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 5 December 2024
Spend an original Christmas in Shrewsbury
Christmas comes alive in Shrewsbury, with plenty of places to capture the Christmas cheer both original and traditional. Indulge in mince pies and…
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…
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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 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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Family Friendly events
Rhyme Time
Songs, rhymes, rhythm and fun for children under five.
23 December 2024
Visit Father Christmas at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
Festive magic at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, where Father Christmas is visiting Shrewsbury to meet families in his traditional museum…
The Owl Who Came For Christmas
Fly into author, John Hay and Garry Parson‘s heart-warming tale this Christmas! Join Rosie the Owl on her enchanting adventures as she finds herself…
23 December 2024
Moana 2 (PG)
Moana 2 reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected…
24 December 2024
Shrewsbury's Chris Mouse Trail
Chris Mouse needs your help! Can you help him find his missing memoirs? Chris has many tales – some tall, some short, and one that sticks out of his…
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…
24 December 2024
Family Friendly businesses
Clarks Shoes
From contemporary looks inspired by the catwalk to shoes that put growing feet in safe hands, one name says it all: Clarks. The world number one in…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Montgomery's Tower
The modern building that now houses Montgomery's Tower stands on an historic site, close to the Welsh Bridge over the River Severn. It was here that…
Open Today 8:00AM - 12:00AM
Paws Cafe
Step into Shropshire's first cat cafe! We have 11 resident cats; Nala, Simba, Elsa, Snowy, Marmalade, Binx, Lady Grey, Mocha, Cappucino, Darwin, and…
Bodycare
Bodycare was launched in 1970 by Graham and Margaret Blackledge on a market stall in Skelmersdale, Lancashire and has been serving customers for more…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Mollie's
Mollies is a modern sweetshop selling traditional British sweets and American candy. The store in Shrewsbury's Charles Darwin Shopping Centre has a…
It's Feet First
Independent children’s shoe shop who specialises in measuring and fitting. With 14 years of experience in measuring and fitting of children’s…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
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