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 19 November 2025
Late-Night Christmas Shopping in Shrewsbury: Your 2025 Guide
Discover Shrewsbury’s festive late-night shopping dates for 2025, from the Darwin Centre to the Market Hall.
Posted 17 October 2025
Restaurant Week Returns - Bigger, Better, and Tastier!
Get ready to tuck in, Shrewsbury! From 25th October to 2nd November, Restaurant Week is back - and it’s shaping up to be an unmissable celebration of…
Posted 5 August 2025
Folk Around and Find Out: Top 10 Not to Miss at Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2025
The incredibly popular Shrewsbury Folk Festival returns this August Bank Holiday for a four-day celebration of the best in folk, Americana, blues and…
Posted 29 May 2025
Things to do indoors in Shrewsbury
Whether you're sheltering from the rain or looking to cool down, heading indoors doesn't mean it's time for the fun to stop! There are plenty 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 13 February 2025
The Magic Formula Behind Britain's Favourite Market
There’s never been any doubt in locals’ minds that Shrewsbury Market Hall is the best in the country, and it’s just been crowned Britain’s Favourite…
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Posted 12 February 2025
Five things to do in Shrewsbury this February half term
There's plenty to keep the kids entertained in Shrewsbury this February half-term! From fun with Molly the Witch to getting creative with a…
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Posted 1 February 2025
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 30 January 2025
Your Shrewsbury Bucket List
Sometimes, we take things for granted, especially if we're used to seeing them every day – and this can be very true of your local town. Seeing…
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Family Friendly events
Carols in the Square
Join a magical evening of "Carols in the Square" on the 17 December from 5.30pm. Singalong to festive favourites and help spread Yuletide cheer with…
Introduction to Linocut: Winter & Christmas Illustrations
Learn linocut & create winter-inspired prints, from Christmas cards to wall art.
HANDEL’S MESSIAH – Shrewsbury Cantata Choir
Shrewsbury Cantata Choir are excited to present Handel’s wonderful oratorio Messiah.Under the baton of the dynamic Anthony Coupe, with Shrewsbury…
Children's Christmas Party Sewing Club
Come and enjoy a Festive fun craft session and join our group for a couple of hours. Fancy dress optional.What they sew will depend upon their age…
Natural Christmas Decorations
Get into the festive spirit with a naturally beautiful workshop at The Cut. Evergreens have been used as midwinter decorations for centuries — join…
Garden Birds at The Cut
Join us for a special drop-in event at The Cut, celebrating the wonderful variety of garden birds that bring life and song to our school grounds,…
Family Friendly businesses
Gelatistry
Treat yourself to an artisan gelato in a fresh, handmade waffle cone from Gelatistry in St Julian's Crescent! All products are handmade from scratch…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Get Your Wigle On
Get Your Wigle On is one of the UK’s leading musical theatre companies, proudly based in the heart of Shrewsbury. With a reputation for producing…
Giggling Squid
Enjoy the best Thai food in Shrewsbury at Giggling Squid. Serving plentiful dishes, vibrant Thai ingredients and bold flavours for lunch and dinner.…
Open Today 12:00PM - 10:30PM
Boots
Boots is the UK's most popular chemist. The store offers a range of beauty, fragrance, baby, diet, fitness, hair products, and pharmacy…
Open Today 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Neal's Yard
Neal's Yard's passionate belief that beauty should be natural, not synthetic, has been at the heart of their business since they started, over 30…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Merlone Shrewsbury
Merlone offers a culinary journey that bridges the East and West!The team here craft innovative fusion cuisine with passion and precision. Every dish…
Open Today 12:00PM - 10:30PM
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