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 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…
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…
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 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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Posted 31 January 2024
The 21st DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival
Through February, Shrewsbury celebrates its connection to the father of evolution with a month-long festival.
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Posted 26 September 2023
Discover Shrewsbury this October
October signals the beginning of autumn, and there's no better time to explore Shrewsbury. Dig out your favourite fleece and discover everything our…
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River & Outdoors businesses
Ashleys Wine Bar
Ashley's Bar is a fully licensed establishment with a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. It's the perfect place to sit back and relax in the company…
Open Today 12:00PM - 12:00AM
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 12:00PM - 12:00AM
The Hop & Friar
The Hop & Friar is a local pub where friends meet to drink good beer and watch sports. There is a sun trap of a garden at the rear and an open…
Open Today 12:00PM - 11:30PM
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 - 5:00PM
House of the Rising Sun
The House of the Rising Sun on Butcher Row specialises in Modern Australasian cuisine. The bar's decor blends oceanic blue hues and timeless timber…
Open Today 11:00AM - 11:00PM
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…
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