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 6 May 2026
Discover the all-inclusive Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2026
Shrewsbury’s annual celebration of the best in folk, Americana and world music is one of the highlights in the town’s event calendar. It’s one of the…
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…
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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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River & Outdoors events
Sketch Club Severn – Wildlife Trust Garden Sketching
A relaxed sketching session outdoors, taking inspiration from the garden and its wildlife.
Garden Safari
Join Shropshire Wildlife Trust for a tiny game hunt aimed at curious youngsters fascinated by mini-beasts of all sorts. Times: 10.30am, 12.30pm and…
Storytelling with Jake
Free for all - just turn up.Gather beneath the trees for a magical morning of storytelling with professional storyteller Jake Evans. Filled with…
World Breastfeeding Week Picnic
Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2026! All welcome at any stage of your feeding journey - bring siblings, support network and come meet other…
Sketch Club Severn – Abbey Sketching
A relaxed sketching session outdoors, taking inspiration from the Abbey and its surroundings.
SHE Meets - Summer Social
A welcoming, no-pressure meet-up for women to connect, chat and build community. Whether it's your first time or you're a regular, you'll be warmly…
River & Outdoors businesses
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 the craft of barbecue from some of the region’s most respected pitmasters. Inspired…
Open Today 12:00PM - 11:00PM
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
Sabrina Guided Walking Tours
Explore Shrewsbury’s Rich History with Our Guided Tours Discover over 1,100 years of Shrewsbury’s captivating medieval history with our expert-led…
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
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
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