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 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…
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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Posted 3 April 2024
Spend an Enchanted April in Shrewsbury
As the days warm and the nights shorten, April has lots to offer. Get outdoors or hit the town for a huge array of spring events.
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Family Friendly events
Shrewsbury Library Lego Club
Children of all ages welcome. Come along and enjoy building and playing!
21 September 2024
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE Live
Direct from London’s West End. Over the last few years Science has led the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science…
22 September 2024
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…
17 September 2024
Wednesday Wildlings
Aimed at 18 months - 5 year olds, Shropshire Wildlife Trust's popular Wildlings sessions offer children the chance to become a wild child, engaging…
18 September 2024
Shrewsbury Pride 2024 at Shrewsbury Library
Come along for a joyful afternoon of activities to celebrate the diversity of every colour. There will be a bake sale, raffle and fun and games for…
28 September 2024
Shrewsbury Pride Parade 2024
Get your rainbows ready as Shrewsbury Pride celebrates the local LGBTQ+ community. Shrewsbury Pride is GO! - 11am Co-Organisers Phil and Jens start…
28 September 2024
Family Friendly businesses
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…
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 Curry House
The Curry House was opened in July 1970 and is located on Mardol, one of Shrewsbury's oldest streets in the heart of the town. The Curry House serves…
Open Today 5:00PM - 10:00PM
Côte Brasserie
Côte Brasserie, located in the Square, is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, championing relaxed all-day dining and serving authentic French…
Open Today 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Hickory's Smokehouse
Born from a road trip across America’s Southern States, we learnt all things smokin’ from the best pitmasters across the region. From a menu bursting…
Open Today 11:00AM - 11:00PM
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
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