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See & Do

Posted 24 April 2025

Spot Shrewsbury Prison in Disney+'s Newest Bingeable Thriller

Crime thriller The Stolen Girl features several scenes filmed at Shrewsbury Prison, following in the footsteps of several other productions filmed in…

Mothers day on the quarry
Eat & Drink

Posted 1 March 2025

Celebrate Mother's Day in Shrewsbury

Whoever you're celebrating this Mothering Sunday, you’re sure to find an indulgent treat guaranteed to impress from these Shrewsbury businesses.

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Eat & Drink

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…

Flaxmill at night

Posted 7 February 2025

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings joins English Heritage

Flaxmill to welcome thousands of potential new visitors as part of the English Heritage portfolio.

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Milk street shrewsbury

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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Darwin statue

Posted 30 January 2025

DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival 2025: A Look at the Highlights

February brings the anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth, and for years Shrewsbury has celebrated with a month-long festival to commemorate the…

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Posted 15 January 2025

The story of Shrewsbury's Abbey Station

Entrepreneurism was 'red hot' in the railway mania years of the 19th century, but bitter rivalry and legal disputes were never far away. Philip…

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Folk festival

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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Miles 14

Posted 25 September 2024

SY.Gigs - this autumn, Nothing is Ordinary in Shrewsbury

Founded in 2022, SY.Gigs has helped develop Shrewsbury's alternative music scene from small scene to national favourite among alt performers in…

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