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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.

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Coracle championship
History & Heritage

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…

so many things to do

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

Shelton
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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

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EDWARD ELGAR’S ‘THE KINGDOM’

Hear Shrewsbury Festival Chorus and Shrewsbury Sinfonia perform one of Sir Edward Elgar’s choral masterpieces.

28 June 2025

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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

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ABBEY SUMMER FAYRE

Join the Abbey for lots of stalls and family fun.

19 July 2025

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