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 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…
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…
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…
Posted 12 February 2025
Five things to do in Shrewsbury this February half term
There's plenty to keep the kids entertained in Shrewsbury this February half-term! From fun with Molly the Witch to getting creative with a…
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Posted 1 February 2025
Discover Shrewsbury this February
Make the shortest month count with everything Shrewsbury has to offer – from romantic meals to half-term play.
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Posted 30 January 2025
Your Shrewsbury Bucket List
Sometimes, we take things for granted, especially if we're used to seeing them every day – and this can be very true of your local town. Seeing…
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Posted 10 January 2025
Add These Shrewsbury Dates to Your 2025 Calendar
There's always something to do in Shrewsbury. We update this post throughout the year -- visit often, and get these key dates for 2025 in your…
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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 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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Family Friendly events
Buzzy Beats Autumn Term 2025
Fridays during term time at The Hive until September 26th.Sessions resume on November 14th.Set your children off on a creative, music-filled journey…
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…
Museum Babies
A weekly drop-in, sensory play session for pre-walking babies aged 0-18 months, specially designed to help develop babies' physical and social…
Mini Mammoths
Mini Mammoths runs every Thursday during term timeThis is a very popular, whole-museum experience for children aged 1-5 to discover, play, connect…
Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,500 organisations, 5,000 events and 40,000…
Heritage week: Behind the scenes Music Hall tour
FREE EVENT as part of the Heritage weekendDiscover centuries of history in a behind the scenes tour of the complex array of buildings currently home…
Family Friendly businesses
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…
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 12:00PM - 6:00PM
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 - 10:30PM
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
Brown & Francis
Brown and Francie is an independent passionate foodies and coffee lovers business set in the heart of the Shropshire Town of Shrewsbury. Supporting…
Open Today 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Shrewsbury Castle
Shrewsbury Castle stands at the top of a hill and was built as a defensive fortification for Shrewsbury, which the River Severn otherwise…
Open Today 10:30AM - 4:00PM
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