Christmas in Shrewsbury
Enjoy the Christmas cheer in one of the UK's most picturesque towns. Explore festive events and workshops, Christmas shopping and enjoy seasonal fare from our outstanding eateries.
Christmas features
Posted 19 November 2025
Late-Night Christmas Shopping in Shrewsbury: Your 2025 Guide
Discover Shrewsbury’s festive late-night shopping dates for 2025, from the Darwin Centre to the Market Hall.
Posted 7 November 2025
Discover 7 Shrewsbury Venues for a Christmas Party to Remember
Planning a Christmas party in Shrewsbury? Whether you’re after candlelit fine dining, riverside elegance or a cosy spot for festive cheer, our town…
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 16 December 2024
Festive Shopping in Shrewsbury: Food & Drink for the Big Day
Whether you're more likely to be found queuing in the deli or at the butcher's counter on Christmas Eve, use our guide to find the food & drink you…
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Posted 10 December 2024
Festive Shopping in Shrewsbury: For Kids & Babies
From independents to familiar high street favourites, you'll find plenty of gifts on offer for kids & babies in Shrewsbury.
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Posted 3 December 2024
Late Night Shopping in Shrewsbury this December
Wednesdays in December will see Shrewsbury town centre retailers extend their hours so that customers can have extra time to tick off their Christmas…
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Posted 26 November 2024
Festive Shopping in Shrewsbury: Beauty & Wellness
Spoil someone you love with Shrewsbury's beauty & wellness offerings this Christmas! Our guide reveals the local makers, retailers and spa…
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Posted 26 September 2024
Already planning your festive shopping? Get these dates in your diary
We know some of you organised shoppers have been planning your festive gifting since June. If that's you, we've got some dates you'll want in your…
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Posted 20 November 2022
A Christmas Carol in Shrewsbury
Beautiful photographs from the filming of A Christmas Carol have lain undiscovered for over 30 years, hidden away in the family album, My…
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Christmas events
Art Workshop: Botanical Christmas card drawing class
Join us at Shrewsbury Library to learn how to create a stunning set of hand drawn Christmas card illustrations using fine liner ink pens!Book through…
Paint & Sip: Christmas Baubles
Join artist Georgina Walton for a cosy, Christmassy evening of creativity, conversation, and effortless fun. This time we’re going 3D: you’ll be…
Paint & Sip
Join artist Georgina Walton for a cosy, Christmassy evening of creativity, conversation, and effortless fun. This time we’re going 3D: you’ll be…
'A Christmas Carol' Tours
SAT 6th, SUN 7th & SAT 13th, SUN 14th December 2025Join our expert guides for a tour around the historic town of Shrewsbury as we re-visit some…
Late Night at the Market Hall
Sept 6 | Nov 1 | Dec 6Experience the market hall by night, tuning into its twilight vibes. Enjoy flavours from around the world, wine and gin bars,…
Late Night at the Market Hall
Sept 6 | Nov 1 | Dec 6Experience the market hall by night, tuning into its twilight vibes. Enjoy flavours from around the world, wine and gin bars,…
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