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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.

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See & Do

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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Eat & Drink

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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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 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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