History & Heritage events

The Palmer's Guild of Ludlow

Forging Fraternity in Late Medieval SocietyJoin medieval historian Dr Rachael Harkes at Shropshire Archives as she explores what it meant to be a…

The Great Eggscape

Join The Great EggscapeThis Easter, put your skills to the test in our immersive escape rooms & enjoy even more family fun with our Easter Trail…

World War Two Day

Join us on Saturday 9 May for a free open day commemorating the time when Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings was a temporary barracks and training centre…

Tanners Talks, in Conversation with Dominic Sandbrook

Dominic Sandbrook is a historian, broadcaster and co-host of the hugely popular podcast The Rest is History. Known for his sharp wit and engaging…

Shrewsbury Cathedral and Abbey - A Guided Tour

Join us for an in-person, guided tour of Shrewsbury Cathedral (and Shrewsbury Abbey) and soak in their history and beauty!Shrewsbury Cathedral's…

Home Educators

New sessions at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery. Various workshops available for children age 5-11.First Friday of every month - morning and…

A Tour of the Inns of Shrewsbury

A Tour of the Inns of Shrewsbury within the Loop with Russell GameExplore Shrewsbury's cosiest inns and uncover their stories on this fun, laid-back…

Shrewsbury Library Behind the Scenes Tour

Go behind the scenes of one of the town's most historic buildings, Shrewsbury School until 1882 and Grade I and II listed home to Shrewsbury's public…

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…