Family Friendly
If you’re visiting Shrewsbury with kids, we've plenty of exciting and child-friendly venues and activities to choose from.
Family Friendly features
Posted 11 April 2024
Best of the Fest: What Not to Miss at Loopfest 2024
Loopfest volunteer David Molby tells us about a few of the bands he's most excited to welcome to this year's three-day festival bonanza.
Posted 5 April 2024
Autism-Friendly Shrewsbury: Nerdy and Beyond
This Autism Acceptance Week, we hear from Nerdy and PACC Shropshire about autism friendly spaces in Shrewsbury.
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.
Posted 25 March 2024
Easter in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury has plenty to offer this Easter, with workshops and activities taking place across the town centre. And don't forget to pick up your…
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Posted 25 March 2024
Easter Holidays in Shrewsbury
It can be tough to keep the kids entertained during the holidays - but Shrewsbury has you covered! From craft sessions to film screenings and free…
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Posted 22 March 2024
Queen Camilla is Coming to Shrewsbury - Here’s Where to See Her
Join us in welcoming Her Majesth to town!
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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…
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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.
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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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Family Friendly events
Special Exhibition – Shrewsbury’s Canal Heritage
Shrewsbury and Newport Canal Trust is holding an exhibition at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, to celebrate the county’s and, particularly,…
Shropshire Primary Schools Half Marathon
The 2024 Shropshire Primary Schools Half Marathon enables children to complete their very own cumulative half marathon on race weekend. The first 12…
20 April 2024
Wednesday Wildlings
Aimed at 18 months - 5 year olds, Shropshire Wildlife Trust's popular Wildlings sessions offer children the chance to become a wild child, engaging…
17 April 2024
Summer Concert
Family and friends are warmly invited to an evening of family entertainment from the Orchestra, Wind Band, Big Band, Junior and Senior Choirs of…
25 April 2024
THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don't know why she swallowed a fly... But The People's Theatre Company do!And now you can too as they…
27 April 2024
The Tale of Peter Rabbit – Story Time Trail
Immerse yourself in the world of Peter Rabbit in our new Story Time Trail exhibition. 'Little bunnies' will be able to crawl under the garden gate,…
27 April 2024
Family Friendly businesses
Bella Napoli
Bella Napoli offer authentic Italian food and great service in a friendly atmosphere. Customers at Bella Napoli can enjoy a delicious meal and great…
Open Today 12:00PM - 10:00PM
Art Framing
Art Framing was established in 1991 and has been Shrewsbury Town Centre's premier picture framing shop for 30 years. We offer a huge range of frames…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Massarella's
Massarella's coffee shop in Shrewsbury's Darwin Centre offers quality products in a relaxed environment, and at value-for-money prices. The shop…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Brown's
Brown's hairdressers have many years' experience in providing a range of salon services to men, women and children alike. Services include hair cuts,…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
The GreenHouse Café
The GreenHouse Cafe is a family restaurant offering vegetarian and vegan cuisine, with extensive gluten-free and takeaway options available.
Open Today 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Shrewsbury Market Hall
Voted Britain's Favourite Market in 2018, 2023 & 2024! Beneath Shrewsbury's iconic clocktower is the town's award-winning indoor…
Open Today 8:00AM - 4:00PM
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