River & Outdoors
Scooped in the loop of the Severn, Shrewsbury is a town intrinsically linked to the waterway. Whether on foot, bicycle or by boat, there are so many ways to enjoy the town's greenspaces and river views.
River & Outdoors features
Posted 8 May 2026
Celebrate Attenborough's 100th by getting in touch with the nature on your doorstep
Today, 8th May 2026, Sir David Attenborough turns 100 years old. For a century, he has invited us to look more closely at the natural world — to slow…
Posted 2 April 2026
Our Guide: A Restorative Weekend in Shrewsbury & the Shropshire Hills
Stay in town, stride into the landscape: three days of big skies, market-town charm and walking in the world-famous Shropshire Hills.
Posted 5 January 2026
What's coming to Shrewsbury in 2026?
There's always something to do in Shrewsbury. We update this post throughout the year -- visit often, and get these key dates for 2026 in your…
Posted 9 October 2025
Mini Mural Trail: Myths, Legends and Folktales of Shropshire
Shrewsbury's talented artists have been out in force decorating signal boxes and bollards with murals inspired by the myths, legends and folklore of…
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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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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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Posted 4 June 2024
Discover Shrewsbury Sculpture Trail 2024
The ever-popular Shrewsbury Arts Trail returns this summer and it's going to be a supersized year, with a sculpture trail featuring artwork by…
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Posted 29 April 2024
Guided walking tours of Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Visitor Information Centre offers year-round walking tours of Shrewsbury in the heart of the historic town.
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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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River & Outdoors events
Coracle World Championships
The River Severn in Shrewsbury will be filled with thrills and spills as the Coracle World Championships returns this September!The event will see…
Back to the ’80s! Cruise (18+)
Dig out the hairspray, get your leg warmers on, it’s time to relive the songs of the 80’s! Arrival for 7pm for a 3-hour cruise. The party continues…
Shrewsbury Half Marathon
Our beautiful, scenic routes showcase Shrewsbury’s highlights including the Welsh & English Bridge, Kingsland, Porthill, Coleham, The Quarry,…
Ghost Cruise on the River Severn
Experience Shrewsbury’s only Ghost Cruise this October. Step aboard the Sabrina Boat for a 45-minute evening cruise along the River Severn, where…
Shropshire Oktoberfest
Shropshire’s biggest beer festival returns to Shrewsbury on October 2nd and 3rd. There will be no mainstream beer brands, just local breweries, cider…
Mamma Mia! Cruise
‘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…
River & Outdoors businesses
Bull Inn
The Bull Inn is located on Butcher Row, right in the heart of Shrewsbury town centre. The Bull Inn has seven rooms available, which provide excellent…
Open Today 9:00AM - 12:00AM
Ten & Six
In one of Shrewsbury's most iconic town centre buildings, we bring you Ten & Six, a Champagne bar inspired by Alice's Adventures in…
Hickory's Smokehouse
Born from a road trip across America’s Southern States, we learnt the craft of barbecue from some of the region’s most respected pitmasters. Inspired…
Open Today 12:00PM - 11:00PM
The Crown
The Crown at Abbey Foregate is a well-established thriving community local pub, serving classic pub food and drinks all day.This dog-friendly…
Open Today 8:00AM - 11:00PM
Bombos
Named after one of the oldest cocktails in the world: Bombos is a rich, strong cocktail with a lingering finish- guaranteed to start a party! Our bar…
Open Today 5:00PM - 9:00PM
Peaberry
Peaberry is an independent grand café bar located in the former Shearmans Hall Building on Milk Street. With a small outside terrace, it is a…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM
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