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Immerse yourself in the Shrewsbury of a different time, from exhibitions to re-enactments. Take a trip through history and learn about the moments that shaped the town.
Featured History & Heritage
so many things to do

Spotlight Talk: Hercules
Need a hero? Then join our free spotlight talk to learn more about the legendary Hercules, from his mythic origins to the statue in the Quarry. Free…
17 June 2025

William Dalrymple
The historian and co-host of the chart-topping podcast Empire, William Dalrymple, shares the rarely told story of India’s role as a cultural and…
19 June 2025

Prison Break
The World's Largest Escape Game You’ve seen the films and the TV series. Now, it’s time to put yourself to the test and see if you have what it takes…
21 June 2025

Nicaea 2025 Symposium: Council, Legacy, Faith
Leading international scholar on the early Christian Church, Reverend Professor John Behr, of the University of Aberdeen, is the keynote speaker at…
21 June 2025

Mini Mammoths
Mini Mammoths run every Thursday during term timeThis is a very popular, whole-museum experience for children aged 1-5 to discover, play, connect and…
19 June 2025

Exhibition – The British in India
An exhibition of 90 pen-and ink drawings by Tony Phillips, highlighting the domination of the Indian subcontinent by the British; the subsequent…

Spirits of Shelton
Kate Roberts, author of 'Spirits of Shelton 1845-2012', will be joining us for a presentation taking a journey through the history and past…
27 June 2025

EDWARD ELGAR’S ‘THE KINGDOM’
Hear Shrewsbury Festival Chorus and Shrewsbury Sinfonia perform one of Sir Edward Elgar’s choral masterpieces.
28 June 2025

STEFAN DONNER (ORGAN)
We are delighted that Stefan will be taking in the Abbey on his recital tour of the UK. This is a free recital with a retiring collection towards the…
05 July 2025

ABBEY SUMMER FAYRE
Join the Abbey for lots of stalls and family fun.
19 July 2025