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Abbey Foregate
Abbey Foregate has been nestled on the banks of the Severn since Saxon times. Now it's a bustling suburb, home to independent restaurants, clubs, a minature nature reserve and much more.
About Abbey Foregate
Located just outside the loop of the River Severn, Abbey Foregate is one of the gateways to Shrewsbury’s town centre. The English Bridge straddles the waterway connecting the suburb to historic Wyle Cop and the town square beyond.
Today, Abbey Foregate is a bustling suburb, home to independent eateries, one of Shrewsbury's Park and Ride hubs, as well as acting as one of the town's educational centres; hosting the English Bridge campus of Shrewsbury Colleges Group and the Shropshire Wildlife Trust's Cut Visitor Centre.
Notable history
Abbey Foregate has been nestled on the banks of the Severn since Saxon times, and at the time of the Norman Conquest it formed part of the manors of one of Shropshire’s leading thegns, Siward. Shortly after the Conquest, it was acquired by Roger of Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury, who later went on to found Shrewsbury Abbey.
Dominating the local skyline, Shrewsbury Abbey was founded in 1083 as a Benedictine Monastery by Roger de Montgomery, on the site of an existing Saon church. After the dissolution of the monasteries in the reign of King Henry VIII the part of the Abbey building which survived continues as a Parish Church - as it is to this day.
so many places to see
Shrewsbury Colleges Group - English Bridge Campus
Shrewsbury Colleges Group has highly successful A-Level campuses known as 'Welsh Bridge Campus' and 'English Bridge Campus' as well as offering…
DRE & Co Chartered Accountants
Established in Oswestry in 1957, DRE & Co is a firm of chartered accountants, operating from six offices in Shropshire, the Midlands and North…
English Bridge Studios
English Bridge Studios is a vibrant, artist-led creative hub in the heart of Shrewsbury. For over 40 years, we’ve supported local artists and brought…
Croud
Croud is a global, full-service digital agency that helps businesses drive sustainable growth in the new world of marketing. With a rich heritage in…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
the Shed
The Shed – Abbey Foregate, ShrewsburyNestled on historic Abbey Foregate, just a short walk from Shrewsbury Abbey and the town centre, The Shed is an…
Open Today 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Lanyon Bowdler
Lanyon Bowdler is an award-winning law firm. Its solicitors in Shrewsbury offer expert legal advice and first-class representation whenever you, your…
Open Today 8:30AM - 5:00PM
The Mangal Turkish Restaurant
Experience a taste of Turkey in Shrewsbury with Mangal - serving up authentic dishes hot off a traditional Turkish mangal grill. Expect a delicious…
Open Today 2:00PM - 10:00PM
Shrewsbury Abbey
There has been a place of worship on the Shrewsbury Abbey site since Anglo-Saxon times. The Abbey was founded as a Benedictine Monastery by Roger de…
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The Peach Tree
The Peach Tree is situated directly opposite the historic Shrewsbury Abbey - a real Shropshire gem. You'll find the Peach Tree a relaxing…
Open Today 9:00AM - 10:00PM
The Cut Visitor Centre, Shropshire Wildlife Trust
The Shropshire Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre and Shop, or The Cut, is a beautiful arrangement of buildings and garden situated near Shrewsbury…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
so many things to do
Abbey Christmas Fayre
Join the Abbey to shop a wide range of stalls, offering unique gifts & crafts, seasonal refreshments, homemade cakes, and more!
Portrait painting with Jacob Gourley
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Arts Cafe: Unlocking the Inner Canvas with Bethany Rivers
Have you ever had an idea, memory or feeling that you wanted to express creatively, but couldn't quite find the right words, colours or images to…
Voices of Valjean
Starring: John Owen-Jones – Record-breaking West End and Broadway star, Voices Of Valjean is an unforgettable evening of powerhouse vocals and iconic…
Nick Hayward: The 12 Dates of Christmas
A festive, intimate & acoustic evening with Nick Heyward.Meet & greet experience available.
Silver Stacking Ring Workshop
Enjoy a fun evening of silver jewellery making at our hands-on workshop and create your own handcrafted silver rings. Perfect for beginners, you'll…
The Music Of Westlife by Candlelight
Calling all Fragile Hearts, Bop Bop Babies and Uptown Girls… The Music of Westlife by Candlelight is finally here, and guaranteed to have you Flying…
North Wales Opera: Madama Butterfly
North Wales Opera returns to its Shrewsbury ‘home’ to present Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. The Abbey will be transformed with a raised platform and…
An ABBA Christmas by Candlelight
ABBA Christmas By Candlelight returns to Shrewsbury Abbey after a complete sell-out last year!Deck the halls with disco this Christmas season, and…
Motown at Christmas
Step into a winter wonderland of soulful magic as the timeless hits of Motown are brought to life in this spectacular candlelit Christmas…
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