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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.
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so many things to do
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
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