escapes is a family-run business operating out of the Darwin Shopping Centre in Shrewsbury. We are proud to design and host top-class escape…

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Theatre Severn

Theatre Severn is Shropshire's premier arts venue. Home to a 650-seat auditorium, 250-seat studio theatre, dance studio and restaurant. Opened in…

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The Hive

The Hive is an arts and entertainment venue, as well as a charity working with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people. Offering a varied…

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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Situated just outside Shrewsbury town centre, the internationally important Flaxmill Maltings site reflects a time when Shropshire led the way in…

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Soden Collection

The Soden Collection is an eclectic mix of Contemporary, Modern British art and contemporary sculpture located in the heart of the Town, on the…

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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…

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Abbey Station Visitor Centre

Preserving and promoting Shrewsbury’s rich railway heritage The Abbey Station Visitor Centre in Shrewsbury offers a fascinating journey into the rich…

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Coleham Pumping Station

The Victorian chapel-like building on the bank of the River Severn in Shrewsbury in fact houses two steam-driven beam engines which pumped sewage…

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