Family Friendly
If you’re visiting Shrewsbury with kids, we've plenty of exciting and child-friendly venues and activities to choose from.
Family Friendly features
Posted 30 June 2026
Shop Shrewsbury, Win Prizes: Help Us Celebrate Our Town This July!
This month, we're celebrating Shrewsbury's brilliant shopping scene with Shop Shrewsbury, running from 1st to 31st July - and we want you to be part…
Posted 9 June 2026
Top 10 must sees at this year's Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Shrewsbury Folk Festival returns this August Bank Holiday (August 28-31) for its annual four-day celebration at the DMOS People West Mid Showground.…
Posted 6 May 2026
Discover the all-inclusive Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2026
Shrewsbury’s annual celebration of the best in folk, Americana and world music is one of the highlights in the town’s event calendar. It’s one of the…
Posted 2 April 2026
Our Guide: A Restorative Weekend in Shrewsbury & the Shropshire Hills
Stay in town, stride into the landscape: three days of big skies, market-town charm and walking in the world-famous Shropshire Hills.
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Posted 5 January 2026
What's coming to Shrewsbury in 2026?
There's always something to do in Shrewsbury. We update this post throughout the year -- visit often, and get these key dates for 2026 in your…
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Posted 17 October 2025
Restaurant Week Returns - Bigger, Better, and Tastier!
Get ready to tuck in, Shrewsbury! From 25th October to 2nd November, Restaurant Week is back - and it’s shaping up to be an unmissable celebration of…
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Posted 29 May 2025
Things to do indoors in Shrewsbury
Whether you're sheltering from the rain or looking to cool down, heading indoors doesn't mean it's time for the fun to stop! There are plenty of…
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Posted 28 February 2025
Enjoy spring in Shrewsbury this March
This month has lots to offer as we hurtle into spring -- from celebrating women and mothers to hunting down sweet treats for Pancake Day, do it all…
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Posted 13 February 2025
The Magic Formula Behind Britain's Favourite Market
There’s never been any doubt in locals’ minds that Shrewsbury Market Hall is the best in the country, and it’s just been crowned Britain’s Favourite…
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Family Friendly events
Impressions - Family mixed media collage
Join us for Impressions - a fun, hands-on family collage day where creativity and memories mix! Join us in person for a fun-filled day of creativity…
Shrewsbury's Big Read
Shrewsbury's young readers are invited to a very special day in the Town Square this summer. Shrewsbury's Big Read, on Saturday 25 July from 10.30am…
Summer Stories from the Shire - Elephants on Parade
Join artist Sarah Evans and story-teller Jake Evans for one of their four sessions this summer. Art activities are interspersed with storytelling…
Garden Safari
Join Shropshire Wildlife Trust for a tiny game hunt aimed at curious youngsters fascinated by mini-beasts of all sorts. Times: 10.30am, 12.30pm and…
Storytelling with Jake
Free for all - just turn up.Gather beneath the trees for a magical morning of storytelling with professional storyteller Jake Evans. Filled with…
Kids T-Shirt Tie Dye Workshop
A creative tie-dye workshop for children. Booking essential via www.blastskates.com
Family Friendly businesses
Gelatistry
Treat yourself to an artisan gelato in a fresh, handmade waffle cone from Gelatistry in St Julian's Crescent!All products are handmade from scratch…
Open Today 11:00AM - 6:00PM
Get Your Wigle On
Get Your Wigle On is one of the UK’s leading musical theatre companies, proudly based in the heart of Shrewsbury. With a reputation for producing…
Giggling Squid
Enjoy the best Thai food in Shrewsbury at Giggling Squid. Serving plentiful dishes, vibrant Thai ingredients and bold flavours for lunch and dinner.…
Open Today 12:00PM - 10:00PM
Wimpy
Wimpy made a triumphant return to Shrewsbury in 2018 with a smart new 100-seater restaurant on Claremont Street. Showcasing Wimpy's smart new shift…
Open Today 9:00AM - 8:00PM
Lads 'N' Dads
Lads 'N' Dads is possibly the best place in Shrewsbury for a gent's haircut, with great cuts and random conversation! From the shop in Butcher Row,…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Ask Italian
Everything at ASK Italian is inspired by Italy - from the authentic Italian food to the easy going atmosphere, warm service and fresh…
Open Today 11:30AM - 9:30PM
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