- Events
- History & Heritage

History & Heritage events
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

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

Shrewsbury Library Tour
Go behind the scenes of one of the town’s most historic buildings, Shrewsbury School until 1882 and Grade I & II listed home to Shrewsbury’s…
26 July 2025

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…
12 September 2025

Mary Beard
Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot. In this captivating live…
17 September 2025

Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,500 organisations, 5,000 events and 40,000…
12 September 2025

Great Cathedral Anthems
The Phoenix Singers performs a programme of epic choral anthems composed in the 19th and 20th centuries for the great Cathedrals of England. To…
15 November 2025