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A Tour of the Inns of Shrewsbury

A Tour of the Inns of Shrewsbury within the Loop with Russell GameExplore Shrewsbury's cosiest inns and uncover their stories on this fun, laid-back…

19 May - 12 August 2026
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Coracle World Championships

The River Severn in Shrewsbury will be filled with thrills and spills as the Coracle World Championships returns this September!The event will see…

11 September
2:00pm - 5:00pm

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Free Behind the Scenes Tour

Calling all National Lottery players.Come along to SMAG on Friday 13th March 2026 at 2pm for a special FREE behind the scenes tour of our amazing…

13 March
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Traitors at the Castle

TRAITORS AT THE CASTLE – A Night of Secrets, Spies, and Suspicion in Wartime Shrewsbury…Trust no one. The enemy is among us.Step inside Shrewsbury…

13 March
7:00pm - 11:00pm
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Corbet Re-enactment Group

The Corbet Household medieval re-enactment group are bringing their energy and enthusiasm for history to Shrewsbury Museum again this winter! On…

14 March
10:00am - 3:00pm
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Calvin Price – the Psychic Medium

A thrilling and intriguing night of psychic mediumship!⭐️   CALVIN PRICE – THE PSYCHIC MEDIUM   ⭐️ Calvin has been psychic since early childhood. His…

19 March
6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Curious Club

Join our exciting after-school CURIOUS CLUB, designed for young people aged 10-14 who love exploring art and creativity! Each week, you'll dive into…

26 February - 26 March 2026
4:00pm - 5:15pm
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Magic Lantern to Multiplex: a history of cinema and its architecture

Dive into the cool evolution of cinema and its iconic buildings, from old-school magic lanterns to today's multiplex.

1 April
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Easter Spring Trail

School Holiday Adventure: Take on the Museum Trail! Looking for something fun to do this Easter school holiday? Become a super explorer with our…

28 March - 11 April 2026
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YUM!

YUM! is curated by the Young Collective at Shropshire Museums & Archives for people aged 15–24. Exploring the theme of Appetite, it tests a new…

14 February - 11 April 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
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The Palmer's Guild of Ludlow

Forging Fraternity in Late Medieval SocietyJoin medieval historian Dr Rachael Harkes at Shropshire Archives as she explores what it meant to be a…

14 April
11:00am - 12:30pm
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Home Educators

New sessions at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery. Various workshops available for children age 5-11.First Friday of every month - morning and…

1 May - 7 August 2026
10:30am - 12:00pm

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