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
Costa, Darwin Centre
Costa is Britain's favourite coffee shop, with over 1300 shops throughout the country. Costa aims to provide the perfect cup of coffee, whether…
Open Today 8:00AM - 6:00PM
The Ol'Chemist
This casual, family-friendly venue is the perfect spot for a catch up with friends and coffee with the little ones in tow (both two- and…
Halifax
Halifax began as a building society in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and has now become one of the UK's leading high street banks. Our heritage has…
Open Today 9:00AM - 3:00PM
New Look
The New Look story began in 1969 as a single fashion store in the UK. From there, we've grown to become a leading fast-fashion brand, with 519 in the…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
HMV
A staple of the UK's high street for 100 years, HMV is your go-to for music, film and pop culture enthusiasts. At Shrewsbury's HMV you'll find all…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Primark
Adored by fashion fans and value seekers alike, Primark is widely established as the destination store for keeping up with the latest looks without…
Open Today 9:00AM - 6:00PM
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