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 31 May 2025
Free and low-cost activities for families in Shrewsbury this summer
Everyone knows the summer fun can add up, but the best bit about visiting Shrewsbury is that your holiday doesn't have to break the bank!
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 events
Stories and gelato!
Join us for a community gathering to celebrate the end of summer and the Summer of Wellbeing.With Storytelling by Jake at Gelatistry in St Julian's…
Shrewsbury Half Marathon
This year's Shrewsbury Half Marathon and Metric Half Marathon will take place on Sunday September 28th 2025. The marathon starts and finishes at The…
Ghost Cruises
Various evenings throughout Autumn, Shrewsbury’s Ghost Cruise sets sail down the River Severn.Discover an ancient town, one which has endured…
Shropshire Oktoberfest
Shropshire’s biggest beer festival returns to Shrewsbury on October 3rd and 4th. There will be no mainstream beer brands, just local breweries, cider…
Back to the 80s on the Sabrina (18+)
Dig out the hairspray and 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…
Wednesday Wildlings - Halloween Special
A SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EDITION OF WEDNESDAY WILDLINGSAimed at 18 months - 5 year olds, our popular Wildlings sessions offers children the chance to…
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
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
Pengwern Boat Club
Located on the River Severn, Pengwern Boat Club is Shrewsbury's community rowing club. Welcoming novices to experts and adaptive rowers alike, from…
Hickory's Smokehouse
Born from a road trip across America’s Southern States, we learnt all things smokin’ from the best pitmasters across the region. From a menu bursting…
Open Today 10:00AM - 11:00PM
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
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
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