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 12 October 2026
Discover autumn in Shrewsbury
Bursting with red sandstone and green spaces, Shrewsbury was made for autumn. There's no better time to explore.
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…
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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
'A Christmas Carol' Guided Tour
Join us on a guided tour of the town, and learn about the locations of the 1984 film 'A Christmas Carol', that was filmed here in Shrewsbury.Adults:…
Natural Christmas Decorations
Make a lovely natural Christmas wreath, and learn about the significance of evergreens and berries for the winter festival.Evergreens have been…
Ocean Colour Scene & Sleeper
OCEAN COLOUR SCENE WILL HEADLINE LOOPFEST 2027 AT THE QUARRY IN SHREWSBURY, WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SLEEPEROcean Colour Scene’s rip-roaring live shows…
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…
Daily Brews
Daily Brews is a speciality coffee and handmade food joint, opening its first location in Shrewsbury!We are all about speciality coffee with ambition…
Open Today 8:00AM - 5:00PM
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…
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…
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
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 11:00AM - 11:00PM
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