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Posted 19 January 2026
Where to experience live music in Shrewsbury
The music scene in Shrewsbury is vibrant, diverse and exciting! From small intimate gigs through to world-class festivals, you'll never be short of…
Posted 17 December 2025
Shrewsbury retains top spot as Britain’s Best High Street in Telegraph ranking
Shrewsbury took top place for a second year in The Telegraph’s Britain’s 20 Best High Streets feature, beating larger locations like Edinburgh and…
Posted 11 November 2025
Discover the Shrewsbury Independents Putting Vintage in Vogue
Discover Shrewsbury’s thriving vintage scene, from 1920s to y2k, flapper dresses to collectible sportswear, designer label to high street brand.…
Posted 17 October 2025
Restaurant Week Returns - Bigger, Better, and Tastier!
Get ready to tuck in, Shrewsbury! From 25th October to 2nd November, Restaurant Week is back - and it’s shaping up to be an unmissable celebration of…
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Posted 4 July 2025
Shrewsbury Does Things Differently
As the UK celebrates Independents Day on July 4 and 5, Shrewsbury proves it continues to lead the way when it comes to thriving independent shops,…
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Posted 16 June 2025
Discover the Shrewsbury restaurant highlighted in The Michelin Guide 2025
Tucked away in Shrewsbury's town centre, modern British eatery The Walrus is spotlighted in the prestigious Michelin Guide 2025.
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Posted 29 May 2025
Things to do indoors in Shrewsbury
Whether you're sheltering from the rain or looking to cool down, heading indoors doesn't mean it's time for the fun to stop! There are plenty of…
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Posted 6 March 2025
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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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…
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Independent events
Summer 1993 [12]
Spain, 2017, rated 12, 98 minsCatalan, subtitledAfter her mother’s death, six-year-old Frida moves to the countryside to live with relatives. Seen…
Whisky Tasting - Creative Casks
We are all familiar with the types of casks that the whisky industry has used for many decades, Bourbon, Sherry & Port casks. These days we are…
Drawn Makers Market
Join us at the Dye House on Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 April 2026 as the popular Drawn Collective is returns to Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings for it's…
At the Rainbow's End
3pm & 7pm showsThese FREE play readings contain 'real' older LGBT people's stories about homophobia and transphobia in 'care' settings.At the…
LOOPFEST 2026
LOOPFEST is a three-day multi-venue music festival in Shrewsbury, Shropshire held on Fri 1st to Sun 3rd May 2026.This is one of Shropshire’s - and…
Mamma Mia! Cruise (18+)
‘MAMMA MIA HERE I GO AGAIN!!’ Join us to be your very own ‘Dancing Queen’ You know ‘The Name Of The Game’ by now! 7:00pm start with a 3-hour cruise…
Independent businesses
Ottolive Bakehouse
Established in 2016, Ottolive Bakehouse is an artisan bakery specialising in baking the best Sourdough and Viennoiserie pastries. Each item is hand…
Open Today 8:30AM - 3:30PM
The Blue Lemon
Jenny & Jorgie are The Blue Lemon. They’ve been on Shrewsbury’s High Street for over a decade, with every product hand crafted in small batches…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Dough & Oil
Sometimes oil you need is a good idea, some ambition and a few dodgy puns. After making his mark in Shrewsbury's Market Hall, chef Aaron Brown…
Open Today 12:00PM - 11:00PM
Hopefully Made
Hopefully Made is an independent studio coffee shop, set up by Hope and Becky, Hopefully Made started out as a small screen printing business born…
The Walrus
Featured in The Michelin Guide 2025Nestled in the heart of Shrewsbury in Shropshire, The Walrus offers seasonal fine dining & A La Carte menu in…
Open Today 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Maggie Mae's Vintage
Maggie Mae's Vintage, in the historic Parade Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury, stocks a wide selection of vintage clothing, accessories, textiles and…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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