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 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…
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.
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
Christmas Advent Calendar
Use one of our fantastic Advent panels to create your own calender, a choice of fabrics, wadding and backing are included!Catering for all sewing…
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,…
Festive themed Linocut Workshop
In this Festive themed workshop we will guide you through the process of drawing, carving and printing your very own design which can be used…
Whisky Tasting: Christmas Crackers
We know it's only November but join us for a tasting where we focus on some whiskies that would be cracking additions to your Christmas fare.The…
Eliza Carthy & Jon Boden - The Wassail Christmas 2025 Tour
Before there was carolling, there was wassailing, where seasonal songs were exchanged for money, food and ale. In the countryside trees were blessed,…
Shrewsbury Christmas Lights Switch On 2025
Shrewsbury's annual Christmas Lights Switch On returns Wednesday November 19th.Join us in The Square as Shrewsbury Town Council flip the switch and…
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