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Discover Shrewsbury this August

It's August and Shrewsbury is bursting with activity! Our summer events calendar is in full swing, jam-packed with festivals, workshops, tastings, markets and more! Whether you're tantalising your tastebuds al fresco, exploring our green spaces or discovering our thriving independents, there's so much for you to discover in Shrewsbury this month.

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Shop handmade in Shropshire, in Shrewsbury

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Things to do on a rainy day in Shrewsbury

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Pancake indulgence in Shrewsbury

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The Guardian's car-free trip to Shrewsbury and Shropshire

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6 inspiring women from Shrewsbury

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A guide to Shrewsbury's historic pubs

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Explore Shrewsbury's Jesse window

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Historic Timeline of Shrewsbury

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Your guides to Shrewsbury

Wandering around the wonders of Shrewsbury is one of the best ways to see the sites. Whether you're looking to join a group, go solo or fancy something themed you'll find limitless options in our collation of Shrewsbury guides.

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WIN a £100 voucher

To celebrate reaching 40k followers on our social - we're giving you the chance to win a £100 voucher to a Shrewsbury centre business of your choice!

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Discover Shrewsbury this August

It's August and Shrewsbury is bursting with activity! Our summer events calendar is in full swing, jam-packed with festivals, workshops, tastings, markets and more! Whether you're tantalising your tastebuds al fresco, exploring our green spaces or discovering our thriving independents, there's so much for you to discover in Shrewsbury this month.

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Shrewsbury Stories

Scooped in the loop of the River Severn, Shrewsbury is a town oozing with history. Whether from the comfort of your home, whilst commuting or out and about in Shrewsbury, be transported to the heart of Shrewsbury's history Shrewsbury Stories.

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Enjoy your Summer Holidays in Shrewsbury

It can be tough to keep the kids entertained during the holidays - but Shrewsbury has you covered! From art workshops to award-winning festivals and free entry to Shrewsbury museum we've rounded up a few ideas to help keep those little monsters at bay.

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Shrewsbury Special Offers

Discover all the hottest offers and promotions available around Shrewsbury from all your favourite eateries, retailers and more.

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Explore weird and wonderful Shrewsbury with Brendan Mariani

In July, we welcomed TikTok superstar Brendan Mariani to Shrewsbury. He spent a week exploring the town, meeting businesses and locals to discover the real Shrewsbury. Join Brendan and be guided through some of the many weird and wonderful things that make Shrewsbury original.

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The Guardian takes a canoeing trip on the Severn in Shrewsbury

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Low Waste shopping in Shrewsbury

Reducing your carbon footprint, and shopping low waste and plastic free has never been easier, with many shops in Shrewsbury catering to the low waste lifestyle.

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The Times drifts down the Severn with Shrewsbury Canoe Hire

The Times has drifted down the Severn on a dreamy canoe trip with Shrewsbury Canoe Hire, and discovered you don't have to be Huck Finn to enjoy getting out on the water!

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Explore Shrewsbury's unusual pubs and bars

With over 40 pubs and bars within the loop of the Severn, you're spoilt for choice when visiting Shrewsbury! We've pulled together a guide to some of Shrewsbury's more unusual pubs and bars; from most haunted to the king of craft and home of organic - you're sure to find your new favourite here!

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Celebrate Father's Day in Shrewsbury

Whether you're celebrating your dad, granddad, step-dad, uncle or partner this Father's Day, you’re sure to find an indulgent treat guaranteed to impress from these Shrewsbury businesses. 

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Getting afloat in Shrewsbury

Seeing Shrewsbury from a different perspective has never been easier, with countless tours and activities available to help get you out on the water.

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Shrewsbury Summer Window Competition

The Shrewsbury Business Chamber and Shrewsbury BID invite you to vote for your favourite Shrewsbury Summer Window! We are also giving you the chance to win a £50 voucher for a Shrewsbury business of your choice as a thank you for voting. Voting closes at 9am on Friday 10th June.

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Competition: Win the chance to Live Like a Royal

WIN the chance to Live Like a Royal in Shrewsbury with a night's stay at Darwin's Townhouse, dinner at Rhubarb at Drapers Hall and £150 shopping vouchers.

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Visit England: Peruse peculiar shopping streets in Shrewsbury this Jubilee bank holiday

To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee this year Visit England has collated their top picks of pretty places to visit in England during the Jubilee bank holiday weekend - and perusing peculiar shopping streets in Shrewsbury has topped the list!

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The Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay comes to Shrewsbury!

Birmingham 2022 is staging the 16th official Queen's Baton Relay ahead of the Commonwealth Games this summer - and the Baton is coming to Shrewsbury on July 18th!

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