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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 16 May 2024
3 Shrewsbury restaurants that prove historic towns can be accessible
For the second blog in our Accessible Shrewsbury series, accessibility campaigner Claire Dellar highlights three of her favourite accessible spaces…
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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 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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Posted 25 March 2024
Easter in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury has plenty to offer this Easter, with workshops and activities taking place across the town centre. And don't forget to pick up your…
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Posted 15 March 2024
Shrewsbury LGBT+ History Festival 2024
Shrewsbury LGBT+ History Festival returns 15-17th March, and features live performances, an exhibition, talks and more.
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Posted 7 March 2024
A World Book Day guide to bookshops in Shrewsbury
For book lovers, by book lovers - read our complete guide to book shopping in Shrewsbury's historic town centre
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Independent events
Bongo's Bingo
Are you ready for another crazy night of Bongo’s Bingo? NEVER BEEN TO BONGO’S BINGO BEFORE? Grab the squad and head to the ORIGINAL bingo rave…
16 November 2024
Watermelon Chronicles
3-piece rock band from Shropshire playing covers with some original material too.
Screen printing day
Explore the art of screen printing in this hands-on workshop. Learn techniques to create unique designs. Bring home your own personalized creations…
17 November 2024
Fine Jewellery Workshop - Mangrove Finch Feather Ring
Mangrove Finch Feather Ring: A workshop in fine silver in Feretia's studio Make a pure silver feather wrap ring. A symbol to highlight this little…
18 November 2024
Rock Choir Live - St Mary's Shrewsbury
Join Rock Choir for a charity concert of festive tunes and entertainment in this lovely venue, with mulled wine and refreshments to get you in the…
20 November 2024
Steve Knightley - Live in the House
Steve Knightley is a highly acclaimed and multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and musician, who occupies a prominent position in the Folk/Acoustic…
20 November 2024
Independent businesses
Little Camel Oriental Food Store
Shrewsbury's new Asian supermarket, Little Camel, is now open on Shoplatch.The new store offers a huge selection of imported products, from unusual…
Open Today 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Teresa's Boutique
The Teresa's Boutique journey began back in 2019, and owner Teresa hasn't looked back since. A boutique selling an edited collection of clothes,…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:30PM
Caffé Mondi
Caffè Mondi was established in 2020, right in the middle of a pandemic like most of us have never experienced! We decided not to be beaten, but to…
Open Today 8:00AM - 5:00PM
St Nicholas
Situated within a converted old church, St Nicholas is home to a bar and grill on the ground floor, five luxury boutique hotel rooms, along with a…
Open Today 11:00AM - 10:00PM
Made To Love
Made To Love is a platform that allows many crafters to sell their collection of handmade items, which are unique and sustainably sourced using local…
House of the Rising Sun
The House of the Rising Sun on Butcher Row specialises in Modern Australasian cuisine. The bar's decor blends oceanic blue hues and timeless timber…
Open Today 11:00AM - 11:00PM
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