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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!
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…
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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Posted 1 March 2024
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 Easter, do it all in…
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Independent events
Bottle Painting Workshop with Lucy Caddel
The month of September features local artist, Lucy Caddel. Her works will be displayed on the walls and she will run a workshop where people are…
18 September 2024
Whisky Tasting
Join the team behind Wrekin Whiskies for an evening sampling fine Single Malt Whiskies at the historic Prince Rupert Hotel.
20 September 2024
Fallen Leaves [12]
A gentle, hopeful and ultimately uplifting love story from Aki Kaurismaki, the Finnish master of deadpan comedy. Winner of the Jury Prize at the…
20 September 2024
The Weekenders
Female-fronted rock and pop covers band.
20 September 2024
DJ Sam Redmore
Percussion, Afro, Latin, disco and some Tropical vibes. This Birmingham based artist and producer always brings the beat.
20 September 2024
Radio Rumours
Four-piece rock band from Telford, playing all the favourite classics right through to the hits of today.
21 September 2024
Independent businesses
Taste of Shrewsbury
Taste of Shrewsbury is a small family business offering both takeaway and eat-in facilities, including the gallery tea room that seats thirty-two…
Open Today 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Interiors at Wyle Cop
The newest addition to Shrewsbury's historic Wyle Cop, Interiors at Wyle Cop is a new sofa studio filled with a fabulous range of bespoke luxurious…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Aroma
Our store in St Mary's Place in Shrewsbury is our historical birthplace back in 1981. Here we sell freshly roasted coffees, including ethically…
Open Today 9:30AM - 4:00PM
The King's Head
The Kings Head is one of the oldest and best-known pubs in the county town, located on Mardol, close to the River Severn and surrounded by shops and…
Open Today 10:30AM - 10:00PM
La Piazzetta
Enjoy the delicious flavours of Italy right here in the heart of Shrewsbury. La Piazzetta, "the little square", brings you traditional Italian home…
Open Today 8:00AM - 10:00PM
Ink Crazy
Ink Crazy is an independent tattoo parlour in Shrewsbury.
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
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