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Independent features
Posted 5 December 2024
Festive Shopping in Shrewsbury: Fashion & Jewellery
Shop Shrewsbury's fashion and jewellery scene this Christmas! Our guide reveals fashion boutiques and sparkling gems to explore this Christmas.
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 2 December 2024
Shrewsbury is home to Britain’s Best High Street says The Telegraph
Shrewsbury took top place in The Telegraph’s Britain’s 20 Best High Streets feature beating larger locations like Edinburgh and more.
Posted 26 November 2024
Festive Shopping in Shrewsbury: Beauty & Wellness
Spoil someone you love with Shrewsbury's beauty & wellness offerings this Christmas! Our guide reveals the local makers, retailers and spa…
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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…
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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!
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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 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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Independent events
Film with the Cats - Die Hard (18)
Join Paws Cafe and their resident felines to watch a cat-related film on the cafe's 120" screen - this time, it's Die Hard (1988)!
20 December 2024
Tea & Biscuits presents: The Bits and Baubles Show
Cruella de Phil and Amaranta del Toro return to the Hive for a Christmas Spectacular! Come join the campy fun at our variety show as we sing, lip…
20 December 2024
DJ: JIMBOLIA X AJ
Funk, nu-disco and some jackin house. These boys playin' back2back, 8-LATE.
20 December 2024
Film with the Cats - The Grinch (U)
Join Paws Cafe and their resident felines to watch a cat-related film on the cafe's 120" screen - this time, it's The Grinch (2018)!
21 December 2024
Film with the Cats - Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)
Join Paws Cafe and their resident felines to watch a cat-related film on the cafe's 120" screen - this time, it's Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)!
22 December 2024
Film with the Cats - Elf (PG)
Join Paws Cafe and their resident felines to watch a cat-related film on the cafe's 120" screen - this time, it's Elf!
23 December 2024
Independent businesses
Nerdy
Nerdy is a board game café and events venue in Shrewsbury town centre. An alcohol-free, family-friendly, fully inclusive environment that offers an…
Open Today 9:00AM - 11:00PM
Albert's Shed
Shrewsbury's Premier Live Music Venue Albert's Shed is nestled in the heart of the town, opposite historic Rowley's House. It's here that a quirky…
Open Today 12:00PM - 3:00AM
Prego
Independent shoe shop located in the heart of Shrewsbury's historic town square. Unique and luxurious footwear with personality! We pride ourselves…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:30PM
Mobility Homecare
Mobility Homecare supplies new and used mobility scooters and a large range of independent-living products including stairlifts, wheelchairs, walking…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Crane Quality Counselling Shop
At the Crane Quality Counselling charity shop you can find pre-loved furniture, soft furnishings, bric a brac and electrical goods. All proceeds…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Brown's
Brown's hairdressers have many years' experience in providing a range of salon services to men, women and children alike. Services include hair cuts,…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
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