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 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…
Posted 6 August 2024
Free and low-cost activities for families in Shrewsbury this summer
Everyone knows the summer holidays can add up, but the best bit about visiting Shrewsbury is that your holiday doesn't have to break the bank!
Posted 1 August 2024
What not to miss at Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2024
The annual Shrewsbury Folk Festival returns this August Bank Holiday, Friday 23-26, for a four-day celebration of the best in folk, Americana, blues…
Posted 4 June 2024
Discover Shrewsbury Sculpture Trail 2024
The ever-popular Shrewsbury Arts Trail returns this summer and it's going to be a supersized year, with a sculpture trail featuring artwork by…
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Posted 23 May 2024
Six things to do in Shrewsbury this May half term
There's so much going on in Shrewsbury this half-term, we couldn't choose just five events! Discover six family-friendly occasions to enjoy in…
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Posted 2 May 2024
What's on in Shrewsbury this May?
This month is looking like a busy one in Shrewsbury; as we welcome the new month, our town is filled with live music, al fresco dining, art, culture…
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Posted 29 April 2024
Guided walking tours of Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Visitor Information Centre offers year-round walking tours of Shrewsbury in the heart of the historic town.
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Posted 11 April 2024
Best of the Fest: What Not to Miss at Loopfest 2024
Loopfest volunteer David Molby tells us about a few of the bands he's most excited to welcome to this year's three-day festival bonanza.
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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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Family Friendly events
Christmas Carol Walking Tour
A Christmas Carol 40th Anniversary Walking Tour Join our expert guides for an exciting walking tour around the historic town of Shrewsbury. Revisit…
23 November 2024
Christmas Craft Fayre
Come and visit the Craft Fayre at Shrewsbury Unitarian Church featuring local artisan craft workers!
23 November 2024
Sun & Fire - Life and death at the dawn of history
Experience life in Shropshire between 4500 and 2000 years ago. That’s roughly the time from 2500 BCE until the Romans invaded Britain in 43…
22 November 2024
Shrewsbury Farmers Market
Shrewsbury Farmers Market brings the fields of Shropshire to Shrewsbury Square. A plethora of delicious food and drink will be on offer to tempt…
06 December 2024
LGBTQ+ at SM&AG
Join our growing community of LGBTQ+ families with young children for play, chat, coffee and cake! This is a relaxed, friendly space created so you…
07 December 2024
Shrewsbury Winter Wonderland
This holiday season, Shrewsbury Prison invites you to an unforgettable experience at Shrewsbury Winter Wonderland, where festive magic comes to life!…
07 December 2024
Family Friendly businesses
Taste of Shrewsbury
Taste of Shrewsbury is a small family business offering both takeaway and eat-in facilities, including the gallery tea room that seats thirty-two…
Open Today 9:30AM - 3:30PM
The Hole in the Wall
You'll always find a warm welcome at The Hole in the Wall, a traditional, cosy town centre pub. Whether you fancy a few rounds, a spot of lunch or a…
Open Today 10:00AM - 11:00PM
Massarella's
Massarella's coffee shop in Shrewsbury's Darwin Centre offers quality products in a relaxed environment, and at value-for-money prices. The shop…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
The Toybox
The Toybox Shrewsbury is a young vibrant company run by Vonny Simons and her team of enthusiastic toy hunters, who are determined to bring you the…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
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
Green Options Zero Waste
A single-use plastic-free shopping experience. We offer a wide range of edibles and multi-use items. You can buy as much or as little as you like…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:00PM
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