Shrewsbury's Summer of Wellbeing
A feel-good festival running from July 21st to August 31st across the town centre.
Have you ever done yoga in a castle garden, a sound bath in a coffee shop, or a nature sketching workshop in a quarry?
Of course you haven't. But now you can.
Visit Shrewsbury this summer to experience the first ever Summer of Wellbeing – a six-week celebration running from 21st July to 31st August 2025, offering more than forty positive, wellbeing-boosting events to enjoy over the summer holidays. Organised by Annie Hambley, supported by Shrewsbury BID.
- Pop-up yoga and movement sessions
- Wild wellbeing walks
- ‘Switch Off and Sketch’ café corners
- Creative workshops
- Sound baths and other alternative wellness activities
- Foodie moments
- A magic market
Browse below and take advantage of the huge range of free and low-cost activities offered by local businesses to give you a wellbeing boost over the next six weeks.
We are also delighted to have made available a number of free tickets for cultural activities including cinema, theatre and comedy. Stay tuned on our social accounts for information on ticket release and how to claim yours.
Support your local businesses with our Passport to Wellbeing, available to pick up in the Old Market Hall and Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery. Collect 12 stamps to enter the prize draw for an amazing hamper of Shrewsbury vouchers!
Shrewsbury's Summer of Wellbeing events
Stained Glass Workshop
Get totally absorbed for 3 hours in our stained glass workshop. Experienced stained glass artist Caroline Scraps will provide all the materials and…
05 August 2025
Storytelling Walk for Families in The Quarry
Jake Evans is an award winning storyteller, conservationist, artist and in our eyes all round super hero really.You can find him running 3 free drop…
05 August 2025
Yoga Fundraiser for Trans Rights
Come along to a fun, expressive, beginner-friendly yoga class where 100% of the profits will be given to Mermaids UK - an organisation that offers…
05 August 2025
Crafternoon at The Hive
Explore creatively during our experimental and playful drop-in craft extravaganza. All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult, cash…
06 August 2025
Wine Tasting (Ferragosto Theme) at Glou Glou
Fancy trying some new wines but don't want to commit to a bottle? Our Wine tasting is the perfect evening out to try some new glasses. These tastings…
06 August 2025
Age UK Walking Group
Free to attend and no need to book. A gentle 60 mins walk with trained walk leader. Connect with people and get out to explore the town.Meet at the…
07 August 2025
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