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Posted 17 December 2025
Shrewsbury retains top spot as Britain’s Best High Street in Telegraph ranking
Shrewsbury took top place for a second year in The Telegraph’s Britain’s 20 Best High Streets feature, beating larger locations like Edinburgh and…
Posted 30 January 2025
Your Shrewsbury Bucket List
Sometimes, we take things for granted, especially if we're used to seeing them every day – and this can be very true of your local town. Seeing…
Posted 16 June 2025
Discover the Shrewsbury restaurant highlighted in The Michelin Guide 2025
Tucked away in Shrewsbury's town centre, modern British eatery The Walrus is spotlighted in the prestigious Michelin Guide 2025.
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Posted 12 November 2026
Late night and Christmas shopping dates in Shrewsbury
Mulled wine, sparkling lights and your local high street - there's nothing like it. Enjoy your festive dose of retail therapy after dark in…
Posted 10 November 2026
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas in Shrewsbury
A festive itinerary to the home of the Christmas spirit!
Posted 15 August 2026
Back to school shopping in Shrewsbury
Whether you need shoes & kit for your little ones, sixth form fashion for older teens or the care package to send your nest leaver off with…
Posted 12 August 2026
"Art doesn't have to be elitist" - the evolution of The Soden Collection
As the Soden Collection prepares for its next chapter in Shrewsbury, we sent local writer Stella for a chat with the man behind it all.
Posted 9 June 2026
Top 10 must sees at this year's Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Shrewsbury Folk Festival returns this August Bank Holiday (August 28-31) for its annual four-day celebration at the DMOS People West Mid Showground.…
Posted 8 May 2026
Celebrate Attenborough's 100th by getting in touch with the nature on your doorstep
Today, 8th May 2026, Sir David Attenborough turns 100 years old. For a century, he has invited us to look more closely at the natural world — to slow…
Posted 2 April 2026
Our Guide: A Restorative Weekend in Shrewsbury & the Shropshire Hills
Stay in town, stride into the landscape: three days of big skies, market-town charm and walking in the world-famous Shropshire Hills.
Posted 19 January 2026
Where to experience live music in Shrewsbury
The music scene in Shrewsbury is vibrant, diverse and exciting! From small intimate gigs through to world-class festivals, you'll never be short of…
Posted 15 January 2026
Extremely Rare Medieval Manuscript Discovered in Shrewsbury
A 14th-century manuscript has been discovered within Shrewsbury School's library, and is identified as the only complete surviving copy of Richard…
Posted 6 January 2026
Shrewsbury's historic threshold mosaics
Hints of Shrewsbury’s history can be spotted throughout the town. Oftentimes you need to be looking up, but for these gems you’ll need to be staring…
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