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When you visit the Shrewsbury, shopping should be on your list of top things to do. Did you know Shrewsbury’s independent retailers outnumber big chains by almost half? There are endless boutiques and quirky independents, all tucked away in 'shuts and passages'.

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Eat & Drink

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…

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Posted 17 December 2024

How to support your high street - and keep your cool - this Christmas

Whether you’re neurodivergent, live with social anxiety, or simply find the atmosphere overstimulating, Annie Hambley of My Happy Place has put…

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Eat & Drink

Posted 16 December 2024

Festive Shopping in Shrewsbury: Food & Drink for the Big Day

Whether you're more likely to be found queuing in the deli or at the butcher's counter on Christmas Eve, use our guide to find the food & drink you…

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Posted 10 December 2024

Festive Shopping in Shrewsbury: For Kids & Babies

From independents to familiar high street favourites, you'll find plenty of gifts on offer for kids & babies in Shrewsbury.

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Late Night Shopping

Posted 3 December 2024

Late Night Shopping in Shrewsbury this December

Wednesdays in December will see Shrewsbury town centre retailers extend their hours so that customers can have extra time to tick off their Christmas…

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Wellness and beauty

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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White Orchid

Posted 26 September 2024

Already planning your festive shopping? Get these dates in your diary

We know some of you organised shoppers have been planning your festive gifting since June. If that's you, we've got some dates you'll want in your…

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Posted 2 July 2024

Exploring Shrewsbury Food Festival 2024

We sent our Young Reviewer in Residence, Ellie Blackwell, to visit Shrewsbury Food Festival this weekend and report back on what she found!

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St alkmunds

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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