Accessible Shrewsbury
Despite the historic nature of the town, many of our wonderful businesses are accessible, and there are plenty of services at hand to help make your stay more comfortable.
Accessible Shrewsbury features
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 17 December 2024
How to support your high street - and keep your cool - this Christmas
Whether you’re neurodivergent, live with social anxiety, or simply find the atmosphere overstimulating, Annie Hambley of My Happy Place has put…
Posted 25 September 2024
SY.Gigs - this autumn, Nothing is Ordinary in Shrewsbury
Founded in 2022, SY.Gigs has helped develop Shrewsbury's alternative music scene from small scene to national favourite among alt performers in…
Posted 9 September 2024
Shrewsbury Pride Festival 2024
After an incredible debut in 2023, Shrewsbury Pride 2024 is set to be bigger, better, louder and prouder. Use our handy what's on guide and discover…
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Posted 20 June 2024
Your guide to visiting Shrewsbury for a major event
Are you travelling to Shrewsbury during one of our award-winning festivals? Make the most of your trip with our handy guide!
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Posted 16 May 2024
3 Shrewsbury restaurants that prove historic towns can be accessible
For the second blog in our Accessible Shrewsbury series, accessibility campaigner Claire Dellar highlights three of her favourite accessible spaces…
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Posted 5 April 2024
Autism-Friendly Shrewsbury: Nerdy and Beyond
This Autism Acceptance Week, we hear from Nerdy and PACC Shropshire about autism friendly spaces in Shrewsbury.
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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.
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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.
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Accessible Shrewsbury events
We Live in Time (15)
In this decade-spanning, deeply moving romance, Almut and Tobias are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through…
23 January 2025
Creative Workshop with Saffron Russell
Shropshire Museums and Archives have partnered with Shropshire PACC to deliver a creative workshop for young people with SEND (11+). The event will…
25 January 2025
An Audience with Jonathan Veira
The amazingly talented and versatile international singer Jonathan Veira is coming to Shrewsbury as part of his Not Dead Yet Tour. You can expect a…
25 January 2025
An Evening with Aggers
Get ready to be bowled over by true cricket legend and renowned BBC correspondent, Jonathan Agnew. From his early days learning the ropes under the…
25 January 2025
Martyn Joseph
A unique talent driven by passion, social awareness, and love for his trade, Martyn Joseph is a jaw-dropping guitar player who has developed a unique…
25 January 2025
Tommy J
Shrewsbury Panto favourite Tommy J is bringing his one-man show to Theatre Severn!This fast-paced, high-energy show is full of juggling, unicycling,…
26 January 2025
Accessible Shrewsbury businesses
Lunts Pharmacy
Lunts is an independent, family-owned and run pharmacy, serving the people of Shropshire since 1968. Apart from dispensing prescribed medication,…
Open Today 8:30AM - 6:00PM
DVD Megastore and Buttercup Bookshop
Of course, they stock DVDs – but they also stock games, gifts and amazing memorabilia! Not only that, but they’re incredibly price competitive! From…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Rohan Designs
There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing. Rohan is your constant companion for every journey, whatever the journey. Rohan is an…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:30PM
Boots Opticians
Boots Opticians offers a range of products and services. Customers can book an eye test, as well as buying high-quality glasses, prescription…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide is the world's biggest building society, one of the country's largest savings providers, and a top three mortgage provider. It offers a…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Shoe Zone
The UK's no.1 value footwear retailer, offering fashionable footwear at fantastic low prices. Proudly supplying the nation with affordable footwear…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
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