History & Heritage events

History on Tap: With Dr Kate Cherrell (Halloween Special)

This Halloween, join historian and author Dr Kate Cherrell for a journey into the darker side of Victorian history where death was everywhere,…

Shrewsbury Town Ghost Tours 2026

Join the Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery team for a ghost tour around Shrewsbury town. Learn about the history of the town and the ghosts that…

Night Behind Bars

Locked In for the NightYour experience begins in the evening, as you pass through the prison gates and are allocated a cell for the night.This will…

Shrewsbury Halloween Folklore & Ghost Stories

Step into the candlelit cellars for an unforgettable Halloween experience:Fizz Reception – Begin the night with a sparkling welcome, enjoyed by…

Ghost Cruise on the River Severn

Experience Shrewsbury’s only Ghost Cruise this October. Step aboard the Sabrina Boat for a 45-minute evening cruise along the River Severn, where…

Shrewsbury Ghost Walking Tour

Discover the Haunting Secrets of ShrewsburyJoin us at 6:30pm by the Clive of India statue for a chilling 90-minute ghost walking tour through the…

Spiders, Spooks and Ratssss

Join us at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings to make you very own haunted decorations for Halloween. Get yourself ready for the scary season by making a…

Museum Ghost Tour 2026

Dare to venture out on Halloween, into creepy cellars and prison cells, closed to the public! Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery's Ghost Guide, will…

October half-term 2026 - Rat Trail

As part of the October half term event Spiders, Spooks and Ratssss, you can enjoy a special Dorothy Clayden Rat Trail in the Mill exhibition.Find out…

Bettany Hughes: Uncovering Ancient Egypt

Step into the golden sands of Ancient Egypt with award-winning historian Bettany Hughes as she brings the land of the pharaohs vividly to life. With…