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 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 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…
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…
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
Lino Carve & Print Your Own Christmas Baubles
Get festive and creative with a 2-hour beginner-friendly lino printing workshop. Carve two bespoke Christmas designs, then use them to print your own…
Abbey Christmas Fayre
Join the Abbey to shop a wide range of stalls, offering unique gifts & crafts, seasonal refreshments, homemade cakes, and more!
A Christmas Carol
Dickens Theatre Company present A Christmas Carol as part of their Revision on Tour programme, staging exciting adaptations of classic English GCSE…
Lingen Davies - Festive Ornament Making
Join facilitator Kaori Okado-Hood for a festive hand-making workshop on Wednesday 18 November, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Create your own handcrafted…
Late Night at the Market Hall: Winter Warmer
Make the Market Hall part of your evening. Escape the cold, take a leisurely mooch around our independent retailers and makers, and get a head start…
Christmas Light Switch On 2026
Join Shrewsbury Town Council on Wednesday 18th November for the Shrewsbury Christmas Light Switch On, starting from 4:30pm.Come along and enjoy a…
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