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Talks

As a town with a vibrant history and thriving literature scene, it is no surprise that Shrewsbury has a great calendar of talks and lectures from great minds and talents.

so many things to do

Long tailed tit on feeder Kelda
Event

Garden Birds at The Cut

Join us for a special drop-in event at The Cut, celebrating the wonderful variety of garden birds that bring life and song to our school grounds,…

19 February
10:30am - 3:30pm
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Iolo Williams - A Career in Conservation

Presented by Shropshire Wildlife Trust: ‘Iolo Williams - a Career in Conservation’. Join Iolo as he recounts tales from his childhood as well as his…

23 February
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Darwin Lecture
Event

Darwin Shrewsbury Festival

Celebrate Shrewsbury’s most famous son at this year’s DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival. Celebrate our special links with Charles Darwin with an exciting…

1 February - 28 February 2026
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SHREWSBURY ABBEY – THE CATHEDRAL THAT NEVER WAS

In 1926, a hundred years ago to the day, if not the minute, a vote to create an Anglican Diocese of Shrewsbury, with Shrewsbury Abbey becoming its…

4 March
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Roman jewellery talk
Event

What Not To Wear

An evening talk about personal adornment and grooming in the prehistory and Roman periods.Throughout history and prehistory, people have expressed…

5 March
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Open studios english bridge studio
Event

Arts Cafe

Arts Cafe is a new monthly evening event bringing artists, makers and the wider public together in a relaxed, welcoming setting.Upcoming datesTuesday…

17 February - 14 July 2026
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Event

John Lydon (Sex Pistols /PiL)

He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural…

4 November
6:45pm - 9:30pm
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Books Aloud

FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTHUnwind, relax and listen to stories and poems for adults, with a different theme every month.

5 February - 3 December 2026
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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