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Posted 1 March 2024

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 Easter, do it all in…

Mothers day on the quarry
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Posted 1 March 2024

Celebrate Mother's Day in Shrewsbury

Whoever you're celebrating this Mothering Sunday, you’re sure to find an indulgent treat guaranteed to impress from these Shrewsbury businesses.

Paws cafe
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Posted 22 February 2024

Celebrating the first five years of Shropshire’s first cat café

Paws Café recently celebrated five years since it was enthusiastically welcomed to Shrewsbury

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Posted 2 February 2024

Discover Shrewsbury this February

Make the shortest month count with everything Shrewsbury has to offer – from romantic meals to half-term play.

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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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Market hall winners

Posted 29 January 2024

Shrewsbury Market Hall is Britain’s Favourite Market – again!

This is the second win in a row for the Market Hall and the third win since 2018.

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Folk festival

Posted 11 January 2024

Add These Dates to Your 2024 Calendar

There's always something to do in Shrewsbury. Get the first key dates for 2024 down in your calendar.

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Winter skyline

Posted 3 January 2024

Discover Shrewsbury this January

As the tinsel comes down and a new year begins, save some sparkle and banish the January blues. Find out what's on in Shrewsbury this month.

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Posted 27 October 2023

Discover Shrewsbury this November

The nights are longer, the days are colder, and the world is starting to feel festive. Wrap up warm and banish the winter blues with the best…

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