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Posted 9 October 2025
Mini Mural Trail: Myths, Legends and Folktales of Shropshire
Shrewsbury's talented artists have been out in force decorating signal boxes and bollards with murals inspired by the myths, legends and folklore of…
Posted 18 June 2025
Shrewsbury: one of Britain's most underrated towns
A study by Betway Insider ranked fifty British towns for indie shopping, dining, live music events and cultural landmarks and put Shrewsbury in the…
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…
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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 30 June 2026
Shop Shrewsbury, Win Prizes: Help Us Celebrate Our Town This Summer!
This month, we're celebrating Shrewsbury's brilliant shopping scene with Shop Shrewsbury, running from 1st to 31st July - and we want you to be part…
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 6 May 2026
Discover the all-inclusive Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2026
Shrewsbury’s annual celebration of the best in folk, Americana and world music is one of the highlights in the town’s event calendar. It’s one of the…
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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