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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…
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…
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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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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Independent events
Beginners Zipped Cushion Cover
A great introduction to using a sewing machine or generally brushing up on your basic sewing skills. On this course you will learn both sewing…
21 January 2025
Introduction To Patchwork
Learn the basics from working with the rotary cutters, mats and rulers right the way through to quilting to create a simple disappearing 9 patchwork…
25 January 2025
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…
25 January 2025
Grant Pritchard Blues Band
The basement stage goes live with electric blues. Bass, harmonica, drums and vocals. This quartet will have your feet stomping and hips swinging.
25 January 2025
The Train (PG)
"This gripping World War II thriller masterfully blends action and historical drama. Set in 1944, the film follows the French Resistance’s efforts to…
26 January 2025
Pattern Cutting Course (Bodice Block)
Are you fed up using a commercial pattern that doesn't really fit you properly? Learn to measure yourself accurately and create your own bodice,…
28 January 2025
Independent businesses
Gindifferent
Welcome to Gindifferent, where we're passionate about gin and all that goes into creating the perfect serve. We pride ourselves on providing an…
Number 61
Number 61 boasts a curated selection of products from many of Shropshire's top artists and makers. Discover new and old items in Silver, Gold,…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
La Lanterna
Serving a little bit of Italy to Shrewsbury since 1996 La Lanterna is a small Italian Restaurant situated in Shrewsbury Town centre, in THE OLD…
Open Today 12:00PM - 9:00PM
Music Bros
Music Bros is a music equipment retailer situated on Roushill Bank, renowned for offering a big selection, big names, great service and great prices.…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:30PM
Julie Richards Portraits
Julie Richards is a portrait photographer based in Shrewsbury providing high-impact beautiful portraits for women and men of all ages to treasure…
Open Today 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Rizzo Hairdressing
Rizzo Hairdressing was established in 1993 and has two salons in Shrewsbury and Wellington. Rizzo offers an extensive range of hair and beauty…
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